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APRIL 2026

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Call for Nominations – 2026 IEEE AP-S AdCom and President-Elect

We're now inviting nominations for our 2026 elections, including positions on the Administrative Committee (AdCom) and the role of President-Elect. All nominees and nominators must be current IEEE and AP-S members, and self-nominations are welcome.

 

Submission Deadline: 8 May 2026
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Congratulations to our 2026 IEEE AP-S Student Design Contest Semifinalists!
 

The 17th IEEE AP-S Student Design Contest challenges students to design a compact, multi-functional antenna system for automotive applications and propose a demonstration setup. 

 

Top teams will present their systems at the 2026 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation (12–17 July 2026, Detroit, MI, USA), where winners will be announced at the IEEE AP-S Awards Presentation.
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Congratulations to the 2025 IEEE AP-S Eugene F. Knott Memorial Pre-Doctoral Research Grant Winners!
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Top: Mehmet Korkmaz, Valentino Carneiro, Giulio Spaliviero 

Bottom: Ashwani Senapati, Ingrid Asenstorfer, Alecia Bechtold

This pre-doctoral grant honors the memory of Eugene F. Knott, who was a distinguished researcher and contributor to the Society. The grants are intended to support students involved in research directed by an IEEE AP-S faculty member at their institution.
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Call for Nominations – 2026 IEEE AP-S Service Awards

Nominations are now open for two IEEE AP-S service awards. The Distinguished Service Award honors a career-level volunteer who has demonstrated sustained, impactful service and leadership within the Society, while the Service Award recognizes exceptional contributions to a specific initiative, program, or set of activities that advance the Society’s mission.

 

Nomination Deadline: 19 April 2026

 
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ICEAA–IEEE APWC 2026 Conference Call-for-Papers
 

The International Conference on Electromagnetics in Advanced Applications (ICEAA) and the IEEE AP-S Topical Conference on Antennas and Propagation in Wireless Communications (APWC) invite researchers to submit papers across 85+ technical topics. The joint conference will be held in Toyama, Japan, from 14–18 September 2026, uniting experts from academia, industry, and government to present the latest advances in research and applications.

 

Submission Deadline Extended: 10 April 2026
 
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OJAP Call-for-Papers: AI-Enabled Propagation Measurement, Channel Modeling, and Electromagnetic Environment Sensing
 

The IEEE Open Journal of Antennas and Propagation (OJAP) invites researchers to submit papers to its upcoming Special Section on advanced propagation channels and electromagnetic environment sensing, fostering innovation, standardization, and real-world deployment.

 

Guest Editors: Qiuming Zhu, Carlos A. Gutierrez, Shu Sun, Kai Mao, Andrés Alayón Glazunov

 

Submission Deadline: 30 April 2026
 
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Society Committee Updates

Dr. Sevgi's First Quarter AP-S Distinguished Lecture Report

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Call for Nominations  – IEEE AP-S Distinguished Lecturers

AP-S Distinguished Lecturers for 2027 –2029 is now open. Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged. In addition to the conventional Distinguished Lecturer positions, one DL position will be awarded to a person who has demonstrated successful entrepreneurship or exceptional contributions towards commercialization in an antenna or propagation related field and has given related presentations to engage with others.
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Call for AP-S Service-Learning Projects Addressing Community Needs
 
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AP-S COPE and SIGHT Committees are partnering with EPICS in IEEE to support AP-S Community Engineering Projects. The EPICS in IEEE service-learning projects offer students the opportunity to work with IEEE members and community organizations to address local technological needs. Through their service-learning projects, students will also develop critical knowledge and skills to succeed in future engineering careers.

 

Proposal Deadline: 1 May 2026.

 
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Upcoming Conferences

IEEE International Conference on Computational Electromagnetics (ICCEM)

Shanghai, China | 10-12 April 2026


IEEE International Conference on Radio Frequency and Antenna Technologies (RFAT)

Shenzhen, China | 15-18 May 2026

 

IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting (AP-S/USNC-URSI)

Detroit, Michigan | 12-17 July 2026

 

IEEE Asia-Pacific Conference on Antennas and Propagation (APCAP)

Chengdu, China | 3-6 August 2026

 

IEEE RADIO International Conference

Cape Town, South Africa | 26-29 October 2026
 
 

Remembering Edward E. Altshuler: A Legacy in Millimeter-Wave Propagation
 

Explore the remarkable career of Edward E. Altshuler, whose pioneering work in millimeter-wave propagation and decades of service have left a lasting impact on the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society and the IEEE community. His oral history, recorded as part of the IEEE Life Fellows Oral History Project, offers insights into his research, leadership, and contributions to the field.
 
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IEEE TAP Special Section | Celebrating 75 Years of AP-S Innovation

To mark the 75th anniversary of the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society, IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation has curated a Special Section of invited articles showcasing key innovations and emerging directions—from fundamental electromagnetics to advanced technologies such as metamaterials, metasurfaces, novel array design, additive manufacturing, and next-generation wireless systems—highlighting the field’s broad impact across diverse domains.

 

We invite you to explore the first eight articles of this exclusive collection. Articles in this celebratory Special Section are offered as open access for a limited time following their appearance in IEEE Xplore Early Access.
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Call for Applications – IEEE AP-S YP Ambassador Program

The IEEE AP-S Young Professionals Ambassador Program is seeking dynamic speakers who can inspire and engage Young Professionals through on-demand virtual talks delivered to IEEE chapters and sections worldwide. Applicants must be IEEE AP-S members and part of the IEEE Young Professionals community (within 15 years of their first professional degree)


Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
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Have You Considered Applying for IEEE Senior Member?

IEEE Senior Member is the highest grade of membership available through application, recognizing professional maturity and significant contributions to the field. Eligible candidates typically have at least 10 years of professional experience with demonstrated impact over at least five years.

 

Members may self-nominate or be nominated. Senior Member status also offers professional recognition, leadership opportunities within IEEE, and the ability to support others as a reference or reviewer.
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