Simulation and Inverse-Design Tools for Customized Metadevices with Application Examples

10 Marzo 2026
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March 10, 2026
3:00 PM
Aula Magna “Ulisse Dini”
School of Engineering
University of Pisa

Abstract

The seminar will present advanced computational electromagnetics and optics simulation tools, together with state-of-the-art inverse-design methodologies for the development of customized metadevices. Application examples will span antenna systems, metamaterials, optical metasurfaces, and multifunctional electromagnetic structures.

Bio

Prof. Douglas Werner is a world-leading authority on the development of computational electromagnetics/optics simulation tools as well as powerful multiscale, multiphysics and multiobjective optimization techniques (e.g., genetic algorithms, particle swarm, covariance matrix adaptation evolutionary strategy, wind driven optimization, adjoint/topology optimization, etc.). He has pioneered the application of these tools to the efficient simulation and inverse-design of antenna systems (including wearable, conformal, space qualified, on- chip/RFIC, 3d printed, nanoantennas), frequency selective surfaces, metamaterials, advanced optical coatings and lenses (including optical metasurfaces), optical gratings, and gradient index (GRIN) materials. Prof. Werner is also at the forefront of applying artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning (DL) techniques to solve some of today’s most challenging problems in electromagnetics and optics. He has also made numerous important contributions to the advancement of basic electromagnetic theory, receiving many awards and recognitions for this work. This includes fundamental developments on the theory of near-field radiation, wireless power transfer, fractal antennas, transformation electromagnetics/optics, metamaterials and metasurfaces, four-dimensional material systems and their electromagnetic properties, and scattering from knots. Prof. Werner holds 21 patents and has over 1,150 publications. He is the author/co-author of 8 books and 32 book chapters. He is also a Fellow of nine technical societies including IEEE, IET, NAI, OSA/OPTICA, SPIE, ACES, AAIA, AAAS, and PIER Electromagnetics Academy.