Mitch Plaisir

Bio

Mitch Plaisir is a 3rd-year PhD student at Florida A&M University, specializing in RF engineering within the field of electrical engineering. He balances his demanding studies with a passion for outdoor activities and exercise. Committed to inspiring future generations of engineers, he is actively involved in community outreach as a member of the Engineering Ambassadors at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, where he helps bridge the gap between engineering education and the community.

Research

Mitch Plaisir focuses on wideband high-frequency circuit design with an emphasis on beamforming technologies. His research involves designing phased array antennas, which are crucial for advanced communication systems. By optimizing these circuits and antenna arrays, his work contributes to improving the performance and efficiency of modern radar, satellite, and wireless communication systems, particularly in scenarios requiring precise directional control and high-frequency operation.

Keywords:

Butler matrices, Beam steering, Array signal processing, Simulation, Phase shifters, Switches, Complexity theory, 2D-steering