Professor, Laboratoire ESYCOM Université Gustave Eiffel, France
Jean-Marc Laheurte is a renowned professor and researcher in the field of electrical engineering, specializing in antennas and RFID technologies. With a long career in academia and industry, he is currently the Director of the ESYCOM Laboratory at the University Gustave Eiffel in France. His work has significantly contributed to the development of RFID technologies and antenna research. He has co-authored several books, over 80 journal papers, and holds two patents related to RFID innovations 📡.
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Education 🎓
Jean-Marc Laheurte earned his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Nice, France, in 1989 and 1992, respectively. He further pursued the Habilitation à Diriger les Recherches in 1997, solidifying his expertise in advanced research and supervision. His educational path includes time spent as a Research Assistant at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne and a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the University of Michigan 🌍.
Experience 🏫
From 1993 to 2002, Jean-Marc Laheurte served as an Associate Professor at the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, followed by a professorship at the University Gustave Eiffel, where he has led the ESYCOM Laboratory since 2014. He also had a stint in the private sector as an RF Senior Engineer at Tagsys, France, in 2011-2012, where he contributed to RFID system developments 📡. His leadership extends to organizing courses across Europe in the European School of Antennas and managing the Antennas Committee at the French Microwave Conference (JNM) for a decade 🏆.
Research Focus 🔬
Jean-Marc Laheurte’s research is focused on advanced antennas, particularly their integration into various materials, RFID technologies, and civil engineering infrastructure monitoring. His work extends into RFID localization and the electromagnetic characterization of materials, with applications ranging from logistics to healthcare. He is at the forefront of exploring antennas in lossy materials such as human bodies and construction materials 🚧.
Awards and Honors 🏅
Jean-Marc Laheurte has received recognition for his contributions to electrical engineering, particularly in antenna and RFID technology research. His leadership of the ESYCOM Laboratory and involvement in organizing key antenna and microwave conferences in Europe highlights his influence in the field. His patents on RFID technologies also emphasize his role as an innovator 📜.
Publications Top Notes 📚
“Comparison of UHF RFID Loop Matching Antennas Based on Various Substrate-Metal Material Combinations,” IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, cited by 55 articles (2017).
“Power Optimized Waveforms for Wireless Power Transmission,” Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications, cited by 35 articles (2019).