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Books
  • J. T. Bernhard, Reconfigurable Antennas. Published by Morgan & Claypool Publishers in the Antennas and Propagation Series, Constantine Balanis, Editor. 2007.
Book Chapters
  • “Reconfigurable Antennas,” with G. H. Huff, in Modern Antenna Handbook, C. Balanis, Editor, John Wiley & Sons. 2008.
  • “Reconfigurable Antennas,” in Antenna Engineering Handbook, 4th Edition, J. Volakis, Editor, McGraw Hill. 2007.
  • "Printed Antennas in Packages," in Printed Antennas for Wireless Systems and Related Topics, R. Waterhouse, Editor, John Wiley & Sons. 2007.
  • "Reconfigurable Antennas," in The Wiley Encyclopedia of RF and Microwave Engineering, K. Chang, Editor, John Wiley & Sons, February 2005.
  • "Antenna Parameters, Various Generic Antennas and Feed Systems, and Available Software," with Eric Michielssen, in Handbook on Antennas in Wireless Communications, L. Godara, Editor, CRC Press LLC, 2001.
Journal Publications
  • J. M. Martin, G. W. Swenson, Jr., and J. T. Bernhard, “Method for efficiency measurements of electrically small monopoles for animal tracking,” To appear in IEEE Antennas and Propagation Magazine, April 2009.
  • D. Schaubert, J. Bernhard, R. Mailloux and W. D. Palmer, “The State-of-the-Art in Antenna Technology: A Report from the 2008 Antenna Applications Symposium,” To appear in Microwave Journal (cover feature article) in January 2009.
  • J. Boerman and J. T. Bernhard, “Performance study of pattern reconfigurable antennas in MIMO communication systems,” IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol. 56, no. 1, pp. 231-236, Jan. 2008.
  • T. L. Roach, G. H. Huff, and J. T. Bernhard, “A comparative study of diversity gain and spatial coverage: fixed versus reconfigurable antennas for portable devices,” Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, vol. 49, no. 3, pp. 535-539, March 2007.
  • J. A. Fladie and J. T. Bernhard, “On the radiation characteristics of right- and left-handed microstrip patch antenna designs,” IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, vol. 5, pp. 563-565, 2006.
  • B.L. Ervin, J.T. Bernhard, D.A. Kuchma and H. Reis, “Estimation of general corrosion damage to steel reinforced mortar using frequency sweeps of guided mechanical waves,” INSIGHT - Journal of the British Institute for Non-Destructive Testing, vol. 48, no. 11, pp. 682-692, Nov. 2006.
  • K. C. Kerby and J. T. Bernhard, “Sidelobe level and wideband behavior of arrays of random subarrays,” IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol. 54, no. 8, pp. 2253-2262, Aug. 2006.
  • G. H. Huff and J. T. Bernhard, “Integration of packaged RF MEMS switches with radiation pattern reconfigurable square spiral microstrip antennas,” IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol 54, no. 2, pp. 464-469, Feb. 2006.
  • K. Hietpas, B. Ervin, J. Banasiak, D. Pointer, D. Kuchma, H. Reis, and J. T. Bernhard, “Ultrasonics and electromagnetics for a wireless sensing system embedded in reinforced concrete girders,” Smart Structures and Systems, vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 267-282, Sept. 2005.
  • H. Reis, B. L. Ervin, D. A. Kuchma, and J. T. Bernhard, “Estimation of corrosion damage in steel reinforced mortar using waveguides,” ASME Journal of Pressure Vessel Technology, vol. 127, pp. 255-261, August 2005.
  • S. Zhang, G. Huff, G. Cung, and J. T. Bernhard, “Three variations of a pattern reconfigurable microstrip parasitic array,” Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, vol. 45, pp. 369-372, June 2005.
  • G. H. Huff, J. Feng, S. Zhang, and J. T. Bernhard, “Directional reconfigurable antennas on laptop computers: simulation, measurement, and evaluation of candidate integration positions.” IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol. 52, pp. 3220-3227, December 2004.
  • S. Zhang, G. H. Huff, J. Feng and J. T. Bernhard, "A pattern reconfigurable microstrip parasitic array," IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol. 52, pp. 2773-2776, October 2004.
  • G. H. Huff, J. Feng, S. Zhang, and J. T. Bernhard, "Directional reconfigurable antennas on laptop computers: simulation, measurement, and evaluation of candidate integration positions." Accepted for publication in IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation.
  • G. Cung, G. H. Huff, and J. T. Bernhard, "Ground plane edge serrations for improved performance of microstrip active reflectarray elements," IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters, vol. 2, pp. 334-336, 2003.
  • R. Clark, G. H. Huff, and J. T. Bernhard, "An integrated active microstrip reflectarray element with an internal amplifier," IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol. 51, no. 5, pp. 993-999, May 2003.
  • J. T. Bernhard, "Reply to Comments on 'Resonant frequencies of rectangular microstrip antennas with flush and spaced dielectric superstrates,'" IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol. 51, no. 4, p. 917, April 2003.
  • J.-C. Langer, J. Zou, C. Liu, and J. T. Bernhard, "Reconfigurable out-of-plane microstrip patch antenna using MEMS plastic deformation magnetic actuation," IEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters, vol. 13, no. 3, pp. 120-122, March 2003.
  • S. Weigand, G. H. Huff, K. Pan, and J. T. Bernhard, "Analysis and design of broadband single-layer rectangular U-slot microstrip patch antennas," IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol. 51, no. 3, pp. 457-468, March 2003.
  • G. Huff, J. Feng, S. Zhang, and J. T. Bernhard, "A novel radiation pattern and frequency reconfigurable single turn square microstrip spiral antenna," IEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 57-59, February 2003.
  • G. Huff and J. T. Bernhard, "Improvements in the performance of microstrip antennas on finite ground planes through ground plane edge serrations," IEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters, vol. 12, pp. 308-310, August 2002.
  • J. Haley, T. Moore, and J. T. Bernhard, "Experimental investigation of antenna-handset-feed interaction during wireless product testing," Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, vol. 34, no. 3, pp. 169-172, August 5, 2002.
  • J. T. Bernhard, E. Kiely, and G. Washington, "A smart mechanically-actuated two-layer electromagnetically coupled microstrip antenna with variable frequency, bandwidth, and antenna gain," IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol. 49, no. 4, pp. 597-601, April 2001.
  • R. R. Romanofsky, J. T. Bernhard, F. W. Van Keuls, F.A. Miranda, G. Washington, and C. Canedy, "K-band phased array antennas based on Ba0.60Sr0.40TiO3 thin-film phase shifters," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, vol. 48, no. 12, pp. 2504-2510, December 2000.
  • C. Williamson, J. T. Bernhard, and K. Chamberlin, "Perspectives on an internet-based synchronous distance learning experience," Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 89, pp. 53-61, January 2000.
  • J. T. Bernhard and C. Tousignant, "Resonant frequencies of rectangular microstrip antennas with flush and spaced dielectric superstrates," IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, vol. 47, no.2, pp. 302-308, February 1999.
  • E. Kiely, G. Washington, and J. T. Bernhard, "Design and development of smart microstrip patch antennas," Smart Materials and Structures, vol. 7, no. 6, pp. 792-800, December 1998.
  • J. T. Bernhard and W. T. Joines, "Theory and modeling of bandpass filters in waveguide using thin ferrite layers," Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, vol. 18, no. 2, pp. 117-120, June 5, 1998.
  • J. T. Bernhard and W. T. Joines, "Dielectric slab-loaded resonant cavity for applications requiring enhanced field uniformity," IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, vol. 44, no. 3, pp. 457-460, March 1996.
  • J. T. Bernhard and W. T. Joines, "Electric field distributions in TEM waveguides versus frequency," Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy, vol. 30, no. 2, pp. 109-116, 1995.
  • J. T. Bernhard and W. T. Joines, "Microwave bandpass filters using series-cascaded sections of microstrip line," Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, vol. 5, no. 4, pp. 177-181, April 1992.
Conference Presentations
  • C. Van Niekerk and J. T. Bernhard, “Retroreflector Element with Frequency and Polarization Selectivity used as a Radar Target for Granular Material Research,” in Proc. URSI 2000 National Radio Science Meeting, January 2009.
  • T. L. Roach and J. T. Bernhard, “Investigating Pattern Reconfigurable Antennas for use in Adaptive Arrays,” in Proc. URSI 2009 National Radio Science Meeting, January 2009.
  • T. Wojtaszek, G. Huff, D. J. Chung, J. Papapolymerou and J. T. Bernhard, “Reconfigurable Antennas with Integrated RF MEMS Switches for Military MIMO Applications,” in Proc. URSI 2009 National Radio Science Meeting, January 2009.
  • J. J. Adams and J. T. Bernhard, “Characteristic Mode Analysis of a TM10 Electrically Small Spherical Antenna,” in Proc. URSI 2009 National Radio Science Meeting, January 2009.
  • M. D. Anderson, C. D. Schmitz, D. L. Jones, and J. T. Bernhard, “Direction of Arrival Estimation of Electromagnetic Signals with an Electrically Small Antenna Array,” in Proc. URSI 2009 National Radio Science Meeting, January 2009.
  • K. C. Kerby and J. T. Bernhard, “Comparison and Analysis of Ground Plane Slot Structures for Cosited Antennas,” in Proc. URSI 2009 National Radio Science Meeting, January 2009.
  • L. Y. Ting and J. T. Bernhard, “Dual-fed Single Microstrip Patch Antenna for Polarization and Angle Diversity Realization in MIMO Applications,” in Proc. URSI 2009 National Radio Science Meeting, January 2009, p. ??.
  • K. C. Kerby and J. T. Bernhard, “Investigation of Ground Plane Slot Designs for Isolation of Cosited Microstrip Antennas,” in Proc. 2008 Antenna Applications Symposium, Allerton Park, Monticello, IL, Sept. 2008.
  • J. E. Ruyle and J. T. Bernhard, “Investigations of a Reconfigurable Stacked Patch with Beamsteering Capabilities,” in Proc. 2008 Antenna Applications Symposium, Allerton Park, Monticello, IL, Sept. 2008.
  • J. J. Adams and J. T. Bernhard, “A Class of Electrically Small Spherical Antennas with Near-Minimum Q,” in Proc. 2008 Antenna Applications Symposium, Allerton Park, Monticello, IL, Sept. 2008. [Student Paper Competition Finalist]
  • M. P. Daly and J. T. Bernhard, “Phased Array for Multi-Direction Secure Communication,” in Proc. 2008 Antenna Applications Symposium, Allerton Park, Monticello, IL, Sept. 2008.
  • T. L. Roach and J. T. Bernhard, “Antenna Element Pattern Reconfigurability in Adaptive Arrays,” in Proc. 2008 Antenna Applications Symposium, Allerton Park, Monticello, IL, Sept. 2008.
  • J. J. Adams and J. T. Bernhard, “A Low Q Electrically Small Spherical Antenna,” in Proc. 2008 IEEE/URSI International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, San Diego, CA, July 2008.
  • M. J. Slater, H. K. Pan, and J. T. Bernhard, “Preliminary Results in the Development of a Compound Reconfigurable Antenna,” in Proc. 2008 IEEE/URSI International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, San Diego, CA, July 2008.
  • H. K. Pan, J. Tsai, J. U. Martinez, S. Golden, V. K. Nair, and J. T. Bernhard, “Reconfigurable Antenna Implementation in Multi-radio Platform,” in Proc. 2008 IEEE/URSI International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, San Diego, CA, July 2008.
  • J. E. Ruyle, C. W. Jung, and J. T. Bernhard, “Reconfigurable Stacked Patch Antenna with Beamsteering Capabilities,” in Proc. 2008 IEEE/URSI International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, San Diego, CA, July 2008.
  • K. H. Coles, K. C. Kerby, and J. T. Bernhard, “Comparisons of Ground Plane Techniques for the Isolation of Cosited Microstrip Antennas,” in Proc. 2008 IEEE/URSI International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, San Diego, CA, July 2008.
  • M. P. Daly and J. T. Bernhard, “RF MEMS Switch Model for Reconfigurable Antenna Design,” in Proc. 2008 IEEE/URSI International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, San Diego, CA, July 2008.
  • S. Barot and J. T. Bernhard, “Permittivity Measurement of Layered Media Using a Microstrip Testbed,” in Proc. 2008 IEEE/URSI International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, San Diego, CA, July 2008.
  • J. T. Bernhard, C. Van Niekerk, Y. Fan, E. Zastrow, S. Hagness and K. Hill, “Retroreflector Particles for 3-D Translational Particle Tracking Measurements for Basic and Applied Granular Materials Research,” in Proc. Inaugural Int. Conf. of the Engineering Mechanics Institute, Minneapolis, MN, May 2008, p. 49.
  • J. M. Martin, G. W. Swenson, Jr., and J. T. Bernhard, “Challenges and Solutions for the Efficiency Measurement of an Electrically Small Antenna for Animal Tracking,” in Proc. 2007 Antenna Applications Symposium, Allerton Park, Monticello, IL, Sept. 2007.
  • (Invited Plenary Paper and Presentation) J. T. Bernhard, “Reconfigurable Multifunction Antennas: Next Steps for the Future,” in Proc. 2007 IEEE International Symposium on Microwave, Antenna, Propagation, and EMC Technologies for Wireless Communication, Hangzhou, China, August 2007.
  • Z. Zhang and J. T. Bernhard, “A Circular Wire Antenna for Ultra Wideband Applications,” in Proc. 2007 IEEE International Symposium on Microwave, Antenna, Propagation, and EMC Technologies for Wireless Communication, Hangzhou, China, August 2007.
  • (Invited Special Session Paper) T. L. Roach, G. H. Huff, and J. T. Bernhard, “On the applications for a radiation reconfigurable antenna,” in Proc. NASA/ESA Conference on Adaptive Hardware and Systems, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, August 2007.
  • (Invited Special Session Paper) T. L. Roach and J. T. Bernhard, “Exploration of amplitude tapering in phased arrays with pattern reconfigurable elements,” in Proc. 2007 International Symposium on Electromagnetic Theory, Ottawa, Canada, July 2007.
  • S. F. Barot, Z. Hashisho, M. J. Rood, and J. T. Bernhard, “Measurement of activated carbon fiber cloth dielectric properties at microwave frequencies,” in Proc. 2007 North American Radio Science Meeting, Ottawa, Canada, July 2007.
  • H. K. Pan, G. Huff, T. Roach, Y. Palaskas, S. Pellerano, P. Seddighrad, V. K. Nair, D. Choudhury, B. R. Bangerter, and J. T. Bernhard, “Increasing channel capacity on MIMO systems employing adaptive pattern/polarization reconfigurable antenna,”in Proc. 2007 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, Honolulu, HI, June 2007.
  • K. C. Kerby and J. T. Bernhard, “Comparison of bend loss in terahertz waveguide and optical fiber,” in Proc.2007 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, Honolulu, HI, June 2007.
  • (Invited Special Session Paper) T. L. Roach and J. T. Bernhard, “Investigation of sidelobe level performance in phased arrays with pattern reconfigurable elements,” in Proc. 2007 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, Honolulu, HI, June 2007.
  • H. L . Reis, B. L. Ervin, J. T. Bernhard, and D. A. Kuchma, “Estimation of general corrosion damage to steel reinforced mortar using high frequency guided mechanical waves,” in Proc. SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, vol. 6529, n. 1, 2007.
  • G. H. Huff and J. T. Bernhard, “A model for MEMs-based perturbations in open (leaky) waveguide structures: application to the trough waveguide antenna,” in Proc. 2006 Antenna Applications Symposium, Allerton Park, Monticello, IL, Sept. 2006.
  • N. C. Soldner, C. J. Lam, A. C. Singer, and J. T. Bernhard, “Beamforming in intelligent randomly distributed sensor networks using electrically-small dual-sector antennas for planetary exploration,” in Proc. Second IEEE Int. Conf. on Space Mission Challenges for Information Technology, July 2006.
  • G. H. Huff, N. Soldner, W. D. Palmer, and J. T. Bernhard, “Study of error vector magnitude patterns (EVRP) for a transmit/receive pair of microstrip patch antennas,” in Proc. IEEE Antennas and Propagation Int. Symp., July 2006, pp. 449-452.
  • Z. Zhang and J. T. Bernhard, “Two-arm Archimedean spiral with filter-based reactive loading,” in Proc. IEEE Antennas and Propagation Int. Symp., July 2006, pp. 3677-3680.
  • S. Zhang and J. T. Bernhard, “Performance study of a reconfigurable microstrip parasitic array (RMPA) phased array,” in Proc. IEEE Antennas and Propagation Int. Symp., July 2006, pp. 2305-2308.
  • K. C. Kerby and J. T. Bernhard, “Arrays of random subarrays for wideband applications,” in Proc. GOMACTech-2006, San Diego, CA, March 2006.
  • G. R. Alvey, H. K. Pan, and J. T. Bernhard, “Investigation into techniques for packaging cosite microstrip patch antennas into handheld devices.” in Proc. 2006 IEEE International Workshop on Antenna Technology: Small Antennas and Novel Metamaterials, March 2006.
  • H. K. Pan, J. T. Bernhard, and V. K. Nair, “Reconfigurable single-armed square spiral microstrip antenna design.” In Proc. 2006 IEEE International Workshop on Antenna Technology: Small Antennas and Novel Metamaterials, March 2006.
  • B. L. Ervin, J. T. Bernhard, D. A. Kuchma, and H. Reis, “Estimation of corrosion damage to steel reinforced mortar using frequency sweeps of guided mechanical waves,” in Proc. SPIE Smart Structures/NDE, March 2006.
  • (Invited paper) J. T. Bernhard, “Electromagnetic issues for embedded wireless sensing: planning, path loss, and feasibility,” Proc. 85th Annual Meeting of the U.S. Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, January 2006.
  • H. K. Pan, P. Atkins, V. K. Nair, and J. T. Bernhard, “RF MEMS integration in reconfigurable bent monopole antenna design.” in Proc. URSI 2006 National Radio Science Meeting, January 2006, p. 76.
  • (Invited paper) G. H. Huff and J. T. Bernhard, “Radiation and beam-steering of a W-band trough waveguide antenna using MEMS perturbations,” in Proc. URSI 2006 National Radio Science Meeting, January 2006, p. 20.
  • (Invited paper) G. H. Huff and J. T. Bernhard, “Electromechanical beam steering of a W-band trough waveguide antenna for use in integrated automated radar systems,” Ansoft Converge - Applications Workshop for High Performance Design, Detroit, MI, Nov. 2005, p. 8.
  • [Winner, Student Paper Competition] N. C. Soldner, P. E. Mayes, and J. T. Bernhard, “Improvement of electrically small dual-sector antenna through integration of planar inductive feeds and inductive loads,” in Proc. 2005 Antenna Applications Symposium, Allerton Park, Monticello, IL, Sept. 2005, pp. 108 – 126.
  • G. H. Huff and J. T. Bernhard, “Electromechanical beam steering of a trough waveguide antenna using cantilever perturbations,” in Proc. 2005 Antenna Applications Symposium, Allerton Park, Monticello, IL, Sept. 2005, pp. 152 – 165.
  • (Invited paper) J. T. Bernhard, K. C. Kerby, G. Cung, and P. E. Mayes, “Wideband random phased arrays: theory and design,” in Proc. IEE Seminar on Wideband and Multi-band Antennas and Arrays, Sept. 2005.
  • N. H. Vaidya, J. Bernhard, V. Veeravalli, P. R. Kumar, R. Iyer, “Illinois Wireless Wind Tunnel: A Testbed for Experimental Evaluation of Wireless Networks,” in Proc. SIGCOMM 2005, E-Wind Workshop, August 2005.
  • Z. Zhang and J. T. Bernhard, “An extremely broadband antenna for software defined radio,” in Proc. 2005 IEEE/URSI International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, July 2005.
  • G. H. Huff and J. T. Bernhard, “Modeling of ferroelectric thin films and materials for microwave devices and antennas,” in Proc. 2005 IEEE/URSI International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, July 2005.
  • J. Fladie and J. T. Bernhard, “Analysis of sectioned substrate patch antennas utilizing a deterministic approach,” in Proc. 2005 IEEE/URSI International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, July 2005.
  • N. Soldner, P. E. Mayes, and J. T. Bernhard, “Electrically-small inductively-loaded low-profile dual sector antennas in random arrays for surface exploration and mapping,” in Proc. 2005 IEEE/URSI International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, July 2005.
  • G. H. Huff and J. T. Bernhard, “Frequency reconfigurable CPW-fed hybrid folded slot/slot dipole antenna,” in Proc. 2005 IEEE/ACES International Conference on Wireless Communications and Applied Computational Electromagnetics, 3-7 April 2005, pp. 574-577.
  • J. T. Bernhard, G. Cung, K. C. Kerby, and P. E. Mayes, “Development of Wideband Random Phased Arrays Composed of Modified Canted Sector Antennas,” in Proc. 2005 IEEE/ACES International Conference on Wireless Communications and Applied Computational Electromagnetics, 3-7 April 2005, pp. 229-232.
  • J. T. Bernhard, G. Cung, K. C. Kerby, and P. E. Mayes, “Wideband Random Phased Arrays: Cost-effective Multifunction Performance,” in Proc. GOMACTech-2005, Las Vegas, NV, March 2005.
  • G. H. Huff, M. Reeder, and J. T. Bernhard, “A frequency and radiation pattern reconfigurable CPW-fed dual-slot antenna for CPW RF MEMS,” in Proc. URSI 2005 National Radio Science Meeting, January 2005, p.110.
  • T. L. Roach, G. H. Huff, and J. T. Bernhard, “A comparative study of diversity and spatial coverage: fixed vs. reconfigurable antennas for portable devices,” in Proc. URSI 2005 National Radio Science Meeting, January 2005.
  • H. Reis, B. Ervin, D. A. Kuchma, and J. Bernhard, “Estimation of corrosion damage in steel reinforced concrete using wave guides,” in Proc. SPIE Smart Structures/NDE 2005.
  • G. H. Huff and J. T. Bernhard, “Analysis of a radiation and frequency reconfigurable microstrip antenna,” Finalist in student paper competition, in Proc. 2004 Antenna Applications Symposium, Sept. 2004, pp. 175-191.
  • K. C. Kerby and J. T. Bernhard, “Array of rotated random subarrays,” in Proc. 2004 Antenna Applications Symposium, Sept. 2004, pp. 293-307.
  • K. Hietpas, B. Ervin, D. Kuchma, H. Reis, and J. T. Bernhard, “Wireless embedded rust monitoring system,” in Proc. 2004 Antenna Applications Symposium, Sept. 2004, pp. 27-44.
  • (Invited Paper) G. H. Huff, K. Hietpas, and J. T. Bernhard “Reconfigurable microstrip antennas in phased arrays: performance and potential,” in Proc. 2004 Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium (PIERS) Symposium, Nanjing, China, August 2004, p. 17.
  • K. Hietpas, G. H. Huff, and J. T. Bernhard, “Investigation of phased array beamsteering using reconfigurable antennas,” in Proc. IASTED Int. Conf. on Antennas, Radar, and Wave Propagation, July 2004, pp. 41-44.
  • G. H. Huff and J. T. Bernhard, “Effects of mutual coupling in arrays of radiation reconfigurable antennas,” in Proc. IASTED Int. Conf. on Antennas, Radar, and Wave Propagation, July 2004, pp. 92-96.
  • K. C. Kerby and J. T. Bernhard, “Wideband periodic array of random subarrays,” in Proc. 2004 IEEE/URSI Int. Symp. on Antennas and Propagation, Monterey, CA, v. 1, June 2004, pp. 555-558.
  • S. Zhang and J. T. Bernhard, “A pattern reconfigurable microstrip antenna using solid state switches,” in Proc. 2004 IEEE/URSI Int. Symp. on Antennas and Propagation, Monterey, CA, v. URSI, June 2004, p. 555-558.
  • G. H. Huff, T. L. Roach, and J. T. Bernhard, “A study of diversity performance of integrated combinations of fixed and reconfigurable antennas on portable devices,” in Proc. 2004 IEEE/URSI Int. Symp. on Antennas and Propagation, Monterey, CA, v. URSI, June 2004, p. 137.
  • G. H. Huff, T. L. Roach, and J. T. Bernhard, “Conformal integration of broadside to endfire radiation reconfigurable antennas onto canonical structures,” in Proc. 2004 IEEE/URSI Int. Symp. on Antennas and Propagation, Monterey, CA, v. URSI, June 2004, p. 138.
  • G. Cung, J. Fladie, P. E. Mayes, and J. T. Bernhard, “Investigation of canted compound sector antennas for wideband periodic arrays,” in Proc. 2004 IEEE/URSI Int. Symp. on Antennas and Propagation, Monterey, CA, v. 2, June 2004, pp. 1887-1890.
  • G. Cung, J. Fladie, P. E. Mayes, and J. T. Bernhard, "Wideband low-profile canted antennas for broadside radiation in aperiodic arrays," in Proc. GOMACTech-2004, Monterey, CA, March 2004.
  • J. T. Bernhard, G. H. Huff, J. Feng, and S. Zhang, "Individually reconfigurable elements in arrays: operation from broadside to endfire," in Proc. GOMACTech-2004, Monterey, CA, March 2004.
  • J. T. Bernhard, "Linking electromagnetic design to system performance: measuring bit error rate as a function of antenna properties and more," in Proc. URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Jan. 2004, p. 78.
  • J. T. Bernhard, G. H. Huff, J. Feng, and S. Zhang, "Radiation pattern reconfigurable antennas and arrays: operation and switch integration," in Proc. URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Jan. 2004, p. 114.
  • J. T. Bernhard, "Antennas for multifunction RF systems: current work and future directions," Poster presentation, Proc. DARPA/ONR Workshop on Future Directions for Multifunction RF Systems, November 2003.
  • J. T. Bernhard, G. H. Huff, J. Feng, S. Zhang, and G. Cung, "Reconfigurable portable antenna systems for high-speed wireless communication," in Proc. 2003 IEEE Topical Conf. on Wireless Communication Technology, October 2003.
  • J. T. Bernhard, K. Hietpas, E. George, D. Kuchma, and H. Reis, "An interdisciplinary effort to develop a wireless embedded sensor system to monitor and assess corrosion in the tendons of prestressed concrete girders," in Proc. 2003 IEEE Topical Conf. on Wireless Communication Technology, October 2003.
  • G. H. Huff, J. Feng, and J. T. Bernhard, "A modified pattern reconfigurable microstrip antenna for IC fabrication and integration with RF MEMS switches," in Proc. 2003 IEEE Topical Conf. on Wireless Communication Technology, October 2003.
  • J. T. Bernhard, P. E. Mayes, D. Schaubert, and R. Mailloux, "A commemoration of Deschamps’ and Sichak’s 'Microstrip Microwave Antennas': 50 years of development, divergence, and new directions," in Proc. 2003 Antenna Applications Symposium, Sept. 2003, pp. 189-230.
  • G. H. Huff, J. Feng, and J. T. Bernhard, "A small array of boresight to endfire radiation reconfigurable antennas," in Proc. 2003 Antenna Applications Symposium, Sept. 2003, pp. 147-161.
  • J. T. Bernhard, B. Herting, J. Fladie, D. Chen, and P. E. Mayes, "Investigation of wideband low-profile canted antennas for broadside radiation in aperiodic arrays," in Proc. 2003 Antenna Applications Symposium, Sept. 2003, pp. 318-326.
  • D. A Strohschein, K. Sivaprasad, and J. T. Bernhard, "Investigation of the relationship between the characteristic electromagnetic modes of isolated near-resonant sized structures and systems of the structures." in Proc. ITG Conference on Antennas, Berlin, Germany, September 2003.
  • H. L. M. dos Reis, B. Ervin, D. A. Kuchma, and J. T. Bernhard, "Evaluation of corrosion damage in steel reinforced concrete," in Proc. International Workshop on Structural Health Monitoring, Stanford, CA, September 2003, pp. 139-146.
  • G. H. Huff, J. Feng, S. Zhang, J. T. Bernhard, "Behavior of pattern and/or frequency reconfigurable antennas in small arrays," in Proc. 2003 IEEE/URSI Int. Symp. on Antennas and Propagation, URSI, June 2003, p. 151.
  • (Invited Paper) J. T. Bernhard, E. C. George, K. Hietpas, P. Lee, A. Zoeteman, and J. Hill, "Embedding antennas into concrete for sensing applications: a packaging adventure," in Proc. 2003 IEEE/URSI Int. Symp. on Antennas and Propagation, URSI, June 2003, p. 299.
  • J. T. Bernhard, B. Herting, P. Mayes, N. Chen, and E. Michielssen, "Wideband low-profile canted antennas for array applications," in Proc. 2003 IEEE/URSI Int. Symp. on Antennas and Propagation, URSI, June 2003, p. 694.
  • J. T. Bernhard, B. Herting, N.-W. Chen, P. Mayes, and E. Michielssen, "Low Profile Radiators for Wideband Arrays," in Proc. GOMACTech-2003, Tampa, FL, April 2003.
  • Keynote Address: J. T. Bernhard, "Reconfigurable Antennas and Apertures: State-of-the-Art and Future Outlook," in Proc. SPIE Conf. on Smart Electronics, MEMS, BioMEMS, and Nanotechnology, vol. 5055, March 2003, pp. 1-9.
  • B. Herting, A. Perrotta, and J. T. Bernhard, "Finite ground plane packaging effects on a dual-band PIFA," in Proc. IEEE Topical Mtg. on Electrical Performance of Electronic Packaging, pp. 95-98.
  • G. H. Huff, G. Cung, and J. T. Bernhard, "Investigation of polarization purity and port isolation in circularly polarized microstrip patch antennas with ground plane edge serrations." in Proc. 2002 Antenna Applications Symposium, Allerton Park, Monticello, IL, 2002, pp. 307-319.
  • J. Hazen and J. T. Bernhard, "Improved impedance bandwidth prediction of stacked reconfigurable bowtie antennas." in Proc. 2002 Antenna Applications Symposium, Allerton Park, Monticello, IL, 2002, pp. 353-362.
  • H. Chao, K. Pirapaharan, V. Bodrov, T. Cui, H. Hsu, G. Huff, X. Zhang, J. Zhao, J. T. Bernhard, and W. Chew, "Simulation of vehicle antennas by the multilevel fast multipole algorithm," in Proc. 2002 Antenna Applications Symposium, Allerton Park, Monticello, IL, 2002, pp. 140-147.
  • D. A. Kuchma, J. T. Bernhard, and H. L. M. dos Reis, "A wireless embedded sensor system to monitor and assess corrosion in tendons of prestressed concrete girders," in Proc. of the U.S.-Korea Workshop on Smart Infra-Structural Systems, August 2002, pp. 273-282.
  • (Invited Paper) G. Huff, S. Zhang, J. Feng, and J. T. Bernhard, "Performance and packaging issues of novel reconfigurable antennas in laptop computers," in Proc. 2002 IEEE/URSI International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, vol. URSI, p. 178.
  • S. Zhang, G. Huff, J. Feng, and J. T. Bernhard, "Design model development for spiral microstrip antennas," in Proc. 2002 IEEE/URSI International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, vol. URSI, p. 286.
  • M. Kim, D. Oh, I. Park, and J. T. Bernhard, "One-arm microstrip spiral antenna with a circular aperture on the ground plane," in Proc. 2002 IEEE/URSI International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, vol. 3, pp. 830-833.
  • J. Hazen, R. Clark, P. Mayes, and J. T. Bernhard, "Stacked reconfigurable antennas for space-based radar applications," in Proc. 2001 Antenna Applications Symposium, Allerton Park, Monticello, Illinois, 2001, pp. 59-69.
  • S. Zhang, G. Huff, and J. T. Bernhard, "Antenna efficiency and gain of two new compact microstrip antennas," in Proc. 2001 Antenna Applications Symposium, Allerton Park, Monticello, Illinois, 2001, pp. 108-116.
  • J. Haley, T. Moore, and J. T. Bernhard, "Experimental investigation of antenna-handset-feed interaction during wireless product testing," in Proc. 2001 Antenna Applications Symposium, Allerton Park, Monticello, Illinois, 2001, pp. 117-134.
  • J. T. Bernhard, "Compact single-arm square spiral microstrip antenna with tuning arms," in Proc. IEEE/URSI Antennas and Propagation Soc. International Symp., vol. 2, 2001, pp. 696-699.
  • D. A. Strohschein, K. Sivaprasad, and J. T. Bernhard, "Application of characteristic modes to antenna placement on portable wireless devices," in Proc. IEEE/URSI Antennas and Propagation Soc. International Symp., vol. URSI, 2001, p. 222.
  • K. H. Pan, T. Moore, and J. T. Bernhard, "Experimental investigation of microstrip antenna design beside lossy dielectric materials," in Proc. IEEE/URSI Antennas and Propagation Soc. International Symp., vol. 4, 2001, pp. 470-473.
  • J. T. Bernhard, R. Wang, R. Clark, and P. Mayes, "Stacked reconfigurable antenna elements for space based radar applications," in Proc. IEEE/URSI Antennas and Propagation Soc. International Symp., vol. 1, 2001, pp. 158-161.
  • (Invited paper) J. T. Bernhard, N. Chen, R. Clark, M. Feng, C. Liu, P. Mayes, E. Michielssen, R. Wang, and L. G. Chorosinski, "Electronically reconfigurable and mechanically conformal apertures using low-voltage MEMS and flexible membranes for space-based radar applications," in Proc. of SPIE on Smart Electronics and MEMS, March 2001, pp. 129-136.
  • K. H. Pan, J. T. Bernhard, and T. Moore, "Effects of lossy dielectric materials on microstrip antennas," in Proc. IEEE AP-S Conference on Antennas and Propagation for Wireless Communications, November 2000, pp. 39-42.
  • J. T. Bernhard, N.-W. Chen, R. Clark, P. Mayes, and E. Michielssen, "A canted sector antenna with broad impedance bandwidth for high performance arrays," in Proc. 2000 Antenna Applications Symposium, Allerton Park, Monticello, Illinois, 2000, pp. 311-322.
  • J. T. Bernhard, N.-W. Chen, R. Clark, M. Feng, C. Liu, P. Mayes, E. Michielssen, and J. Mondal, "Mechanically conformal and electronically reconfigurable apertures using low voltage MEMS and flexible membranes for space based radar applications," in Proc. IEEE Antennas and Propagation Soc. International Symp., vol. URSI, 2000, p. 99.
  • R. Romanofsky, J. Bernhard, G. Washington, F. Van Keuls, F. Miranda, G. Washington, and C. Canedy, "A K-Band Linear Phased Array Antenna Based on Ba0.60Sr0.40TiO3 Thin Film Phase Shifters," in IEEE Microwave Symp. Dig., vol. 3, 2000, pp.1351 –1354.
  • R. Clark, H. Pan, and J. T. Bernhard, "Microstrip antenna elements with internal amplifier slots for spatial power combining reflectarray applications," in Proc. IEEE Antennas and Propagation Soc. International Symp., vol. 3, 2000, pp. 1248-1251.
  • J. T. Bernhard and P. Irazoqui-Pastor, "Examining the performance benefits of antenna diversity systems in portable wireless environments," in Proc. 1999 Antenna Applications Symposium, Allerton Park, Monticello, Illinois, 1999, pp. 30-40.
  • P. Irazoqui-Pastor, E. Swanson, C. Short, and J. T. Bernhard, "An analysis and design tool for evaluation of integrated antenna diversity systems in portable wireless devices," in Proc. IEEE AP-S International Symp., vol. 3, 1999, pp. 2062-2065.
  • J. T. Bernhard, "Undergraduate and graduate students in a research/design team: strategies for success," in Proc. IEEE/ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, vol. 3, November 1999, 13B9/1.
  • D. A. Strohschein and J. T. Bernhard, "Evaluation of a novel integrated antenna assembly for mobile data networks using laptop computers," in Proc. IEEE AP-S International Symp., 1998, pp. 1962-1965.
  • E. Kiely, G. Washington, and J. T. Bernhard, "Design, actuation, and control of active patch antennas," in Proc. SPIE Symp. on Smart Structures and Materials, March 1998, pp. 147-155.
  • J. T. Bernhard, "Awakening the tinkerer within: re-introducing first year students to hardware for motivation," in Proc. IEEE/ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, vol. 2, November 1997, p. 706.
  • J. T. Bernhard, "Challenges and strategies for electrical engineering education," Sloan New Faculty Fellow Panel, in Proc. IEEE/ASEE Frontiers in Education Conference, vol. 3, November 1997, pp. 1459-1462.
  • J. T. Bernhard, "Analysis of integrated antenna positions on portable equipment for mobile communications," in Proc. of the Wireless and Portable Design Conference, Burlington, MA, September 1997, pp. 1-4.
  • J. T. Bernhard, "Analysis of integrated antenna positions on a laptop computer for mobile data communication," in Proc. IEEE AP-S International Symp., 1997, pp. 2210-2213.
  • J. T. Bernhard, E. A. Jones, T. V. Samulski, S. T. Clegg, and W. T. Joines, "Design guide for the spiral microstrip antenna in hyperthermia applications," in Proc. 15th Annual Meeting of the North American Hyperthermia Society, April 1995.
  • E. A. Jones, J. T. Bernhard, T. V. Samulski, S. T. Clegg, and W. T. Joines, "FDTD simulation of current distributions and radiation patterns for spiral microstrip antenna applicators," in Proc. 15th Annual Meeting of the North American Hyperthermia Society, April 1995.