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JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY - SCIENCE, vol.38, no.1, pp.1-6, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
This paper introduces an innovative design for a microstrip patch antenna (MPA) that is inspired by thegeometry of a tulip tree leaf. The design implements the Superformula methodology, as established by Gielis.The proposed antenna operates at frequencies of 5.2 GHz and 10.1 GHz, achieving a notable impedancebandwidth with a compact physical size of λ/5.18 x λ/5.18 at the resonance frequency. The leaf-shaped patchantenna demonstrates several benefits, including enhanced return loss and a reduced footprint when comparedto traditional MPAs, thereby indicating its substantial potential for applications in wireless systems. Theproposed design facilitates the integration of two identical antennas in close proximity to achieve a MultipleInput Multiple Output (MIMO) configuration. This advancement is expected to enhance both system capacityand link reliability. This research contributes significant insights into the advancement of efficient antennasystems that are suitable for contemporary communication technologies.