Yunan Jiang

PhD candidate in Electronics and Electrical Engineering specializing in metasurface-based antenna systems and electromagnetic modeling for high-frequency applications. Designed and experimentally validated X-band antenna and metalens prototypes, and developed a coupled-dipole EM channel model integrated into a MATLAB 16QAM system. Hands-on experience in CST full-wave simulation, VNA characterization, anechoic chamber testing, and sub-THz (220–320 GHz) experimental measurement.

• Honorable Mention Award, UK-Europe-China Workshop on Millimeter-Waves and Terahertz Technologies (UCMMT), 2023.
• Third Prize, National Undergraduate Mathematics Competition (Non-Mathematics Major), 2018.
• Team Third Prize, China Collegiate Computer Contest – Ladder Tournament, 2017.

• Badminton and outdoor travel.

Metasurface-Assisted Communication Channel Modeling (X-band)

• Developed a coupled-dipole-based electromagnetic channel model and integrated it into a MATLAB 16QAM communication system at X-band.
• Evaluated BER performance under model-driven pre-equalization.
• Validated consistency between EM simulation results and system-level communication performance.
• (Manuscript under review at IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation.)

Sub-THz RF Measurement and Metalens Validation (220–320 GHz)

• Conducted terahertz transmission measurements using a vector network analyzer with frequency extenders.
• Designed and 3D-printed a custom mechanical holder to stabilize the metalens during high-frequency testing.
• Performed laser-assisted alignment to ensure accurate beam positioning and reliable signal acquisition.
• Identified fabrication failure through experimental anomaly detection and initiated corrective redesign.
• Published as second author in IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology.

Fabry–Perot Based High Performance Metasurface Unit Design Methodology

• Modified CST boundary conditions to separate reflection and inter-element coupling effects.
• Extracted effective reflection parameters to support unit-level optimization.
• Validated optimized unit performance through full-wave simulation.
• Applied optimized units to lens-level and system-level modeling work.
• Accepted for publication in Microwave Journal (2025).

• Jiang, Y., Zhong, M., Al-Taai, Q., and Li, C., “An Ultrathin Broadband High-Efficiency Terahertz Metalens Antenna,” IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology, 2025. (Second Author)
• Jiang, Y., “A Hybrid Ray–Full-Wave Design Approach for Metasurface-Based Microwave Components,” Accepted for publication in Microwave Journal, 2025.
• Jiang, Y., Ofiare, A., and Li, C., “Hybrid Coupled Dipole Approximation and Full-Wave Method for Metasurface-Based Wireless Channel Modeling,” Under review at IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 2025.

• Supervised summer research students in metasurface design projects. Guided experimental implementation and system validation. Two student projects received first-place awards.
• Volunteer, IAGE & IET Conferences. Coordinated speaker scheduling, participant reception, and technical session logistics. Awarded official volunteer certificate by IAGE.
• Provided technical training to MSc students on VNA operation, antenna measurement in anechoic chamber, and radiation pattern analysis.
• Engaged with the University Technology Transfer Office (TTO) for intellectual property evaluation of metasurface-assisted communication modeling work. Thesis embargo recommended following preliminary commercial assessment.