Everyone who works on a phased array radar system should take this course. The instructor is very good at explaining technical concepts at the appropriate level. This cannot be understated. J.M.

Excellent presentation of material. Good flexibility to clarify issues and questions that arise during presentation. Style of presentation is very comfortable and invites participation and questions by students. K.G.

The instructor was/is excellent. His knowledge and breadth of knowledge is impressive. He is extremely good at explaining complex ideas so they are understandable. W.Y.

My view of antennas changed after this course. The steps to analyze an antenna was one of the most important skills I learned. A.N.

Extremely knowledgeable on material. Lots and lots of great slides. M.C.

I liked the coverage of real-world applications to tie the theory to practical usage. M.Z.

The instructor was extremely knowledgeable about the subject and was able to draw on his industry experience to clearly answer students' questions. The information was presented in a way that was useful for early career employees and those with many years experience alike.

The instructor does a great job of explaining the material and keeping the course interesting.1

Great! This gentleman is an excellent lecturer, very interesting and always eager to answer questions and explain. I would highly recommend any class he would teach. Probably the best short course I have taken. G.H.

Extremely knowledgeable about theoretical and practical design considerations. Easily able to convey some complex topics in layman's terms. Obvious that Dr. Best has ample experience with design, simulation, and measurement. I really appreciated the balance between qualitative and quantitative. Dr. Best is easily able to transition between the two based on audience. A.C.

Excellent organization and presentation of course notes. Excellent continuity of relating course materials to real world examples and applications. Excellent procedure of hitting high points in the course material and providing more detailed material to be used as references later. Excellent annotation on slides, depth of knowledge on the subject. Excellent ability to zero in on specific areas of interest for class. R.J.

The topic was very interesting and the instructor was good at answering questions.

Dr. Best is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. I appreciated that hands on knowledge compared to someone that just drills math and theory.

As usual, great mix of theory and practical applications. C.A.

Very, very knowledgeable instructor. A.L.

Well organized presentation with many practical examples. Good balance between theory and simulation and practice. Instructor is very capable and a good presenter. D.C.

The instructor is a very good lecturer. Obviously very knowledgeable and personable also.

The instructor was very friendly and open to discussion and answering additional questions. He had lots of experience and was familiar with a wide range of antenna topologies and topics. The course material was presente in a very accessible and understandable fashion that provided intuition without getting too involved in the mathematics of a problem.

The subject covered exactly what I wanted. I've gotten answers to my questions and I really have come away with more useful knowledge. D.R.L.

The instructor is a really experienced antenna engineer with development and research experience for 30+ years. The intuition he developed during all those years is very useful for students like myself. He was passionate about the topic, clear to understand, and open to discussions. J.R.D.L.

Good pace, right amount of breaks. Terrific use of software. Good sense of humor, great instructor. J.C.

Friendly, good attitude, engages class in conversation about topics to keep attention. Adequately balances breaks to keep class fresh, with time management. Very helpful working through problems/questions during class and even on breaks if necessary. Very effective! Would take class with him again! The instructor and Besser Associates have exceeded my expectations with this course. J.K.

The instructor did an excellent job of covering materials and explaining when there were questions. M.C.

Steven Best

Dr. Steven R. Best is President and Chairman of MegaWave Corporation, located in Devens, MA. He received his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, NB, Canada in 1988. The topic of his Ph.D. thesis was the characterization of antenna phase center movement and its effect on GPS position accuracy. Dr. Best has over 30 years of experience in antenna research, design, development and manufacture as well as in business management and development. He has worked in both the military/government and the commercial wireless communication antenna industries. Prior to joining MegaWave Corporation in 2017, he was employed with The MITRE Corporation in Bedford, MA as a Senior Principal Sensor Systems Engineer where he supported a number of government radar and communication system programs. His previous experience has included positions as a civilian Electronics Engineer (GS-15) with the Air Force Research Lab, Sensors Directorate, Antenna Technology Branch at Hanscom AFB, MA; President of Cushcraft Corporation in Manchester, NH; Co-founder and Vice President and General Manager of Parisi Antenna Systems in Waltham, MA; Vice President and General Manager of D&M/Chu Technology (formerly Chu Associates, Inc.) in Littleton, MA; and Senior Design Engineer at Chu Associates, Inc. in El Cajon, CA, where he started his career in 1987. He has also served as an Adjunct Professor at Tufts University (Radar Engineering), UMass Lowell (Antenna Theory and Design) and Northeastern University (Electromagnetics).

Dr. Best is an internationally recognized expert in the field of antenna design, having published over 150 journal, conference and industry papers and articles. He is the co-inventor on several patents. He has authored three antenna book chapters and a three-part audio/visual CD-ROM antenna short course. He also frequently presents half-day, one-day and three-day short courses at numerous companies and venues on Antennas and Propagation for Wireless Communications; mm-Wave Antennas and Propagation for 5G; and Antenna Theory, Design and Practice. Dr. Best's experience and expertise includes electrically small antennas; wideband antennas; multiband antennas; conformal antennas; low-profile antennas; platform integrated antennas; phased array development and cost reduction, RF and antenna design for wireless implanted medical devices; and RF propagation analysis and communication system analysis. Dr. Best has worked on RF and antenna systems from VLF through mm-wave frequencies.

Dr. Best is a Fellow of the IEEE (2006); Past-President (2012) of the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society (AP-S); a Former AP-S Editor-in-Chief for Electronics Communications; a Former Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation; a Former member of the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society’s AdCom; a Former Distinguished Lecturer for the AP-S; a Former Associate Editor of the IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters (AWPL); and a Past Chair of the Boston Section IEEE. Dr. Best is an instructor for Besser Associates.