Miranda L. Butler

Communications Technology Laboratory, National Institute of Standards and Technology

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Miranda L. Butler is a pioneering researcher in antenna metrology and millimeter-wave (mm-wave) measurement systems, with a focus on advancing high-frequency technologies for aerospace and communications. Her most impactful work centers on the development of the Configurable Robotic Millimeter-Wave Antenna (CROMMA) facility at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a cost-effective, reconfigurable robotic scanning system for near-field measurements above 100 GHz—a critical innovation for next-generation wireless systems. Her 2015 paper on this system has garnered 72 citations, underscoring its influence. Butler also made notable contributions to CubeSat antenna fabrication, demonstrating the viability of all-metal, 3-D-printed feed horns at 118.7503 GHz, with her 2017 study (19 citations) providing key performance assessments. Her work bridges robotics, additive manufacturing, and precision metrology, enabling reliable antenna testing for space and terrestrial applications. Butler’s achievements include leading the CROMMA facility’s development, which has become a benchmark for reconfigurable mm-wave measurement, and her research continues to shape standards for high-frequency antenna characterization.