Metamaterials: A New Frontier in Engineering Science

Dr. Haider Khaleel
Assistant Professor Engineering Science Dept., Sonoma State University

Cerent Engineering Science Complex, Salazar Hall 2009A
3:00 PM

Abstract – The past decade has witnessed intensive research activities in the field of Metamaterials (MTMs) due to their fascinating and unique properties which are not found in nature. The concept of MTMs has introduced substantial enhancements and novel aspects in the fields of electromagnetics and optics. These aspects include the realization of magnetism at microwave and optical frequencies, negative refractive index, and the ability to control the propagation of electromagnetic waves. This presentation provides an overview on the fundamentals, recent advancements and future directions in the research of electromagnetic MTM. An introduction followed by a detailed elaboration on the design of the extraordinary electromagnetic properties of MTMs is presented. A number of intriguing phenomena and applications of MTMs are discussed, which includes: negative refractive index, single and double negative MTMs and the concept of left handed materials. Finally, an outlook on future directions of the MTMs research is presented.

Dr. Haider Raad Khaleel received the Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Telecommunication Systems Engineering from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR), Little Rock, Arkansas, USA in 2012 and 2011, respectively; and another M.S. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from New York Institute of Technology in 2006. Currently, he serves as a visiting professor in the Department of Engineering Science, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California. Dr. Khaleel has published 2 book chapters, and over 30 peer reviewed journal and conference papers on research fields of his interest which include: flexible and wearable antennas; antennas for Telemedicine and Wireless Body Area Networks, implantable antennas, Metamaterials, Electromagnetic Bandgap (EBG) structures, Artificial Magnetic Conductors (AMC), antennas for MIMO systems, and Global Positioning Systems. He also serves as an editor for the American Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, and as a technical reviewer for many IEEE journals and letters. Dr. Khaleel is also the recipient of the first place award of the Institute of Engineering and Technology 2012 Present Around the World, UALR’s Outstanding Teaching Support Award, and AAMI/TEAMS Academic Excellence Award in 2012.