The book begins by establishing the foundational concepts of electromagnetic behaviour, environmental constraints, and reconfigurable design strategies, followed by compact antenna solutions essential for mobile and field-deployable sensing tools. It then transitions to advanced materials and next-generation architectures, highlighting metamaterials, nano-enabled designs, and quantum-based antennas that significantly enhance sensitivity and sensing precision. A dedicated examination of antenna arrays demonstrates their role in improving spatial resolution and signal processing in environmental platforms.

Later sections explore the integration of antennas into large-scale monitoring infrastructures. Topics include wireless sensor networks, satellite-based systems, IoT-enabled antennas, and energy harvesting technologies that enable long-term, autonomous environmental data collection. The final chapters present hybrid antenna designs and a focused case study on fractal-loaded microstrip patch antennas for high-performance environmental monitoring.

Comprehensive and forward-looking, this book serves as an essential reference for researchers, engineers, and students working at the intersection of antenna innovation, environmental science, and sustainable technology.

Dr. Smriti Agarwal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering at Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT), Allahabad. She completed her Ph.D. from IIT Roorkee in the area of millimeter wave imaging radar for target detection. Dr. Agarwal’s research interests include microwave and millimeter wave imaging, metamaterials, antenna design, AI and machine learning applications in communication and imaging. She has several published journal articles and has received multiple fellowships and awards including the DST Women Scientist fellowship. She has extensive experience in research and academic leadership roles.

Part I: Principles and Fundamentals
Chapter 1: Fundamentals of Antenna Design for Environmental Applications
Chapter 2:  Reconfigurable Antennas for Dynamic Environmental Conditions
Chapter 3: Compact Antenna Systems for Portable Environmental Sensors
Part II: Advanced Materials and Sensing Architectures
Chapter 4: Metamaterials in Antenna Design for Enhanced Environmental Sensing
Chapter 5: Quantum and Nano-Enabled Antennas for Next-Generation Environmental Monitoring
Chapter 6: Antenna Arrays for Enhanced Environmental Sensing 
Part III: Integration and Monitoring Technologies
Chapter 7: Wireless Sensor Networks and Antenna Integration for Environmental Data Collection
Chapter 8: Antenna Design for Satellite-Based Environmental Monitoring
Chapter 9: Energy Harvesting Antennas for Sustainable Environmental Monitoring
Chapter 10: Internet of Things (IoT) Antenna Designs for Smart Environmental Monitoring
Part IV: Hybrid and Sustainable Systems
Chapter 11 :Future Trends and Innovations in Antenna Design for Environmental Sustainability
Chapter 12 :Hybrid Antenna Systems for Sustainable Environmental Monitoring
Chapter 13: Characterization and Behavioral Analysis of Fractals Loaded Microstrip Patch Antenna for Environmental Monitoring Application