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VIP Snapshot
Bigger isn’t always better, so we’re pushing the boundaries of solar energy to power small devices, like medical implants and IoT sensors, with a sustainable source of energy.
VIP ChallENG research goals
This project aims to design and create millimetre-sized solar energy harvesting devices that can provide continuous power for medical implants and IoT sensors. Specifically, we plan to:
- Design and prototype silicon photovoltaic devices capable of charging a small lithium ion battery
- Design and prototype mini lithium ion battery cells that can be fabricated on a silicon wafer
- Demonstrate mini-solar harvesting power systems integrated with low-power electrical circuits (e.g., for implants or IoT sensors)
- Develop computational models of hybrid devices
- Identify new device designs, sensor distribution methods and applications
Research, design or technical ChallENG
- Design and make small silicon photovoltaic devices that can charge a mini battery and be integrated on an integrated circuit for ultra-miniaturisation
- Design and make mini lithium ion battery cells that have a high energy density
- Demonstrate prototype implants or sensors
- Design of solar energy harvesting devices for particular operating environments (e.g., under the skin, in the field)
- Assess the durability of solar energy harvesting devices in diverse environments
- Ideation
Desired Background
All degrees are welcome however, students specialising in the below areas are encouraged to apply.
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Team Academic Lead
