This course will cover various aspects of antenna array engineering including beam pattern synthesis, beam forming networks, MIMO antennas, and Radar imaging antennas. Also, important system design aspects which are
of concern to antenna and RF system designers will be highlited.

Understanding of Wave and fields is necessary.

Midterm Exam 25%
Homework 20%
Project 25%
Final Exam 30 %

Antenna Theory: analysis and Design, Fourth Edition, C.A. Balanis.
Phased Array Antennas, R. C. Hansen
Design and Applications of Active Integrated Antennas, M.S. Sharawi, O. Hammi

Chapter1. Antenna Fundamentals (2 weeks)
• Fundamental Parameters of Antennas
• Dipole antenna
• Microstrip antenna
• Computer-Aided Antenna Design
• MIMO Antenna Systems
Chapter2. Phased Array Fundamentals (2.5 weeks)
• Pattern Analysis and Synthesis
• Array of Subarrays
• Array Mutual Coupling Effect
• Analysis of Microstrip Patch Arrays
• Computer-Aided Phased Array Design
Chapter3. Shaped-Beam Array Design (2.5 weeks)
• Optimization Algorithms
• Examples of Computer-Aided Designs
Chapter4. Beamforming Networks (1.5 weeks)
• Circuit-Type Butler Matrix Beamforming Networks
• Nolen Matrix
• Rotman lens
• Reflectors
• Digital Beam Former
• Subarray Beamforming
Chapter5. Active Integrated Antennas (1 week)
• Performance Parameters of Active Integrated Antennas (AIA)
• Oscillator/Amplifier/Mixer Based AIA
• Reconfigurable Antennas
• Codesign approach for AIA
• Computer-Aided AIA Design
Chapter6. Active Phased Array (1 week)
• Total Active Reflection Coefficient
• Decoupling Methods
• Nonlinear Distortions in Active Phased Arrays
Chapter7. Special Array Antenna Configurations (2 weeks)
• Conformal Arrays
• Thinned Arrays
• Sparse Phased Arrays
Chapter8. Phased Arrays for 6G and Satellite Communications (1.5 weeks)
• 6G requirements of Antenna Arrays
• Antennas-in-Packaging (AiP)
Chapter9. Arrays for Radar Imaging (1 week)
• Interferometric Arrays and Synthesis Imaging
• Through-Wall Imaging
• Antennas for High-resolution Imaging Radar

Dear students,
Course presentations will be shared before each class.
Various computer-aided designs will be provided throughout the course and the rest will be assigned to the students.
These assignments could be practical exercises to reinforce the concepts learned in the course, allowing students to apply their knowledge and skills in a hands-on way.