Microwave Wireless Power Transfer Theory Instrumentation and Hands-on Demo | IEEE Day 2026
In celebration of IEEE Day 2026 under the theme “Leveraging Technology for a Better Tomorrow”, the IEEE MTT-S Student Branch Chapter at Sichuan University (SBC41679601) will host a technical hands-on event focused on Microwave Wireless Power Transfer (MWPT).
MWPT converts microwave energy into usable electrical power without physical cables, enabling sustainable applications such as wireless sensor networks, implantable medical devices, and space solar power. This event bridges theoretical knowledge with practical microwave engineering practice.
The session begins with an introduction to MWPT fundamental principles, followed by professional microwave instrumentation operation training. Participants will then observe a live MWPT demonstration and conduct group hands-on experiments to build and test rectenna modules. The event concludes with a group photo featuring the IEEE Day 2026 banner.
All participants will learn RF measurement skills, rectenna basics, and explore how microwave technology contributes to a sustainable future. IEEE members and non-members are all welcome. Free admission.
On-site promotion of IEEE MTT-S 75th anniversary membership offer (promo code MTTS75YEARS) will be provided for eligible participants.
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- Sichuan University, 24 South Section 1, 1st Ring Road
- Chengdu, Sichuan
- China 610065
- Starts 15 October 2026 08:00 AM UTC
- Ends 16 October 2026 11:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Changjun Liu of Sichuan University / IEEE MTT-S
Fundamentals of Microwave Wireless Power Transfer
This session will introduce the fundamental principles of Microwave Wireless Power Transfer (MWPT), covering the theoretical foundations of far-field wireless power transmission, rectenna design considerations, and key RF-to-DC conversion mechanisms. The talk will also highlight practical challenges and emerging applications—from wireless sensor networks and implantable medical devices to space solar power—illustrating how microwave engineering contributes to a sustainable, cable-free energy future.
Biography:
Changjun Liu (Senior Member, IEEE) received the B.S. degree in applied physics from Hebei University, China, in 1994, and the M.S. degree in radiophysics and the Ph.D. degree in biomedical engineering from Sichuan University, China, in 1997 and 2000, respectively. From 2000 to 2001, he was a post-doctoral researcher at Seoul National University, Korea. From 2006 to 2007, he was a visiting scholar at Ulm University, Germany. Since 1997, he has been with the Department of Radio-Electronics, Sichuan University, where he has been a Professor since 2004. He has authored two books and more than 200 articles. He holds more than ten patents. His current research interests include microwave power combining of large-power vacuum components, microwave wireless power transmission, and microwave power industrial applications. Dr. Liu was a recipient of several honors, such as the Outstanding Reviewer of the IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques from 2006 to 2010, support from the MOE under the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University, China, from 2012 to 2014, the Sichuan Province Outstanding Youth Fund from 2009 to 2012, and named by Sichuan Province as an Expert with Outstanding Contribution in 2008 and 2018. He is a member of IEEE MTT-S TC 25. He also serves on the Editorial in Chief of Microwave and is on the editorial board of Telecom and Space Solar Power and Wireless Transmission.
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Address:Sichuan University, 24 South Section 1, 1st Ring Road, , Chengdu, China, 610065
Liping Yan of Sichuan University / IEEE MTT-S
MTT-S Membership Promotion & IEEE Day Sharing
This session combines MTT-S membership promotion with IEEE Day 2026 celebrations under the theme "Leveraging Technology for a Better Tomorrow". Prof. Yan will share insights into the benefits of joining the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (MTT-S), including access to cutting-edge resources, professional networking, and technical activities. The talk will also highlight the significance of IEEE Day, encouraging students to leverage microwave engineering and wireless power technologies for a sustainable future, followed by an interactive sharing on academic growth and student branch activities.
Biography:
Liping Yan (Senior Member, IEEE) received the M.S. degree in radio physics and the Ph.D. degree in biomedical engineering from Sichuan University, Chengdu, China, in 1996 and 2003, respectively.,In 1996, she joined the Department of Electronics Engineering, Sichuan University. From March 2008 to March 2009, she was a Visiting Scholar with the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA. Since July 2009, she has been a Professor with the College of Electronics and Information Engineering, Sichuan University. She has authored more than 150 peer-reviewed journal articles and international conference papers and led industrial/grant projects. Her research interests include metasurfaces, frequency selective absorbers/rasorbers, electromagnetic environment effects, electromagnetic compatibility modeling, computational electromagnetics, design of applicators/probes for biomedical applications, and compact antennas.
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Address:Sichuan University, 24 South Section 1, 1st Ring Road, , Chengdu, China, 610065
Agenda
14:30 – 14:35 Opening & IEEE Day 2026 Brief Introduction
14:35 – 14:55 Fundamentals of Microwave Wireless Power Transfer
14:55 – 15:20 Microwave Instrument Operation Training (Signal generator, power amplifier, power meter)
15:20 – 15:30 Live MWPT Demonstration
15:30 – 16:15 Group Hands-on Experiment: Rectenna Assembly & RF-DC Efficiency Test
16:15 – 16:25 Q&A, MTT-S Membership Promotion & IEEE Day Sharing
16:25 – 16:30 Group Photo with IEEE Day 2026 Banner