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Title | Next generation infrared sensing and imaging technologies |
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Project opportunity | The Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems |
Description | The relative inefficiency of existing top-performing infrared detectors at room temperature is a major roadblock to miniaturisation and precludes their use in drones and space applications where weight is critical. New approaches to infrared detection using the integration of subwavelength elements into mercury cadmium telluride detectors will enable the miniaturisation and lowering of cost of portable electronic devices for applications such as astronomy, security & surveillance, agriculture, night vision, remote sensing and medical imaging. We aim to increase the resolution/sensitivity of infrared imaging devices, along with reducing the size, weight and power (SWaP) by combining imaging arrays with meta-materials, micro-lenses, and engineering the material properties. We are exploring novel materials and smart engineering of the detectors to create novel devices. We have also developed tiny infrared resonators for remote thermal sensing and imaging utilising metamaterials. These are fixed or electrically tunable structures which will only pass a specific wavelength of light just before entering the photodetector or imaging array. The aim is to achieve mercury-cadmium-telluride imaging arrays with lower cross-talk, improved modulation transfer function (MTF), and higher operating temperature (HOT).
We have multiple PhD scholarships available, providing an excellent environment for growth and professional development. As a part of our team, you will have access to cutting-edge resources and expertise, incl. the Western Australian Node of the Australian National Fabrication Facility; enabling you to make significant contributions in science and engineering. |
Opportunity status | Open |
Open date | 01 Jun 2024 |
Close date | 31 Oct 2024 |
Research area | Engineering |
Physical Sciences | |
Eligibility | Suitably qualified applicants must meet the admissions requirements outlined in UWA's Handbook (link). |
Citizenship status | Domestic |
International | |
Enrolment status | Current student |
Future student | |
Specific requirement | Preferred background in Physics, Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related fields. Applicants are encouraged to apply for a RTP scholarship in the appropriate scholarship round which are open thus: Once suitable candidates are identified the opportunity may end before the closing date. |
How to apply | Interested applicants must send a recent resume and academic transcripts via email to Prof Lorenzo Faraone in the first instance. |
Contact | Lorenzo Faraone: email: lorenzo.faraone@uwa.edu.au / phone: +61 8 6488 3104 |
Scholarship details | |
Scholarship type | Stipend scholarship |
Scholarship value | AUD $35,000 per annum |
Availability | Applicants are encouraged to apply for a RTP scholarship in the appropriate scholarship round which are open thus: Domestic applicants - 1 Sep to 31 Oct International applicants - 1 July to 31 Aug Once suitable candidates are identified the opportunity may end before the closing date. |
School | School of Engineering |
Course type | Doctorates |
Masters |