Computational Electromagnetics & Antenna Design
Dr. Maloney brings 30+ years of pioneering work in computational electromagnetics and antenna design,
including the invention of the Fragmented Aperture Antenna (US Patent 6,323,809). Our engineering
practice is built on proprietary simulation tools, deep domain expertise, and a track record of fielded antenna
systems from UHF through millimeter wave.
Computational Electromagnetics
- Proprietary FDTD solver: custom-built, full-wave 3D electromagnetic simulation engine used across the defense community
- Full-wave analysis: antenna performance, scattering, coupling, and near-field characterization
- Custom tool development: purpose-built simulation and post-processing tools tailored to specific engineering problems
- RF materials characterization: dielectric and magnetic material modeling for accurate simulation
Antenna Design & Optimization
- Fragmented aperture antennas: the patented antenna topology combining genetic algorithms with FDTD to achieve broadband, conformal, and multi-function performance
- Broadband & wideband antennas: designs spanning UHF through millimeter wave for diverse platform requirements
- Phased arrays: element design, array optimization, scan performance analysis
- Electrically small antennas: fundamental limits analysis and optimized compact designs
- Matching networks: custom antenna impedance matching tools and broadband matching design
Platform Integration & Installed Performance
- Installed antenna performance: full-vehicle, aircraft, and ship-mounted antenna analysis
- EMI/EMC analysis: electromagnetic interference and compatibility assessment
- RCS analysis & reduction: radar cross section prediction, shaping, and treatment design for low-observable platforms
- Co-site interference: multi-antenna platform performance and isolation studies
AI/ML-Accelerated Engineering Coming August 2026
- ML surrogate models: trained on proprietary FDTD data for rapid design-space exploration
- Neural network optimization: deep learning-driven antenna geometry optimization
- Physics-informed machine learning: hybrid ML/physics models that maintain electromagnetic rigor while accelerating simulation
- Automated design pipelines: AI-orchestrated simulation workflows for faster iteration cycles
Proprietary Tools
Our engineering capabilities are powered by proprietary tools developed over decades of R&D:
- Custom FDTD solver: a production-grade, full-wave 3D electromagnetic simulation engine built from the ground up — used by multiple defense contractors and government labs
- Antenna matching suite: specialized tools for broadband impedance matching, combining circuit synthesis with full-wave validation
- Genetic algorithm optimizer: evolutionary optimization framework tightly coupled with FDTD for antenna topology synthesis (the engine behind the Fragmented Aperture Antenna)
Industries Served
- Defense & Aerospace: antenna systems, RCS reduction, electronic warfare, platform integration
- Telecommunications (5G/6G): mmWave antenna design, massive MIMO, beamforming
- Satellite & Space: conformal antennas, phased arrays, link budget analysis
- IoT & Embedded Systems: electrically small antennas, multi-band designs
- Automotive: V2X antennas, radar, installed performance on vehicle platforms
Publications & Patents
- US Patent 6,323,809: Fragmented Aperture Antennas and Broadband Antenna Ground Planes — the foundational patent in genetically optimized antenna design
- US Patent 11,228,102: Fragmented Aperture Antennas — advanced fragmented aperture antenna techniques extending the original invention
- US Patent 11,215,655: Correction of Transmission Line Induced Phase and Amplitude Errors in Reflectivity Measurements
- US Patent 10,203,202: Non-Contact Determination of Coating Thickness — electromagnetic methods for non-contact RF coating measurement and verification
- US Patent App. 20030108263: Polarization Multiplexed Optical Data Modulator — fiber-optic communication (PhotonEx)
- US Patent App. 20030108265: Polarization Multiplexed Optical Clock — fiber-optic communication (PhotonEx)
- US Patent 5,689,275: Electromagnetic Antenna and Transmission Line Utilizing Photonic Bandgap Material
- IEEE AP-S Best Paper Award (1993) and Runner-up (1992) — recognized for outstanding contributions to antenna research
- Book in progress: Fragmented Aperture Antennas — the definitive reference on the theory, design, and applications of fragmented aperture antenna technology
Important Notes / Disclaimers
- No legal advice: This service is engineering consulting only and does not include legal advice.
- Not a PE stamp service: We do not provide professional engineer (PE) stamped plans or drawings unless explicitly contracted with a licensed PE as required by law.
- Client responsibility: You are responsible for ensuring the final work product meets your regulatory, safety, and compliance needs.
- Confidentiality: Please avoid sending highly sensitive information through public web forms. Use secure sharing after we reply.
