The National Science Foundation's Division of Electrical, Communications and Cyber Systems awarded The College of New Jersey a $199,996 Project Grant under the Engineering (47.041) federal grant program. The award will support research from January 2022 to December 2023 to develop innovative microstrip antenna design solutions using surface current optimization. This approach aims to address computation costs and tradeoffs between antenna technology and capabilities. The research focuses on optimizing critical design parameters like bandwidth, gain/radiation characteristics, and antenna size through surface current analysis and optimization. The simplified and concise design procedures anticipated to result from this work could improve antenna design and lower costs. The funding also supports related STEM education efforts to engage students, including underrepresented groups, in hands-on antenna design experiences.
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