Feb. 7: Antenna Research for Army EM Systems

Speaker

Dr. Dev Palmer
Program Manager for Electromagnetics, Microwaves, and Power
US Army Research Office, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

Abstract

Antennas are a critical component for many if not most Army electromagnetic (EM) communications and sensor systems. The number of EM systems per platform is large and growing. The ever-increasing demand for bandwidth and interoperability will only make these systems more complex, which drives the need for research on multifunctional systems and new concepts in antennas. This talk will provide an overview of the U.S. Army science and technology enterprise, describe the requirements for Army antennas and the EM environment in which they operate, and suggest promising areas for future research.

Biography

Dev Palmer is the program manager for Electromagnetics, Microwaves, and Power at the US Army Research Office in Research Triangle Park NC, responsible for a portfolio of basic research projects focused on creating the innovations that will drive the next generation of DoD systems for radio communications, sensing, and electronic warfare. He has developed and sustained relationships between academic researchers, industry technologists, and Army scientists and engineers that have led to significant technology transitions, including advanced development programs and fielded applications. Dr. Palmer earned the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from Duke University in 1991. From 1991 to 2001, he served on the technical staff at the MCNC Research and Development Institute, ultimately as Director of Electronic and Optical Packaging. He is engaged in antenna research as a Member of the Graduate Faculty in the Duke University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and occasionally teaches introductory electromagnetics. He holds an Amateur Extra class radio operators license, is a registered Professional Engineer, a member of the Association of Old Crows, the Materials Research Society, Sigma Xi, USNC-URSI, and a Fellow of the IEEE. He received the US Army Research Laboratory Award for Program Management in 2010 and the Superior Civilian Service Award in 2011.