Antenna Research Centre UiTM

A proud day for Team ARC at the IEEE Malaysia AP/MTT/EMC Joint Chapter AGM 2025

📅 18 January 2025
📍 Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

We’re honored to have received several awards and recognitions:

APMTTEMC Master Thesis Award
Munirah Alias – “Fragmented Configuration of UHF RFID Tag Antenna Design Utilizing Binary Genetic Algorithm”

Top Cited Paper Award
IEEE Access – “Analysis on Bending Performance of Electro-textile Antennas for Wearable Tracking Applications”

Best Paper Award
IEEE Journal of RFID – “Embedded Inductance Folded-Patch Antenna with Inclined Slots for On-Metal Tag Design”

Best Paper Award
IEEE Microwave Magazine – “Exploring the Wilderness: Amateur Radio Adventures in Royal Belum & Kuala Keniam” [Women in Microwaves]

Also thrilled to announce that Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Nurul Huda has been elected to the 2025/2026 Executive Committee.

An inspiring day of networking with passionate minds from Malaysia’s antennas, microwaves, and EMC community.

Jamuan Hari Raya ARC 2025 — a beautiful celebration of togetherness!
After a break last year, we came back stronger with an even bigger crowd on 25 April 2025. This cherished annual tradition brought together our ARC members, alumni, industry collaborators, research partners, and friends for a joyful gathering filled with laughter, good food, and meaningful connections.
We’re grateful for the memories made and look forward to many more in the years to come.

🎓📡 ARC UiTM at APACE2024!

From Dec 21-23, 2024, the Antenna Research Centre (ARC) UiTM proudly participated in the 10th IEEE Asia-Pacific Conference on Applied Electromagnetics (APACE2024) at Adya Hotel, Langkawi, Malaysia.

👏 A proud moment as our postgraduate researcher, Farah, successfully presented her research papers, while Dr. Huda contributed as the Technical Program Chair and Session Chair.

An incredible platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and global collaboration in antenna and propagation research. Kudos to the team for their dedication and achievements! 🚀📶

🔬📡 Antenna radiation pattern and performance measurement at UniKL-BMI Gombak on 18 Dec 2024! Our team conducted tests on a 28GHz microstrip feed array, set to be integrated with a shaped dielectric lens antenna—a cutting-edge design under the Prototype Development Research Grant Scheme (PRGS), funded by MOHE. A great collaboration between Antenna Research Centre (ARC) UiTM, CSN UTM and UKM, pushing the boundaries of antenna technology. Stay tuned for more updates! 🚀📶

IEEE Malaysia Antenna Propagation / Microwave Theory Technique / Electromagnetic Compatibility (AP/MTT/EMC) Joint Chapter would like to invite you to the AP Technical Meeting Series 1/2025, as follows:

Date: 13 February 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 9.30 am – 2 pm (MYT, GMT +8)
Venue: Al-Hidayah Seminar Room, Level 9, Block 5, College of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam

Invited Speaker: Prof. Dr. Tharek Abdul Rahman (MCMC Academy Advisor)

Title: 5G Evolution Toward 6G

And Research Presentation:
1. Mrs. Ayuni Afiqah (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, UTM)
2. Dr. Mehran Behjati (Sunway University)
3. TBA

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/eKaEDnUpYXY6yfJP8

For more details, please look at the attached poster or visit https://apmttemc.org/ap-technical-meeting-series-1-2025/.
An e-certificate will be provided to the participants only.

🤝 Productive Meeting with MAHSA University Delegation!

On 18th November 2024, we had the pleasure of hosting a visit from MAHSA University, led by Brig Gen (Rtd) Prof. Ir. Dr. Norazman Bin Mohamad Nor, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment & Information Technology, accompanied by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sadiq Batcha and Dr. Hanisah Zali.

Our discussions focused on exploring collaboration opportunities and identifying key areas where we can contribute to future projects. Exciting partnerships ahead—stay tuned!

🎓📡 Proud moment for the Antenna Research Centre (ARC) UiTM at the 29th International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation (ISAP 2024) held from November 5-8, 2024, at Songdo Convensia, Incheon, Republic of Korea! 🇰🇷

Three of our talented postgraduates — Fatimah, Shamsul, and Dalila — successfully presented their research papers, while our esteemed researchers Dr. Huda and Dr. Aziz actively participated in the conference.

A remarkable platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and global collaboration in antenna and propagation research. Kudos to the team! 👏📶

📡🌟 The Antenna Research Centre (ARC) proudly participated in Industry Day @ KPK 2024, held on 25 October 2024 at the College of Engineering, UiTM Shah Alam. Our booth highlighted cutting-edge research and innovative breakthroughs, sparking interest from potential students and collaborators alike. Together, we’re shaping the future of antenna technology!

Bridging innovation with industry and local needs! 🤝✨ The Stakeholder and User Engagement Workshop for RFID Technology, organized by ARC on 22 October 2024, brought together industry players and local authorities to share their requirements, feedback, and insights. Together, we're shaping solutions that meet real-world demands. 💡📡