The evolving needs of society demand advanced control of electromagnetic waves.

At the forefront of science are metasurfaces— ultrathin engineered layers with tailored electromagnetic responses. While traditional metasurfaces are statically predesigned, current research is shifting towards reconfigurable metasurfaces, which can dynamically adjust their properties after fabrication. This capability expands their potential for real-world applications across a range of industries. Despite their promise, most reconfigurable metasurfaces rely on the element-by-element tunability of large arrays that require high energy consumption, complex implementation, and high costs.

MetaTune addresses these challenges by training the next generation of researchers to develop a new class of reconfigurable metasurfaces combining simplicity of implementation, multifunctionality, and industrial viability. These metasurfaces will feature unified tunability mechanisms, reducing complexity and energy usage, while incorporating innovative materials for enhanced adaptability, robustness, and endurance. Furthermore, the project will pioneer cost-effective fabrication techniques, ensuring compatibility with largescale production.