The IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S) each year carefully selects a group of Distinguished Microwave Lecturers (DMLs) who are internationally recognized experts and technical leaders in their fields within the Society. The DMLs are available to present talks worldwide and serve as ambassadors for the Society. They will travel to MTT-S Chapters or Joint Chapters with other IEEE Societies, and Student Branch Chapters (SBC), to present a nominally 1-hour Technical Lecture on the DML’s Technical Topic and also present material that promotes the MTT-S at each talk. The DMLs may give online “virtual” talks as well.
The operation procedure of the program:
In-person DML Talks:
- The Chapters are asked to submit an online survey form to the DML Coordinator in October to indicate their DML invitation plan for the following year. The DML Coordinator will share the plan with each DML for their availability and assign the DML talks based on the choice of the requesting Chapters. Each Chapter can annually request one in-person DML talk.
- The inviting Chapter and the DML should work together to arrange the travel plan. For a multiple-talk trip, all the corresponding Chapters and the DML should work together as early as possible for a smooth travel arrangement.
- The inviting Chapter is requested to provide local transportation, meal, and lodging for the DML when possible. The Chapter should broadly advertise the DML talk to the local technical community to maximize attendance.
- The Chapter should indicate an approximate number of the attendees before inviting the DML for the trip.
- The DML should submit the in-person DML pre-talk form to the DML coordinator when the travel schedule is fixed. After the talk is conducted, the DML should submit the in-person DML post-talk form before claiming reimbursement.
- When claiming reimbursement, to reflect actual expenses as stated in Page 34 of MTT-S Handbook, the DML should attach receipts for all the expenses.
Virtual DML Talks:
- In the October online survey, the Chapters are also asked to indicate their plan for requesting a virtual DML talk. Additional virtual talks can be requested at any time and the Chapters should contact the DML directly. However, since each DML has a limited availability for the talk, the requests will be handled on “first come first serve” basis.
- After the date/time is fixed, the DML should submit the virtual DML pre-talk form.
- It is the Chapter(s)’ responsibility to advertise the talk and organize a significant number of attendees. Chapter(s) are encouraged to promote the talk across other chapters, sections or regions.
- After the talk is done, the DML should submit the virtual DML post-talk form for record.
Distinguished Microwave Lecturers List
Class 2026-2028
Sudipto Chakraborty
Challenges and Opportunities for Development of Ultra-Low Power Scaled Quantum Computing Systems
Class 2025-2027
Luigi Boccia
The role of millimeter-wave beamforming and integration technologies on Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)
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Joel Dunsmore
Modern Methods for Component Measurements using Vector Network Analyzers
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Mingyu Lu
Wireless Power Transmission based on Retro-reflective Beamforming
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Michael Roberg
Power Without Pain: High Power MMIC PA Design, the Pitfalls and how to Avoid Them
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Chung-Tse Michael Wu
Sensing, Tracking, and Secured Communication with Artificial Electromagnetic Materials
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Mohammad H. Zarifi
Microwave/RF Devices and their Interactions with Novel Nano-Materials for Sensing and Communication Applications
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DML Class of 2024-2026
Cristiano Tomassoni
Additive Manufacturing: Emerging Opportunities for Microwave Components
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Qiaowei Yuan
Universal Calculation Method for MIMO-WPT Power Transfer Efficiency
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DML Class of 2023-2025 (They will not be available for DML talks in 2026)
Vadim Issakov
Millimeter-Wave System and Circuit Design for Highly-Integrated Radar Transceivers
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The past DMLs can be found on this page: https://mtt.org/distinguished-microwave-lecturers-emeritus/.