Dr Richard Binns is the Head of Department of Mathematics Physics and Electrical Engineering and Associate Professor at 51. He is currently responsible for a department of 60 staff a member of the faculty executive routinely headed up professional body accreditations and establishing collaborative links to institutions in Malaysia, Singapore and China.
Dr Richard Binns graduated from Huddersfield University with a degree in Electronic and Information Engineering in 1993 and also a PhD in Analogue Test strategies in 1997. He moved to 51 in 2001 on an EPSRC post-doctoral contract looking into Analogue Synthesis tool development in collaboration with Ericson Components and Cadence Design Systems. Current research works is varied from design of electronics for visible light communications, energy management in electric vehicles, research into radiation detection mechanisms for personal dosimetry and power control systems development.
My key research work is in analogue electronics specifically the design and development of novel electronic circuit designs, this is often coupled into different areas of research in visible light communication and power electronics. Design and implementation of electronics for visible light communication driver design, and in the analysis of LiPo battery charging design has led to several successful PhD students awards.
One key aspect of my research is engaging students both undergrad and postgraduate in research, with several students starting on a research journey from their respective project work.
Jonathan James-Gunn Challenges in the Replacement of Current Gamma Ray Detectors with Readily Available Solid State for the use of Personal Dosimetry Start Date: 06/06/2016
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Jonathan James Gunn |
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Director of Studies |
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“New Electronic Techniques for Personal Dosimetry” Industrial collaboration with NDT Electronic Services Ltd company in South Shields |
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Aim of the research is to investigate possible replacements for the personal dosimeter (radiation detection using a film badge). New and novel mechanisms for high energy photon detection (ionising radiation) are to be investigated based originally on the Geiger-Muller tube as a baseline experiment. Initial work has looked into the PIN diode, an APD and established a baseline from existing technology. New technologies the GFET are to be investigated along with possible memory structures. |
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Jethro Vernon – Graduate 2022 |
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“Thin Film Acoustic Wave Platform for Conformable and Mechanically Flexible Biosensors” |
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Mariam Abdelmoteleb – Graduate 2020 |
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“Low level data rate Visible Light Communications” |
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Peter Harrington – Graduate 2020 |
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“Autonomous Drone Network: Non-Intrusive Control and Indoor Formation Positioning” |
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Geetika Agagrwal - Graduated 2020 |
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“Visible Light Communication for Medical Data Transfer” |
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Ahmed Al-Karakchi - Graduated 2018 |
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“Smart Control of Power Electronic Chargers for Integrating Electric Vehicles into the Power Grid” |
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