The PhD thesis ““New Strategies and Applications in Electromagnetic Encoders and Planar Phase-Variation Microwave Sensors” , by Amirhossein Karami Horestani, has been awarded with one of the UAB Extraordinary Doctorate Awards of the academic year 2024/25.
This thesis explores innovative microwave-based technologies to enhance sensing and identification systems, emphasizing robustness, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.
The first part develops electromagnetic encoders and chipless RFID systems with high data capacity, providing an attractive alternative to optical encoders in demanding industrial environments.
It introduces novel resonator designs, advanced reader architectures, and manufacturing techniques based on recyclable and biodegradable materials.
The second part presents planar microwave sensors based on phase variation for highly sensitive and accurate measurements of displacement, proximity, and pressure.
The proposed innovations enable applications in industrial automation, biomedical monitoring, IoT systems, and secure identification technologies.