I am interested in utilizing additive manufacturing techniques for developing novel complex antenna and RF devices. Additive manufacturing offers significant advantages for antenna development, particularly for research and experimentation. My current work includes the development of a cloaked antenna system designed for 5G communications, where initial results indicate promising applications for reducing mutual coupling between two antennas in close proximity. I intend to build on these findings and further explore new antenna designs.
I am working in collaboration with Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of Mississippi to utilize an RF sensor for characterization of Gold Nanoparticles. A manuscript detailing our 1st phase of investigation and findings, has been published in IEEE Sensors Journal. We are eager to extend this research to explore quantitative nanoparticle analysis. This work has potential applications in biomedical fields, where RF characterization supports nanoparticle-based diagnostics.
I am working in collaboration with the Chemical Engineering Department at the University of Mississippi to develop novel materials for additive manufacturing and electromagnetic shielding. In this partnership, I lead the development of novel filament materials specifically designed for RF applications, while Dr. Villcorta from Chemical engineering focuses on novel materials for enhancing electromagnetic shielding. Our collaboration has already resulted in peer-reviewed publications in both areas, and we are committed to advancing this research to further explore nanocompounded materials that address industry needs.
A core focus of my research is the development of effective pedagogical strategies in engineering education. My interest is in assessing active learning techniques tailored to meet the unique needs of the students. My research article detailing the effectiveness of active learning through structured flipped learning in teaching electrical engineering has been published in an open-access peer-reviewed journal. Furthermore, I secured two competitive mini-grants for my teaching endeavors at the University of Mississippi.
I am seeking grants for further investigation on my research interests, and am looking for interested researchers to collaborate on these investigations.