MHz to THz technologies and our place in the universe
Prof. Goutam Chattopadhyay
2025 President, IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S)
Abstract: Space exploration captivates us because it speaks to one of humanity’s deepest instincts—the desire to understand our origins and our place in the cosmos. By venturing beyond Earth, we uncover the mysteries of distant planets, stars, and galaxies, gaining profound insights into our own world. Whether searching for signs of life, studying the birth of stars, or tracing the evolution of galaxies, each discovery reshapes our understanding of the universe—and ourselves. Space exploration inspires innovation, demands global collaboration, and pushes us to dream beyond the limits of the possible. Ultimately, it reminds us that while we occupy a tiny corner of the cosmos, we are a curious and resilient species capable of reaching for the stars.
The rapid advancement of technologies championed by the MHz-to-THz community of the IEEE MTT-S has revolutionized space exploration, opening new frontiers for scientific discovery. These technologies enable more efficient communication systems, high-resolution imaging, and enhanced remote sensing—tools that are critical for probing distant worlds and cosmic phenomena. As space agencies and private ventures continue to harness these capabilities, they deepen our understanding of planetary environments, astrophysical processes, and the very fabric of space-time. In doing so, MTT-S technologies not only transform how we explore the cosmos but also challenge our perspective on humanity’s place within it, inviting us to revisit fundamental questions about our existence, the possibility of life beyond Earth, and our role in the universe.
This lecture will explore these questions and the ways we, as a global community, strive to answer them.
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- The University of Queensland
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- Brisbane, Queensland
- Australia 4072
- Building: 46 (Andrew N. Liveris Building)
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- Starts 03 August 2025 01:00 PM UTC
- Ends 06 August 2025 02:00 AM UTC
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Prof. Goutam Chattopadhyay
MHz to THz technologies and our place in the universe
Biography:
Goutam Chattopadhyay is the 2025 President of the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S). He is a Senior Scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and a Visiting Professor at Caltech in Pasadena, USA. Dr. Chattopadhyay earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Caltech in 2000. He is a Fellow of both IEEE (USA) and IETE (India), serves as a Track Editor for the IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, and is an IEEE Distinguished Lecturer. His research interests include microwave, millimeter-wave, and terahertz receiver systems and radars, as well as the development of space instruments for the search for life beyond Earth.
Dr. Chattopadhyay has published over 400 papers in international journals and conferences and holds more than 20 patents. He has received over 35 NASA Technical Achievement and New Technology Invention Awards. In 2024, he was honored with the Armstrong Medal from the Radio Club of America (RCA) for his outstanding contributions for radio science. He also received the NASA-JPL People Leadership Award in 2023. He was named IEEE Region-6 Engineer of the Year in 2018 and received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), India, in 2017. Additionally, he has won the Best Journal Paper Award from IEEE Transactions on Terahertz Science and Technology in both 2020 and 2013, the Best Paper Award for Antenna Design and Applications at the European Antennas and Propagation Conference (EuCAP) in 2017, the IETE Prof. S. N. Mitra Memorial Award in 2014, and the IETE Biman Bihari Sen Memorial Award in 2022.
Address:NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), , United States