Principles of Metasurface-Driven Electronic Warfare | Virtual Course
Course Dates:
Session 1 | August 18, 2026 | 1 – 5 PM
Session 2 | August 25, 2026 | 1 – 5 PM
*Course Pricing
- Outcome 1: The ability to understand the fundamental principles of metasurfaces and their interaction with electromagnetic waves in the context of electromagnetic warfare.
Course Location: Virtual
Course Length: 8 hours total delivered across two sessions
Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 8
Description: This course introduces the use of metasurfaces in defense applications, with a focus on their role in modern electromagnetic warfare (EW), a subject explored further in the book Metasurface-Driven Electronic Warfare. Metasurfaces are artificially engineered structures capable of dynamically controlling electromagnetic waves, enabling new capabilities in transmission, reflection, and absorption.
The course begins with a review of key electromagnetic principles and the evolution from conventional RF systems to reconfigurable, metasurface-enabled architectures. It then explores how metasurfaces can enhance traditional EW functions, including stealth technologies and adaptive antennas, and multifunctional RF systems used in electronic support (ES), electronic attack (EA), and electronic protection (EP).
Building on this foundation, the course also introduces emerging concepts including cognitive and distributed EW, with a particular focus on drone swarms and dynamic spectrum environments. Finally, the course connects these elements into a coherent framework, enabling participants to understand how metasurfaces can be integrated into next-generation EW systems and operational architectures.
Who Should Attend: This course is intended for professionals involved in electromagnetic warfare, signals intelligence, radar systems, and advanced RF technologies, including military operators, engineers, researchers, and decision-makers.
It is particularly relevant for those working in EW, SIGINT, antenna design, and defense innovation who seek to understand emerging technologies and their application to next-generation electromagnetic operations.
Questions related to the course and/or its content can be directed to [email protected].
Registration
AOC Members – $750
Government/Military – $750
Non-Members – $1,000
Questions related to registration can be directed to Samantha Kim, Professional Development Coordinator, at [email protected].
Learning Objectives
- Outcome 2: The ability to evaluate the application of metasurfaces across electromagnetic warfare functions, including stealth, sensing (ES), attack (EA), and protection (EP).
- Outcome 3: The ability to assess how metasurface technologies can be integrated into advanced and distributed EW systems, including cognitive and swarm-based architectures.
Instructor
Dr. Rafael Licursi is the author of Metasurface-Driven Electronic Warfare (Wiley/IEEE Press) and the CEO of Stronghold AI. He is an antenna and radar researcher specializing in electromagnetic warfare (EW), counter-UAS systems, advanced sensing technologies, and cognitive systems.
He earned his PhD in electronics at the Institut Polytechnique de Paris, focusing on reconfigurable metasurfaces and wideband antenna systems. His career spans both operational and technical roles, including service as a military pilot, radar operator, and Electronic Warfare Officer.
Dr. Licursi has also worked as a signal processing engineer, SIGINT researcher, and antenna engineer, giving him a unique end-to-end perspective on modern electromagnetic operations. His work focuses on developing adaptive systems that integrate sensing, AI-driven models, and real-time decision-making in complex environments.
Event Topic
Defense, MilitaryRelevant Audiences
All Military, All Federal Government
AOC Members:
$ 750.00
Gov/Military:
$ 750.00
Non-AOC Member:
$ 1,000.00