Dr. Michela Longhi | Metamaterials | Best Researcher Award

Niccolò Cusano University, Italy,

Michela Longhi is an Italian researcher and engineer specializing in electromagnetics, artificial materials, and wireless systems. She holds multiple positions, including Associate Editor of the Nonlinear Engineering - Modeling and Application Journal and Partner of LabChain. Throughout her career, she has gained extensive experience in R&D engineering, particularly in the fields of RF devices, antennas, and electromagnetic fields, contributing significantly to the design and optimization of high-performance materials and systems. She has a PhD in Electromagnetic Engineering from the University of Rome "Tor Vergata," and has held numerous positions in prestigious institutions such as ETH Zurich, Microwave Vision Group, and Niccolò Cusano University. 🌍

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Education 🎓

Michela Longhi earned her PhD in Electromagnetic Engineering (European Label) from the University of Rome "Tor Vergata", where she conducted research at the Pervasive Electromagnetics Lab between November 2015 and October 2018. During her doctoral studies, she focused on the design and prototyping of RF devices for short-range sensing, specifically in drone applications, with real-world implications for Smart City infrastructure, precision agriculture, and supply chains.

In addition to her PhD, Michela completed an International PhD at ETH Zurich, working with the Autonomous Systems Lab from November 2017 to May 2018. Here, she gained hands-on experience in the development of intelligent robotic systems capable of autonomous operation in complex and dynamic environments, which further enriched her research and broadened her expertise in electromagnetics and robotics.

Michela also holds a Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Rome "Tor Vergata", where she developed a strong foundation in electromagnetic materials, RF engineering, and wireless communications.

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Research Interests 🔬

Antenna Design and Telecommunications

Michela has made significant contributions to antenna design, particularly in the context of 5G communication, telecommunications, and aerospace. Her work in these areas has helped advance the development of high-performance antennas and EMC technologies for a variety of industries.

Smart City and Precision Agriculture

In recent years, Michela has focused on the development of upper-limb exoskeletons for medical and assistive purposes, as well as innovations in electromagnetic materials tailored for smart city infrastructure and precision agriculture. These advancements aim to improve urban living and agricultural practices by integrating cutting-edge RF technologies into everyday applications.

Exoskeleton Development

A key part of Michela's research is the development and optimization of upper-limb exoskeletons, which have promising applications in rehabilitation and assistive technologies. Her work seeks to enhance mobility and quality of life for individuals with physical impairments through advanced electromagnetic and robotic systems.

Awards 🏆

Founding Member, URSI WIRS (Women in Radio Science), (2023 - Present)

IEEE WIE Communication Team, IEEE Women in Engineering (2023 - Present)

MUR Commission Member, Ministero dell’Università e della Ricerca (2021-2022)

Publications Top Notes📚

Optimization Tools for the Design of Meta-Covers for Linear Antenna with Beam- and Null-Steering Capabilities
Published in: Applied Sciences, 2025-01-08

A Statistical Approach for Robust Metasurfaces and Metasurface-Based RIS Engineering
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 2024-06

Phase-Gradient Huygens’ Metasurface Coatings for Dynamic Beamforming in Linear Antennas
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 2023

Array Synthesis of Circular Huygens Metasurfaces for Antenna Beam-Shaping
Published in: IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, 2023-11

A Statistical Approach for Robust Metasurfaces and Metasurface-Based RIS Engineering
Preprint: 2023-10-12