Context
Millimeter-wave (MMW) technologies are increasingly used for various applications. In particular, they have been used for high data rate communications [> 5 Gb/s] and 60-GHz technologies are expected to be integrated in the near future in the next generation mobile systems. Besides, it was suggested that MMW can be used for a number of biomedical applications, including remote monitoring of wounds and non-invasive detection of glucose levels. Recently, our research team has demonstrated the possibility of selective focusing of heating in cutaneous and sub-cutaneous layers by means of MMW for thermal treatments. This opens a door to new potential applications of MMW in the field of biomedical electromagnetics, including selective targeting of skin cancers.
Objectives
The main purpose of this PhD research project is to explore the potential of MMW for innovative applications in the field of biomedical electromagnetics.
Place
The PhD student will work at the Institute of Electronics and Telecommunications of Rennes (IETR), UMR CNRS 6164, Rennes, France.
Candidate
Education: MS or equivalent. Background: electromagnetics, numerical modeling, antenna design, microwave / MMW measurements. Knowledge in biology / biophysics is welcome but not mandatory.
Contacts
To apply please provide your CV, motivation letter, and reference letters (optional) before May 31, 2015 to:
– Dr. Maxim ZHADOBOV, CNRS Researcher (maxim.zhadobov@univ-rennes1.fr)
– Prof. Ronan SAULEAU, University of Rennes 1 (ronan.sauleau@univ-rennes1.fr)