Sanjeev Kumar

Together with sponsor Catalyst Analog Devices, Tyndall celebrates the winners and finalists of the 2019 Postgraduate Publication of the Year .

Dr. Fatima Gunning, Senior Staff Researcher & Acting Head of Graduate Studies at Tyndall, praised the entries, saying: "This was an exceptionally competitive year with outstanding articles and publications in a cross-section of high-impact journals showcasing Tyndall’s research breadth and excellence."

Mike Morrissey, Technology Manager, Analog Devices echoed this:

“The long-term and strategic partnership between Analog Devices and Tyndall provides continuity of innovative research capability as well as access to a diverse and world-class talent pipeline. We are delighted to sponsor the Postgraduate Publication of the Year as it exemplifies the excellent deep-tech research Tyndall is renowned for and is aligned with core technologies of mutual interest for communications, energy, agri-tech and advanced manufacturing”

To help inspire other postgraduate students, both in Tyndall and those around the globe, we decided to profile this generation's future research leaders.

Sanjeev Kumar

Finalist

What encouraged you to submit your application to Postgraduate Publication of the Year?
I wanted to present my work to the multidisciplinary researchers and receive feedback on my research. I believe that participating in the publication competition has enabled me to evaluate the quality of my work and share my knowledge with others. We were given an opportunity to present our research to the audience, and the discussions with the audience are always helpful in developing a new approach and ideas to solve a research problem. Also, the presented work could be useful for others, and an opportunity to collaborate with other academic/industry researchers may arise as a result.
What inspired you to choose the subject of your paper?
In the paper, the development of a 915 MHz wristwatch-integrated antenna for wirelessly monitoring the heart rate and blood oxygen saturation of the patients is presented. The motivation behind using the 915 MHz band was to achieve a higher wireless communication range when compared with the conventional 2.45 GHz band. Moreover, a wristwatch-based wireless solution was chosen considering the fact that a wristwatch type approach is more comfortable and less invasive than a conventional finger mounted sensing device.
What’s your paper about and how did you prepare for it? What role did research excellence play in your approach?
The work presented in the paper focuses on the development of a compact wristwatch-integrated 915 MHz antenna for wireless health monitoring applications. The implemented wireless communication technology was chosen after an extensive literature review. The antenna design involved the electromagnetic simulations (Ansys HFSS) and the measurements of the developed wristwatch antenna prototype. The impedance characteristics of the antenna were measured using a Vector Network Analyser, and the radiation characteristics were measured in an anechoic chamber.
The selection for Postgraduate Publication of the Year is extremely competitive. What is your advice for those aspiring for nomination next year?
I would like to encourage students to participate in the Research Publication of the Year Competition as this will give exposure to their research and will help in developing new ideas and solutions. Interacting with other researchers during the presentation will also help to build contacts and potential research collaborations. Moreover, I would encourage future aspirants to publish thir research papers in high impact journals.
What is the single most significant support Tyndall has been able to offer you in achieving your research goals?
Tyndall has played a significant role in enhancing my knowledge and shaping my career as a researcher. I would like to thank my supervisors Dr. John Buckley and Dr. Brendan O’Flynn for their constant support with my research and providing me all the recourses that I needed to smoothly progress my research activities.

Research Publication Link

“A 915MHz Wristwatch-Integrated Antenna for Wireless Health Monitoring”, paper # 1570603765 accepted for publication at EuCAP 2020