Decoding the Invisible World: Microwave Engineering for Remote Sensing Applications

#application #microwave #mtt-s #rf #sbcnitm #webinar #microwave-sensors #monitoring

Rapid progress in materials processing and fabrication has enabled a new generation of sophisticated sensors with expanding roles across scientific, industrial, and consumer sectors. Sensors—devices that translate physical quantities such as temperature, force, and composition
into measurable electrical signals—now underpin critical decision-making systems. With the global sensor market exceeding $170 billion in 2019 and projected to grow at a CAGR of 10% through 2026, the demand for accurate, wireless, and robust sensing platforms continues to rise.
Microwave sensors have gained particular attention due to their straightforward fabrication, compatibility with CMOS technologies, and ability to perform non-contact interrogation. These attributes make them strong candidates for portable and integrated sensing systems capable of
real-time monitoring. Advancements such as liquid-metal-based tunability, chemically functionalized surfaces for enhanced selectivity, and electromagnetic loss-compensation techniques have significantly improved the precision and capability of microwave sensing devices. Recent
developments also integrate these sensors directly with antenna structures, enabling fully wireless remote-sensing operation. This talk will introduce the fundamentals behind microwave sensing, review key technological innovations, and highlight how these advances are enabling powerful new approaches for remote and contactless detection.