Speaker Name: Prof Constantine A. Balanis, Regents Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering, School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering, Arizona State University, USA

Title: The Evolution of Antenna Technology: Past, Present and Future

Abstract: Antenna technology has undergone a dramatic evolution from the days of Hertz, with his spark gap with end-loaded dipole, to today’s multiband antennas for smart phones and mobile devices. The introduction and integration of Artificial Magnetics Conductor (AMCs) have begun to play a pivotal role in the advancement of modern-day antenna technology. The timelines over which antenna technology leaped forward are identified, and classical antenna configurations developed during those periods are highlighted. Future trends in antenna technology are identified and suggested.