Postgraduate Diploma in EM Simulation and Antenna Optimisation
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in EM Simulation and Antenna Optimisation. 8 modules covering IEEE 145-2013, IEEE 1597.1-2008 and Ansys HFSS. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Select the appropriate numerical method for each electromagnetic problem.
Configure simulations with correct ports, boundaries and meshes.
Design typical antennas using full-wave simulation.
Apply local, global and multi-objective optimisation algorithms.
Evaluate sensitivity and manufacturing tolerances.
Simulate antennas integrated into real environments.
Automate simulation workflows and use surrogate models.
Who it's for
- Antenna engineer who wants to specialise in EM Simulation and Antenna Optimisation.
- Electromagnetic simulation engineer who wants to specialise in EM Simulation and Antenna Optimisation.
- Researcher in computational electromagnetics who wants to specialise in EM Simulation and Antenna Optimisation.
- RF integration engineer who wants to specialise in EM Simulation and Antenna Optimisation.
- EMC engineer who wants to specialise in EM Simulation and Antenna Optimisation.
- Simulation tools developer who wants to specialise in EM Simulation and Antenna Optimisation.
- Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter the telecommunications sector.
What you'll work with
- IEEE 145-2013
- IEEE 1597.1-2008
- IEEE 1597.2-2010
- IEC/IEEE 62704-1
- IEEE 149-2021
- IEC 62209-1528
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Maxwell's equations in differential and integral form1.2Method of moments (MoM)1.3Finite element method (FEM)1.4Finite-difference time-domain (FDTD)1.5Finite integration technique (FIT)1.6Asymptotic methods PO and UTD1.7Fast multipole methods (MLFMM)1.8Solver selection according to the problem1.9Computing resources and parallelisation1.10Practical: comparison of solvers on a dipole
2.1Geometry, materials and scattering2.2Discrete, wave and waveguide ports2.3Absorbing boundary conditions and PML2.4Symmetries and electric and magnetic planes2.5Adaptive meshing and convergence2.6Excitations and frequency bands2.7Post-processing of fields and patterns2.8Importing mechanical CAD2.9Common set-up errors2.10Workshop: mesh convergence study
3.1Patch antennas and their variants3.2Printed monopoles and dipoles3.3Horn antennas3.4Slot and Vivaldi antennas3.5Axial-mode helical antennas3.6Reflectors and feeds3.7Chip and ceramic antennas3.8Ultra-wideband antennas3.9Reconfigurable antennas with switches3.10Laboratory: design of a pyramidal horn
4.1Formulation of the optimisation problem4.2Objective functions and constraints4.3Gradient and adjoint methods4.4Genetic algorithms and differential evolution4.5Particle swarm optimisation4.6Multi-objective optimisation and the Pareto front4.7Surrogate models and kriging4.8Bayesian optimisation with Gaussian processes4.9Space mapping with models of differing fidelity4.10Practical: PSO optimisation of a dual-band patch
5.1Efficient parametric sweeps5.2Design of experiments applied to simulation5.3Local and global sensitivity analysis5.4Manufacturing tolerances5.5Monte Carlo analysis5.6Robustness to material variations5.7Dimensionality reduction5.8Visualisation of design spaces5.9Documentation of results5.10Workshop: tolerance analysis of an array
6.1Antennas installed on platforms6.2Interaction with the human body6.3Coexistence and coupling between antennas6.4Effect of housings and radomes6.5SAR simulation6.6Antennas on vehicles and aircraft6.7Hybrid simulation of large structures6.8Near-field propagation around the antenna6.9Validation against measurements6.10Case study: smartphone antenna with hand and head
7.1Scripting in Python and VBA for solvers7.2Automated workflows7.3Integration with MATLAB7.4Cloud computing and HPC7.5Neural networks as surrogate models7.6Inverse antenna design7.7Dataset generation7.8Validation of learned models7.9Model version management7.10Laboratory: surrogate model with neural networks
8.1Antenna specifications8.2Choice of numerical method8.3Initial model and convergence8.4Optimisation strategy8.5Sensitivity and tolerance analysis8.6Simulation in the real environment8.7Comparison with measurements or reference8.8Conclusions and improvements8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM Institute campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The software used is Ansys HFSS, CST Studio Suite, Altair Feko, openEMS, MATLAB Antenna Toolbox, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The practical work is based on real procedures: convergence studies in electromagnetic simulations, antenna optimisation with evolutionary algorithms, and model validation against measurements. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Select the appropriate numerical method for each electromagnetic problem.
Configure simulations with correct ports, boundaries and meshes.
Design typical antennas using full-wave simulation.
Apply local, global and multi-objective optimisation algorithms.
Evaluate sensitivity and manufacturing tolerances.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with Ansys HFSS, CST Studio Suite, Altair Feko, openEMS and MATLAB Antenna Toolbox. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates a free alternative where one exists.
An own-award diploma from the SEIUM Institute upon passing continuous assessment and the integrative project. This is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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