Prof. Constantine A. Balanis is a Greek-born American scientist, educator, author, and Regents Professor at Arizona State University. His focus of research is on computational electromagnetics, electromagnetic metasurfaces for RCS reduction, antenna beamforming and low-profile antennas. He is best known for his books in the fields of engineering electromagnetics and antenna theory, and is the author of Antenna Theory: Analysis and Design (Wiley; 1982, 1997, 2005) and Advanced Engineering Electromagnetics (Wiley, 1989). He has served IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society as Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation (1974–1977), as Chairman of the Distinguished Lecturer Program (1988–1991), as Distinguished Lecturer (2003–2005), and member of the AdCom (1992–95, 1996–1999). He has received numerous awards throughout his career; the 1987–1988 Graduate Teaching Excellence Award, School of Engineering, Arizona State University, the 1989 IEEE Region 6 Individual Achievement Award, the 1992 Special Professionalism Award from the IEEE Phoenix Section, the 1997 Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award of Arizona State University, the 2000 IEEE Third Millennium Medal, IEEE AP-S 2005 Chen-To Tai Distinguished Educator Award, and most recently the 2021 IEEE Electromagnetics Award. IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society had the pleasure to record this interview with Prof. Constantine A. Balanis in which he discusses his early interest in STEM, and his research career.
