Compact Millimetre-Wave system for Haemoglobin sensing

Are you interested in revolutionizing the medical industry? Then, join our team to develop the next frontier in painless blood testing.

Blood testing is one of the most essential ways for diagnosing various health conditions, such as oxygen levels, anemia, diabetes, and cancer. However, the current methods are invasive, painful, time-consuming, and environmentally unfriendly. Our project aims to eliminate these drawbacks by developing an array of microwave and millimetre-wave sensors integrated with a smart algorithm to provide accurate blood readings in real time.

For this scholarship, you will use simulation tools such as CST or HFSS and conduct various tests and experiments in the lab to develop different sensor configurations that ultimately will result in a proof-of-concept that will pave the way for painless blood testing anytime, anywhere.

We seek a highly motivated PhD student with a proven ability to think outside the box, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proactive attitude to take initiative. Furthermore, you should be comfortable working with fresh blood.

The Electromagnetic Innovations group at UQ, led by Professor Amin Abbosh, is at the forefront of the research and development of cutting-edge electrobiomedical solutions. We are a highly driven, multidisciplinary team passionate about mastering all facets of the interaction between electromagnetic fields and biological media. From dielectric spectroscopy and antenna design to advanced signal processing and data analysis, we aim to create the next generation of innovative and affordable bio-electro devices for medical diagnostics.

As a member of our team, you'll gain unparalleled access to state-of-the-art resources. UQ's Microwave Lab will provide you with a unique platform for innovation, equipped with high-frequency equipment like Vector Network Analyzers, Microwave Extenders, an anechoic chamber, and material characterization kits. You'll also have access to core hematology facilities at the Princess Alexandra Hospital and the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood for your work on blood and other biological samples. And when computational power is key, UQ's High-Performance Computing clusters, Bunya and Wiener, will offer you cutting-edge processing capabilities, enabling you to run complex simulations with unprecedented speed and efficiency.

This project is supported by the Research project scholarship.

Learn more about the Research project scholarship.

Your application will be assessed on a competitive basis.

We take into account your:

• previous academic record
• publication record
• honours and awards
• employment history

A working knowledge of applied electromagnetics, antenna design, and laboratory skills for RF-based systems would be of benefit to someone working on this project.

You will demonstrate academic achievement in the field/s of electrical engineering, material or biomedical/mechanical engineering and the potential for scholastic success.

A background or knowledge of applied physics, material science, interdisciplinary work, and/or product development processes is highly desirable.

Before you apply

Before submitting an application you should:

1. check your eligibility for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
2. prepare your documentation
3. contact Professor Amin Abbosh (a.abbosh@uq.edu.au) to discuss your interest and suitability
4. submit your application by 24 February, 2025 24 February, 2025.

When you apply

You apply for this scholarship when you submit an application for your program. You don’t need to submit a separate scholarship application.

In your application ensure that under the ‘Scholarships and collaborative study’ section you select:

• ‘My higher degree is not collaborative’
• ‘I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship'
• ‘Other’, then ‘Research Project Scholarship’ and in the ‘Name of scholarship’ field enter HAEMOGLOBIN-ABBOSH.

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