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Stefano Maci is a Full Professor in the Department of Information Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Siena, Italy. He actively teaches graduate-level Antennas and Propagation for Electronics and Communications Engineering and undergraduate High Frequency Circuits Design for Computer and Information Engineering, with documented teaching activities spanning academic years 2020/2021 through 2025/2026.
Professor Maci's research centers on advanced electromagnetics with emphasis on metasurfaces, metamaterials, and antenna engineering. His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical applications in 5G/6G communications, satellite systems, and terahertz technologies. Key contributions include fundamental studies on surface wave propagation, parity-time symmetric waveguides, and gradient-index lens antennas. He develops novel analytical methods for electromagnetic problems while focusing on real-world implementations like reconfigurable beam-steering antennas and low-profile communication systems for Wi-Fi and satellite applications.
Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals dominant trends in metasurface antenna innovation, particularly in beam control, polarization diversity, and efficiency optimization. His group pioneers techniques for surface wave manipulation, non-locality compensation in dome antennas, and space-to-surface wave conversion. Current work integrates electromagnetic degrees of freedom theory with practical array design to maximize channel capacity in base station systems.
- Scientific Awards: No specific awards or fellowships were documented in the source materials.
While student advising details are unspecified, Professor Maci maintains extensive European collaborations evidenced by co-authorship with Spanish and Italian institutions. His research likely involves significant grant funding given the volume of experimental and numerical work, though specific grants aren't listed. Professional service includes IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society activities, including committee nominations and editorial contributions honoring field pioneers like Arthur Yaghjian.
His work suggests leadership in an electromagnetics research group focused on next-generation antenna systems, with current projects targeting reconfigurable intelligent surfaces for 6G networks and terahertz communication hardware. Lab capabilities likely include advanced simulation tools for electromagnetic analysis and antenna measurement facilities supporting Ka-band and terahertz prototyping.
