Electromagnetic Shielding for Electronic Systems Using Lightweight and Flexible Materials

Project description

With wireless communications systems for the Internet of Things (IoTs) and wireless body area network (WBAN) becoming prevalent, the electromagnetic waves radiated from these systems can interfere with other electronic systems, which could have an impact on human life and health. To mitigate these effects electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding is becoming a necessary component for many electronic systems. Metals are commonly used for EMI shielding due to their high conductivity; however, they have several drawbacks including their rigidity, weight, and cost of manufacturing. For wearable electronic systems flexibility and lightness are particularly important. In this project the student will investigate appropriate lightweight and flexible conductive materials to use as EMI shielding such as textiles, copper mesh and graphite paper. The student use these materials to design EMI shielding suitable for wearable electronic devices. By the end of the project the student will have learnt how to characterize the EMI shielding properties of materials, how to use full-wave electromagnetic simulation software, and how to design, prototype and measure a wearable EMI shield. This project is a comprehensive engineering project that will give the student a lot of hands-on experience.

Co-supervisors

Drake, Samuel (Professor)

Supervisors research focus

Dr. Chen's current research interests include antenna design and engineering, wearable technology, microwave absorbers, and electromagnetic structures using advanced materials.

Industry involvement

Defence Science and Technology Group

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