Conference Papers and Presentations

75. J. Kulkarni, U. Patel, T. Upadhyaya, J. Anguera, B. Garner, and Y. Li, “3D printed conformal MIMO antenna with ladder-shaped isolating structure for wireless applications,” IEEE MAPCON 2023: 2023 IEEE Microwaves, Antennas, and Propagation Conference (MAPCON), accepted for publication, Dec. 2023

74. J. Kulkarni, B. Garner, and Y. Li, “A 3D-Printed Wide-Band Wrist-Worn Wearable Antenna For 4G/5G Wireless Communication,” IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting, July 2023

73. J. Kulkarni, B. Garner, and Y. Li, “AMC-Backed Wearable Monopole Antenna for Sub-6 GHz 5G and WLAN Applications,” IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting, July 2023

72. J. Kulkarni, B. Garner, and Y. Li, “3D Printed Multiple Hexagonal Ring Radiator Flexible Antenna for WLAN and 5G Millimeter Wave Applications,” IEEE Wireless Antenna and Microwave Symposium (WAMS), June 2023

71. D. Agu, J. Kulkarni, J. Alcala-Medel, and Y. Li, “First-Order Creeping Wave Channel Characterization at Sub-6GHz 5G Frequency Bands,” 2023 IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems (WMCS), Apr. 2023

70. J. Kulkarni, B. Garner, and Y. Li, “5G mmWave Dualstrate Broad Bandwidth and Wide-beamwidth Conformal Antenna for On-Body Wearable Applications,” 2023 IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems (WMCS), Apr. 2023

69. D. Bresnahan and Y. Li, “Noncontact Measurement of Deep Tendon Reflexes using Millimeter Wave Radar,” IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, Denver, July 2022.

68. J. Alcala-Medel and Y. Li, “Durability Study of E-Textile Electrodes for Intra Body Communication,” IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, Denver, July 2022.

67. D. Bresnahan and Y. Li, “Hip Motion Measurement and Classification Using Millimeter Wave Radar and Convolutional Neural Networks,” 2022 IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems (WMCS), Waco, Apr., 2022

66. D. Bresnahan and Y. Li, “Measurement of Multiple Simultaneous Human Vital Signs using a Millimeter-Wave FMCW Radar,” IEEE Radar Conference, New York, March., 2022

65. J. Alcala-Medel and Y. Li, “Investigation of Intrabody Transmission Channel around the Human Body,” USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Boulder, CO, Jan. 2022

64. D. Agu and Y. Li, “Investigation of Creeping Wave Channel Variations during Hip Motion Activities,” USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Boulder, CO, Jan. 2022

63. D. Bresnahan and Y. Li, “Driver Head Motion Monitoring Using a mm-Wave FMCW Radar,” 2021 IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems (WMCS), 2021, pp. 1-4, doi: 10.1109/WMCS52222.2021.9493294. (Best Student Poster Award – 2nd place)

62. J. Alcala-Medel and Y. Li, “Measurement and Simulation of the Human Body Channel Electromagnetic Coupling Characteristics,” USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Boulder, CO, Jan. 2021

61. G. Lee, D. Agu, and Y. Li, “Investigation of On-body Antenna Performance Using Motion-Capture and Statistical Analysis,” USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Boulder, CO, Jan. 2021.

60. D. Bresnahan and Y. Li, “Analysis of Human Vital Signs Using Millimeter-Wave Radar and ESPRIT Algorithm,” USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Boulder, CO, Jan. 2021.

59. D. Agu, R. Eike, A. Cliett, R. Cloud, and Y. Li, “Investigation of E-textile dipole antenna performance based on embroidery parameters,” USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Boulder, CO, Jan. 2021.

58. Y. Li and Y. Kim, “’Investigation of Optimum Antenna Polarization for Body Area Wireless Propagations,” IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, Montreal, Canada, July 2020.

57. G. Lee, B. Garner and Y. Li, “A comparative study of monopole and microstrip antennas for on-body propagations using a dynamic body phantom model,” 2020 IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems (WMCS), Waco, TX, USA, 2020, pp. 1-4, doi: 10.1109/WMCS49442.2020.9172266

56. D. Agu and Y. Li, “Investigation of dominant propagation mechanisms for inbody wireless communication at ISM frequencies,” 2020 IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems (WMCS), Waco, TX, USA, 2020, pp. 1-3, doi: 10.1109/WMCS49442.2020.9172318.

55. J. Alcala-Medel, J. Lim and Y. Li, “Investigation of galvanic and capacitively coupled intrabody transmission around the human head,” 2020 IEEE Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems (WMCS), Waco, TX, USA, 2020, pp. 1-4, doi: 10.1109/WMCS49442.2020.9172408

54. G. Lee, B. Garner, and Y. Li, “Measurement and simulation of various on-body antenna utilizing a modular arm-swinging phantom model for wireless body area network applications,” IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, Atlanta, GA, July 2019.

53. G. Lee, B. Garner, and Y. Li, “Development of a human body phantom model for wireless body area network applications,” IEEE MTT 2019 Texas Symposium on Microwave and Wireless Circuits and Systems, Waco, TX, Apr. 2019.

52. G. Lee, B. Garner, and Y. Li, “Validation of an arm-swinging phantom model for the study of wireless body area networks,” USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Boulder, CO, Jan. 2019

51. M. Leece and Y. Li, “Investigation of electromagnetic wave propagation for in-Body to on-Body (IB2OB) wireless communications,” USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Boulder, CO, Jan. 2019

50. Y. Li and Y. Kim, “Classification of human motions using dynamic on-body creeping wave mechanism,” IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, Boston, MA, July 2018.

49. G. Lee, B. Garner, and Y. Li, “Simulation and measurement of dynamic on-body electromagnetic wave propagations with motion capture techniques,”IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, Boston, MA, July 2018.

48. D.Bresnahan and Y. Li, “Measurement of around-body creeping waves using wearable sensor modules,” IEEE MTT 2018 Texas Symposium on Microwave and Wireless Circuits and Systems, Waco, TX, Apr. 2018. (Best Student Poster Award – 2nd place)

47. G. Lee, B. Garner, and Y. Li, “Simulation of dynamic electromagnetic wave propagation on humans: lower body analysis,” IEEE MTT 2018 Texas Symposium on Microwave and Wireless Circuits and Systems, Waco, TX, Apr. 2018.

46. B. Xu, R. Eike, A. Cliett, L. Ni, R. Cloud, and Y. Li, “Surface resistivity study of two e-textiles in harsh environments,” USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Boulder, CO, Jan. 2018

45. D. Bresnahan, Y. Li, and Y. Kim, “Classification of human head motion patterns using transmission coefficient of on-neck antennas,” USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Boulder, CO, Jan. 2018

44. Y. Li and Y. Kim, “Classification of human motions using a single on-body antenna,” IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, San Diego, CA., July 2017.

43. D. Xue, B. Garner, and Y. Li, “On-body radiation of 3D-printed folded cylindrical helix (FCH) wearable antenna,” IEEE MTT 2017 Texas Symposium on Microwave and Wireless Circuits and Systems, Waco, TX, Mar. 2017.

42. D. Bresnahan and Y. Li, “Investigation of creeping wave propagations around the human head and neck at ISM frequency bands,” IEEE MTT 2017 Texas Symposium on Microwave and Wireless Circuits and Systems, Waco, TX, Mar. 2017.

41. G. Lee, B. Garner, and Y. Li, “Simulation of dynamic lower-body electromagnetic wave propagation with experimental verification,” USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Boulder, CO, Jan. 2017.

40. B. Xu, Y. Li and Y. Kim, “Classification of finger movements using reflection coefficient variations of a body-worn electrically small antenna,” USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Boulder, CO, Jan. 2017.

39. D. Bresnahan and Y. Li, “Investigation of creeping wave propagations around the human head and neck at ISM frequency bands,” USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Boulder, CO, Jan. 2017.

38. Y. Li and Y. Kim, “Classification of human motions using NLOS on-body wireless channel,” IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, Puerto Rico, June 2016.

37. W. Troy, D. Lin, M. Thompson, and Y. Li, “Measurement and analysis of human micro-doppler features in foliaged environments,” IEEE MTT 2016 Texas Symposium on Microwave and Wireless Circuits and Systems, Waco, TX, Apr. 2016. (Best Student Poster Award – 1st place)

36. E. Forrister, G. Lee, D. Xue, B. Garner, and Y. Li, “Characterization of narrowband on-body wireless channels using motion capture experimentation,” IEEE MTT 2016 Texas Symposium on Microwave and Wireless Circuits and Systems, Waco, TX, Apr. 2016.

35. G. Lee, B. Garner, and Y. Li, “Simulating electromagnetic wave propagation on moving humans: comparison with experimental results,” IEEE MTT 2016 Texas Symposium on Microwave and Wireless Circuits and Systems, Waco, TX, Apr. 2016.

34. D. Xue, B. Garner, and Y. Li, “Electrically-small folded cylindrical helix antenna for wireless body area networks,” IEEE MTT 2016 Texas Symposium on Microwave and Wireless Circuits and Systems, Waco, TX, Apr. 2016. (Best Student Poster Award – 2nd place)

33. Y. Li, “Investigation of broadband on-body wave propagations and compact array design,” IEEE International Workshop on Antenna Technology: Small Antennas, Innovative Structures, and Applications, Cocoa Beach, FL, Mar. 2016. (Invited Presentation)

32. B. Xu and Y. Li, “Investigation of surface wave propagation along a multiple-repeater wireless power transfer system,” USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Boulder, CO, Jan. 2016.

31. W. Troy, D. Lin, M. Thompson, and Y. Li, “Investigation of human micro-doppler features in foliaged environments,” USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Boulder, CO, Jan. 2016.

30. E. Forrister, G. Lee, D. Xue, B. Garner, and Y. Li, “Effects of body position and motion on on-body wireless channels,” USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Boulder, CO, Jan. 2016.

29. G. Lee, B. Garner, and Y. Li, “Simulation of dynamic on-body wave propagations with experimental verifications,” USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Boulder, CO, Jan. 2016.

28. D. Xue, B. Garner and Y. Li, “Investigation of broadband on-body electromagnetic wave propagations,” IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, Vancouver, Canada, Jul. 2015.

27. Y. Li, B. Garner and G. Benton, “Simulation and measurement of dynamic on-body creeping wave propagations,” URSI Atlantic Radio Science Conference, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, May 2015. (Young Scientist Award)

26. B. Xu, R. Jean and Y. Li, “Investigation of surface wave propagation along a folded cylindrical helix array,” IEEE MTT 2015 Texas Symposium on Microwave and Wireless Circuits and Systems, Waco, TX, Apr. 2015.

25. A. Hoeckel, G. Lee, E. Forrister, D. Xue, B. Garner, G. Benton and Y. Li, “Simulation and measurement of dynamic on-body wave propagations,” IEEE MTT 2015 Texas Symposium on Microwave and Wireless Circuits and Systems, Waco, TX, Apr. 2015.

24. D. Xue, B. Garner and Y. Li, “Investigation of 433 MHz and 915 MHz on-body wave propagations,” IEEE MTT 2015 Texas Symposium on Microwave and Wireless Circuits and Systems, Waco, TX, Apr. 2015. (Best Student Poster Award – 3rd place)

23. W. Troy, M. Thompson and Y. Li, “ISAR imaging of rotating blades with a UWB radar,” IEEE MTT 2015 Texas Symposium on Microwave and Wireless Circuits and Systems, Waco, TX, Apr. 2015.

22. Y. Li, D. Xue, T. Liller and B. Garner, “Extraction of on-body creeping wave mechanism using ESPRIT algorithm,” URSI General Assembly, Beijing, China, Aug. 2014.

21. Y. Li and D. Xue, “Design of a closely-spaced, multiple-element parasitic antenna array,” URSI General Assembly, Beijing, China, Aug. 2014.

20. B. Xu, F. Zhang, L. Dong and Y. Li, “Wideband propagation channel measurement in a hallway environment,” IEEE MTT 2014 Texas Symposium on Microwave and Wireless Circuits and Systems, Waco, TX, Apr. 2014.

19. D. Xue, T. Liller, B. Garner and Y. Li, “Simulation and measurement of on-body wave propagation,” IEEE MTT 2014 Texas Symposium on Microwave and Wireless Circuits and Systems, Waco, TX, Apr. 2014.

18.  Y. Li and M. Silveirinha, “Wave excitation and propagation in a metal wire array,” IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, Orlando, FL, Jul. 2013.

17.  Y. Li and M. Silveirinha, “Wave excitation and propagation in a dielectric rod array,”  IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, Orlando, FL, Jul. 2013.

16.  D. Xue, Y. Li and R. Jean, “Wave Propagation along a 1-D Randomized Metal Wire Array,” IEEE MTT 2013 Texas Symposium on Microwave and Wireless Circuits and Systems, Waco, TX, Apr. 2013.

15.  J. Daniliuc, R. Jean and Y. Li, “Simulation and measurement of a guided microwave spectroscopy system,” USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Boulder, CO, Jan. 2013.

14.  Y. Li, “Design of multiple-element, closely-spaced parasitic array,” IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, Chicago, IL, Jul. 2012.

13.  Y. Li, “Effective medium theory of forest,” IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, Chicago, IL, Jul. 2012.

12  Y. Li and H. Ling, “Surface wave propagation along a one-dimensional metal cut-wire array,” USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Boulder, CO, Jan. 2012.

11.  Y. Li, M. F. Wu, A. Yilmaz and H. Ling, “Analysis of wave propagation mechanisms in large-scale dielectric rod array,” IEEE Antennas and Propagation  Society International Symposium, Spokane, WA, Jul. 2011.

10.  Y. Li and H. Ling, “Investigation of directive antenna radiation in a metal cut-wire array,” USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Boulder, CO, Jan. 2011.

9.  Y. Li and H. Ling, “Investigation of directive antennas in a metal cut-wire array,” IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, Toronto, Canada, Jul. 2010.

8.  Y. Li and H. Ling, “Wave propagation in a randomized dielectric rod array,” IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, Toronto, Canada, Jul. 2010.

7.  Y. Li and H. Ling, “Investigation of wave propagation in a dielectric rod array,” USNC-URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Boulder, CO, Jan. 2010. (Best Paper Award – 3rd place)

6.  Y. Li and H. Ling, “Wave propagation in a randomized cut-wire array,” IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, Charleston, SC, June 2009.

5.  Y. Li and H. Ling, “Extraction of wave propagation mechanisms in a cut-wire array,” IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, Charleston, SC, June 2009.

4. Y. Li and H. Ling, “Extraction of the effective propagation and attenuation constants in a cut-wire array,” IEEE International Workshop on Antenna Technology – Small Antennas and Novel Metamaterials, Santa Monica, CA, Mar. 2009.

3. Y. Li and H. Ling, “On extracting the effective propagation constant of a cutwire array,” URSI General Assembly, Chicago, IL, Aug. 2008.

2. Y. Li, H. Ling, M. Mayes and J. Mayes, “Current decomposition in helical antennas using ESPRIT,” IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, San Diego, CA, July 2008.

1. S. S. Ram, Y. Li, A. Lin and H. Ling, “Human tracking using Doppler processing and spatial beamforming,” IEEE Radar Conf., Boston, MA, Apr. 2007.

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