Women in Antennas and Propagation 2025

We are proud to present the 2025 edition of the Women in Antennas and Propagation article collection, celebrating and amplifying the contributions of women researchers in the field of antennas, propagation, and wireless technologies.

Globally, women represent less than 30% of researchers, with long-standing biases and structural barriers continuing to limit gender equity in STEM—especially in technical and engineering disciplines. At Frontiers in Antennas and Propagation, we recognize that achieving gender equality is not only a matter of fairness but is also essential for fostering innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence.

Aligned with the mission of UNESCO and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), this collection seeks to spotlight cutting-edge research led by women scientists working across the wide spectrum of antennas and propagation. From theoretical developments to experimental breakthroughs and practical applications, the works featured in this collection reflect the depth, diversity, and global impact of female-led research.

Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

-Antenna array and MIMO systems
-Antenna synthesis and optimization techniques
-Embedded antennas for IoT and compact devices
-Joint communication and sensing systems
-Metamaterials and novel materials in antenna design
-Propagation modeling and estimation
-RFID and near-field communication technologies
-Vehicular, terrestrial, and non-terrestrial communication systems
-Wearable, implantable, and biomedical antennas
-Wireless power transfer and energy harvesting systems

We welcome contributions from all areas of antennas and propagation research, particularly those that bridge the gap between theoretical advancements and real-world applications. This platform not only highlights excellence in research but also serves to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.

Eligibility: To be considered for this collection, the first or last author of the submitted manuscript must identify as a woman.

Join us in recognizing and supporting the remarkable work of women in antennas and propagation—advancing science, innovation, and equity in the wireless world.

*Best Woman in Antennas and Propagation Award*
At the conclusion of this Research Topic, we will host an award recognizing the best woman in Antennas and Propagation. This honor will be given to the female author whose article - published within this collection - demonstrates outstanding innovation, scientific quality, and impact in the field. The winner will receive a free article waiver for the publication of their next paper, as well as a formal certificate recognizing their achievement. We aim to celebrate and further support the remarkable achievements of women researchers.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Original Research
• ... View all formats

Articles that are accepted for publication by our external editors following rigorous peer review incur a publishing fee charged to Authors, institutions, or funders.

Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: Antenna design, Antenna arrays, MIMO systems, Propagation modeling, Wireless power transfer, Women in STEM, Gender equality in science, Women in engineering, Diversity in research, Women scientists, Women in wireless communications

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.