PERSONAL INFORMATION
Riccardo Moro
+39 0382 985223
riccardo.moro@unipv.it
Sex Male | Date of birth 20 Apr 86 | Nationality Italian
WORK EXPERIENCE
01 Nov. 2010–31 Oct. 2013
(expected)
Ph.D. Student in Electronic Engineering
Microwave Laboratory
Dept. of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering
University of Pavia
Via Ferrata 1, 27100 Pavia (Italy)
Main project description: development of substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) passive
components based on innovative substrate.
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Design and optimization of SIW and planar microwave components.
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Characterization of novel materials with different techniques (ring resonator, cavity
approach, two-lines method).
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Implementation of interconnects, filters, and antennas on plastic material (PET).
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Characterization of electrical properties of paper-based material and design,
manufacturing, and testing of passive components and antennas on the same substrate.
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Development of SIW circuits and antennas on textile substrate for the implementation of a
wearable system for communication in rescue conditions.
Additional projects:
15 Apr.2013–15 May 2013
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Design and optimization of splash feed reflector antennas for radio link applications.
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Design and optimization of Isoflux antenna for space applications.
Visiting Researcher
INTEC Department
University of Ghent
Ghent (Belgium)
The experience was mainly focused on the development of SIW components and antennas on
textile substrate for communication in rescue conditions.
The project was developed in the framework of the COST Action IC0803 "RF/Microwave
Communication Subsystems for Emerging Wireless Technologies".
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15 Apr. 2012–15 May 2012
Visiting Researcher
INTEC Department
University of Ghent
Ghent (Belgium)
The fabrication process to realize SIW components on textile fabrics wasthoroughly studied.
Different antenna typologies were investigated and realized.
The project was developed in the framework ofthe COST Action IC0803 "RF/Microwave
Communication Subsystems for Emerging Wireless Technologies".
01 Oct. 2011–31 Oct. 2011
Visiting Researcher
Centre Tecnologic de Telecomunicacions de Catalunya (CTTC)
Castelldefels, Barcelona, (Spain)
A research activity on the implementation of novel microwave components based on flexible plastic
substrates was performed.
The project was developed in the framework ofthe COST Action IC0803 "RF/Microwave
Communication Subsystems for Emerging Wireless Technologies".
Mar. 2013–Sept. 2013
Teaching Assistant
University of Pavia
Via Ferrata 1, 27100 Pavia (Italy)
Academic course "Campi elettromagnetici e Circuiti I", Bachelor’s degree in Electronic and
Computer Science Engineering.
Main teaching subjects:
Sept. 2012–Jan. 2013
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Circuit theory (e.g. fundamental notions; analysis methods and theorems; first and second
order circuit networks; magnetic coupling; AC/DC systems; low/high frequency response).
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Basics of electromagnetism and propagation in transmission lines.
Teaching Assistant
University of Pavia
Via Ferrata 1, 27100 Pavia (Italy)
Academic course "Modelli Numerici per l'Elettromagnetismo", Master’s degree in Electronic
Engineering.
Main teaching subjects:
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Nov. 2011–Jan. 2012
Practical lectures focused on several electromagnetic software implementing different
numerical methods (FDTD, MoM, FEM).
Teaching Assistant
University of Pavia
Via Ferrata 1, 27100 Pavia (Italy)
Academic course "Antenne", Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering.
Main teaching subjects:
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Practical lectures focused on electromagnetic software.
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Lectures focused on "Splash-Feed" antennas.
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May 2011–Aug. 2011
Consultant
Faini Telecommunication System s.r.l.
Cernusco sul Naviglio, Milano (Italy)
Design of several "Splash-Feed" antennas operating at different frequency bands for radio link
applications.
The activity was developed in the framework of the project entitled: ”Progetto di illuminatori
Cassegrain a lente diellettrica per antenne a doppio riflettore, nella gamma di frequenze da 7 a 42
GHz per la realizzazione di moderni sistemi di telecomunicazione in ponte radio”.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Oct. 2008–Oct. 2010
Electronic Engineering MS degree "summa cum laudae"
University of Pavia
Via Ferrata 1, 27100 Pavia (Italy)
Thesis title: "Progetto di antenne paraboliche di tipo "Splash-Feed" con lente dielettrica".
Oct.2005–Oct. 2008
Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering BS Degree
"summa cum laudae"
University of Pavia
Via Ferrata 1, 27100 Pavia (Italy)
Thesis title: "Progetto, realizzazione e misura di un divisore Wilkinson in film sottile per applicazioni
UWB".
2000–2005
High School Diploma (final mark: 100/100)
Scientific High School T. Taramelli
27100 Pavia (Italy)
PERSONAL SKILLS
Mother tongue(s)
Italian
Other language(s)
English
UNDERSTANDING
SPEAKING
WRITING
Listening
Reading
Spoken interaction
Spoken production
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
Certificate Preliminary English Test (P.E.T.) given by the University of Cambridge in February 2006
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Organisational / managerial skills
Excellent communication skills, presenting and discussing project outcomes at international
meetings, seminars and conferences.
High experience in international and multi-cultural team work, joining projects where deep
coordination, tight scheduling, severe specifications and complete reporting were mandatory.
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Job-related skills
Computer skills
Driving licence
Known hardware technologies:
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Vector Network Analyzer.
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Spectrum analyzer and RF signal generators.
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Microwave measurements.
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Anechoic chamber measurements.
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Printed circuit fabrication and milling process.
Known software technologies:
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Microsoft Office
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MathworksMatlab
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Mathematica
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Ansys HFSS
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Ansys Designer
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COBHAM Concerto
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AWR Microwave Office
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Ticra GRASP
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Scientific publications
International Journals
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S. Kim, B. Cook, T. Le, J. Cooper, H. Lee, V. Lakafosis, R. Vyas, R. Moro, M. Bozzi, A.
Georgiadis, A. Collado, and M. Tentzeris, "Inkjet-printed Antennas, Sensors and Circuits
on Paper Substrate," IET Microwaves, Antennas and Propagation, Vol. 7, No. 10, pp.
858–868, July 16, 2013.
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R. Moro, S. Kim, M. Bozzi, M. Tentzeris, "Inkjet-Printed Paper-Based Substrate Integrated
Waveguide (SIW) Components and Antennas," International Journal of Microwave and
Wireless Technologies, Vol. 5, No. 3, pp. 197–204, June 2013.
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R. Moro, S. Agneessens, H. Rogier, and M. Bozzi, "Wearable Textile Antenna in Substrate
Integrated Waveguide Technology," IET Electronics Letters, Vol. 48, No. 16, pp. 985–987,
August 2, 2012.
International Conferences
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M. Bozzi and R. Moro, "SIW Components and Antennas Based on Eco-friendly Materials
and Technologies: State-of-the-Art and Future Applications,” IEEE Topical Conference on
Wireless Sensors and Sensor Networks (WiSNet2014), Newport Beach, CA, USA, Jan.
19-22, 2014 (invited paper).
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R. Moro, S. Agneessens, H. Rogier, and M. Bozzi, "Compact Cavity-Backed Antenna on
Textile in Substrate Integrated Waveguide (SIW) Technology," 43rd European Microwave
Conference (EuMC2013), Nuremberg, Germany, Oct. 6-11, 2013 (accepted).
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M. Bozzi and R. Moro, "Low-Cost Fabrication, Eco-Friendly Materials, and Easy
Integration: the New Technological Paradigm for the Future Wireless Sensor Networks,"
43rd European Microwave Conference (EuMC2013), Nuremberg, Germany, Oct. 6-11,
2013 (accepted).
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R. Moro, S. Kim, M. Bozzi, and M. M. Tentzeris, "Implementation of Substrate Integrated
Waveguide (SIW) by Inkjet-printing on Paper Substrate," 34th Progress in
Electromagnetics Research Symposium (PIERS 2013), Stockholm, Sweden, August 1215, 2013 (accepted).
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S. Kim, R. Moro, M. Bozzi, S. Nikolaou, M. Tentzeris, "Inkjet-printed Wearable Microwave
Components for Biomedical Applications," 7th European Conference on Antennas and
Propagation (EUCAP 2013), Gothenburg, Sweden, April 8–12, 2013.
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R. Moro, S. Kim, M. Bozzi, and M. Tentzeris, "Novel Inkjet-Printed Substrate Integrated
Waveguide (SIW) Structures on Low-Cost Materials for Wearable Applications," 42th
European Microwave Conference 2012 (EuMC 2012), Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Oct.
28-Nov. 2, 2012.
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R. Moro, A. Collado, S. Via, A. Georgiadis, and M. Bozzi, "Plastic-based Substrate
Integrated Waveguide (SIW) Components and Antennas," 42th European Microwave
Conference 2012 (EuMC 2012), Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Oct. 28-Nov. 2, 2012.
National Conferences
Awards
Ph.D. courses
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R. Moro, S. Kim, M. Bozzi, and M. Tentzeris, "Novel Inkjet-Printed Substrate Integrated
Waveguide (SIW) Structures for Eco-Friendly Low-Cost Applications," XIX Riunione
Nazionale di Elettromagnetismo (XIX RiNEm), Roma, Sept. 10–14, 2012.
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Recipient of the IMS2012 Ph.D. Student Sponsorship.
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First Prize Graduate Student Challenge at International Microwave Symposium
(IMS 2012).
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Technology Challenges for the Internet of Things held in Aveiro, Portugal in Jan. 26-28 2012.
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Energy-aware RF Circuits and System Design held in Bologna, Italy in Jun. 6-8 2012.
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Advance Topics in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Informatics held in Pavia, Italy
in Sept. 25-28 2012.
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9th International Summer School on RF-MEMS and RF Microsystems held in Toulouse,
France in Jun. 24-28 2013.
F.TO RICCARDO MORO
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