This talk primarily focuses on integrating cutting-edge nanomaterials and polymers into planar microwave structures, a strategy promising considerable sensor technology advancements. These materials, characterized by their unique properties, have the potential to significantly enhance the sensitivity, selectivity, and resolution of microwave sensors. Such enhancements enable these sensors to effectively function within the high-frequency, high-bandwidth landscape of emerging 5G and 6G applications. Co-sponsored by: IEEE North Jersey Section Speaker(s): Mohammad Hossein Zarifi Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/415841