Project area/S
- Translation and Impact of Radio Astronomy technology development
Project Details
Historically, radio astronomy has made invaluable contribution to the field of medical imaging. The methods and techniques developed for radio astronomy observations are directly translatable to the field of medical imaging and monitoring/diagnostic measurement. In this project, we aim to develop an imager using ultrasound transducers and radio imaging techniques.
Student Attributes
Academic Background
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics and Telecommunication/Electrical Engineering/ Experimental physics/astrophysics/ Medical Radiation Science Students with focus on Ultrasound Imaging.
Computing Skills
Programming skill in python or C.
Training Requirement
Familiarity with some basics of RF instrumentation, measurement methods and techniques, ability to operate digital and analog spectrometer, network analyzer. The student will also be supported and trained in these fields so that they develop specific expertise at the end of the training.
Project Timeline
- Week 1 Inductions and project introduction
- Week 2 Initial Presentation
- Week 3 Transducer selection and input/output operation
- Week 4 Developing the imager using the raw voltage outputs from the US transducers
- Week 5 Developing the imager using the raw voltage outputs from the US transducers
- Week 6 Developing the imager using the raw voltage outputs from the US transducers
- Week 7 System testing with prototype mannequin and comparing the data with high quality US.
- Week 8 System testing with prototype mannequin and comparing the data with high quality US
- Week 9 Final Presentation
- Week 10 Final Report