Research

EM Theory Numerical techniques Antenna design Antenna measurements EMC				Devices & Circuits Measurements Modeling Design Applications
Propagation Numerical techniques Tropospheric propagation Indoor propagation Adaptive antennas				Networking Performance analysis Protocol design Quality of service Congestion control

• Avolio, Gustavo, "Combined Low- and High-Frequency Nonlinear Characterization and Modeling (Gecombineerd laag- en hoog-frequent niet-lineaire karakterisatie en modellering)", Supervised by D. Schreurs, B. Nauwelaers, 16 May 2012
• Homayouni, Seyed Majid, "Characterization and Modeling of Microwave and Millimetre Wave Active Devices (Karakterisering en modellering van actieve microgolf- en millimetergolfcomponenten)", Supervised by B. Nauwelaers, D. Schreurs, 10 February 2012
• Liu, Rui, "GaN HEMT Based RF Power Amplifier Design and Integration (Ontwerp en integratie van GaN HEMT gebaseerde RF vermogenversterkers)", Supervised by D. Schreurs, R. Mertens, 08 December 2011
• Radiom, Soheil, "Antenna and Interface Circuits for Ultra-Low-Power WSN and RFID Tags (Antennes en interfaces voor ultra-laagvermogen draadloze sensornetwerken en RFID tags)", Supervised by G. Gielen, G.A.E. Vandenbosch, 25 October 2011
• Raczkowski, Jakub, "From Circuits Towards Systems for 60 GHz CMOS Phased Arrays (Van schakelingen tot systemen voor 60 GHz CMOS phased arrays)", Supervised by B. Nauwelaers, R. Mertens, 19 October 2011
• Mohammadpour Aghdam, Karim, "Miniaturized Integrated Antennas for RFID and UWB Applications (Geminiaturiseerde geïntegreerde antennes voor RFID en UWB toepassingen)", Supervised by G.A.E. Vandenbosch, R. Faraji-Dana, W. De Raedt, 14 June 2011
• Verellen, Niels, "Optical confinement phenomena in plasmonic nanomaterials with predesigned electromagnetic properties.", Supervised by G.A.E. Vandenbosch, V. Moshchalkov, INPAC-KUL / Imec / TELEMIC-ESAT-KUL, 20 May 2011
• Qi, Feng, "Active Millimeter Wave Imaging: Noise and System Issues (Actieve millimeter golf beeldvorming: ruis en systeemaspecten)", Supervised by B. Nauwelaers, D. Schreurs, 25 March 2011
• Moernaut, Gerald, "The Shorted Annular Patch as a Global Navigation Satellite System Antenna (De Shorted Annular Patch als Global Navigation Satellite System antenne)", Supervised by G.A.E. Vandenbosch, 15 October 2010
• Vasylchenko, Oleksandr, "Towards the Miniaturization of New Ultra Wideband Small Integrated Antenna Topologies (Onderzoek over de miniaturisatie van New Ultra Wideband geïntegreerde kleine antenne topologieën)", Supervised by G.A.E. Vandenbosch, R. Mertens, 28 September 2010
• Li, Dagang, "QoS-Enabled Mobility in Heterogeneous Networks (Kwaliteitsgerichte mobiliteit in heterogene netwerken)", Supervised by A. Van de Capelle, E. Van Lil, 02 April 2010
• Van Thillo, Wim, "Continuous Phase Modulation for 60 GHz High-Rate Communications (Continue-fasemodulatie voor 60 GHz hoog-debiet communicatie)", Supervised by R. Lauwereins, E. Van Lil, F. Horlin, 18 January 2010
• Lauwens, Ben, "Stochastic Hybrid Simulation with Applications to Wired and Wireless Queueing Networks (Stochastische hybride simulatie toegepast op vaste en draadloze wachtrijnetwerken)", Supervised by A. Van de Capelle, B. Scheers, 20 November 2009
• Sleurs, Kristof, "Fractal Network Traffic Modeling: Bridging the Gap Between Mathematical Models and Measurable Parameters (Modelleren van fractale netwerktrafiek: het overbruggen van de kloof tussen wiskundige modellen en meetbare parameters)", Supervised by A. Van de Capelle, E. Van Lil, Fonds voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Vlaanderen (FWO-Vlaanderen), 06 November 2009
• Visser, Hubregt, "Approximate Antenna Analysis for CAD (Benaderde antenne analyse voor computer ondersteund ontwerpen)", Supervised by G.A.E. Vandenbosch, A. Tijhuis, 08 October 2009
• Aerts, Wim, "Application Specificities of Array Antennas: Satellite Communication and Electromagnetic Side Channel Analysis (Toepassingsspecificiteiten bij roosterantennes: satellietcommunicatie en elektromagnetische nevenkanaalsanalyse)", Supervised by G.A.E. Vandenbosch, I. Verbauwhede, P. Coppin, K.U.Leuven, 23 June 2009
• Ocket, Ilja, "Millimeter Wave Antennas, Circuits and Systems in MCM-D Technology (Millimetergolf antennes, circuits en systemen in MCM-D technologie)", Supervised by R. Mertens, B. Nauwelaers, K.U.Leuven, 22 April 2009
• Trappeniers, Dave, "Study of the Influence of the Environment on RF Aeronautical Safety Systems (ILS/VOR/DME/Radar/Communication)(Studie over de invloed van de omgeving op RF luchtvaartveiligheids-systemen (ILS/VOR/DME/Radar/Communicatie))", Supervised by E. Van Lil, A. Van de Capelle, K.U.Leuven, 06 January 2009
• Xiao, Dongping, "GaN Transistor Assessment, Nonlinear Modeling and Power Amplifier Design (GaN transistor evaluatie, niet-lineaire modellering en vermogenversterker ontwerp)", Supervised by D. Schreurs, B. Nauwelaers, K.U.Leuven, 19 December 2008
• Rottenberg, Xavier, "Electrostatic Switching RF-MEMS Devices in Thin-Film Technology (Elektrostatische schakelbare RF-MEMS componenten in dunne-film technologie)", Supervised by R. Mertens, B. Nauwelaers, K.U.Leuven, 19 December 2008
• Posada Quijano, Guillermo, "3D Stacking of Microwave Modules for High-Density Packaging (3D-stacking van microgolfmodules voor hoge densiteit verpakkingen)", Supervised by R. Mertens, B. Nauwelaers, K.U.Leuven, 21 August 2008
• Myslinski, Maciej, "Using Modulated Signals for the Validation and Construction of Nonlinear Behavioral Models for Microwave Components (Gebruik van gemoduleerde signalen voor de validatie en constructie van niet-lineaire, gedragsgebaseerde modellen voor microgolfcomponenten)", Supervised by D. Schreurs, B. Nauwelaers, K.U.Leuven, 19 August 2008
• Yarlequé medina, Manuel, "RF Power Amplifiers for Wireless Communications(RF vermogenversterkers voor draadloze communicaties)", Supervised by D. Schreurs, B. Nauwelaers, K.U.Leuven, 24 June 2008
• Mestdagh, Steven, "Small and integrated microstrip patch and planar monopole antennas", Supervised by G.A.E. Vandenbosch, R. Mertens, K.U.Leuven, 27 November 2007
• Balachandran, Jayaprakash, "Above-IC interconnects for high-speed digital integrated circuits", Supervised by B. Nauwelaers, R. Mertens, K.U.Leuven, 05 July 2007
• Theunis, Johan, "Protocol design for multimedia over mobile networks", Supervised by A. Van de Capelle, E. Van Lil, K.U.Leuven, 27 June 2007
• Wang, Wenfei, "GaN based high electron mobility transistor technology and physics", Supervised by B. Nauwelaers, D. Schreurs, K.U.Leuven, 15 May 2007
• Verbiest, Joeri, "Design of antennas used on the human body", Supervised by G.A.E. Vandenbosch, K.U.Leuven, May 2007
• Schols, Yves, "A combined surface/volume integral equation approach to model quasi-3D structures in a multilayered environment", Supervised by G.A.E. Vandenbosch, K.U.Leuven, May 2007
• Potemans, Jan, "Mathematical modelling of aggregated traffic streams on the internet", Supervised by A. Van de Capelle, E. Van Lil, K.U.Leuven, April 2007
• Mohamed Taher Abdelrahman, Hany, "Behavioural and Equivalent Circuit Modelling of Microwave and Analogue Devices (Gedrags- en equivalent-model-modellering van microgolfcomponenten en analoge componenten)", Supervised by B. Nauwelaers, D. Schreurs, K.U.Leuven, 14 July 2006
• Crupi, Giovanni, "Characterization and modelling of advanced GaAs, GaN and Si microwave FETs", Supervised by A. Caddemi, D. Schreurs, K.U.Leuven, July 2006
• Pan, Wanling, "Micromachined tunable film bulk acoustic resonators", Supervised by R. Mertens, B. Nauwelaers, K.U.Leuven, 16 March 2006
• Pan, Wanling, "Micromachined Tunable Film Bulk Acoustic Resonators (Afstembare, akoestische resonatoren in een dunne laag gerealiseerd met behulp van micromachining)", Supervised by R. Mertens, B. Nauwelaers, 16 March 2006
• Khaled, Nadia, "Joint Transmit and Receive Optimization for MIMO/OFDM-Based High-Throughput Wireless Local Area Networks (Gecombineerd zender- en ontvangerontwerp voor MIMO/OFDM-gebaseerde hoge snelheids draadloze netwerken)", Supervised by H. De Man, G.A.E. Vandenbosch, G. Leus, 22 December 2005
• Khaled, Nadia, "Transmit and receive optimization for MIMO/OFDM-based high-throughput wireless local area networks", Supervised by H. De Man, G.A.E. Vandenbosch, December 2005
• Verhaevert, Jo, "High-Resolution DOA Extraction (for Wireless Communication Systems): Theoretical Analysis and Experimental Verification", Supervised by E. Van Lil, A. Van de Capelle, K.U.Leuven, 01 July 2005
• Verhaevert, Jo, "High-Resolution DOA Extraction (for Wireless Communication Systems): Theoretical Analysis and Experimental Verification (Hoge resolutie DOA extractie (voor draadloze communicatiesystemen): theoretische analyse en experimentele verificatie)", Supervised by E. Van Lil, A. Van de Capelle, 01 July 2005
• Chandrasekhar, Arun, "Analysis, Modelling and Design of Chip Scale Packages (CSPs) for RF and High-Speed Digital Applications (Analyse, modellering en ontwerp van 'chip scale packages (CSPs)' voor RF en hoge-snelheid digitale toepassingen)", Supervised by B. Nauwelaers, R. Mertens, 01 October 2004
• Chandrasekhar, Arun, "Analysis, modelling and design of chip scale packages (CSPs) for RF and high-speed digital interconnections", Supervised by B. Nauwelaers, R. Mertens, K.U.Leuven, 01 October 2004
• De Roest, David, "Electrical characterization of low-k dielectrics and copper interconnects", Supervised by B. Nauwelaers, K. Maex, K.U.Leuven, 19 June 2003
• Vrancken, Mark, "Full wave integral equation based electromagnetic modelling of 3D metal structures in planar stratified media", Supervised by G.A.E. Vandenbosch, K.U.Leuven, 01 May 2003
• Jenei, Snezana, "Characterization and optimization of the RF performances of analog components in CMOS and BiCMOS technologies", Supervised by G. Declerck, B. Nauwelaers, K.U.Leuven, 31 March 2003
• Van Thielen, Bart, "Model for microwave and millimeterwave components in planar multilayer structures", Supervised by G.A.E. Vandenbosch, A. Van de Capelle, K.U.Leuven, August 2002
• Thoen, Steven, "Transmit optimization for OFDM/SDMA-based wireless local area networks", Supervised by A. Van de Capelle, K.U.Leuven, May 2002
• Carchon, Geert, "Measurement, Modelling and Design of Monolithic and Thin-Film Microwave Integrated Circuits", Supervised by B. Nauwelaers, G. Borghs, K.U.Leuven, 09 May 2001
• Teughels, Michel, "Mobility Control in Mobile Wireless ATM", Supervised by A. Van de Capelle, E. Van Lil, K.U.Leuven, 01 May 2001
• De Coster, Iris, "Deterministic Propagation Prediction for Wireless Communication Systems", Supervised by E. Van Lil, A. Van de Capelle, K.U.Leuven, 01 October 2000
• Soliman, Ezzeldin, "Planar microwave structures in layered media: full-wave analysis, design and characterization", Supervised by G.A.E. Vandenbosch, K.U.Leuven, February 2000
• Shen, Xiaohai, "Microstrip antennas in general multi-layered structures", Supervised by G.A.E. Vandenbosch, A. Van de Capelle, K.U.Leuven, January 2000
• Schreurs, Dominique, "Measurement based modelling of heterojunction field-effect devices for non-linear microwave circuit design", Supervised by G. Declerck, B. Nauwelaers, K.U.Leuven, 23 May 1997
• Van der Perre, Liesbet, "Propagation modelling and simulation of the HF channel with the objective of testing intelligent narrowband and wideband modems", Supervised by A. Van de Capelle, K.U.Leuven, May 1997
• Baeyens, Yves, "Monolithic microwave integrated circuits using GaAs and InP based heterojunction field-effect transistors", Supervised by B. Nauwelaers, G. Declerck, K.U.Leuven, 24 January 1997
• Demuynck, Filip, "The expansion wave concept", Supervised by G.A.E. Vandenbosch, A. Van de Capelle, K.U.Leuven, May 1995
• Van Troyen, Dirk, "Propagatiebepaling en simulatie van ionosferische HF-radioverbindingen", Supervised by A. Van de Capelle, K.U.Leuven, 01 February 1995
• Muls, Alain, "Reële tijd geleiding van vectoren door differentiële satellietwaarnemingen", Supervised by A. Van de Capelle, U. Van Twembeke, K.U.Leuven, November 1994
• Fu, Chao-Ming, "High temperature superconductors may have an important impact on microwave devices", Supervised by Y. Bruynseraede, V. Moshchalkov, B. Nauwelaers, K.U.Leuven, 12 July 1993
• An, Hongming, "Broadband active and passive microstrip antennas", Supervised by B. Nauwelaers, A. Van de Capelle, K.U.Leuven, 25 May 1993
• Vandenbosch, Guy A. E., "The Analysis of Coaxially Fed Microstrip Patch Configurations in Stratified Dielectric Media", Supervised by A. Van de Capelle, K.U.Leuven, 01 May 1991
• Van Lil, Emmanuel, "speciaal doctoraat: Optimale karakterisering van de stralingseigenschappen van antennes", Supervised by A. Van de Capelle, K.U.Leuven, 01 February 1991
• Chen, Cao, ""Near-field to Far-field Transformation Methods for Plane-polar Antenna Measurements"", Supervised by A. Van de Capelle, E. Van Lil, K.U.Leuven, June 1990
• Nauwelaers, Bart, "Een analysemodel voor roosters van rechthoekige microstripantennes", Supervised by A. Van de Capelle, K.U.Leuven, 01 April 1988
• Dewachtere, Johan, "Studie van mikrostripantennes met optimale polarisatie-eigenschappen: ontwerp van een L-band antenne voor maritieme satellietkommunikatie", Supervised by A. Van de Capelle, K.U.Leuven, 29 March 1988
• Everaet, Jean-Pierre, "Bepalen van de karakteristieken van de slotlijn en aanverwante strukturen", Supervised by A. Van de Capelle, K.U.Leuven, 1984
• Van Lil, Emmanuel, "Theoretische studie van roosterantennes bestaande uit mikrostrip resonatoren", Supervised by A. Van de Capelle, K.U.Leuven, 01 March 1983
• Pues, Hugo, "Studie van de bandbreedte van geïntegreerde mikrogolfantennes: ontwikkeling van ontwerpmodellen voor breedbandige mikrostrip antennes", Supervised by A. Van de Capelle, K.U.Leuven, 1983
• Van de Capelle, Antoine, "speciaal doctoraat, proefschrift: 'Studie van de stralingseigenschappen van open planaire microgolfstructuren' + bijstellingen ---openbare les: 'Huidige evolutie in de antennemeettechniek: het bepalen", K.U.Leuven, 01 March 1979
• Van de Capelle, Antoine, "Theoretische studie van de elektromagnetische golfvoortplanting in open planaire mikrogolfstrukturen", K.U.Leuven, 01 March 1973