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Liquid Metal mm-Wave Phased Array Antenna for 5G Wireless Communication (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Alkaraki, S., Wang, C., Kelly, J., & Jilani, S. F. (2023). Liquid Metal mm-Wave Phased Array Antenna for 5G Wireless Communication. In 2023 17th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP) (1-5). https://doi.org/10.23919/EuCAP57121.2023.10133752

This paper presents a mm-wave phased array antenna enabled by Liquid Metal technology. The proposed mm-wave phased array antenna operate on 26 GHz band and it is intended for 5G wireless applications. The proposed array consists of 1 × 4 array of pri... Read More about Liquid Metal mm-Wave Phased Array Antenna for 5G Wireless Communication.

Millimetre-wave Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output Antenna Frontend for Beyond 5G Applications (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Fabianczyk, R. D., Alkaraki, S., Aslam, M., Abbasi, Q., Evans, A., & Jilani, S. F. (2023). Millimetre-wave Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output Antenna Frontend for Beyond 5G Applications. In 2023 17th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP) (1-4). https://doi.org/10.23919/EuCAP57121.2023.10133719

This paper presents a millimeter-wave (mmwave) multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) antenna for the fifth-generation (5G) networks and beyond. The proposed antenna frontend aims to deliver a high gain and bandwidth, planar configuration for a compac... Read More about Millimetre-wave Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output Antenna Frontend for Beyond 5G Applications.

A Bio-degradable Textile-Based Graphene Antenna for the 5G Smart Wearables (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Thompson, O., Alkaraki, S., Abbasi, Q. H., Jilani, S. F., & Evans, D. A. (2022). A Bio-degradable Textile-Based Graphene Antenna for the 5G Smart Wearables. In 2022 16th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP) (1-4). https://doi.org/10.23919/eucap53622.2022.9769657

This paper proposes a bio-degradable antenna design well-suited for the 5 th generation (5G) wearables. This antenna has a graphene patterning instead of conventional metallization on a textile substrate to make it eco-friendly as it avoids copper co... Read More about A Bio-degradable Textile-Based Graphene Antenna for the 5G Smart Wearables.

3D Printed Slotted Waveguide Antenna Array for Millimeter-wave Communication Systems (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Khan, Z. U., Alkaraki, S., Abbasi, Q. H., Imran, M. A., Loh, T. H., & Alomainy, A. (2022). 3D Printed Slotted Waveguide Antenna Array for Millimeter-wave Communication Systems. In 2022 16th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP) (1-4). https://doi.org/10.23919/eucap53622.2022.9769598

This paper introduces a 3D printed slotted waveguide linear antenna array at 28 GHz. The proposed antenna offers the advantages of low fabrication cost and reduced weight compared to the metallic slotted waveguide antenna array. The proposed design c... Read More about 3D Printed Slotted Waveguide Antenna Array for Millimeter-wave Communication Systems.

Liquid Metal Enabled SIW Vias and RF Blocking Walls for Reconfigurable Antennas (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Alkaraki, S., Qu, Z., Kelly, J., Borja, A. L., Mittra, R., & Wang, Y. (2022). Liquid Metal Enabled SIW Vias and RF Blocking Walls for Reconfigurable Antennas. In 2022 16th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP) (1-5). https://doi.org/10.23919/eucap53622.2022.9769614

This paper presents a method for designing reconfigurable microwave devices based on substrate integrated waveguides (SIW) technology. The method involves forming walls from drill holes that can be filled with liquid metal to form vias. Furthermore,... Read More about Liquid Metal Enabled SIW Vias and RF Blocking Walls for Reconfigurable Antennas.

Phase Reconfiguration via SIW Structures Filled with Liquid Metal (2022)
Conference Proceeding
Alkaraki, S., Borja, A. L., Kelly, J., Jilani, S. F., Mittra, R., & Gao, Y. (2022). Phase Reconfiguration via SIW Structures Filled with Liquid Metal. In 2022 16th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP) (1-5). https://doi.org/10.23919/eucap53622.2022.9769417

This paper presents substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) phase shifter that can be reconfigured using liquid metal. The phase shifter is developed to be used for antenna applications. This digital phase shifter incorporates a series of holes which ca... Read More about Phase Reconfiguration via SIW Structures Filled with Liquid Metal.

A Biodegradable Textile-based Graphene Antenna for 5G Wearable Applications (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Nemet, A., Alkaraki, S., H. Abassi, Q., & Fizzah Jilani, S. (2021). A Biodegradable Textile-based Graphene Antenna for 5G Wearable Applications. In 2021 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting (APS/URSI) (1583-1584). https://doi.org/10.1109/APS/URSI47566.2021.9704120

This paper presents a textile-based antenna for the currently deployed fifth-generation (5G) wireless bands. The proposed antenna consists of a coplanar-waveguide (CPW)-fed patch with truncated sides and a pair of L-shaped stubs as a part of ground g... Read More about A Biodegradable Textile-based Graphene Antenna for 5G Wearable Applications.

Reconfigurable Antenna Using Liquid Metal Vias (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Alkaraki, S., Kelly, J., & Wang, Z. (2021). Reconfigurable Antenna Using Liquid Metal Vias. In 2021 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting (APS/URSI) (315-316). https://doi.org/10.1109/APS/URSI47566.2021.9703756

This paper presents a moderately high directivity (10 dBi) antenna having a reconfigurable radiation pattern. Specifically, the direction of the main beam can be altered. The radiation pattern control is achieved with the aid of a single-pole triple-... Read More about Reconfigurable Antenna Using Liquid Metal Vias.

Radiation Pattern Reconfigurable Antenna Using Liquid Metal Vias (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Alkaraki, S., Kelly, J., & Allayioti, M. (2021). Radiation Pattern Reconfigurable Antenna Using Liquid Metal Vias. In 2021 IEEE-APS Topical Conference on Antennas and Propagation in Wireless Communications (APWC) (1-1). https://doi.org/10.1109/APWC52648.2021.9539582

This paper presents a moderately high directivity (∼12 dBi) antenna having a reconfigurable radiation pattern. The proposed antenna, illustrated in Fig. 1 , is closely based on existing designs [1]-[2]. The proposed antenna consists of a driven eleme... Read More about Radiation Pattern Reconfigurable Antenna Using Liquid Metal Vias.

8 X 4 mm-Wave 3D Printed MIMO Antenna for 5G Wireless Communication (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Alkaraki, S., Jilani, S. F., Kelly, J., Gao, Y., Stremsdoerfer, S., & Gayets, E. D. (2021). 8 X 4 mm-Wave 3D Printed MIMO Antenna for 5G Wireless Communication. In 2021 15th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP) (1-4). https://doi.org/10.23919/EuCAP51087.2021.9411276

A 3D printed 8 X 4 mm-wave multiple input multiple output (MIMO) antenna is presented in this paper. The proposed MIMO has an overall dimensions of 106.3 mm X 75.7 mm and it operates at 28 GHz mm-wave band. The proposed MIMO consists of 32 single ele... Read More about 8 X 4 mm-Wave 3D Printed MIMO Antenna for 5G Wireless Communication.

Miniaturized Meander-Line Dipole Antenna for Short-Range Wireless Communication Networks (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Jilani, S. F., Maskay, A., Alkaraki, S., Abbasi, Q. H., & Alomainy, A. (2021). Miniaturized Meander-Line Dipole Antenna for Short-Range Wireless Communication Networks. In 2021 15th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP) (1-3). https://doi.org/10.23919/EuCAP51087.2021.9411480

This paper presents the design and performance analysis of a planar, miniaturized meander-line dipole antenna designed for short-range wireless communication links. The proposed compact antenna has a size of 0.08λo × 0.03λo (at fo = 288 MHz) and desi... Read More about Miniaturized Meander-Line Dipole Antenna for Short-Range Wireless Communication Networks.

High Gain 3D Printed Antenna with Corrugations and High Aperture Efficiency Performance (2021)
Conference Proceeding
Alkaraki, S., Kelly, J., Parini, C., Gao, Y., Stremsdoerfer, S., & Gayets, E. (2021). High Gain 3D Printed Antenna with Corrugations and High Aperture Efficiency Performance. In 2020 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and North American Radio Science Meeting (1347-1348). https://doi.org/10.1109/ieeeconf35879.2020.9329715

This paper presents a 3D printed antenna for X-band applications. The antenna is compact and it has high measured gain performance with high aperture efficiency over wide bandwidth covers 5 GHz. The proposed antenna consists of two layers stacked on... Read More about High Gain 3D Printed Antenna with Corrugations and High Aperture Efficiency Performance.

5G mm-Wave MIMO Antenna with Beam Switching Capabilities Fabricated Using 3D Printing (2020)
Conference Proceeding
Alkaraki, S., Kelly, J., Gao, Y., Stremsdoerfer, S., & Gayets, E. (2020). 5G mm-Wave MIMO Antenna with Beam Switching Capabilities Fabricated Using 3D Printing. In 2020 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and North American Radio Science Meeting (1545-1546). https://doi.org/10.1109/IEEECONF35879.2020.9329899

This paper presents a MIMO antenna for 5G mm-wave applications. The proposed MIMO is capable of providing continues beam cover in the elevation for up to ± 30° without using phase shifters. The proposed MIMO is fabricated using 3D printing and it has... Read More about 5G mm-Wave MIMO Antenna with Beam Switching Capabilities Fabricated Using 3D Printing.

3D Printed Antennas Metallized Using Conductive Paint at X-Band (2019)
Conference Proceeding
Shaker, A., Yue, G., Samuel, S., Edouard des, G., & Clive, P. (2019). 3D Printed Antennas Metallized Using Conductive Paint at X-Band. In 2019 13th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP)

This paper presents performance evaluation of 3D printed antennas that operate at X-band and metallized using simple and low cost methods. The proposed 3D printed antennas operate at 10 GHz and they are metallized using different low cost conductive... Read More about 3D Printed Antennas Metallized Using Conductive Paint at X-Band.