Multi-functional metasurfaces
In recent years, there has been a rapid growth in the use of ultra-thin metasurfaces to control electromagnetic waves with unprecedented accuracy. However, most existing designs rely on passive approaches and perform only a single function, which significantly limits the broader potential of metasurfaces. In contrast, tunable and multifunctional metasurfaces can provide switchable and multiple functionalities, making them highly valuable for integrated solutions. This seminar will highlight the most recent proof-of-concept work done in the Metamaterials and Nanophotonic Group at University of Birmingham on multifunctional metasurfaces operating at microwaves, millimetre-wave and Terahertz. Examples driven by curiosity or by the desired to proof some specific functionalities will include polarising and topological metasurfaces
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- City Campus East
- Adelaide , South Australia
- Australia 5005
- Building: Ingkarni Wardli
- Room Number: 5.57
- Starts 10 July 2026 02:30 PM UTC
- Ends 26 July 2026 02:30 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
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Navarro-Cía of University of Birmingham
Multi-functional metasurfaces
In recent years, there has been a rapid growth in the use of ultra-thin metasurfaces to control electromagnetic waves with unprecedented accuracy. However, most existing designs rely on passive approaches and perform only a single function, which significantly limits the broader potential of metasurfaces. In contrast, tunable and multifunctional metasurfaces can provide switchable and multiple functionalities, making them highly valuable for integrated solutions. This seminar will highlight the most recent proof-of-concept work done in the Metamaterials and Nanophotonic Group at University of Birmingham on multifunctional metasurfaces operating at microwaves, millimetre-wave and Terahertz. Examples driven by curiosity or by the desired to proof some specific functionalities will include polarising and topological metasurfaces.
Biography:
Miguel Navarro-Cía SMIEEE, SMOSA, MInstP, MEOS, MEurAAP, MEuMA, FHEA received the MEng and PhD degrees in Telecommunication Engineering, and MRes degree in Introduction to Research in Communications from Universidad Pública de Navarra in 2006, 2010 and 2007, respectively, and the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education from University of Birmingham in 2019. He is a Reader in Terahertz Science and Engineering at the University of Birmingham, where he leads the Metamaterials and Nanophotonics Group. His work focuses on terahertz and millimeter-wave technologies, including time-domain spectroscopy, imaging, metamaterials, antennas, and plasmonics. He has published extensively (125+ journal papers), co-authored books on THz generation, serves on major journal editorial boards, and plays a leading role in UK and international THz research networks linking academia and industry.
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Address:University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom, B15 2TT