Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Lab
About the Lab
The Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Lab focuses on advanced research in engineered electromagnetic materials designed to manipulate waves in ways not possible with natural materials. The laboratory explores innovative solutions in electromagnetic wave control, antenna miniaturization, cloaking technologies, and next-generation wireless communication systems. By integrating expertise in physics, electrical engineering, and nanotechnology, the lab develops novel metamaterial structures that enable new functionalities in sensing, communication, imaging, and energy systems.
Research Focus
Electromagnetic Metamaterials
Design of artificial materials with unique electromagnetic properties such as negative refractive index and wave manipulation.
Metasurface Engineering
Ultra-thin engineered surfaces for controlling reflection, refraction, and polarization of electromagnetic waves.
Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces
Smart metasurfaces that dynamically control wireless signals for future communication networks.
Terahertz Devices
Exploring metamaterial structures for terahertz imaging, communication, and sensing technologies.
Key Projects
Metamaterial-Based Antennas
Developing compact high-performance antennas for next-generation wireless communication systems.
Terahertz Metasurface Imaging
Designing metasurface-based systems for high-resolution terahertz imaging and sensing applications.
Intelligent Reflecting Surfaces for 6G
Researching programmable metasurfaces to enhance signal coverage, capacity, and efficiency in future wireless networks.
Facilities & Infrastructure
Electromagnetic Simulation Platforms
Metamaterial Fabrication Facilities
Terahertz Measurement Systems
Advanced RF Testing Laboratories
Selected Publications
Metamaterial Inspired Antenna Design for Next Generation Wireless Systems – IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters
Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces for Future Wireless Networks – IEEE Communications Magazine
Terahertz Metasurface Devices for Advanced Imaging Applications – Nature Electronics
Collaborators
The Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Lab collaborates with international research institutions and technology organizations working in electromagnetic engineering, photonics, and advanced materials science. These collaborations support joint research projects, technology development programs, and international research exchange initiatives in next-generation communication technologies.
Contact the Lab
For research collaboration, industry partnerships, or student research opportunities, please contact the CISS Global research office.
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