Professor Dr. Kamal Sarabandi

Biography

Professor Kamal Sarabandi's research encompasses a wide range of topics in applied electromagnetics. With 25 years of experience in the field, his research activities cover microwave and millimeter-wave radar remote sensing, focusing on both forward and inverse model development. He is the principal investigator for several NASA projects related to remote sensing of terrestrial targets, including vegetation, soil moisture, and snow, utilizing synthetic aperture radars and polarimetric interferometric systems. His work includes the detection and identification of point targets in cluttered environments. Furthermore, he has a keen interest in antenna miniaturization and reconfigurable antennas for wireless applications, which involves the application of novel topologies and materials, particularly metamaterials. Additionally, his research extends to wireless channel characterization and the performance assessment of wireless systems, employing simulation tools that utilize analytical and numerical methods alongside measurement systems and scaled models. His contributions also include advancements in millimeter-wave and submillimeter-wave subsystems for radar imaging applications, including collision avoidance and autonomous vehicle control, as well as novel fabrication technologies based on ceramic stereolithography.

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