Project Info
Reconfigurable Antennas for Cognitive Radios
Payam Nayeri | pnayeri@mines.edu
Cognitive radio technology plays a significant role in making the best use of scarce spectrum to optimize the communication link and maximize data transfer. Our implementation of the hardware here is to develop cognitive radios using commercial off-the-shelf software defined radios (SDRs) and equip them with the components needed to operate as a cognitive radio. Specifically the components that will be developed as part of this research are frequency reconfigurable antennas along with the required RF front ends.
More Information
https://inside.mines.edu/~pnayeri/
Grand Engineering Challenge: Engineer the tools of scientific discovery
Student Preparation
Qualifications
Familiarity with Matlab and CAD EM software such as ADS, HFSS, CST, or others.
Time Commitment
20-28 hours/month
Skills/Techniques Gained
microwave engineering, antenna engineering, cognitive radio systems
Mentoring Plan
“Weekly one-on-one meeting with the faculty
As a member of research group, the student will be asked to join our research group meetings (once a month) and present his or her findings to the group, and engage in technical discussions about the project”