Project Info
Metabolic Sensing for Athletic Performance Healthcare Applications
Project Goals and Description:
This project will develop non-invasive and real-time measurement techniques for lactate sensing for the assessment of metabolic health. This is of interest for high-performance athletes wishing to optimise their aerobic performance and to medical professionals for patient care. Microwave split ring resonators will be developed attached to micro fluidic cells to test low concentrations of metabolites. The project will assess the required sensor sensitivity, assess and optimize the sensor performance and integrate the measurement approach into a sensing application
More Information:
Dr. Aaen maintains a website with several of his latest publications and an overview of his teams research:
https://people.mines.edu/paaen/
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Student Preparation
Qualifications
The student should have a good knowledge of circuit theory and microwave circuits and a desire to learn microwave measurement techniques.
TIME COMMITMENT (HRS/WK)
SKILLS/TECHNIQUES GAINED
The student will gain significant experience in several areas. First they will learn how to develop and manage a program of research and learn how to create re I’m search plans. The student will then learn how to perform microwave measurements and simulation and data analysis techniques in Keysight’s Advanced Design System (ADS).
MENTORING PLAN
The student will join Dr. Aaen’s research team and have frequent interactions with him and his students. Once the objectives of the project have been agreed upon the student will meet with Dr. Aaen every two weeks to share progress, present results and plan next steps. The students will also be able to interact with other research students and Dr. Aaen either in person or via the team’s slack group.