A tribute to john kraus: A pioneer in electromagnetics, antennas, and radio astronomy

John Kraus stands out among the giants in the history of the Antennas and Propagation Society. He made high-impact contributions in both education and research. In education, he authored three classic textbooks. In research, he was a pioneer in antennas and radio astronomy. He invented many antennas, most notably the axial mode helix antenna. He used the antennas he invented in measurement programs, many in radio astronomy. His impact on our profession is immense. This paper reviews his life accomplishments and his contributions to our field.