PATENTS, PUBLICATIONS

a) International Patents

Inventor Name(s) : M.T Birand

Patent Assignee Name(s) and Codes : ERA Patents Limited, U.K.

Patent Number(s) : GB2097196-A, GB2097196-B

Title : Millimeter Wave Antenna Array System

Dervent Primary Accession Number : 1982-P0418E [43]

International Patent Classification : H01Q-021/00

Patent Publication Date : GB2097196-A (27/10/1982),

B2097196-B (05/09/1984)

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Inventor Name(s) : M.T Birand, B.K. Watson

Patent Assignee Name(s) and Codes : ERA Patents Limited, U.K.

Patent Number(s) : GB2103021-A, GB2103021-B

Title : Diplexing Othogonal Mode Transducer for RF

Feed Chain

Dervent Primary Accession Number : 1983-B8636K [06]

International Patent Classification : H01P-005/02; H04J-001/08

Patent Publication Date : GB2103021-A (09/02/1983),

GB2103021-B (24/06/1985)

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b) Papers in Refereed International and National
Journals, Conference Proceedings

Sunay A.S., Birand M. T., "Analysis and Design of Passive Microwave Devices Using the Multimode Interference Technique", Proceedings of the 3^rd URSI – Turkey Congress, pp. 326-328, 6-8 September, 2006, Hacettepe University, Turkey (in Turkish)

Birand M.T., “Engineering Tomorrow’s Engineers

”, Global Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 10, No:1, pp.65-71, Melbourne-Australia, 2006

Yuksel O., Birand M.T., “Design Studio Course Experience at the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering of the Middle East Technical University”, Proceedings of the 1st National Symposium on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering, 1, (2003), s.49-52, (in Turkish)

Ucak, S.C., Dural, G., Birand, M.T., Heijnen, S., Ligthart, L.P., "Analysis of Tapered Dielectric Rod Antennas Using a Simple Model Based on the Method of Effective Dielectric Constants'', Proceedings of the Millennium Conference on Antennas and Propagation (AP 2000 ), Davos, Switzerland, 6-12 April 2000

Ucak, S.C., Dural, G., Birand, M.T., "Investigations of Dielectric Rod Antennas Using the Method of Effective Dielectric Constants'', Proceedings of the 8th National Congress of Electrical-Electronics and Computer Engineering, Gaziantep University, pp.166-169, Gaziantep, Turkey, 6-12 September 1999, (in Turkish)

Tuncer, S.T., Ciloglu, T., Birand, M.T., ''Mutual Coupling Compensation in Small Antenna Arrays'', Proceedings of the 8th National Congress of Electrical-Electronics and Computer Engineering, Gaziantep University , pp. 178-181, Gaziantep, Turkey, 6-12 September 1999, (in Turkish)

Alatan, L., Aksun, M.I., Leblebicioglu, K., and Birand M.T., "Use of Computationally Efficient Method of Moments in the Optimisation of Printed Antennas'', IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, Vol.47, No4, pp. 725-732, April 1999

Moumen, A., Birand M.T., Roederer A., Ligthart,L.P., "Application of the MSA's Theory to Investigate the Coupling Between Two Dielectric Rod Antennas'', Proceedings of JINA 98 - 10tl International Symposium on Antennas, pp. 310-313, Nice, France, November 17-19, 1998

Birand, M.T., Platin, B.E., Ungan, S., Pudlowski Z.P., "UICEE-METU Collaboration in Research and Engineering Education'', Global Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 1, No: 3, pp. 225-232, Melbourne-Australia, 1997

Birand, M.T., Pudlowski, Z.J., "UICEE-METU Collaboration in Research and Engineering Education'' (preliminary version of the paper published in Vol.l , No: 3 of the Global Journal of Engineering Education), presented at the Mediterranean Seminar on Engineering Education; organised by the UNESCO International Centre for Engineering Education (UICEE) in conjunction with the University of Pavia, Italy , September 14-16, 1997

Birand, M.T., Platin, B.E., Ungan, S., "Design of Undergraduate Curricula in Engineering Education and Quality Control'', Proceedings of the 7th National Congress on Electrical - Electronics and Computer Engineering, pp. 361-363, METU, Ankara, September 8-14, 1997, (in Turkish)

Alatan, L., Kinayman, N., Aksun, M.I., Leblebicioglu, K., Birand, M.T., "Computationally Efficient MOM and its Applications'', Proceedings of 13th Annual Review of Progress in Applied Computational Electromagnetics, Vol 11, pp.1495-1502, Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society USAF , DOD and DOE in coop. with IEEE, URSI, ASEE, SIAM, AMTA, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, U.S.A., March 17-21, 1997

Birand, M.T., Pudlowski, Z.J., Platin, B.E., Ungan, S. ''A Case Study on International Collaboration in Engineering Education'', Proceedings of the UNESCO UNITWIN Asia-Pacific Higher Education Network (APHEN) Conference, Sydney, Australia, November 28-29, 1996

Birand, M.T., Ungan, S., Platin, B.E., ''Informatics Awareness in Undergraduate Engineering Education'', Proceedings of the 3rd East-West Congress on Engineering Education, pp.156- 157, Gdynia, Poland, September 15-20, 1996

Alatan, L., Aksun, M.I., Birand, M.T., ''Computationally Efficient Analysis and Design of Printed Structures'', IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, AP-S Digest, pp.276-279, Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A., July 21-26, 1996

Alatan, L., Aksun, M.I., Birand, M.T., ''Use of Computationally Efficient Spatial-Domain Method of Moments in CAD of Microstrip Antennas'', Proceedings of the ESA (European Space Agency) Workshop on Active Antennas, (in association with IEE, IEEE, SEE), pp.13- 15, Noordwijk, The Netherlands, 26-28 June 1996

Alatan, L., Aksun, M.I., Mahadevan, K., and Birand M.T., ''Analytical Evaluation of the MOM Matrix Elements'', IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques, Vol.44, No4, pp. 519-525, April 1996

Birand, M.T., Ungan S., and Platin, B.E., ''Studies on Assessment and Enhancement of Teaching Effectiveness'', Proceedings of the International Congress of Engineering Deans and Industry Leaders, Monash University, Clayton, Melbourne, Australia, pp.513-515, 3-6 July 1995

Birand, M.T., Platin, B.E., and Ungan, S., ''Core-Curriculum Development at the Faculty of Engineering of the Middle East Technical University'', Proceedings of the International Congress of Engineering Deans and Industry Leaders, pp.371- 375, Monash University, Clayton, Melbourne, Australia, 3-6 July 1995

Alatan, L., Aksun, M.I., and Birand M.T., ''Improving the Numerical Efficiency of the Method of Moments for Printed Geometries'', IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, AP-S Digest, Vol. 3, pp.1698 -1701, Seatle, USA, 1994

Hayirlioglu, L., Birand, M.T. ''Computer-Aided Analysis of Microstrip Antennas Employing Parasitic Elements'', International Journal of Microwave and Millimeter-Wave Computer Aided Engineering, Vol.3, No.4, pp.405-411, 1993

Birand, M.T., ''Prediction of Far-Field Patterns Using Synthesized Steerable Spatial Filtering Functions'', 1989 IEEE AP-S International Symposium Proc., vol.1, pp.72-74, San Jose, C.A., U.S.A., June 26-30, 1989

Hepsaydir, E., Birand, M.T., ''HF Propagation Prediction Programs and MINIMUF 3.5'', Proceedings of the 11. National Congress on Electrical Engineering, pp. 244-246 METU, Ankara, 22-23 Sept., 1987 (in Turkish)

Birand, M.T., Williams, N., ''A Printed Dipole Millimeter Wave Array Using an Insular Guide Feeder'', IEE Proceedings Part H; 'Microwaves, Optics and Antennas (MOA)', Vol, 131, No.2, pp.l07-113, April 1984

Birand, M.T., ''A Novel Frequency Scanning Millimeter Wave Array'' METU Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, Vol.16, No.l, pp.111-134, 1983

Dural, G., Birand, M.T., ''Determination of the Input VSWR of Microstrip Rampart Line Arrays'' 11. METU Symposium on Antennas and Propagation, pp.202-211, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, 17-21 October, 1983

Birand, M.T., Wright, P. and Williams, N., ''Mode Conversion in Profiled E-Plane Tapers and Horns'', IEE Eletronics Letters, Vol.17, pp.885-886, November 1981

Birand, M.T., Gelsthorpe R.V., ''An Experimental Millimetric Array Using Radiators Fed by Means of a Dielectric Waveguide'', IEE Electronics Letters, Vol.17, pp.633-635, September 1981

Birand, M.T., Williams, N. and Inggs, M.R., ''A Printed Millimeter Wave Array Using a Low Loss Dielectric Waveguide Feeder'', Proceedings of the IEE 2nd International Conference on Antennas and Propagation, pp.55-58, York, U.K. , 13-16 April, 1981

Birand M.T., Williams, N., ''Input VSWR of Profiled E-Plane Tapers'', IEE Electronics Letters, Vol.17, pp.220-221, March 1981

Williams, N., Birand, M.T., Wright, P., ''Efficient Design of Waveguide Tapers and Feed Horns for Elliptical Reflectors'', IEE Colloquium on Microwave Components for High Performance Antennas, Digest No. 1981/ 18, pp. 3.1-3.4, Queen Mary College, London, March 1981

Inggs, M.R., Birand, M.T., Williams, N., ''Experimental 30 GHz Printed Array with Low Loss Insular Guide Feeder'', IEE Electronics Letters, Vol.17, pp.146-147, February 1981

Birand, M.T., ''A Radiation Model for Rectangular Patch Type Microstrip Antennas'', METU Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, Vol.12, No.3, pp.319-327, December, 1979

Birand, M. T., ''A Simple Radiation Model for Microstrip Antennas'' , Proceedings of the 9thEuropean Microwave Conference, pp.III-115, Brighton, U,K., 1979

Dalgic, A., Birand, M.T., ''Radiation from Dipoles Over Lossy Earth'', METU Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, Vol.ll, No.2, pp. 83-204, 1978

Birand, M.T., ''Integral Equation Formulation for Prediction of Far-Field Patterns from Near- Field Measurements'', Proceedings of the 6th European Microwave Conference, pp.91-95, Rome, Italy, 1976.

Niver, E., Birand, M.T., ''Application of Spherical Wave Theory to Rectangular Apertures'', AEU (Archiv Fur Elektronik und Ubertragungstechnik), Band 29, pp.96-99, 1975

Niver, E., Birand, M.T., ''Application of Spherical Wave Theory to Narrow Rectangular Apertures'', Symposium Proceedings of the 4th Scientific Congress of the National Scientific and Technical Research Council, Ankara, Turkey, ppl-S, November 5-8, 1974 (in Turkish)

Birand, M.T., Marincic, A., ''Determination of Antenna Far-Field Radiation Patterns from Near-Field Measurements'', IEE Electronics Letters, Vol. 7 , pp.296-298, June 1971

Birand, M.T., Marincic, A., ''Correction of Errors in Aerial Far-Field Radiation Pattern Determinations'', IEE Electronics Letters, Vol. 7 , pp.86-87, February 1971

Beygu, A., Birand, M.T., ''Error Correction in Antenna Near Field-Far Field Transformations'', METU Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, Vol. 7 , No. 7 , pp.219-230, August, 1970

Birand, M.T., Marincic, A., ''A New Method for the Determination of Antenna Far-Field Patterns'', Proceedings of the 4th Technical Congress of the Chamber of Electrical Engineers, pp.174-188, Ankara, Turkey, 1970 (in Turkish)

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c) Theses

Birand M.T., ''Radiation from Rectangular Patch Microstrip Antennas'', Thesis for the title of ''University Docent'', METU, Ankara, 1977 (in Turkish)

Birand, M.T., ''Determination of Antenna Far-Field Radiation Patterns from Near-Field Data'', Ph.D Thesis, METU, Ankara, 1971

Birand, M.T., ''Distributed Amplifiers'', M.S. Thesis, METU, Ankara, 1967

d) Lecture Notes

Birand, M.T., ''Antenna Engineering and Modern Microwave Techniques'', Summer School Lecture Notes, Advanced Technology Institute, Northern Cyprus, 8-22 September 1984 (in Turkish)

Birand M.T., ''Microwave Antennas'', Lecture Notes, Summer School on Continuing Education, Dept. of EEE, METU, Ankara, June 28-July 3, 1982 (in Turkish)

Birand, M.T., ''Notes for an Introductory Course on Antennas and Propagation'', Dept. of EEE, METU, Ankara, 1973

e) Book Review

''Flat Radiating Dipoles and Applications to Arrays'' by G. Dubost, Research Studies Press, A Division of John Wiley and Sons Ltd., Chichester, U.K., 1981, 103 p., (Book Reviewed by Birand, M.T. -in IEE Proc. Part H., Vol. 129, No.5, October, 1982)

f) Projects and Related Technical Reports

Birand, M. T. (project leader), et al "Feed Array and Beam Forming Network for the TARA (Transportable Atmospheric Radar) Antenna'' METU Progress Reports No: 1-4 & Final Report ( total: 5 reports; within the scope of the IRCTR TU Delft-METU Collaborative Research Project, METU-Ankara, November 1996 -February 1999

Birand, M.T. (project leader), et al "Feed Array and Beam Forming Network for the TARA Antenna'' IRCTR Progress Report No:3, (IRCTR TU-Delft-METU Collaborative Research Project), IRCTR TU Delft, The Netherlands, February 1998

Birand, M. T. (project leader) , et al ,, COST 245 Action (Active Phased Arrays and Array Fed Antennas) 1993-1997 , ( COST : The European Cooperation in the Field of Scientific and Technical Research) : 9 Progress Reports & Final Report, Scientific and Technical Research Council (TÜBİTAK), Ankara, Turkey (in Turkish)

Birand, M. T. (project leader), ''Cooperation with European Countries Through International R&D Programs'', Proc. of the 1^st Workshop of the Chamber of Electrical Engineers, Turkey on ''R&D in the Turkish Industry'', pp. 28-30, Ankara, Turkey , May 1995, (in Turkish)

Gunalp, N., Birand M.T., Hizal A., ''Design of Tapered Slot Antennas with Broadband Feeds'', (contributions from Turkey to COST 223 Action; Antennas in the 1990's: Active Phased Arrays for the Future Satellite and Terrestrial Communications) Final Report (EURO-COST Telecom Secretariat, Brussels-Belgium, 1993

Hayirlioglu, L., Birand, M.T., ''Full-wave Analysis of Microstrip Patch Antennas'', (contributions from Turkey to COST 223 Action (Antennas in the 1990's: Active Phased Arrays for the Future Satellite and Terrestrial Communications) Final Report EURO-COST Telecom Secreteriat, Brussels-Belgium, 1993

Birand, M.T. (project leader), et al'' COST 223 Action (Antennas in the 1990's: Active Phased Arrays for the Future Satellite and Terrestrial Communications), (COST: The European Cooperation in the Field of Scientific and Technical Research) : 9 Progress Reports & Final Report '', 1990-1993, Scientific and Technical Research Council (TÜBİTAK), Ankara, Turkey (in Turkish)

Birand, M.T. ''Prediction of Far-Field Patterns'', contribution to the 2nd Annual Report, DG XIII, COST 223 Action (Antennas in the 1990's: Active Phased Arrays for the Future Sate1lite and Terrestrial Communications), Brussels-Belgium, February, 1991

Birand M.T., Wright, P., Williams, N., ''Dual Polarised Primary Feed Development'', ERA Tech. Ltd., MOD Contract No. A71C/20, Report No. 81-7009, England, March, 1981

Birand, M.T., Gelsthorpe, R.V., Inggs, M.R., Wi1liams, N., ''Study on Mi1limeter Wave Array Antennas'', ERA Tech. Ltd., DCVD Project No. RP 34-23, Report No. 80-158, England, December, 1980

Gelsthorpe, R., Inggs, M., Wi1liams, N., Crone, C., Birand, M.T., ''Feasibility Study on Antennas for a 80 GHz Radar System'', ERA Tech. Ltd., Report No. 80-134, Report No.51013655, England, October, 1980

Birand, M.T., Adatia, N., ''On Some Applications of the Whittaker-Shannon Sampling Theorem to Antenna Problems'' ERA Tech. Ltd., Report on Work Performed Under Dol Contract No. A58A/201, England, May, 1980

Oranc, H.S., Ergul, R., Birand, M.T., ''HF Communication Systems Project for the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs '', METU Applied Research Project, Project No. 75-04-01-02, September, 1975 (in Turkish)

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