Task 5 - Metamaterial technology for improved EM medical devices

KCL , supervisor Dr. P. Kosmas, ESR E. Razzicchia.

In this Task, miniaturised EM antennas using smart materials will be studied, designed and realized; the antenna size is a key issue in the EM imaging systems due to the high request of number of sensors (microwave antennas) on one side and the need of portable and limited size devices on the other hand. The antenna meta-surface will be designed to enhance the EM penetration into the human body. The developed antennas will be tested as transmitters and receivers in the microwave imaging devices developed in WP4 and WP5. Industrial partner organization MEDIWISE will be a major player in this task.

Objectives:

• Use metamaterial science to design a “meta-surface” which can enhance EM penetration into the human body (using accurate numerical simulations)
• Fabricate and test the prototype in house (in strong collaboration with MEDIWISE)
• Incorporate the prototype into one or more diagnostic systems developed under WP4 and WP5
• Modify the design for operation as a focusing enhancement add-on for therapy application

Expected Results:

• A unique metamaterial component to enhance performance of microwave medical devices
• Validation with experimental data for specific prototypes and testbeds