Project Abstract

 

Dehydration in humans can lead to severe health consequences if left untreated. There is an unmet need for an accurate, non-invasive device to monitor dehydration in a clinical and non-clinical setting.

This project aims to pursue research and development in a sensor system for continuous monitoring of dehydration using a low-power radio-frequency (RF) sensor. The research objectives include design optimisation to improve wearability, robust data acquisition and establishing a correlation between the RF signals and hydration levels in human tissue.

The outcomes of this research will reduce the impact of dehydration in medical care, with additional applications in sports science, aerospace physiology, etc. This PhD project is suitable for candidates with a variety of engineering backgrounds who are passionate about developing technology with a real-world impact.

Entry Requirements

A first-class bachelor’s degree (or its international equivalent), OR,
a master’s degree (or its international equivalent), in mechanical/biomedical/aerospace/electronics/materials engineering or in physical sciences.

1. Proven track record in planning and conducting detailed experiments.

2. Experience in computer modelling and coding, such as Python or Matlab, is advantageous.