Electrical Measurements

Department of Measurement Technology and Industrial Electrical Engineering includes the following research areas:

 Electrical Measurements

Electrical Measurements

Research in Electrical Measurements is focused on three main areas:

(a) Microsystem Engineering and Nanobiotechnology – Methods are developed for analysing and processing liquids on the nanometre scale, e.g. for blood purification, particle separation, and the separation and purification of proteins and other particles for biochemical analysis. Microdrop technology (i.e. the technique used in ink-jet printers) is one area of excellence. Research is also carried out on surfaces with micro- and nanometre structures for the control of nerve growth, for example.

(b) Medical Engineering and Ultrasound – Methods are being studied for the characterization of the mechanical properties of blood vessels, the measurement of blood flow, and new kinds of ultrasound sensors.

(c) Protein Technology – Techniques are being developed for the modification of proteins to make them easier to study. This group is collaborating with researchers from the Faculty of Medicine in an effort to understand and influence the role of proteins in biological processes, including cancer tumours.

Keywords: microsystem technology, nanobiotechnology, microfluidics, protein analysis, porous silicon, microdrops, thought-controlled hand prostheses, biomedical engineering, ultrasound, blood perfusion, wall movement of blood vessels
 

Engineering Geology

In Engineering Geology, researchers are working on the development of methods and equipment for detailed investigations of earth and rock formations, ground water, sea and lake environments and glacial areas. Techniques used for preliminary surveys of proposed sites for buildings and other constructions form an important area of research. Another is the examination of applications for licenses and the supervision of hydro-electric dams. Both heavy drilling and sophisticated geophysical measurements are employed. Examples of measurement methods used are, acoustic, seismic, electrical, electromagnetic (radar) and nuclear methods.
Keywords: prospecting, construction and plants, geophysics, ground water and the environment, marine measurement techniques, underwater techniques, examination of license applications

 

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