Metasurface-enabled synthetic aperture radar installed on UAVs
Hosted by and Enrolled in the Doctoral Program at the University of Huddersfield
Contract Duration: 36 months
PhD Title: Metasurface-enabled synthetic aperture radar installed on UAVs
Description
The research aims to advance radar technology by integrating metasurface-enabled synthetic aperture radar (SAR) with ML/DL algorithms on UAVs. Objectives include optimising metasurfaces for efficient electromagnetic wave manipulation, integrating with UAVs or stability and power efficiency, and using ML/DL algorithms to enhance SAR resolution for accurate target detection and classification. The study focuses on adapting systems to dynamic environments, real-time processing, and autonomous operation, emphasizing energy efficiency. Field trials and simulations will validate system performance, contributing to radar technology and UAV applications.
Eligibility Requirements
- The candidate must not have been awarded a PhD Degree.
- A Master’s Degree is required in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- Candidates must not have resided in the UK for more than 12 months within the three years preceding their employment start date. Additionally, for the remainder of this period, candidates must provide evidence of residing outside the UK.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English is required and must be formally demonstrated.
- Knowledge of machine learning and antenna/metasurface modelling using CST is necessary.
Required Documents
- Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Letter of motivation.
- Certificate(s) of Bachelor’s Degree(s), with an official English translation if issued in a different language.
- Academic transcripts for undergraduate studies, with official English translations if issued in a different language.
- Certificate(s) of Master’s Degree(s), with an official English translation if issued in a different language.
- Academic transcripts for postgraduate studies, with official English translations if issued in a different language.
- A copy of the Master’s thesis.
- At least two recommendation letters.
- Certificate of English language proficiency.
- Copies of publications (if any) in scientific journals and conference proceedings.
Submission Deadline: April 10, 2025 May 15, 2025
Applications for this position must be submitted as a single ZIP file to Prof. Pavlos Lazaridis via email at p.lazaridis@hud.ac.uk