MDPI's Journal Cluster of Electronic Engineering and Hardware Systems| Integrated Circuits and Systems for Next-Generation Communication
Cluster-9
Meet Our Speakers
Prof. Dr. Sotirios K. Goudos
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece;
Prof. Dr. Sotirios K. Goudos is a Professor at the Department of Physics of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece. His research interests include antenna and microwave structure design, evolutionary algorithms, wireless communications, machine learning, and semantic web technologies. Prof. Goudos is the director of the ELEDIA@AUTH lab member of the ELEDIA Research Center. Prof. Goudos is the founding Editor-in-Chief of the Telecom open access journal (MDPI Publishing). He is a Section Editor-in-Chief in the Information and Communication Technologies Section of the Technologies open access journal. Prof. Goudos is currently serving as Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, IEEE ACCESS, and IEEE Open Journal of the Communication Society. Additionally, he is associate editor of the International Journal of Antennas and Propagation (IJAP). He is also a member of the Editorial Board of the Electronics open access journal (Microwave and Wireless Communications Section) and the Editorial Board of the Microwave open access journal. He is the author of the book "Emerging Evolutionary Algorithms for Antennas and Wireless Communications", Institution of Engineering & Technology, 2021.
Prof. Dr. Lobna A. Said
Nile University, Nigeria;
Prof. Dr. Lobna A. Said is an Associate Professor at Nile University and director of the Microelectronics System Design Master Program. She holds B.Sc., M.Sc., and PhD degrees from Cairo University. With over 225 publications and an H-index of 37, her research covers smart systems, hardware accelerators, data encryption, and energy harvesting. She has received numerous awards, including the State Encouragement Award in Engineering Science and the Fulbright Junior Faculty Development Program award. Dr. Said is an active member and leader within IEEE and multiple scientific organizations, recognized for her interdisciplinary contributions and leadership in engineering and science.
Dr. N. Nasimuddin
A*STAR I2R, Singapore;
Dr. Nasimuddin (M'2003-SM'2009) earned his M.Tech. and Ph.D. from the University of Delhi in 1998 and 2004. He served as a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Delhi (1999-2003) and as an Australian Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Macquarie University (2004-2006). Currently, he is a Principal Scientist at the Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R), A*STAR, Singapore. Dr. Nasimuddin has authored over 260 papers, holds four patents, three filed patents, and has edited three books, including a notable work on microstrip antennas. Recognized among the top 2% of world scientists in 2023, 2024, and 2025, he is a distinguished speaker, reviewer, and special sessions/conference organizer. A Senior Member of IEEE and IEEE APS, he has received awards such as the URSI Young Scientist Award (2005) and IEEE APS Exceptional Performance Reviewer accolades. He also serves as an Associate Editor for IJAP/IEEE OJAP and is actively involved with Antennas and Propagation-related journal editorial boards. He was the Chair of the IEEE Singapore MTT/AP Joint Chapter (2021-2022).
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Welcome to MDPI's Journal Cluster of Electronic Engineering and Hardware Systems Webinar!
The rapid evolution of communication technologies demands innovative solutions in design, efficiency, and integration. This webinar on Integrated Circuits and Systems for Next-Generation Communication explores the cutting-edge advancements shaping modern connectivity, from 5G and beyond to emerging wireless and optical systems. Participants will gain insights into the latest IC design techniques, system-level integration challenges, and performance optimization strategies. Bringing together researchers, engineers, and industry experts, this session highlights practical applications and future trends that are redefining communication infrastructure.
Join us to discover how integrated circuits are driving faster, smarter, and more reliable global communication networks!
Date: 16 April 2026
Time: 10:00 am CEST | 4:00 pm CST Asia
Webinar ID: 831 2472 1258
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com
Prof. Dr. Sotirios K. Goudos: “The MDPI Journal Cluster of Electronic Engineering and Hardware Systems—Cluster‑9 was an online scientific webinar held on 16 April 2026, focusing on integrated circuits and systems for next-generation communication technologies. The webinar brought together researchers and industry experts to discuss advances in areas such as wireless communications, antenna design, and RF systems. The event highlighted cutting-edge developments in 5G and beyond, emphasizing system integration, performance optimization, and emerging communication infrastructures. Through invited talks and presentations, participants gained insights into the current challenges and future trends shaping modern connectivity.”
The webinar was hosted via Zoom and required registration to attend. The full recording can be found below. In order to learn about future webinars, you can sign up to our newsletter by clicking “Subscribe” at the top of the page.
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2026
"A Comprehensive Design Flow of D-Band Analog Receiver Blocks for 5G Backhauling in SiGe BiCMOS Technology"
Microelectronics 2026, 2(1), 4; https://doi.org/10.3390/microelectronics2010004
"Recent Progress of Millimeter-Wave Silicon-Based Integrated Mixers for Broadband Wireless Communication: A Comprehensive Survey"
Electronics 2026, 15(5), 1043; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics15051043
"Active Quasi-Circulator Based on Wilkinson Power Divider for Low-Power Wireless Communication Systems"
J. Low Power Electron. Appl. 2025, 15(4), 58; https://doi.org/10.3390/jlpea15040058
"Low-Power Rectennas in Microwave Wireless Power Transmission"
Microwave 2025, 1(1), 5; https://doi.org/10.3390/microwave1010005
"Surface Ion Trap for Fast Microwave Gates"
Chips 2025, 4(4), 41; https://doi.org/10.3390/chips4040041
"Low-Voltage Control Circuits of Formula Student Electric Racing Cars"
Hardware 2024, 2(3), 190-222; https://doi.org/10.3390/hardware2030010