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1-
Wireless
Medical Data Telemetry: We have
designed and tested various miniaturized antennas to be used for
continuous
monitoring of the physiological parameters such as blood pressure,
glucose,
temperature etc. We also have developed tissue mimicking gels for in
vitro
testing of these antennas. Currently, we are performing in-vivo experiments using rats and
pigs. These studies are being
performed in collaborations with faculty members at MSU’s College of
Veterinary
Medicine.
2-
Wireless
Body Area Networks (BANs): Our main focus
in this research area is to design and
develop body-centric wireless sensor systems for continuous cardiac
monitoring. We have completed coupling studies for
the body-centric antennas and currently working on the antenna/sensor
integration.
3-
Antennas
for Hyperthermia Treatment of Cancer: The goal of this research is to
design cost effective
and efficient hyperthermia applicators that can be used in conjunction
with chemo
for cancer treatment. Currently, we are collaborating with Duke
Hyperthermia
Division and North Carolina State University to develop a breast
conformal
hyperthermia treatment applicator. Our group is responsible for antenna
array
design and testing.
4- Novel
Antennas and Arrays: We have worked on full
Polymeric and SiC antennas. We
are also considering designing and testing of carbon nanotube (CNT)
antennas.
These Polymeric, SiC, and CNT antennas exhibit unique characteristics
compared
to traditional antennas such as, higher flexibility, higher power and
temperature handling capabilities etc.
5- Fast
and
Efficient Numerical Analysis Algorithms:
This is a
continuous research activity. Over the past six years, we have
developed problem specific numerical algorithms using higher order
basis
functions and fast algorithms such as AIM-Adaptive Integral Method,
FMM-Fast
Multiple Method, and FSDA-Fast Spectral Domain Algorithms. Developed
analysis
methods for antennas mounted on mobile structures, such as aircrafts
and ships.
These algorithms are being used in the design and analysis of various
antennas
(implantable antennas, body-centric antennas, Silicon Carbide antennas
etc.).
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