Fully Funded PhD Scholarship at Bangor University, UK

Doctoral Studentship in High Frequency Microwave Antenna Structures for Measurement of Blood Glucose at Bangor University, UK

Study Subject(s):High Frequency Microwave Antenna Structures for Measurement of Blood Glucose
Course Level:PhD
Scholarship Provider: Bangor University, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK

Eligibility:
The ideal candidate will be qualified to degree level (1st or 2i) in any of the following disciplines: Electronic engineering, Microwave engineering, Microwave/communication systems engineering with an interest in biological sciences and medicine or Medical physics which includes a microwave engineering modules.

Scholarship Description: This research project addresses one of the fundamental areas of research for an extremely challenging medical device – non-invasive blood glucose monitor. The ultimate deliverable is a commercially viable product of which the antennae will be an integral part. The research activities will involve: o Literature review of high directivity, narrow band antennae structures o Review of regulatory requirements of medical devices and classification o Identification of patents in this field and potential IP landscape opportunities/work-around o Identification of possible practicable structures & methodologies for matching the structures to blood o Identification of substrate materials for addressing the need for disposable earclips/antennae o Identification of cable solution to connect ear piece to hand-held monitor o Design, simulation & optimisation of structures on various substrates o Fabrication, testing, optimisation o Industrialisation of ear clip design

How to Apply: By post

Scholarship Application Deadline: 19th August 2011

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