ESoA 2026 - Arrays and Reflectarrays by Cristina Yepes

Course contents

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• Reflectarrays

• Optimization techniques for array synthesis

• Unconventional array configurations

• Ultra-wideband arrays

• Timed arrays

• Array mutual coupling

• Numerical methods for arrays

• Industrial examples

Student Grants

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Two grants (550 € each) will be offered to students from non-profit organizations. Please send your application to christophe.craeye@uclouvain.be by June 30 with “ESoA grant” as email subject. It should include student’s CV, research topic, and confirmation letter from the advisor explaining why a specific funding is requested.

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The course will provide a global understanding of the electromagnetic behavior of antenna arrays and reflectarrays,

with a special emphasis on wideband arrays, on the effects of mutual coupling, on optimization methods and on applications.

Software exercises will also be organized.

Lecturers

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• Prof. Sean Hum, Canada

• Prof. Manuel Arrebola, Spain

• Prof. Paolo Rocca, Italy

• Dr. Nicola Anselmi, France

• Dr. Hervé Legay, Thales, France

• Prof. Raphaël Gillard, France

• Prof. Daniele Cavallo, The Netherlands

• Dr. Denis Tihon, Belgium

• Prof. Christophe Craeye, Belgium

Flyer

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MUSICS: Graduate School on MUltimedia, SIlicon, Communications, Security : Electrical and Electronics Engineering | HomePage (uclouvain.be )

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This course is aimed at postgraduate research students and industrial engineers who want to acquire insight into the physical behavior of antenna arrays and reflectarrays, as well as learn methodologies for array optimization.

Registration fees

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550€ for non-profit institutions and 1100€ for profit institutions. It covers classes, course material, lunches, welcome dinner, and social event.

Registration deadline

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By July 15 on https://esoatool2026.euraap.org/

Availability

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Maximum 25 students

Prerequisites

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Masters’ level course in electromagnetics. A deeper background in antennas and microwaves is an advantage.

Schedule

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• 30 hours of classes

• 4 hours of practical sessions

• 1 lab and facilities tour

Lodging

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For assistance regarding lodging, please send an email before June 30 to jonathan.dessy@uclouvain.be with “ESoA lodging” as email subject.

In brief

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• Doctoral course on ARRAYS AND REFLECTARRAYS

• UCLouvain, Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium

• August 31 – September 4, 2026

• Coordinator: Christophe Craeye

• 3 ECTS credits

Venue

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The course will be held at the ICTEAM Institute, Place du Levant, 3, 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium

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COURSE REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT PROCEDURE

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EsoA Course Registration and Payment Procedure with EurAAP Tool

For the course payment please go to the ESoA tool!

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The primary payment option is through use of a credit card, but it can also be paid by bank transfer.
For any questions concerning the course registration process, payment and sending of fiscal documents following registration please contact esoa@euraap.org.