Jointly organized by IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) and IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S) Student branch chapter (SBC), School of Electronics Engineering, KIIT (DU), Bhubaneswar, India

Event Details:

  • Title of the One Day workshop: Frontiers in Antennas and Microwave Research
  • Resource Person: Prof. Sudhakar Sahu, Professor, Dr. Jyoti Ranjan Panda, Associate Professor and Mr. Arunya Paul, Final year B.Tech E&TC student (2021-2025) and Chairperson, IEEE AP-S & MTT-S KIIT SBC, School of Electronics Engineering, KIIT (DU), Bhubaneswar
  • Date: 23rd January 2025 (Thursday)
  • Time: 5:00 PM onwards
  • Venue (Physical Location): Classroon-A, New Building, New Building, School of Electronics Engineeing. KIIT (DU)
  • Mode: Offline
  • Number of Participants: 30
  • Purpose of the Event: Academic knowledge enhancement and social awareness and outreach

Write-up on the Event:

The Student Workshop on “Frontiers in Antennas and Microwave Research,” jointly organized by the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S) and IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S) Student Branch Chapters at the School of Electronics Engineering, KIIT (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, was a focused academic initiative aimed at enriching students’ understanding of advanced electromagnetic and microwave technologies. Conducted on 23rd January 2025 (Thursday) from 5:00 PM onwards in offline mode at Classroom-A, New Building, the workshop provided an interactive platform for in-depth technical learning and discussion. The session was guided by distinguished resource persons including Prof. Sudhakar Sahu, Dr. Jyoti Ranjan Panda, and Mr. Arunya Paul, a final-year B.Tech student and Chairperson of IEEE AP-S & MTT-S KIIT SBC, whose combined expertise ensured a comprehensive and engaging experience. With 20 active participants, the workshop maintained an intimate and collaborative environment, encouraging direct interaction and personalized learning. The primary objective of the event was to enhance academic knowledge while promoting social awareness and outreach through cutting-edge developments in antennas and microwave engineering. A key highlight of the workshop was the discussion on emerging research trends, practical design challenges, and real-world applications in wireless communication and radar systems. Participants benefited from insightful explanations, conceptual clarity, and exposure to ongoing advancements in the field. Overall, the workshop successfully fostered technical curiosity, strengthened foundational knowledge, and inspired students to pursue research and innovation in antennas and microwave technologies.