Ideas for PhD topics.pptx

8/13/2019 Ideas for PhD topics.pptx

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Dr Derek Rogers


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PhD Ideas

Improved ship-board man overboardsearch and track systemsThe EMI impact of personal electronicdevices on aeroplane systems

A collection of other areas of interest


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Ideas for PhD Topics


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BackgroundOne of the sensors on many naval vesselsis an Infra-Red Search and Track (IRST)systemIRST systems are often used for missiledetection but can also be used for manoverboard detection and tracking.When placed on a ship a sensor has tocontend with roll/pitch/yaw of the ship,various sea states and often a very smalltarget (the person overboard) to try anddetect and track.


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ProblemThe intent of the PhD would be to look atways of improving IRST systems in thecontext of man overboard detection andtracking Taking into account the mounting on a ship

and the maritime environmentImproving means increased probability ofdetection and tracking under adverse

conditions: Sea state, atmospheric conditions, solar

conditions


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Research Direction

The research can explore a number ofdirections but should explore and considerthe performance of detection and tracking

algorithms under different situations andlook to improve them: Perhaps by taking into account input from

other sensors to provide an increasedprobability of detection and tracking stability

Perhaps by taking into account imagerecognition


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Skills and Behaviours

Anyone interested should first have aninterest in solving the problem, then astrength in mathematical modelling and

simulation with a very practical focus.The research may involve aspects of radartheory, electro-optics and control theory.The research will require understanding

maritime systems and the maritimeenvironment.


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Background

Most people are familiar with the phrasePlease turn off all electronic equipmentbecause it may interfere with aircraft

navigation systems Firstly, that is the safest thing to doBut there is increasing prevalence ofpersonal communications devices

Most people turn them off, Some people forget or dont know how; and Some people wilfully keep them on.


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Background

One of the other reasons for turning phonesoff related to the effect on networks of a highaltitude (high power) mobile.

Modern devices are much lower power,higher frequencies, use more modernmodulation techniques.There has been some research into

EMI/EMC in aeroplanes but not much


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Problem

The intent of the PhD would be To model to a reasonable fidelity EMC from

personal devices in aeroplanes under avariety of scenarios

Identify the effects of EMC on differentaeroplane systems

Propose and analyse ways of allowing the twosystems to safely co-exist


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Research Direction

The research can explore a number ofdirections but should explore: Different ways to model the problem and the

strengths and limitations of the differentmodels Consider the fidelity of the devices modelled,

the susceptibility of aircraft systems

People and other insulators / reflectorsInvolves understanding EMI/EMC,communications systems, mathematicalmodelling


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Skills and Behaviours

Anyone interested should first have aninterest in solving the problem, then astrength in mathematical modelling andsimulation with a very practical focus.The research may involve aspects ofEMI/EMC, communications systems, andphysiology.

The research will require understandingaerospace and communications systems.


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Other areas

The following ideas require furtherdevelopment into research topics Flexible Solar Generation and Storage

Systems Soft Robots


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Flexible Solar Generation andStorage Systems

New technologies allow the creation of flexiblebatteries; [Soon to be published in Nature]Similarly another new technology is a paint thathas solar generation properties.The research would investigate and analysethese technologies

Why does it matter?

Imagine the ability to paint your car or your roofto make it into a solar generation system andimagine a battery that could be moulded to theroof storing the energy for night time use.


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Soft Robots

Robots are hard metallic things, right?Not for long, new robotic systems are to ableto adapt their shapes to climb under or over

things, the use air to inflate, deflate andchange shape.This leads to a whole series of researchtopics on the integration of different sensors

and control of such systems.Why does it matter?

Soft robots will find more acceptance in the

consumer (home) market.


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About Dr DerekRogers

Adjunct of the School of Electrical andElectronic Engineering

Previously co-supervised one student inthe area of Image Watermarking theysuccessfully completed their PhD

Also an Adjunct Associate Professorat the University of South Australia

Primary supervisor for one student in thearea of Software Acquisition theysuccessfully completed their PhD in 2012.


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BiographyCurrently the Deputy Systems EngineeringManager Amphibious Assault Ships (LHD)with Saab SystemsPrior to this worked with BAE Systems for 5

years, Motorola for 5 years, CTIN for 3 yearsHas over 30 publications on a wide range ofengineering topicsSits on the Federal Governments AdvisoryCouncil on Intellectual Property (ACIP)Has won numerous academic and corporatebest practice awardsHas travelled extensively around the world

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