Portable Medical Electromagnetic Imaging Systems for Real-Time Diagnostics

Are you passionate about developing novel research and shaping the future of electromagnetic imaging? We are recruiting a motivated PhD candidate for an exciting project on portable, real-time, non-invasive medical imaging. This research focuses on designing compact, multi-polarized, body-matched antennas and AI-driven reconstruction techniques for advanced diagnostics, with an emphasis on knee injury detection and musculoskeletal assessments.

For this scholarship, you will use CST or HFSS and programming tools like Python or MATLAB for system design, simulation, and imaging. The project involves antenna design, modeling, experimental validation, and imaging algorithms. You will also conduct lab tests and should be comfortable working in biomedical testing environments, including tissue characterization, animal tests, and clinical trials. Join our leading team and help advance the future of medical imaging!

The successful candidate will be embedded within UQ’s world-leading Electromagnetic Innovations (EMAGIN) team, led by Professor Amin Abbosh. Our multidisciplinary group is at the forefront of biomedical electromagnetic research, developing cutting-edge imaging and diagnostic solutions. We specialize in tissue characterization, modelling, antenna design, advanced signal processing, and AI-driven data analysis, aiming to create innovative and accessible bio-electromagnetic devices.

As a member of our team, you will have access to UQ’s Microwave Lab, equipped with multi-port vector network analyzers, near-field measurement systems, dielectric properties measurement kits, bio-model phantoms, and an anechoic chamber. For computationally intensive simulations, you will utilize UQ’s High-Performance Computing clusters, Bunya and Wiener, featuring state-of-the-art CPUs and GPUs for accelerated processing.

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 solid background of applied electromagnetic and antenna design, especially in medical applications, would be of benefit to someone working on this project.

You will demonstrate academic achievement in the field/s of antenna engineering and signal processing and the potential for scholastic success.

A background or knowledge of applied electromagnetic, microwave imaging, 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 26 March, 2025 26 March, 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 ELECTROMAGNETIC-ABBOSH.

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