GBU-MARS Lab is lanched

The Microwave & Advanced RF System (MARS) Lab is officially established at Great Bay University, led by Dr. Tianwei Deng. The lab held its first group meeting.

The Microwave & Advanced RF System (MARS) Lab has been officially established at the Great Bay University (GBU). Dr. Tianwei Deng has joined the School of Science and Technology at GBU as an tenure-track Associate Professor, launching this new research platform dedicated to the frontiers of radio frequency and microwave technologies.

The MARS Laboratory specializes on wireless communication, sensing, and imaging technologies, performing theoretical exploration and technical innovation to drive the translation of research findings into actual engineering applications. Its studies focuse on RF front-end systems and key technologies, including both passive and active domains as well as their convergence. The passive track focuses on microwave devices such as antennas and metasurfaces, aiming to push performance boundaries and develop novel features, whereas the active track focuses on RF circuit design and system integration. Furthermore, the laboratory combines passive and active technologies, linking electromagnetic "fields" with electronic "circuits" to investigate integrated designs at the system level.

The term "Advanced" in the name MARS defines the laboratory's development goals: guided by an approach driven by applications, intelligence, and the integration of materials and processes, the laboratory seeks to transcend the limitations of conventional technical pathways and system solutions, exploring advanced RF system architectures and technological innovations.

The MARS Lab recently held its inaugural team meeting, marking a significant milestone for the newly formed group. During the meeting, visiting students Rong Yan and Chuan Ding presented their latest research progress. These presentations sparked lively discussions, establishing a rigorous and collaborative academic tone for the lab's future research endeavors.