Program Details
| AP Technical Meeting Series 1/2026 | |
| Date | 22 April 2026, Wednesday 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm |
| Topics | RF / Microwave Wireless Technologies |
| Place | Hybrid Physical: Bilik Kuliah Aras 3, BK17, Faculty of Electronics and Computer Technology and Engineering (FTKEK), Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), Melaka Online: Google Meet Platform |
| Sponsors | IEEE Malaysia AP/MTT/EMC Joint Chapter |
| Co-Organizer | 1. Centre for Telecommunication Research & Innovation (CeTRI), UTeM 2. Microwave Research Group (RG-MRG) |
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| 13:30 – 14:00 | Arrival of the participants |
| 14:00 – 14:15 | Opening remarks/Picture |
| 14:15 – 15:00 |  Plenary Speaker 1: Dr. Muhammad Inam Abbasi (UTeM) Title: Design Perspectives and Challenges in Beam-Steering Reflectarray Antennas Abstract: Beam-steering reflectarray antennas have emerged as a promising technology for modern high-frequency communication systems due to their ability to electronically or mechanically control the direction of radiated beams while maintaining a low-profile and lightweight structure. By combining the advantages of conventional phased arrays and parabolic reflectors, reflectarrays provide high gain, improved efficiency, and relatively simple fabrication, making them attractive for millimeter-wave and satellite communication applications. In recent years, the growing demand for high-capacity wireless networks, including 5G and upcoming 6G systems, has significantly increased the interest in beam-steerable reflectarray designs. These antennas enable dynamic coverage control, improved spectral efficiency, and enhanced link reliability in applications such as satellite communications, radar systems, and high-speed point-to-point wireless links. As a result, beam-steering reflectarrays are becoming a key enabling technology for next-generation communication infrastructures. In this talk, various techniques for beam-steering reflectarray design will be discussed and analyzed from the simulation, fabrication, and measurement perspectives. |
| 15:00 – 15:45 |  Plenary Speaker 2: Ts. Dr. Noor Badariah Asan (UTeM) Title: From Tissue to Transmission: Leveraging Adipose Tissue for Intelligent Intra-Body Connectivity Abstract: The human body is increasingly explored not only as a subject of monitoring but also as a medium for communication. As demand grows for continuous and personalized healthcare, conventional wireless systems face challenges such as high-power consumption and signal attenuation in biological tissues. This plenary introduces Fat-Intrabody Communication (Fat-IBC), where adipose tissue is investigated as a potential electromagnetic transmission pathway. Compared to high-water-content tissues, adipose tissue exhibits distinct dielectric properties that may support controlled signal propagation with reduced loss. The presentation integrates dielectric characterization, development of tissue-mimicking phantoms, and the design of wearable and implantable antennas for body-centric applications. In addition, microwave sensing and AI-assisted approaches are explored for real-time diagnostics. By combining principles from electromagnetics and biomedical engineering, this work highlights a pathway toward low-power and reliable intra-body communication systems, marking a transition from passive tissue interaction to active transmission within the human body. |
| 15:45 – 16:00 | Speaker 1: Ms. Sashvini Maran (UTeM) Title: Reinforcement Learning-Based Adaptive Handover Algorithm for Dynamic Non-Standalone Dual Connectivity 5G mmWave Cellular Networks |
| 16:00 – 16:15 | Speaker 2: Mr. Muhammad Ridzuan Hafiz Zuriene Heslin (UTeM) Title: Comprehensive Characterization and Analysis of Eco-Friendly Ingredients in Tissue-Equivalent Phantom Development for Biomedical Microwave Application |
| 16:15 – 16:30 | Speaker 3: Mr. Mohammed Jawad Taha (UTeM) Title: Advancements in Multi-Sensory Chipless RFIDs: Mechanisms, Performance, and Roadblocks |
| 16:30 – 16:45 | Closing Remarks |
| 16:45 – 17:00 | Coffee or Tea Break/End |