The rapid growth in the field of wireless sensor networks has highlighted the issue of powering remote sensor nodes. The
Rotc Scholarship Application requirement to change batteries, or recharge other power sources, places an unwanted additional maintenance and cost burden on such wireless networks. In certain applications where environmental vibrations are present, there is the opportunity to harvest the kinetic energy of these vibrations and use this to power the remote sensor node. The focus of the PhD project will be on design, modelling and development of vibration based electromagnetic micropower generators using magnetic silicon
MEMS/
NEMS structures. The
Rotc Scholarship Application project will also include development and characterization of nano-structured magnetic materials for full device integration.
PhD Position: Rotc Scholarship Application Applications are sought for a three year PhD position with fellowship for submission to the IRCSET ‘Enterprise Partnership Scheme’ in partnership with a leading multi-national industry, under supervision of Dr. Saibal Roy (email: saibal.roy@tyndall.ie) in the Microsystems center, Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork, Ireland. The successful applicant will work as part of a multidisciplinary research team, which has a focus on the development of integrated magnetics.
The research of this particular position will involve elements of the following;
• Review of state of the art (publications in journals, conferences and patents)
• Mechanical and transient modelling (Finite element analysis) of MEMS/NEMS structures
• Development and characterization of nano-structured magnetic materials
• Device fabrication using MEMS/NEMS technologies
• Electrical characterization of fabricated power generators
Requirements: Essential- a) Masters (or Bachalors 1H1) degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical/Microelectronics/Physics/Materials Science/Engineering or similar.
b) Proficiency in English, non-native english speakers should provide IELTS/TOEFL score
Preferable: Candidates will be given preference if they have any of the following experiences
a) Experience in modelling & FEA simulation (Coventorware, Maxwell ANSOFT, COMSOL etc)
b) Experience in magnetic measurements such as SQUID/VSM
c) Ability to write the project reports, articles in journals/conference
d) Experience in microelectronic fabrication processes
e) Experience in mask designing, layout
Candidates should submit a letter outlining their suitability for the position and their curriculum vitae, to include list of publications, the names, addresses and email IDs of three referees to saibal.roy@tyndall.ie
For further information about this position, please contact Dr. Saibal.Roy at saibal.roy@tyndall.ie
