Pattern-Reconfigurable Antennas for 6G Communications Systems

The evolution of modern microwave and millimetre-wave communications systems is presenting increasing challenges to antenna systems. Modern antennas for mobile communications are expected to operate in dynamic environments and serve multiple functionalities. In this context, the project will investigate novel design techniques for pattern-reconfigurable antennas, including aperture control, tunable parasitic elements and/or dynamically addressable metasurfaces.

Outcomes are expected to advance antenna system design and open new application areas for microwave technology.

The project will be located in the School of EECS, with a world-class intellectual research environment in the discipline of microwave imaging and antenna engineering research. The candidate will work in a dynamic research group dedicated to applied electromagnetics, with applications in communications, sensing and biomedical imaging. The candidate will benefit of access to state-of-the-art facilities, both in terms of computing tools and measurement apparatus, including suites of devices for microwave circuits and antennas characterisation.

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 and working experience with industry-standard simulation tools are required for this project.

You will demonstrate your abilities for the development of novel microwave and antenna structures in a highly stimulating research environment

A background or knowledge of antenna design and practical measurements at microwave frequencies, as well as industry experience, is highly desirable.

To be considered for this scholarship, please email the following documents to Professor Chistophe Fumeaux (c.fumeaux@uq.edu.au):

• Cover letter
• CV
• Academic transcript/s
• Evidence for meeting UQ's English language proficiency requirements eg TOEFL, IELTS

Please note the following: Submitting the above documents does not constitute a full application for admission into The University of Queensland's PhD program. If you are selected as the preferred applicant, you will then be invited to submit a full application for admission. You can familiarise yourself with the documents required for this process on the UQ Study website.