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The work develops an integrated software suite designed to connect simulation workflows, collect batch data, and orchestrate optimization routines through modular scripting. Focus is placed on template-based multi-software integration, practical simulation and optimizer option management, and robust boundary/constraint handling to support reliable replication and improved tuning performance for antenna configurations.","Virginia Commonwealth University  \nVCU Scholars Compass  \n\n| Theses and Dissertations | Graduate School |\n| --- | --- |\n| 2024\u003Cbr>Machine Learning Assisted Optimization for Calculation and Automated Tuning of Antennas\u003Cbr>Lauren Linkous\u003Cbr>Virginia Commonwealth University\u003Cbr>Follow this and additional works at: [https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd](https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd)\u003Cbr> Part of the Electromagnetics and Photonics Commons, and the Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing Commons\u003Cbr>© The Author |  |\n\nDownloaded from  \n[https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/7841](https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/7841)  \nThis Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Graduate School at VCU Scholars Compass. It has been accepted for inclusion in Theses and Dissertations by an authorized administrator of VCU Scholars Compass. For more information, please contact [libcompass@vcu.edu](libcompass@vcu.edu).  \nMachine Learning Assisted Optimization for Calculation and Automated Tuning of Antennas  \nA Dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at Virginia Commonwealth University  \nby  \nLauren Linkous  \nBachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2018 Bachelor of Science, Physics, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2018 Master of Science, Computer Science, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2024  \nDirector: Erdem Topsakal, Ph.D.,  \nSenior Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Enrollment Management, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering  \nVirginia Commonwealth University  \nRichmond, Virginia  \nSeptember 2024  \nAcknowledgements  \nI would like to express my deep appreciation to all those who supported me throughout the completion of this work, and everything leading up to it. This would not have been possible without my friends and family, who have my heartfelt gratitude for their unwavering encouragement and enthusiasm, which kept me motivated during challenging times. Your belief in my abilities provided me with the strength to persevere, and your love has been a constant source of inspiration throughout this journey. I would also like to thank my advisor, who agreed to a dissertation with sparkly, glowin-the-dark cat-shaped antennas. 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