SAININAD C NAIK
Madison,AL
Summary
Ph.D. candidate with over eight years of research experience in antenna design and applied electromagnetics. Experience in the design, analysis, characterization, and development of antennas, such as
- Wideband and multi-band antennas
- Metamaterial array antennas
- Phased array antennas
- Reconfigurable microstrip patch antennas
- Miniaturized patch antennas
Research in the development of single & multi-band wireless RF energy harvesters (rectenna) for space applications
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
The University of Alabama In Huntsville
01.2018 - Current
- Research projects to develop wideband, multi-band, reconfigurable, and phased array antennas
- Research on analysis and defining different modes for microstrip patch antennas.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Maintained and calibrated various types of lab equipment such as vector network analyzer and near-field anechoic chamber.
Research under NASA Grant
- Characterization of Dielectric Properties of Non-Magnetic Materials Using Superstrate Loaded Antennas
- Develop dual-band RF harvesting energy sensors for space applications.
- Design matching circuit transformer.
- Developing metamaterial unit cells for different Radar bands
Teaching Assistant
The University Of Alabama In Huntsville
08.2020 - Current
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Assisted in maintaining an engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Taught courses under the guidance of the Professor.
Education
Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL12.2023
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL05.2019
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
R.V. College of Engineering
Bangalore, India05.2017
Skills
- Simulators (Full-wave Solvers):
Ansys HFSS, Altair Feko, CST, MATLAB, Cadence, AWR - Measurement Equipment:
Vector Network Analyzer, Anechoic Chamber - Project planning for complex antenna designs
- Adaptability - Adapts to change, open to new ideas and responsibilities
- Prepare or direct Preparation of product layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics
- Strong sense of accountability and integrity with Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Affiliations
• Memberships:
▪ IEEE
▪ IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society
▪ IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
• Graduate student representative - Search Committee for ECE chair at UAH
• Founder and President – UAH Fencing Club – 21-22
• Vice -President – United States Fencing Association’s Alabama Division – 21-23
Reviewer:
▪ IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation
▪ IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters
▪ 2022 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation (additionally served as session chair).
▪ 2023 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Konkani
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
kannada
Limited Working
Additional Information
• NATIONALITY: INDIA
• VISA INFORMATION: F-1 (Student)
• NUMBER OF YEARS IN THE USA: 5 years
Accomplishments
- S. Naik, M. Pour, and C. Hill, “Characterization of Dielectric Properties of Non-Magnetic Materials Using Superstrate Loaded Antennas,” Prog. Electromagn. Res. M, vol.104, pp. 39–47, 2021.
- S. Naik and M. Pour, "A Miniaturized Dual-Band Circular Patch Antenna Excited in Broadside TM11 & TM12 Modes," 2021 IEEE 19th International Symposium on Antenna Technology and Applied Electromagnetics (ANTEM), 2021, pp. 1-2, doi: 10.1109/ANTEM51107.2021.9519017. presented virtually
- S. Radavaram, S. Naik, and M. Pour, “Stably Polarized Wideband Circular Microstrip Antenna Excited in TM12 Mode,” in IEEE Trans. Antennas Propag., vol. 69, no. 4, pp. 2370-2375, April 2021.
- S. Radavaram, S. Naik, and M. Pour, " A Wideband Circular Patch Antenna Excited in the Broadside TM12 Mode," 2021 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation & USNC/URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Dec 2021. presented virtually
- S. Naik and M. Pour, “A Compact Dual-Band Bowtie Antenna for RF and ISM band Operation” IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation & USNC/URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Dec 2021. presented virtually
- S. Naik and M. Pour, “A TM31 Mode Circular Microstrip Patch Antenna with a Reduced Eigenvalue” IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation & USNC/URSI National Radio Science Meeting, July 2022.
- Saininad Naik and Maria Pour, “Miniaturized Circular Microstrip Patch Antennas with Conical Radiation Patterns”, IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science, July 2019
- Saininad Naik and Maria Pour, “A Miniaturized TM21 Mode Circular Microstrip Patch Antenna”, Prog. Electromagn. Res, vol 83,pp. 45-50, 2019
- Pramod Srinivas Bhat, Pranav Chandra Kashyap, and Saininad Naik, "Mutual Coupling Reduction Using Double Negative Metamaterial Based Dual-Line Split-Ring Resonator (DLSRR) Arrays in Microstrip Patch
Antenna Arrays For L-Band and X-Band Applications", International Conference On Advances in Communication and Computing Technology, 2018. - Saininad Naik and Maria Pour, “A dual-band circular patch antenna with small frequency ratio”, IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science, Submitted to July 2023
- Maria Pour, Tanzeela Mitta, and Saininad Naik, “An overview of advancements in Phased array antennas with dual-mode base elements”, IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science, Submitted to July 2023
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
The University Of Alabama In Huntsville
08.2020 - Current
Research Assistant
The University of Alabama In Huntsville
01.2018 - Current
Ph.D. - Electrical Engineering
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Master of Science - Electrical Engineering
The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
R.V. College of Engineering
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