GRADCOM conducts research in advanced radiofrequency, microwave and electromagnetic technologies, covering topics ranging from RFID and wireless communications to electromagnetic field control and wireless power transfer.
RFID Systems and Industrial Identification
Our research in RFID focuses on the development of high-performance identification systems for challenging industrial environments. Current activities include tag and reader design, near-field RFID systems, reliability enhancement techniques, dense-tag scenarios, and advanced electromagnetic solutions for improving reading performance.
Applications include logistics, manufacturing, inventory management, traceability and Industry 4.0 systems.
Antennas and Wireless Communication Systems
We develop innovative antenna technologies for communication, sensing and identification systems. Research topics include compact antennas, leaky-wave antennas, substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) antennas, beam-scanning structures, and antennas for RFID and wireless communication platforms.
Our work combines electromagnetic theory, numerical simulation, fabrication and experimental validation.
RF and Microwave Circuits
The group designs and develops passive and active microwave circuits for communication, sensing and energy applications. Research topics include filters, couplers, impedance matching networks, rectifiers, amplifiers and integrated microwave subsystems.
Special emphasis is placed on high-efficiency architectures and advanced electromagnetic design techniques.
Electromagnetic Field Control and Confinement
A distinctive research line of GRADCOM focuses on the control, shaping and confinement of electromagnetic fields. This work exploits engineered electromagnetic structures to manipulate field distributions for communication, identification and sensing applications.
Research activities include near-field confinement surfaces, field-guiding structures, electromagnetic isolation techniques and novel wave-guiding concepts.
Wireless Power Transfer
GRADCOM investigates next-generation wireless power transfer technologies based on electromagnetic field confinement and guided-wave energy transport. Current activities include the development of innovative architectures for efficient wireless energy delivery, ranging from short-range power transfer systems to emerging concepts for dynamic charging of electric vehicles.
OMNIWAVE is a key example of this research direction, combining electromagnetic field confinement with emerging wireless power transfer technologies.
Electromagnetic Measurement and Characterization
The group develops methodologies and experimental techniques for the characterization of electromagnetic devices, materials and systems. Activities include antenna measurements, RFID characterization, microwave measurements, electromagnetic compatibility studies and advanced validation procedures.
These capabilities support both fundamental research and technology transfer activities.