Electronics & Communications Antenna Design ANSYS HFSS

ASTEW 2.0 📡

"Antenna Simulation, Testing & Evaluation Workshop"

ASTEW 2.0 is a two-day technical workshop and competition jointly organized by the Department of ECE and the IEEE AP/MTT Chapter of CHRIST (Deemed to be University). This event provides hands-on experience in antenna design, simulation, and testing using ANSYS Electronics Suite (HFSS).

Team Size: Individually Registration Fee: ₹600-750 ← Back to Events

Event Details

Organized by: Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Kengeri Campus

In Association with: IEEE Microwave Theory & Techniques Society (MTTS) and IEEE Antennas & Propagation Society (APS)

Date: 26-11-2025 and 27-11-2025

Venue: Department of ECE, Christ University, Kengeri Campus

Total Seats: 70 Participants only

Event Schedule

Day 1: Workshop

9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Basics of Antenna Theory, Introduction to ANSYS HFSS, Simulations of Microstrip Patch Antenna, Horn antenna, Circularly Polarized Antennas

Day 2 Morning

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Workshop Final Session - Parameter Optimization, Understanding Gain, Return Loss, and Radiation Patterns

Day 2 Afternoon

1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Antenna Design Competition - Design and simulate an antenna using ANSYS HFSS

Prize Money

Total Prize Pool

₹22,000

Workshop Topics

Basics of Antenna Theory

Introduction to ANSYS HFSS

Simulations of Microstrip Patch Antenna, Horn antenna

Circularly Polarized Antennas

Parameter Optimization and Simulation

Understanding Gain, Return Loss, and Radiation Patterns

Resource Persons

Dr. Shashi Kumar D – Department of ECE

Dr. Naveen Kumar – Department of ECE

Competition Details

Team Size: 1 member

Software: ANSYS Electronics Suite (HFSS)

Task: Design a given type of antenna within the allotted time and achieve the most accurate results

Judging Criteria: Simulation Accuracy (Gain, Return Loss, Bandwidth), Design Approach and Documentation, Time of Completion

Rules & Regulations

Participants must register individually; team formation will be done after the workshop

Each team will be provided with a system and ANSYS software access

External design files or pre-made models are strictly not allowed

The problem statement will be revealed at the start of the competition

Judges' decisions will be final and binding

All participants must attend the full workshop to qualify for the competition

Certificates will be awarded to all participants

Volunteers will be present throughout to assist with technical or procedural queries

Each institution can have a maximum of two registrations as contingents for every event

Registration Details

Fee: ₹750 (for Non-IEEE Students) | ₹600 (for IEEE Students)

Includes: Workshop materials, lunch & snacks

Total Seats: 70 Participants only

Who Can Participate

Open to all engineering students (B.Tech / M.Tech / Ph.D.)

Beginner-friendly — no prior experience in ANSYS required

Takeaways

Hands-on training on ANSYS HFSS

Real-world exposure to antenna design and analysis

Participation and winner certificates

Networking and mentorship from faculty experts

Tentative Schedule

Day	Session	Time	Activity
Day 1	Morning	9:30 AM – 12:30 PM	Workshop Session 1
	Lunch	12:30 PM – 1:30 PM	Lunch Break
	Afternoon	1:30 PM – 4:30 PM	Workshop Session 2
	Breaks	11:00 AM & 3:00 PM	Snacks
Day 2	Morning	9:30 AM – 12:00 PM	Workshop Final Session
	Afternoon	1:30 PM – 4:00 PM	Antenna Design Competition
	Evening	4:00 PM – 4:30 PM	Valedictory & Prize Distribution

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Complimentary Access

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