Professor Yang Hao of Queen Mary University of London has been awarded the IEEE John Kraus Antenna Award in recognition of his significant contributions to the field of antennas and propagation.
Professor Hao is credited with coining the term "body-centric wireless communications," which refers to networking between wearable and implantable wireless sensors on the human body. His pioneering work in this area began in 2003, focusing on characterizing and understanding the human body as a communication medium.
He demonstrated that radio propagation on the human body's surface is subject to significant path loss and time variations (dispersion), requiring the use of surface and creeping waves for reliable communication between body sensors. Professor Hao further developed the theory for modeling these waves and designed antennas specifically for on-body communications.
In addition to his research on body-centric channels, Professor Hao has spent the past two decades leading the study of on-body antennas at frequencies ranging from 10 MHz to 100 GHz. This research has resulted in the development of low-profile antennas that can reliably achieve on-body communications, including those operating at 60GHz and 94GHz for defense and healthcare applications.
Professor Hao's expertise also extends to the field of metamaterials, where he has developed new computational tools for modeling and investigating the properties of these materials. This research has led to the design of innovative antennas, including 3D printed lens antennas for millimeter wave communications.
The impact of Professor Hao's work is far-reaching. His research has not only led to the development of new antenna technologies but has also fostered significant industrial development and commercialization. Companies such as Philips, GE Healthcare, and Isotropic Systems have all benefited from Professor Hao's pioneering research.
Quote from Professor Hao: "I am honoured to receive the IEEE John Kraus Antenna Award. My research has benefited from the dedication of my students and collaborators, and I am grateful for their contributions. I am also excited about the future potential of body-centric wireless communications and antenna innovations to improve healthcare and other fields."
The John Kraus Antenna Award is one of the highest honors in the field of antenna research. Professor Hao's receipt of this award is a testament to his exceptional achievements and his lasting impact on the development of antenna technology.
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