Vinay Kumar Killamsetty

Led design and integration of conformal P/S/X-band SAR antenna arrays for tactical UAVs, supporting both stripmap and spotlight imaging modes.

Spearheaded development of beam-steerable antenna for SAR systems, enhancing imaging capabilities and system versatility.

Designed UWB antennas and radar RF chains for ground-penetrating SAR (GPSAR), enabling precise buried object detection and geological mapping.

Directed comprehensive RF system integration, including radomes, cable routing, and EMI/EMC mitigation, ensuring robust system performance.

Led a cross-disciplinary team of 6+ engineers across RF, mechanical, and systems domains, fostering collaborative project execution.

Designed and optimized microstrip and cavity filters for SAR systems, reducing insertion loss by 15% and improving out-of-band rejection.

Developed a Ka full-duplex electronically steerable flat-panel antenna RF system for Satcom (GEO and LEO) applications, enhancing satellite communication efficiency.

Engineered high-efficiency beamforming algorithms for electronically steered antennas and MIMO systems, enabling robust connectivity for LEO satellite networks.

Defined comprehensive specifications for the RF front-end system, including LNAS, PAs, filters, and mixers, ensuring optimal component selection and system performance.

Coordinated seamlessly with cross-functional teams to integrate RF antenna systems into the satcom terminal, ensuring successful deployment.

Implemented comprehensive test plans, roadmaps, and detailed test reports for various antenna projects, ensuring rigorous validation and quality assurance.

Managed a team responsible for designing antenna radomes, ensuring adherence to precise specifications and performance requirements.

Designed PCB circuits incorporating switching elements like PIN diodes and CMOS switches for advanced beamforming antennas.

Developed TRL kits for efficient characterization of critical components including diodes, chokes, and switches, optimizing testing processes.

Designed a range of RF and microwave components such as splitters, diplexers, and filters, enhancing overall system functionality.

Performed anechoic chamber testing to characterize antenna and MIMO radiation patterns, achieving 98% accuracy in far-field measurements.

Conducted OTA measurements of satcom antennas to precisely measure parameters (G/T, EIRP, CNR) and accurately estimate the link budget.

External project-1: Design and integration of a millimetre wave metasurface thin lensing system for Elbit Systems Ltd.

External project-2: Design and integration of miniaturised waveguide components using metasurfaces.

Developed novel methods for designing miniaturised waveguide components, including mode converters, splitters, and bends, enhancing device compactness.

Designed highly efficient multifunctional modulated impedance surfaces (meta-surfaces) for advanced beam-steering and focusing applications across a wide frequency range.