From June 15 to 20, 2026, the third edition of the international course dedicated to communication, sensing, and wireless power transfer will be held in Pisa, Italy
The third edition of the international Summer School “Microwaves and mm-waves for the Design of Advanced Wireless Links: Communication, Sensing and Power Transfer” will take place from June 15 to 20, 2026, at the Department of Information Engineering of the University of Pisa. The School is dedicated to the design of advanced wireless systems operating in the microwave and millimeter-wave frequency bands.
With the aim of further enhancing the educational offering of previous editions, the School will include 48 hours of lectures delivered in a hybrid format and will award 6 ECTS credits to participants. The program is structured in two parts: the first focuses on the fundamentals of electromagnetics applied to the design of wireless devices and systems — from propagation to antennas — including experimental demonstrations and the use of simulation software; the second is dedicated to advanced applications of microwaves and mm-waves, including 5G and beyond, satellite networks, V2X automotive systems, wireless power transfer, and systems for aerospace and radio astronomy.
Lectures will be delivered by university professors and experts in electromagnetics and ICT, including professionals from industry (Nokia, Huawei, Ericsson, JMA) and the European Space Agency. On June 17, a technical visit to the Medicina Radio Astronomy Station (INAF) is also planned, including a guided tour of the radio telescope and a networking session. Thanks to its introductory nature, combined with a strong focus on industrial applications, the School aims to serve both as an entry point and as an advanced training opportunity for young professionals approaching this field.
The School, coordinated by Prof. Paolo Nepa (University of Pisa) and Prof. Pietro Bolli (Chief Technology Officer, INAF – Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory), is co-organized by INAF – National Institute for Astrophysics and the IEEE Student Branch of the University of Pisa, under the patronage of URSI, IEEE Italy Section, IEEE AP/ED/MTT North Italy Chapter, and IEEE ComSoc Italy Chapter.
Participation details
The Summer School will be activated with a minimum of 10 participants and will accept up to a maximum of 50 attendees. Four scholarships are available.
Early Bird Deadline: April 1, 2026 (for scholarship applicants)
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
Participation fee: €250
Language: English
All participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance. Students wishing to obtain the 6 ECTS credits will be required to complete a project work agreed upon with the coordinators and submit a final report by August 30, 2026. Credits will be awarded by the University of Pisa and may be transferred according to the regulations of the home institution.
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