This book offers valuable insights into how cutting-edge materials can transform antenna design. It presents a deep dive into the advantages of using nanoferrites, helping readers understand how these materials enhance signal clarity, improve bandwidth, and contribute to the miniaturization of antenna systems without compromising efficiency. By integrating both theoretical perspectives and experimental findings, the content serves as a practical guide for improving real-world wireless communication systems. Readers will benefit from the structured presentation of design strategies, material synthesis methods, and performance optimization techniques. The book bridges the gap between advanced materials research and practical antenna engineering, empowering professionals to develop smarter, more efficient antennas. It is primarily intended for graduate students, academic researchers, antenna designers, and engineers working at the intersection of materials science and wireless technology.
Prof. (Dr.) Atul Thakur is a Distinguished Professor at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology Nanjing China and has figured among top 2% of researchers in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 as per Stanford University rankings. He is currently serving as the Dean of Research and Development Cell, Lovely Professional University, India. A post-doctorate from the University of Brest, France and thereafter from world-renowned National Taiwan University, Taiwan, Dr. Thakur has completed his M.Phil. and Ph.D. from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. He has published more than 320 research papers in International, peer-reviewed, SCI and Scopus-indexed journals. The different areas of his research include ferrites nanomaterials for microwave, high frequency applications, radar absorbing materials, antenna miniaturization, high density memory storage systems, sensor applications, metamaterials, water purification and agricultural applications. Dr. Atul Thakur has filed more than 60 patents to date. He has edited several books on nanotechnology and published specialised book chapters.
Prof. (Dr.) Fayu Wan is currently a Full Professor with Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing, China. Dr. Wan is a Senior Member of IEEE. He received his Ph.D. degree in electronic engineering from the University of Rouen, Rouen, France, in 2011. From 2011 to 2013, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Laboratory, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO, USA. His current research interests include negative group delay circuits, electrostatic discharge, electromagnetic compatibility, and advanced RF measurement.
Prof. (Dr.) Preeti Thakur is a Professor in Physics and is currently heading the Department of Physics and Amity Institute of Nanotechnology, Amity University Haryana, India. She has been among the top 2% of researchers in 2023, 2024 and 2025 by Stanford University ranking. A post-doctorate from Taiwan and a Gold medalist in her Master’s program; she has a Ph.D. degree in Physics from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, India. Her areas of research include synthesis and characterization of magnetic nanoferrites for radar absorbing materials, sensors, high frequency, wastewater treatment, and agricultural applications. Till date, she has more than 200 publications in SCI/Scopus indexed international journals, 50 patents, edited books on nanomaterials and has published specialised book chapters.
