The University of Technology Sydney
Arun Thekedathu Raveendran is a PhD candidate in Electrical Engineering at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), supported by the SmartSat CRC. His research focuses on the design and optimisation of advanced metasurface-based antenna systems for next-generation satellite and communication applications. Arun’s work explores innovative unit cell architectures for beam steering, polarization conversion, and sidelobe reduction, with applications in high-performance metasurface antennas.
With strong expertise in electromagnetic simulation tools such as CST Studio Suite and Ansys HFSS, Arun integrates theoretical modeling with practical fabrication and measurement to achieve high-efficiency, wideband, and compact antenna designs. His research interests span near-field phase transformation, phase correction surfaces, and the development of high-gain antennas for satellite communications, remote sensing, and emerging 5G/6G systems.
Arun is actively engaged in academic dissemination through IEEE conferences and journals, contributing to the advancement of the field of antenna and RF engineering. He is also interested in industry collaborations that translate cutting-edge research into real-world satellite communication solutions.
Project Title: High Performance Beam Steering Antenna Systems for Space Applications