Electrodynamics Engineering Laboratory (eel)
The electrodynamics engineering laboratory (eel) is established at Sonoma State Engineering Department to advance research in electromagnetic wave propagation and scattering, antenna design, novel electromagnetic materials, microwave circuit design, and real-time signal processing techniques. The lab supports a variety of undergraduate and graduate student training activities, including new curricula, workshops, summer research, and a monthly department-wide challenge (Q-MARGIN challenge), as well as mentoring SSU Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) student members and School of Science and Technology Summer High school Internship Program (SHIP) students. The eel is directed by Dr. Mohamed Salem and is located in Salazar 2000 part of Cerent Engineering Complex. It is equipped with radio-frequency function generators, spectrum and network analyzers, standard gain horn antennas, attenuators and phase shifters, PCB milling and etching stations, a reflow oven and a SMT soldering station, and a specialized 8-core server for simulation purposes. The lab was funded partially by the School of Science and Technology start-up funds in addition to generous donations by KeySight Technologies, Inc. Members of the eel are investigating technical topics including metasurface design and fabrication, machine learning applications in electrodynamics, and investigation of electromagnetic properties of certain local flora and fauna.
From left to right: Sarah Chesbrough, Miko Brown, Deewas Timsina, Dr. Mohamed Salem, Joseph Haun, Rania Saba, Adam Ortega