Ioannis Vagias

Ioannis Vagias is a Lecturer in Radar Electronic Warfare at Cranfield University, affiliated with the Centre for Electronic Warfare Information and Cyber within the School of Defence and Security. He teaches key modules including Radar Electronic Warfare, Aircraft Survivability, CAD and CFD for Military Aeronautics, and Aerial Warfare Engineering. His work supports major defence clients such as the UK Ministry of Defence, Royal Navy, RAF, NATO forces, and leading defence contractors including BAE Systems, MBDA, Leonardo, and QinetiQ.

Research Interests: His expertise lies in electronic warfare, radar systems, and military aeronautics. Key research areas include electronic surveillance and attack/defence, signals and electronic intelligence (SIGINT/ELINT), radar cross-section (RCS) prediction and measurement, RF missile seekers, radar arrays, expendable and towed decoys, missile flight dynamics, and electromagnetic spectrum operations. He also investigates material dielectric properties and tridimensional radar arrays.

Recent Research Trends: His recent publications reflect a strong focus on microwave and radar component design, electromagnetic spectrum operations, and advanced materials for defence applications. Articles span from Ku-band tunable capacitors to RCS trade-offs in combat aircraft and non-contact dielectric monitoring in composites, indicating a multidisciplinary and applied research approach targeting real-world defence systems.

• Scientific Awards:
• Military Merit Medal, 3rd Class (2010)
• Knighted into the Order of the Phoenix, Golden Cross (2011)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng, 2010)
• Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (FRAeS, 2010)

Advising and Grants: While no formal list of students is provided, he is actively engaged in research and teaching at the postgraduate level. He contributes to Cranfield’s extensive defence research portfolio, supported by collaborations and contracts with UK and international defence agencies and industry partners. His work is part of a broader ecosystem of funded research, consultancy, and test and evaluation projects under Cranfield Defence and Security.

Labs and Teams: He is part of the Centre for Electronic Warfare Information and Cyber, a leading hub for research in electronic attack, protection, and warfare. The centre leverages Cranfield’s secure facilities and partnerships to deliver cutting-edge research in digital warfare, sensors, and cyber resilience, contributing to national and international defence capabilities.