Antenna, KPR Institute Engineering and Technology, Autonomous Engineering Institution, Coimbatore, India

Centre of Excellence · ECE · Est. 2023

Centre for Smart Antenna Systems and Measurements

Advanced research, measurement and skill development in smart antennas, RF/microwave systems, FSS and RCS for wireless, defence and emerging applications.

173
Students trained
84
Consultancy tests
12
Papers, last 5 years
25
CST Studio Suite users
About the Centre

Where antenna ideas are designed, built and measured

A Centre of Excellence dedicated to the design, fabrication, characterization and measurement of antennas, RF/microwave systems, Frequency Selective Surfaces and Radar Cross Section. It supports UG and PG projects, Ph.D. research, internships, faculty training and consultancy.

Established with Entuple Technologies and recognised by AICTE under the MODROBS Scheme.

Coordinator
Dr V Seethalakshmi, Professor, ECE
Location
D102 · Open 9 AM – 6 PM, Mon–Sat
Vision & Mission

Vision

To establish a Centre of Excellence in smart antenna systems, RF/microwave technologies, FSS and RCS characterization, enabling innovative research, advanced measurements, skill development and industry-oriented solutions.

Mission

Promote advanced R&D in smart antennas, arrays, RF/microwave systems, FSS, RCS and computational electromagnetics; provide design, fabrication, simulation and measurement facilities; foster academic–industry collaboration.

Thrust Areas

Eight domains of focus

Smart Antenna Systems

Intelligent and reconfigurable antennas for advanced wireless applications.

Arrays & Beamforming

Analysis, design and optimization of antenna arrays and beamforming systems.

Computational EM

Modelling, simulation and optimization using CST Studio Suite.

Frequency Selective Surfaces

FSS for filtering, shielding, antenna enhancement and stealth.

Radar Cross Section

Measurement, analysis and reduction of radar scattering.

Fabrication & Measurements

Prototyping and experimental characterization of antennas and RF structures.

Material Characterization

S-parameters, reflection and absorption of RF and microwave materials.

RF Testing & Consultancy

Testing, calibration and evaluation for academia and industry.

Infrastructure & Facilities

Equipment that backs every claim

01
RF Anechoic Chamber
800 MHz to 18 GHz
02
Anritsu ShockLine VNA
1 MHz to 20 GHz · MS46122B
03
Semi-Automated PCB Printing Machine
Antenna, FSS and PCB fabrication
04
FSS Measurement Setup
Height 0.8 m fixed, 0.6 m variable, 1.4 m max
05
RCS Measurement Setup
2 m dia. arc, manual orientation −90° to +90°

Also: CST Studio Suite, 25-user research licence · Seating for 5 students at a time.

RF Anechoic Chamber
Vector Network Analyzer
PCB fabrication machine
Activities & Training

Workshops, courses and hands-on training

2025-26 · 66 participants

AI-Driven Antenna Design

ANRF sponsored workshop on machine learning, deep learning and electromagnetic intelligence for future wireless systems.

2024-25 · 44 participants

mmWave & THz Antennas

SERB sponsored workshop: From Theory to Practice for modern applications.

2024-25 · 58 participants

PCB Schematic to Prototyping

One-credit course U21OEC11 with Enthu Technology Solutions India Pvt Ltd.

2025-26 · 46 participants

RF Energy Harvesting Systems

One-credit course U21OEC12 led by Er. Praveen Kumar Palaniyappan.

2025-26 · 39 participants

Electromagnetic Modelling

Capsule course U21CPG38 on modelling and simulation techniques.

2024-26 · 4 programmes

CST Antenna Design Training

5 to 14 day programmes for UG students and faculty of partner colleges.

Student Projects
Base Station Antenna for Tracking
Nandhana and Team
Apr 2025
SIW Beamforming Antenna for 5G
Gokul S and Team
Apr 2025
Triband Antenna Design
Sreejaa S and Team
Apr 2025
FSS for EM Shielding
Santhoshi M, Sivaraman G, Lokesh S
Dec 2024
Achievements & Collaboration

AICTE RPS grant: ₹16,00,000

Advanced Robotic Companion for Independent Elderly Living and Wellness Monitoring.

First prize, SHRUJANA'23

Smart Health Monitoring Robot, National Talent Fest by L&T Edutech Chennai.

Universiti Teknologi Brunei

5-year MoU from 17.12.2025 · joint research, student exchange and projects. Status: Live.

Testimonials
Excellent hands-on exposure to antenna design, simulation and measurement using CST and advanced RF facilities.
Uma Maheswaran
Student (2022-2026), KPRIET
A strong platform for advanced research, with simulation, fabrication and measurement facilities that support experimental validation.
Monisha
Research Scholar, Karunya Institute of Technology
Valuable technical expertise and testing facilities, with consultancy support that creates real academic–industry collaboration.
Sampathkumar G
CTO, SuperSafe
Team

Dr V Seethalakshmi

Professor · Centre Head, ECE
seethav@kpriet.ac.in

Mr. Raveendhar

Technical Assistant, ECE
nt956@kpriet.ac.in

Aswin S

Student, I PG Embedded Systems
26PES01@kpriet.ac.in

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