Research
Antennas for a connected terrestrial, aerial and orbital world
I develop advanced antenna technologies for satellite communications, non-terrestrial networks, high-altitude platforms and space-based aircraft surveillance. My research connects electromagnetic theory with manufacturable hardware, experimental validation and real aerospace systems.
Research profile
Independent research agendaI lead an independent research programme in advanced antenna engineering for satellite communications, millimetre-wave systems and future non-terrestrial networks.
My work covers the complete engineering chain, from the electromagnetic concept and beam-forming architecture to mechanical integration, fabrication, measurement and validation under realistic aerospace constraints.
The central objective is to create antenna systems that deliver exceptional directivity, efficiency and coverage while remaining compact, robust and genuinely manufacturable.
Core research lines
Antennas · Space · AviationLow-loss millimetre-wave hardware
Gap-waveguide components, feeding networks and arrays that retain high efficiency at frequencies where conventional printed technologies become increasingly lossy.
The work includes transitions, shared apertures, slot arrays, monopulse comparators and mechanically reconfigurable phase-control systems.
Multibeam antennas for space and HAPS
Compact full-metal architectures capable of generating several highly directive beams from a single low-profile antenna system.
These designs address satellite links, high-altitude platforms and NTN scenarios in which coverage, mass, efficiency and mechanical reliability must be optimised simultaneously.
Space-based aircraft surveillance
Antenna systems for receiving ADS-B and related aviation surveillance signals from low Earth orbit.
This work connects antenna engineering, satellite platforms and air traffic management to improve aircraft tracking over oceans and sparsely covered regions.
Current research leadership
Principal InvestigatorSATERA
SESAR Joint Undertaking project validating space-based ADS-B and multilateration. I lead the iTEAM antenna and satellite-reception contribution.
COFFEE
Cost- and energy-efficient broadband antenna technologies connecting terrestrial, aerial and orbital millimetre-wave networks.
LINCE
Industrialisable payload and platform technologies for LEO satellites, led by Indra. I lead the UPV antenna-development contribution.