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Gregory J. Durnan, PhD, CEng, FIMarEST

Publications & Patents
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Peer-Reviewed Publications & Issued / Pending Patents

  1. Durnan, G.J., “Smart Home microwave pyrolysis for Char production”, PIERS – Progress in Electromagnetics Research Open Access Journal (Special Edition).
  2. Durnan, G.J., "An optimization method for maximizing the mode content in Microwave Cavities", Electronic Letters, Institute of Engineering and Technology (IEE), UK. Jan 2022.
  3. Durnan, G.J., "Mode Picking and Algorithm Considerations in Solid State Microwave Development", AMPERE (Association for Microwave Power in Europe for Research and Education) Newsletter, Issue 93, August 31 2017. https://emea01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.ampere-newsletter.org&data=01%7C01%7Cgregory.durnan%40NXP.COM%7C565924a9e26e4159f33a08d4f0906946%7C686ea1d3bc2b4c6fa92cd99c5c301635%7C0&sdata=VLy2s2M%2Bw5uhtSH9XxzErzU8OAfFGKJC1Ks3YHnzW50%3D&reserved=0
  4. Durnan, G.J., "Solid-state heating with advanced RF-power solutions", AMPERE (Association for Microwave Power in Europe for Research and Education) Newsletter, Issue 89, June 30, 2016. http://www.ampereeurope.org/index-3.html
  5. Durnan, G.J., Thiel, D.V., O'Keefe S.G. "Switched parasitic feeds for parabolic antenna angle diversity", Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, John Wiley, November 20. 1999. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/(SICI)10982760(19991120)23:4%3C200::AID-MOP2%3E3.0.CO;2-5/abstract
  6. Durnan, G.J., “Smart Home microwave pyrolysis for Char production”, PIERS – Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium, Hangzhou, China, December 2021.
  7. Durnan, G.J., "CW Magnetron based control using machine controllabl...(truncated 3730 characters)... for base station power amplifier applications", Cree In Process P3042US1
  8. Durnan G.J., "Mode Fitting and Evenness Studies in Loaded Microwave Cavities", IMPI52 Symposium, International Microwave Power Institute, Long Beach, June 2018.
  9. Durnan G.J., “Circularly Polarized Dual Band Quad U-Slot PIFA Antennas with Novel Switchable Bandgap Surfaces for GNSS”, PIERS - Progress In Electromagnetics Research Symposium, Singapore, Nov 2017.
  10. Durnan G.J., “A Novel Hybrid Physical to Geometrical Optics Transformation for Shaping Aperture Fields on Reflective Surfaces”, PIERS - Progress In Electromagnetics Research Symposium, Singapore, Nov 2017.
  11. Durnan G.J., “Mode Selection and Tuning in Solid State Microwave Heating”, PIERS - Progress In Electromagnetics Research Symposium, Singapore, Nov 2017.
  12. Durnan G.J., “Switched parasitic antennas for microwave mode stirring”, IMPI 51 Symposium, International Microwave Power Institute, Miami, Florida, June 2017.
  13. Durnan G.J., "Power amplifier considerations in microwave heating systems", IEEE International Microwave Symposium, San Francisco, May 2016.
  14. Watts, M., Durnan G.J., "Silicon Chef: The inside story" Freescale Technology Forum, Austin TX 2015. https://community.nxp.com/docs/DOC-106091
  15. Durnan, G.J., “Mutual coupling of co-located loops and coils”, IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society Conference, Orlando, Florida, USA, July 2013. http://www.2013apsursi.org/Papers/ViewPapers.asp?PaperNum=3979
  16. Arai, H., Durnan, G.J., Saito, S., “A dual element patch array antenna structure with microstrip triple stub matching”, IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society Conference, Columbus, Ohio, USA, June 2003. http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?arnumber=1220326
  17. Durnan, G.J., Saito, S., Arai H., “A dual band double patch antenna”, IEICE General Conference, Sendai, Japan, March 2003.
  18. Durnan, G.J., Thiel, D.V., O'Keefe, S.G., Kami, Y., "Analysis of non-laterally offset switched parasitic feed structures for parabolic dish antennas", 3rd CSIRO Australian Symposium on Antennas, Sydney, NSW, February 2001.
  19. Durnan, G.J., Kami, Y., "Radiation from parabolic reflectors using parasitic array structures", Annual JUST Research Conference, Tokyo, 2000.
  20. Durnan, G.J., Thiel, D.V., O'Keefe, S.G., "Optimization of microwave switched beam parabolic antenna systems using parasitic feed structures", Annual URSI meeting, Boulder, Colorado, USA, January 2000.
  21. Durnan, G.J., Thiel, D.V., O'Keefe, S.G., "Electronic bean switching using parasitic elements in parabolic antennas", Microelectronics Research Conference, Brisbane, 1999.
  22. Durnan, G.J., Thiel, D.V., O'Keefe, S.G., "An integrated microwave antenna using switched parasitic array feed structures for angle diversity retrofitting", 26th URSI General Assembly, Toronto, Canada, August 1999.
  23. Durnan, G.J., Thiel, D.V., O'Keefe, S.G., "Parabolic antenna beam steering using switched parasitic dipole feeds", 2nd CSIRO Australian Symposium on Antennas, Sydney, NSW, February 1999.
  24. Durnan, G.J., G-Code structural optimization for Marine Vessels”, (June 2021) Provisional Patent US21/48124
  25. Durnan, G.J., "Microwave pyrolysis and heating via machine control", (July 2020) Provisional Patent US20/58214
  26. Durnan, G.J., "Low current matched gain and characterization methodology using TDD switching", Cree In Process P3061US1
  27. Durnan, G.J., Ahmed, A., "Low current matched gain and characterization methodology using TDD switching", Cree In Process P3061US1
  28. Ahmed, A., Durnan, G.J., "Threshold voltage drift estimation based on the gate leakage current", Cree In Process P3059US1
  29. Durnan, G.J., "Variable time division multiplexing of electric field modes for zonal microwave cooking", US Patent US20190394841A1
  30. Durnan, G.J., "Electromagnetic re-radiators and scatterers to enhance microwave cooking", US Provisional Patent 16/359,900
  31. Durnan, G.J., Do, S., Ma, M., " Establishing RF excitation signal parameters In A solid-state heating apparatus" US Patent (November 2016) US10602573B2
  32. Lester, D., Watts, M., Durnan G.J., " Integrated antenna power amplifier" US Patent (September 2016) US10355362B2
  33. Vincent, M., Durnan, G.J., "Shielded package with integrated antenna" US/EU/CN Patent filing EP3264459A1
  34. Durnan, G.J., Feller, W., "GNSS antennas" US Patent 20140247194 A1, 2014, http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nphParser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=/netahtml/PTO/srch num.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=20140247194.PGNR.
  35. Badke, Whitehead, Feller, W., Durnan, G.J., “RF (including GNSS) signal interference mitigation system and method” US Patent 20130142295 A1, 2012. http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nphParser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=/netahtml/PTO/srch num.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=20130142295.PGNR.
  36. Durnan, G.J., “Cavity Thermodynamics: A study into the methods of applying microwave energy into commercial heating products”, MTech. Individual Investigation in Manufacturing Dissertation #1, 2020.
  37. Durnan, G.J., “A computerized “Notch and Tape” method for small boat design and manufacture”, MTech. Individual Investigation in Manufacturing Dissertation #2, 2020.
  38. Durnan, G.J., "Hybrid entrepreneurship", MBA dissertation, Royal Holloway University of London, 2011.
  39. Durnan, G.J., “Parasitic feed elements for reflector antennas”, PhD Dissertation. 2005. https://www120.secure.griffith.edu.au/rch/items/5285c121-9550-1fbf-3b2804d7986842de/1/
  40. Durnan, G.J., "The design, construction and testing of a VHF Antarctic Ice Depth Radar", BTech with Honors in Microelectronics dissertation, Griffith University 1997.
  41. Durnan, G.J., "The design, construction and testing of X-Band microwave horn antennas", BTech (MEEE) dissertation, Australian Maritime College 1995.
  42. Ahmed, A., Anusic, A., Durnan, G.J., “Wideband Power Amplifiers in mMIMO Application”, High Frequency Electronics, May 2020. https://www.highfrequencyelectronics.com/images/HFEpdfs/2020/HFE0520_OE.pdf
  43. Badke, B., Durnan, G.J., “Light squared testing for GPS Jamming tolerance”, Bell Labs FCC Report, May 2020. https://www.highfrequencyelectronics.com/images/HFEpdfs/2020/HFE0520_OE.pdf
  44. Durnan, G.J., “Hybrid Entrepreneurship in the Small Electronics Sector”, Contracted by Palgrave. Expected 2026. An expansion of the RHUL dissertation, which was quite unique in nature.

Real Engineering — A Set of Technical Papers and Code

Twenty articles, with proper citations, as noted above. Full bilingual text, cover art, and downloads are on the series page.

  1. Durnan, G.J., "Marketing and Failure: Universities, Marketing and Industry Failure in Electronics", Real Engineering Series, No. 1, 2026. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22743394.
  2. Durnan, G.J., "Risk Management: Donkeys, Foreign Buyouts and the FBI", Real Engineering Series, No. 2, 2026. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22743696.
  3. Durnan, G.J., "Product Design: The Art of Product Design", Real Engineering Series, No. 3, 2026. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22743828.
  4. Durnan, G.J., "Financial Accounting: The World of Private Equity and Tax Avoidance", Real Engineering Series, No. 4, 2026. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22743973.
  5. Durnan, G.J., "Operational Project Management: Getting Screwed Slowly — US Style", Real Engineering Series, No. 5, 2026. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22744111.
  6. Durnan, G.J., "Change Management: Things Change, Screw You Sunshine", Real Engineering Series, No. 6, 2026. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22744319.
  7. Durnan, G.J., "Engineering Qualification Frameworks: From 2-Year Fluff Degrees to the Old 6-Year Guilded Degree", Real Engineering Series, No. 7, 2026. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22744463.
  8. Durnan, G.J., "Managing Design: Transistors — Making the Best of a Wobbly Device", Real Engineering Series, No. 8, 2026. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22744587.
  9. Durnan, G.J., "Managing Towards Light: Simple mm-Wave Constructs", Real Engineering Series, No. 9, 2026. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22744723.
  10. Durnan, G.J., "LNAs and General Dangers in RF", Real Engineering Series, No. 10, 2026. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22744851.
  11. Durnan, G.J., "Invention vs Project Management: Invention and TRIZ", Real Engineering Series, No. 11, 2026. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22744963.
  12. Durnan, G.J., "The Financial Markets: 5G, the Sky is Falling, and Saying No", Real Engineering Series, No. 12, 2026. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22745100.
  13. Durnan, G.J., "Legacy Engineering: The Benefits of Old Software and Looking Back to Old Tricks", Real Engineering Series, No. 13, 2026. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22754258.
  14. Durnan, G.J., "Entrepreneurship: Startups, Hybrid Entrepreneurship and the Run Rate", Real Engineering Series, No. 14, 2026. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22754681.
  15. Durnan, G.J., "Engineering Mis-Education: Current Baluns, Voltage Baluns, and General Mystery", Real Engineering Series, No. 15, 2026. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22755107.
  16. Durnan, G.J., "Managing the Easy Way: MNC Cultural Differences and Changes in the Workplace", Real Engineering Series, No. 16, 2026. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22755307.
  17. Durnan, G.J., "Managing Narcissism: Crazy? Corporate Confusion Could Be Just What You Need!", Real Engineering Series, No. 17, 2026. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22755454.
  18. Durnan, G.J., "Government Regulation: Product Safety and Industry Entry", Real Engineering Series, No. 18, 2026. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22755594.
  19. Durnan, G.J., "Marketing Mistakes: Tall Poppy Syndrome and De-Commoditization", Real Engineering Series, No. 19, 2026. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22756481.
  20. Durnan, G.J., "Managerial Lessons: Get Your Screw-You Money and the Broken Work Compact", Real Engineering Series, No. 20, 2026. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22756601.

EM Coding — A Set of Technical Papers and Code

Twenty articles, with proper citations, as noted above. Zenodo deposit is pending, so DOIs below are placeholders; full bilingual text and downloads are on the series page.

  1. Durnan, G.J., "Code, EM and Documenting Everything", EM Coding Series, No. 1, 2026. DOI: pending.
  2. Durnan, G.J., "Dusting Off AWK for Extracting CITIFILEs", EM Coding Series, No. 2, 2026. DOI: pending.
  3. Durnan, G.J., "Getting Data Out the Easy Way", EM Coding Series, No. 3, 2026. DOI: pending.
  4. Durnan, G.J., "AI Touchstone Files for the 2N3478", EM Coding Series, No. 4, 2026. DOI: pending.
  5. Durnan, G.J., "Interpolating Touchstone, Migraines and the AN-95 Designed Amplifier", EM Coding Series, No. 5, 2026. DOI: pending.
  6. Durnan, G.J., "Java for Smith Charts", EM Coding Series, No. 6, 2026. DOI: pending.
  7. Durnan, G.J., "More Java — IDEs, JVider, Multithreading and a New Touchstone Viewer", EM Coding Series, No. 7, 2026. DOI: pending.
  8. Durnan, G.J., "Touchstone and Linear Design", EM Coding Series, No. 8, 2026. DOI: pending.
  9. Durnan, G.J., "Launching External EXEs & DLLs from Java", EM Coding Series, No. 9, 2026. DOI: pending.
  10. Durnan, G.J., "Simplifying Java App Deployment", EM Coding Series, No. 10, 2026. DOI: pending.
  11. Durnan, G.J., "1897 — Single-Wire Old-School MoM", EM Coding Series, No. 11, 2026. DOI: pending.
  12. Durnan, G.J., "Back in Time with NEC2", EM Coding Series, No. 12, 2026. DOI: pending.
  13. Durnan, G.J., "Fleming's Cage, Marconi's Signal, and the Ground Wave", EM Coding Series, No. 13, 2026. DOI: pending.
  14. Durnan, G.J., "L Matching with Heaviside's Operational Calculus", EM Coding Series, No. 14, 2026. DOI: pending.
  15. Durnan, G.J., "The Double Trucker: Phasing 2 Vertical Antennas", EM Coding Series, No. 15, 2026. DOI: pending.
  16. Durnan, G.J., "The MRI Transceiver!", EM Coding Series, No. 16, 2026. DOI: pending.
  17. Durnan, G.J., "Radio Science's Most Powerful Idea (Almost)", EM Coding Series, No. 17, 2026. DOI: pending.
  18. Durnan, G.J., "George Green's Theorem", EM Coding Series, No. 18, 2026. DOI: pending.
  19. Durnan, G.J., "From Statistics to Satellites", EM Coding Series, No. 19, 2026. DOI: pending.
  20. Durnan, G.J., "jMiniNEC — MiniNEC Made Portable", EM Coding Series, No. 20, 2026. DOI: pending.