Applications are invited for our EPSRC funded Doctoral Training Partnership (DTP) PhD studentships that will support six (6) research projects starting 1 October 2022. One of these projects is “MEMS Based Antennas for 5G and 6G Communications” led by Professor Wamadeva Balachandran in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Mm-wave, multiple-input and multiple output antenna array, and large-scale phased antenna array with steering beams play significant roles from 5th generation communications. Integrated sensing and communication sharing the use of a single hardware platform is a paradigm for 6G, which is in the early-stage research. This project aims to study the reconfigurable antennas, the antenna system and its miniaturization technologies as well as low-cost solutions for 5G, 5G beyond and 6G communications.
Knowledge or research experience in antenna/array design, integrated circuit design, RF devices, sensing or imaging is required. You should be proficient in Ansys HFSS, CST Studio Suite, Altair FEKO or PathWave ADS. You should be a highly motivated individual and possess a strong sense of curiosity. The ability to study independently, think critically and collaborate with others is essential.
How to Apply
Email the documents below as a single PDF file to [Email Address Removed] by 16:00 on Friday 3 June 2022. Please state the name of the project supervisor in your email.
· Your up-to-date CV;
· Your 300-word personal statement setting out why you are suitable for this position;
· Your Undergraduate/Postgraduate Masters degree certificate(s) and transcript(s);
· Your English Language qualification of IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent, if applicable;
· Two references, one of which can be provided by a member of Brunel University academic staff.
Interviews will take place in June 2022.