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Dr. Maria Kovaleva is a Research Fellow at Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy (CIRA), affiliated with the School of Electrical Engineering, Computer, and Mathematical Sciences at Curtin University. She conducts research in antenna optimization, electromagnetic systems, and radio astronomy, with a focus on array antennas, mutual impedance matrices, and beamforming techniques. Her work contributes to the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project, particularly in low-frequency radio telescope design and sensitivity analysis.
Research Interests: Dr. Kovaleva’s expertise spans antenna optimization algorithms, metasurface technologies, and radio interferometry. She explores the impact of noise and faults on antenna performance, develops neural network-based beam prediction methods, and investigates signal processing techniques for large-scale arrays. Her recent work addresses challenges in the SKA-Low telescope’s sensitivity and array calibration.
Publications Trends: Her publications (2017–2025) emphasize advancements in antenna array design, optimization methodologies, and radio astronomy instrumentation. Key themes include mutual impedance matrix extraction, embedded element pattern analysis, and low-frequency interferometer sensitivity. Recent work features collaborations on the SKA-Low prototype and neural network applications in beamforming.
Labs & Teams: She is part of CIRA, contributing to projects like the Murchison Widefield Array and the SKA-Low telescope. Her research involves interdisciplinary teams focused on radio astronomy instrumentation and electromagnetic systems.
