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High-Gain Metasurface in Polyimide On-Chip Antenna Based on CRLH-TL for Sub-Terahertz Integrated Circuits (2020)
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Alibakhshikenari, M., Virdee, . B. S., See, C. H., A. Abd-Alhameed, R., Falcone, . F., & Limiti, E. (2020). High-Gain Metasurface in Polyimide On-Chip Antenna Based on CRLH-TL for Sub-Terahertz Integrated Circuits. Scientific Reports, 10(1), https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-61099-8

This paper presents a novel on-chip antenna using standard CMOS-technology based on metasurface implemented on two-layers polyimide substrates with a thickness of 500μm. The aluminium ground-plane with thickness of 3μm is sandwiched between the two-l... Read More about High-Gain Metasurface in Polyimide On-Chip Antenna Based on CRLH-TL for Sub-Terahertz Integrated Circuits.

Mutual Coupling Reduction of Dual-Band Uni-Planar MIMO System Using Neutralization Line Technique (2020)
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Saleh, A. M., Nagem, T. A., Abd-Alhameed, R., Noras, J., & See, C. H. (2020). Mutual Coupling Reduction of Dual-Band Uni-Planar MIMO System Using Neutralization Line Technique. The Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Journal, 35(2), 176-186

This paper presents a low–profile dual-band (2×2) MIMO antenna that works at 2.4GHz, 5.2GHz and 5.8GHz for wireless local area networks (WLAN) applications. A neutralization line technique for enhancing the isolation is used by introducing strip line... Read More about Mutual Coupling Reduction of Dual-Band Uni-Planar MIMO System Using Neutralization Line Technique.

Internal insulation condition identification for high-voltage capacitor voltage transformers based on possibilistic fuzzy clustering (2020)
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Meng, Z., Li, H., Chen, Q., & See, C. H. (2020). Internal insulation condition identification for high-voltage capacitor voltage transformers based on possibilistic fuzzy clustering. Review of Scientific Instruments, 91(1), Article 014705. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5123438

The internal insulation condition of capacitor voltage transformers (CVTs) is a key influence factor that affects their measurement performance and safe operation. However, the internal insulation would age along with long-time operation and degrade... Read More about Internal insulation condition identification for high-voltage capacitor voltage transformers based on possibilistic fuzzy clustering.

Accelerating Retinal Fundus Image Classification Using Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) and Reconfigurable Hardware (FPGA) (2019)
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Ghani, A., See, C. H., Sudhakaran, V., Ahmad, J., & Abd-Alhammed, R. (2019). Accelerating Retinal Fundus Image Classification Using Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) and Reconfigurable Hardware (FPGA). Electronics, 8(12), https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics8121522

Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) and Glaucoma are common eye diseases that affect a blood vessel in the retina and are one of the leading causes of vision loss around the world. Glaucoma is a common eye condition where the optic nerve that connects the eye... Read More about Accelerating Retinal Fundus Image Classification Using Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) and Reconfigurable Hardware (FPGA).

Isolation Enhancement of Densely Packed Array Antennas with Periodic MTM-Photonic Bandgap for SAR and MIMO Systems (2019)
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Alibakhshikenari, M., Virdee, B. S., Shukla, P., See, C. H., Abd-Alhameed, R., Falcone, F., Quazzane, K., & Limiti, E. (2020). Isolation Enhancement of Densely Packed Array Antennas with Periodic MTM-Photonic Bandgap for SAR and MIMO Systems. IET microwaves, antennas & propagation, 14(3), 183-188. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-map.2019.0362

A metamaterial photonic bandgap (MTM-PBG) periodic structure is used as a decoupling frame to improve the isolation between transmit–receive (T/R) sections of densely packed array antenna in synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and multiple-input multiple-... Read More about Isolation Enhancement of Densely Packed Array Antennas with Periodic MTM-Photonic Bandgap for SAR and MIMO Systems.

Expanding the portfolio of tribo-positive materials: aniline formaldehyde condensates for high charge density triboelectric nanogenerators (2019)
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Zhao, P., Soin, N., Kumar, A., Shi, L., Guan, S., Tsonos, C., Yu, Z., Ray, S. C., McLaughlin, J. A., Zhu, Z., Zhou, E., Geng, J., See, C. H., & Luo, J. (2020). Expanding the portfolio of tribo-positive materials: aniline formaldehyde condensates for high charge density triboelectric nanogenerators. Nano Energy, 67, Article 104291. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoen.2019.104291

The rapid uptake of energy harvesting triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) for self-powered electronics requires the development of high-performance tribo-materials capable of providing large power outputs. This work reports on the synthesis and use... Read More about Expanding the portfolio of tribo-positive materials: aniline formaldehyde condensates for high charge density triboelectric nanogenerators.

Antenna for Ultra-Wideband Applications with Non-Uniform Defected Ground Plane and Offset Aperture-Coupled Cylindrical Dielectric Resonators (2019)
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Zebiri, C., Sayad, D., Elfergani, I., Kosha, J., Mshwat, W., See, C. H., Lashab, M., Rodriguez, J., Sayidmarie, K. H., Obeidat, H., & Abd-Alhameed, R. (2019). Antenna for Ultra-Wideband Applications with Non-Uniform Defected Ground Plane and Offset Aperture-Coupled Cylindrical Dielectric Resonators. IEEE Access, 7, 166776-166787. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2019.2949527

A new compact Cylindrical Dielectric Resonator Antenna (CDRA) with a defected ground for ultra-wideband applications is presented. The structure is based on two cylindrical dielectric resonators asymmetrically located with respect to the center of an... Read More about Antenna for Ultra-Wideband Applications with Non-Uniform Defected Ground Plane and Offset Aperture-Coupled Cylindrical Dielectric Resonators.

Surface Wave Reduction in Antenna Arrays Using Metasurface Inclusion for MIMO and SAR Systems (2019)
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Alibakhshikenari, M., Virdee, B. S., See, C. H., Abd-Alhameed, R. A., Falcone, F., & Limiti, E. (2019). Surface Wave Reduction in Antenna Arrays Using Metasurface Inclusion for MIMO and SAR Systems. Radio Science, 54(11), 1067-1075. https://doi.org/10.1029/2019RS006871

An effective method is presented for suppressing mutual coupling between adjacent radiating elements which is based on metasurface isolation for MIMO and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) systems. This is achieved by choking surface current waves induce... Read More about Surface Wave Reduction in Antenna Arrays Using Metasurface Inclusion for MIMO and SAR Systems.

Design of mobile band subsurface antenna for drainage infrastructure monitoring (2019)
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See, C. H., Kosha, J., Mshwat, W. A., Abd-Alhameed, R. A., Ong, F. L., McEwan, N. J., & Excell, P. S. (2019). Design of mobile band subsurface antenna for drainage infrastructure monitoring. IET microwaves, antennas & propagation, 13(13), 2380-2385. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-map.2019.0243

This paper presents an underground subsurface wireless sensor for drainage infrastructure water level monitoring. It operates from 800 to 2170 MHz to cover the required GSM850/900, GSM1800/1900 and UMTS bands. The system consists of a wideband antenn... Read More about Design of mobile band subsurface antenna for drainage infrastructure monitoring.

Antennas for Emerging 5G Systems (2019)
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Sayidmarie, K. H., McEwan, N. J., Excell, P. S., Abd-Alhameed, R. A., & See, C. H. (2019). Antennas for Emerging 5G Systems. International Journal of Antennas and Propagation, 2019, 1-3. https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/9290210

5G will support significantly faster mobile broadband speeds and extensive mobile data usage, as well as enabling the full potential of the Internet of Things. From virtual reality and autonomous cars, to the industrial internet and smart cities, 5G... Read More about Antennas for Emerging 5G Systems.

High-Isolation Leaky-Wave Array Antenna Based on CRLH-Metamaterial Implemented on SIW with ±30o Frequency Beam-Scanning Capability at Millimetre-Waves (2019)
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Alibakhshikenari, M., Virdee, B. S., Hwang See, C., Abd-Alhameed, R., Falcone, F., & Limiti, E. (2019). High-Isolation Leaky-Wave Array Antenna Based on CRLH-Metamaterial Implemented on SIW with ±30o Frequency Beam-Scanning Capability at Millimetre-Waves. Electronics, 8(6), Article 642. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics8060642

The paper presents a feasibility study on the design of a new metamaterial leaky-wave antenna (MTM-LWA) used in the construction of a 1 × 2 array which is implemented using substrate-integrated waveguide (SIW) technology for millimetre-wave beamformi... Read More about High-Isolation Leaky-Wave Array Antenna Based on CRLH-Metamaterial Implemented on SIW with ±30o Frequency Beam-Scanning Capability at Millimetre-Waves.

Super-Wide Impedance Bandwidth Planar Antenna for Microwave and Millimetre-Wave Applications (2019)
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Alibakhshikenari, M., Virdee, B. S., See, C. H., Abd-Alhameed, R. A., Falcone, F., & Limiti, E. (2019). Super-Wide Impedance Bandwidth Planar Antenna for Microwave and Millimetre-Wave Applications. Sensors, 19(10), https://doi.org/10.3390/s19102306

The feasibility study of a novel configuration for a super-wide impedance planar antenna is presented based on a 2×2 microstrip patch antenna (MPA) using CST Microwave Studio. The antenna comprises a symmetrical arrangement of four-square patches tha... Read More about Super-Wide Impedance Bandwidth Planar Antenna for Microwave and Millimetre-Wave Applications.

Mutual-Coupling Isolation Using Embedded Metamaterial EM Bandgap Decoupling Slab for Densely Packed Array Antennas (2019)
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Alibakhshikenari, M., Khalily, M., Virdee, B. S., Hwang See, C., Abd-Alhameed, R. A., & Limiti, E. (2019). Mutual-Coupling Isolation Using Embedded Metamaterial EM Bandgap Decoupling Slab for Densely Packed Array Antennas. IEEE Access, 9, 51827-51840. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2019.2909950

This article presents a unique technique to enhance isolation between transmit/receive radiating elements in densely packed array antenna by embedding a metamaterial (MTM) electromagnetic bandgap (EMBG) structure in the space between the radiating el... Read More about Mutual-Coupling Isolation Using Embedded Metamaterial EM Bandgap Decoupling Slab for Densely Packed Array Antennas.

Beam‐scanning leaky‐wave antenna based on CRLH‐metamaterial for millimetre‐wave applications (2019)
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Alibakhshikenari, M., Virdee, B. S., Shukla, P., See, C. H., Abd-Alhameed, R., Khalily, M., Falcone, F., & Limiti, E. (2019). Beam‐scanning leaky‐wave antenna based on CRLH‐metamaterial for millimetre‐wave applications. IET microwaves, antennas & propagation, 13(8), 1129-1133. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-map.2018.5101

This paper presents empirical results of an innovative beam scanning leaky-wave antenna (LWA) which enables scanning over a wide angle from -35o to +34.5o between 57 GHz and 62 GHz, with broadside radiation centered at 60 GHz. The proposed LWA design... Read More about Beam‐scanning leaky‐wave antenna based on CRLH‐metamaterial for millimetre‐wave applications.

Mutual Coupling Suppression Between Two Closely Placed Microstrip Patches Using EM-Bandgap Metamaterial Fractal Loading (2019)
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Alibakhshikenari, M., Khalily, M., Virdee, B. S., See, C. H., Abd-Alhameed, R., & Limiti, E. (2019). Mutual Coupling Suppression Between Two Closely Placed Microstrip Patches Using EM-Bandgap Metamaterial Fractal Loading. IEEE Access, 7, 23606-23614. https://doi.org/10.1109/access.2019.2899326

An approach is proposed to reduce mutual coupling between two closely spaced radiating elements. This is achieved by inserting a fractal isolator between the radiating elements. The fractal isolator is an electromagnetic bandgap structure based on me... Read More about Mutual Coupling Suppression Between Two Closely Placed Microstrip Patches Using EM-Bandgap Metamaterial Fractal Loading.

Dynamic Analysis Model of a Class E2 Converter for Low Power Wireless Charging Links (2019)
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Bati, A., Luk, P., Aldhaher, S., See, C. H., Abd-Alhameed, R., & Excell, P. (2019). Dynamic Analysis Model of a Class E2 Converter for Low Power Wireless Charging Links. IET Circuits, Devices and Systems, 13(3), 399-405. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-cds.2018.5091

A dynamic response analysis model of a Class E2 converter for wireless power transfer applications is presented. The converter operates at 200 kHz and consists of an induction link with its primary coil driven by a class E inverter and the secondary... Read More about Dynamic Analysis Model of a Class E2 Converter for Low Power Wireless Charging Links.

Double-Port Slotted-Antenna with Multiple Miniaturized Radiators for Wideband Wireless Communication Systems and Portable Devices (2019)
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Alibakhshikenari, M., Khalily, M., Virdee, B. S., Ali, A., Shukla, P., See, C. H., Abd-Alhameed, R. A., Falcone, F. J., & Limiti, E. (2019). Double-Port Slotted-Antenna with Multiple Miniaturized Radiators for Wideband Wireless Communication Systems and Portable Devices. Progress in Electromagnetics Research C: PIER C, 90, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.2528/pierc18011204

Proof-of-concept is presented of a novel slot antenna structure with two excitation ports. Although this antenna provides a wide impedance bandwidth, its peak gain and optimum radiation efficiency are observed at its mid-band operational frequency. The... Read More about Double-Port Slotted-Antenna with Multiple Miniaturized Radiators for Wideband Wireless Communication Systems and Portable Devices.

Interaction Between Closely Packed Array Antenna Elements Using Meta‐Surface for Applications Such as MIMO Systems and Synthetic Aperture Radars (2018)
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Alibakhshikenari, M., Virdee, B. S., Shukla, P., See, C. H., Abd‐Alhameed, R., Khalily, M., Falcone, F., & Limiti, E. (2018). Interaction Between Closely Packed Array Antenna Elements Using Meta‐Surface for Applications Such as MIMO Systems and Synthetic Aperture Radars. Radio Science, 53(11), 1368-1381. https://doi.org/10.1029/2018rs006533

The paper presents a technique to enhance the isolation between adjacent radiating elements that is common in densely packed antenna arrays. Such antennas provide frequency beam‐scanning capability needed in multiple‐input multiple‐output (MIMO) syst... Read More about Interaction Between Closely Packed Array Antenna Elements Using Meta‐Surface for Applications Such as MIMO Systems and Synthetic Aperture Radars.

Study on isolation improvement between closely‐packed patch antenna arrays based on fractal metamaterial electromagnetic bandgap structures (2018)
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Alibakhshikenari, M., Virdee, B. S., See, C. H., Abd‐Alhameed, R., Hussein Ali, A., Falcone, F., & Limiti, E. (2018). Study on isolation improvement between closely‐packed patch antenna arrays based on fractal metamaterial electromagnetic bandgap structures. IET microwaves, antennas & propagation, 12(14), 2241-2247. https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-map.2018.5103

A decoupling metamaterial (MTM) configuration based on fractal electromagnetic‐bandgap (EMBG) structure is shown to significantly enhance isolation between transmitting and receiving antenna elements in a closely‐packed patch antenna array. The MTM‐E... Read More about Study on isolation improvement between closely‐packed patch antenna arrays based on fractal metamaterial electromagnetic bandgap structures.

Antenna Mutual Coupling Suppression Over Wideband Using Embedded Periphery Slot for Antenna Arrays (2018)
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Alibakhshikenari, M., Virdee, B. S., Shukla, P., See, C. H., Abd-Alhameed, R., Khalily, M., Falcone, F., & Limiti, E. (2018). Antenna Mutual Coupling Suppression Over Wideband Using Embedded Periphery Slot for Antenna Arrays. Electronics, 7(9), 198. https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics7090198

This paper presents a new approach to suppress interference between neighbouring radiating elements resulting from surface wave currents. The proposed technique will enable the realization of low-profile implementation of highly dense antenna configu... Read More about Antenna Mutual Coupling Suppression Over Wideband Using Embedded Periphery Slot for Antenna Arrays.