Program Details
| AP Technical Meeting Series 2/2025 | |
| Date | 7 May 2025 (9.30 am – 2.00 pm) |
| Topics | Satellite Propagation |
| Place | Hybrid Physical: Perdana Meeting Room, Level 4, FKAB Administration Building, Fakulti Kejuruteraan dan Alam Bina, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Online: Google Meet Platform |
| Sponsors | IEEE Malaysia AP/MTT/EMC Joint Chapter |
| Registration | If you wish to join the AP Technical Meeting Series held online/hybrid style, please make your registration here <https://forms.gle/yNafvDLgY9Lu6oFm9>, to get the meeting links and details. |
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Breakfast (Coffee/Tea Break) |
| 9:30 – 9:45 | Opening Remarks/Picture |
| 9:45 – 10:45 |  Plenary Speaker: Prof. Dr. Mohammad Tariqul Islam (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia) Title: Metamaterial-Integrated Planar Antenna for Enhanced Electromagnetic Performance in Next-Generation Communication Systems Abstract: The accelerating demand for high-performance wireless communication systems necessitates innovative antenna designs that are compact, efficient, and adaptable to diverse propagation environments. This talk presents a cutting-edge approach to enhancing planar antenna performance through the metamaterials. By leveraging the engineered electromagnetic response of metamaterials structure, we achieve significant performance improvements in antenna parameters such as gain, bandwidth, radiation stability, and impedance matching across a wide frequency spectrum. The presentation delves into the design and simulation of a metamaterial-integrated planar antenna structure optimized for next-generation communication systems, including 5G, 6G, and beyond. |
| 10:45 – 11:00 | Speaker 1: Mr. Abdullah Al Mahfazur Rahman Title: Development of Metamaterial Structure for Microwave EMI Shielding Application |
| 11:00 – 11:20 |  Invited Speaker 1: Ts. Dr. Muhammad Azfar Bin Abdullah (Agensi Angkasa Malaysia) Title: Satellite EMC Testing Activities and Facility Capabilities at MYSA Banting Abstract: This project outlines the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing activities conducted on a satellite system at the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Test Chamber, Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA), Banting, Selangor. The purpose of the testing is to ensure that the satellite complies with electromagnetic emission and susceptibility requirements, in accordance with MIL-STD-461G standards. The testing scope includes Conducted Emissions (CE), Radiated Emissions (RE), Conducted Susceptibility (CS), and Radiated Susceptibility (RS). These tests are essential to verify that the satellite does not emit harmful electromagnetic interference and is sufficiently immune to external electromagnetic disturbances throughout its ground handling, launch, and operational phases. All tests were performed in a shielded EMC test chamber at MYSA Banting, which is an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited facility, ensuring high technical competence, traceability, and compliance with internationally recognized testing standards. The facility is equipped with calibrated instrumentation and supports rigorous EMC validation for space-grade systems. The satellite was tested under various operational modes that reflect actual mission scenarios, and all procedures were carried out in accordance with standard EMC test protocols and quality assurance practices. |
| 11:20 – 11:40 |  Invited Speaker 2: Dr. Bazilah Binti Baharom (King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals) Title: Antenna System Considerations and Link Budget Analysis for Satellite Communication Missions Abstract: This presentation focuses on the key factors influencing antenna selection and link budget estimation for CubeSat and small satellite communication systems. Antenna types are selected based on mission requirements, including UHF/VHF for Telemetry, Tracking, and Command (TT&C), GPS antennas for orbit determination, and high-gain S-/X-band antennas for high-data-rate remote sensing. Orbital parameters, such as Low Earth Orbits (LEO) between 400 km to 700 km and Sun-Synchronous Orbits (SSO), are evaluated to determine satellite-ground contact durations and assess whether the communication window is sufficient for complete data transfer. Link budget analysis incorporates factors such as slant range, atmospheric losses, polarization mismatch, antenna gain, and modulation schemes to ensure robust and reliable communication. Additionally, antenna parameters at the ground station such as gain, pointing accuracy, and elevation angle, significantly impact overall link performance and must be carefully considered. The use of simulation software, such as AGI Ansys Systems Tool Kit (STK), allows for realistic mission modeling by utilizing built-in antenna models or importing custom antenna designs with actual radiation patterns to evaluate real-world communication performance. |
| 11:40 – 11:55 | Speaker 2: Mr. Md. Shakibul Hasan (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia) Title: Flexible Metamaterial Absorber for RF Energy Harvesting Application |
| 11:55 – 12:10 | Speaker 3: Mr. Md. Golam Rabbani (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia) Title: Metamaterial-Based Resonator Structures for Microwave Sensing Application |
| 12:10 – 12:25 | Speaker 4: Mr. Md Shakhawat Hossen (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia) Title: Development of Metamaterial-Loaded Microwave Antenna System for Osteoporosis Led Early-Stage Bone Fracture Diagnosis |
| 12:25 – 12:40 | Speaker 5: Mr. Muhammad Adam Luqman (Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia) Title: TBA |
| 12:40 – 12:50 | Closing Remarks |
| 12:50 – 14:00 | Lunch/End |