EPH – International Journal of Applied Science

This research provides a comprehensive analysis of MATLAB's application in modeling half-wave dipole antennas, a fundamental element in antenna theory and wireless communication systems. The study synthesizes findings from 38 simulation projects across academic, open-source, and educational contexts, categorizing them into key areas such as geometry and parameter sensitivity, radiation pattern visualization, impedance and return loss evaluation, optimization-driven designs, and hybrid validation techniques. A comparative matrix highlights MATLAB's strengths in simulation accuracy, efficiency, and customization, while also identifying existing limitations in supporting parasitic effects, polarization analysis, and near-field modeling. The paper emphasizes MATLAB's critical role in engineering education, particularly for MOOCs, capstone projects, and remote learning environments, owing to its

robust scripting capabilities and intuitive visualization tools. Furthermore, the study introduces a taxonomy of simulation approaches, a performance-based classification framework, and a future roadmap recommending the integration of AI, multiband and MIMO modeling, SDR interfacing, and open-source benchmarking to address evolving antenna design challenges.

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