Electromagnetic (EM) solutions play a vital role in modern technology, powering everything from advanced communication networks to lifesaving medical devices. Yet achieving fast and accurate EM simulations remains a challenge, especially as systems grow more complex and demand higher performance.
Meet PhD candidate Ricardo Sendrea from the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, whose research focuses on developing advanced computational frameworks that deliver precise EM results with unprecedented speed. By combining artificial intelligence with physics-based modeling, Ricardo has created an approach that maintains high accuracy while operating more than three times faster than current state-of-the-art methods.
His work has broad implications across multiple industries. In communications, it supports the design of efficient 6G systems. In healthcare, it could revolutionize medical imaging—making microwave imaging systems more portable, affordable, and accessible for hospitals with limited resources. Such systems could enable doctors to identify whether a stroke is hemorrhagic or ischemic within minutes and make early cancer detection possible through more frequent screenings.
Ricardo’s passion for computational electromagnetics began during an undergraduate internship with FIU’s Transforming Antennas Center (TAC), where he discovered the excitement of solving complex engineering problems through computation. The challenge and precision of this field continue to drive his work today.
Having successfully defended his dissertation in September 2025, Ricardo’s research marks a significant step toward faster, smarter, and more impactful electromagnetic technologies that can advance both industry innovation and global health outcomes.
(Fun fact: Ricardo finds that complete silence—no music or background noise—leads to his highest-quality writing and experimental work.)
Learn more about Ricardo's work on LinkedIn.