Research Areas

Core R&D Areas:

RF/Microwave Communications and Wireless Systems

  • Wireless Sensors, Control Systems and Data Links
  • Antenna Design
  • Beacons & Microtransmitters
  • Coding & Modulation Techniques (Spread Spectrum, etc.)
  • Radio Systems
  • Security Devices
  • In-Cell Communications - wireless data links within 'Hot-Cells'
  • Wireless Inventory Tagging and Monitoring

RF/Microwave Diagnostics, Sensors & Instruments

  • Non-contact Manufacturing Process Diagnostics
  • Non-destructive Inspection Systems
  • Current Signature Analysis for Condition Monitoring of Industrial Equipment
  • Plasma Diagnostics
  • Moisture Measurement
  • Material Characterization and Processing
  • Electromagnetic Emissions Measurements
  • Applications of High Voltage RF/Microwaves to Material Treatment, Processing and Excitation (breakdown-plasma generation)