Jonathan Owen

Jonathan Owen is a Courtesy Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas, affiliated with the School of Engineering and the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. His research focuses on advanced radar systems, including waveform design, cognitive radar, and spectrum sharing techniques. He has conducted experimental demonstrations of multi-user radar/communications (MURC), tunable phase-attached radar-communications (PARC), and real-time waveform-diverse pulse-Doppler systems. Notable contributions include optimizing non-uniform radar waveforms, developing clutter suppression algorithms like DeCCaF, and exploring gradient-based approaches for pulse repetition interval (PRI) staggering. His work emphasizes practical implementations using software-defined radar platforms like MicRIB. Dr. Owen’s research bridges theoretical signal processing with real-world radar applications, addressing challenges in spectral efficiency, Doppler robustness, and interference mitigation.

Education and background details are not explicitly provided in the text. His publications span from 2015 to 2025, with a strong emphasis on experimental validation and cognitive radar systems. No scientific awards are listed here. Advising details and grant information are also not specified, though his experimental focus suggests involvement in laboratory setups and collaborative projects.

Key research themes include spectral notching, adaptive waveform design, and radar-communications integration, with applications in both military and civilian domains. His work often combines hardware prototyping with algorithmic innovation, as seen in projects like the Software-Defined Radar (SDR) development and real-time spectrum sensing demonstrations.