World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Electronics and Electrical Engineering

D-Index
81
Citations
31130
World Ranking
481
National Ranking
220

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2020 - Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
  • 2020 - Fellow, National Academy of Inventors
  • 1996 - IEEE Fellow For contributions to computational electromagnetic, including hybrid finite element and high frequency methods.

Overview

John L. Volakis is affiliated with Florida International University in the United States. Their research spans multiple areas within engineering, with a primary focus on aerospace engineering and electrical and electronic engineering, alongside contributions to biomedical engineering, cellular and molecular neuroscience, and mechanical engineering.

Their scholarly output includes numerous papers published mainly in journals and conferences related to antennas, microwaves, and wireless communications. Frequent publication venues include:

  • IEEE Open Journal of Antennas and Propagation
  • IEEE Journal of Microwaves
  • 2022 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting (AP-S/URSI)
  • IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine
  • IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters

Recent papers authored or co-authored by John L. Volakis cover topics such as antenna design, wireless charging, and antenna array technologies. Notable recent works include:

  • "Phased Array With Low-Angle Scanning and 46:1 Bandwidth," 2020, published in IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation
  • "Semi-Resistive Approach for Tightly Coupled Dipole Array Bandwidth Enhancement," 2020, IEEE Open Journal of Antennas and Propagation
  • "An Ergonomic Wireless Charging System for Integration With Daily Life Activities," 2020, IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques
  • "Low-Cost S-Band Reconfigurable Monopole/Patch Antenna for CubeSats," 2020, IEEE Open Journal of Antennas and Propagation
  • "Deployable Rigid-Flexible Tightly Coupled Dipole Array (RF-TCDA)," 2021, IEEE Open Journal of Antennas and Propagation

The main topics of their research include:

  • Antenna Design and Analysis
  • Advanced Antenna and Metasurface Technologies
  • Microwave Engineering and Waveguides
  • Antenna Design and Optimization
  • Full-Duplex Wireless Communications
  • Energy Harvesting in Wireless Networks
  • Neuroscience and Neural Engineering

Frequent collaborators in John L. Volakis's research include:

  • Satheesh Bojja Venkatakrishnan
  • Elias A. Alwan
  • Alexander D. Johnson
  • Maxence Carvalho
  • P. Markondeya Raj

John L. Volakis has received several distinctions, including:

  • IEEE Fellow in 1996 for contributions to computational electromagnetics, including hybrid finite element and high-frequency methods
  • Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in 2020
  • Fellow, National Academy of Inventors in 2020

Best Publications

  • Antenna Engineering Handbook

    John Leonidas Volakis

  • Finite Element Method Electromagnetics

    John L. Volakis;Arindam Chatterjee;Leo C. Kempel

  • Approximate boundary conditions in electromagnetics

    T. B. A. Senior;J. L. Volakis

  • Small Antennas:Miniaturization Techniques & Applications

    John Leonidas Volakis;Chi-Chih Chen;Kyohei Fujimoto

  • Investigation of Rectenna Array Configurations for Enhanced RF Power Harvesting

    U Olgun;Chi-Chih Chen;J L Volakis

  • A Wideband, Wide Scanning Tightly Coupled Dipole Array With Integrated Balun (TCDA-IB)

    Jonathan P. Doane;Kubilay Sertel;John L. Volakis

  • Finite element method for electromagnetics : antennas, microwave circuits, and scattering applications

    John Leonidas Volakis;Arindam Chatterjee;Leo C. Kempel

  • Higher order hierarchical Legendre basis functions for electromagnetic modeling

    E. Jorgensen;J.L. Volakis;P. Meincke;O. Breinbjerg

  • A hybrid finite element method for scattering and radiation by microstrip path antennas and arrays residing in a cavity

    J.-M. Jin;J.L. Volakis

  • Hybrid FE/BI modeling of 3-D doubly periodic structures utilizing triangular prismatic elements and an MPIE formulation accelerated by the Ewald transformation

    T.F. Eibert;J.L. Volakis;D.R. Wilton;D.R. Jackson

  • A finite-element-boundary integral formulation for scattering by three-dimensional cavity-backed apertures

    J.-M. Jin;J.L. Volakis

  • Design of an efficient ambient WiFi energy harvesting system

    U. Olgun;C.-c. Chen;J.L. Volakis

  • Ultrawideband Array With 70° Scanning Using FSS Superstrate

    Ersin Yetisir;Nima Ghalichechian;John L. Volakis

  • Topology design optimization of dielectric substrates for bandwidth improvement of a patch antenna

    G. Kiziltas;D. Psychoudakis;J.L. Volakis;N. Kikuchi

  • Embroidered Conductive Fibers on Polymer Composite for Conformal Antennas

    Zheyu Wang;Lanlin Zhang;Y. Bayram;J. L. Volakis

  • Frequency-selective surfaces to enhance performance of broad-band reconfigurable arrays

    Y.E. Erdemli;K. Sertel;R.A. Gilbert;D.E. Wright

  • Superstrate-Enhanced Ultrawideband Tightly Coupled Array With Resistive FSS

    W. F. Moulder;K. Sertel;J. L. Volakis

  • Dual Band Proximity-Fed Stacked Patch Antenna for Tri-Band GPS Applications

    Yijun Zhou;Chi-Chih Chen;J.L. Volakis

  • Polymer–Ceramic Composites for Microwave Applications: Fabrication and Performance Assessment

    S. Koulouridis;G. Kiziltas;Yijun Zhou;D.J. Hansford

  • Wideband Planar Array With Integrated Feed and Matching Network for Wide-Angle Scanning

    Justin A. Kasemodel;Chi-Chih Chen;John L. Volakis

  • Integral Equation Methods for Electromagnetics

    John Leonidas Volakis;Kubilay Sertel

Frequent Co-Authors

Kubilay Sertel
Kubilay Sertel The Ohio State University
Chi-Chih Chen
Chi-Chih Chen The Ohio State University
Asimina Kiourti
Asimina Kiourti The Ohio State University
Robert J. Burkholder
Robert J. Burkholder The Ohio State University
Katsuo Kurabayashi
Katsuo Kurabayashi New York University
Thomas F. Eibert
Thomas F. Eibert Technical University of Munich
John W. Halloran
John W. Halloran University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Henk Verweij
Henk Verweij The Ohio State University
Junseok Chae
Junseok Chae Arizona State University
Yahya Rahmat-Samii
Yahya Rahmat-Samii University of California, Los Angeles

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

For those interested in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, exploring short certificate programs can be a smart move. These programs allow students to quickly gain specialized skills that complement their engineering background, boosting employability in a competitive job market.

Many professionals in the engineering field appreciate careers suited for quieter, focused work environments. If you identify as an introvert, consider exploring introvert jobs that pay well, which include roles in design, development, and analysis that match both your personality and expertise.

For engineers looking to enhance their leadership capabilities, pursuing an accelerated project management degree online offers a fast-tracked way to learn essential management skills. This path helps bridge technical knowledge with effective project coordination.

Additionally, enrolling in a project manager bachelor degree program can open doors to advanced career options, allowing engineers to take on managerial positions within technology projects or multidisciplinary teams.

Best Scientists Citing John L. Volakis

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles