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Engineering and technology
- Electromagnetism and antenna technology
- Environmental safety and health of nanotechnology
Spatial and temporal monitoring of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) is a priority of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO)
research agenda. People are worried about health effects of radiofrequency (RF) radiation of base stations (e.g., from 5G
technology) and of extreme low frequency (ELF) fields of high tension lines. Governments and operators (mobile
operators, electricity distributors) need to monitor fields for risk communication, policy, and satisfying scientific and
regional/national norms. In this project, we will design a universal low-cost electromagnetic field EMF sensor consisting
of a modular combined sensor approach to measure both ELF and RF fields. This unique sensor will enable governments
and operators to monitor radiation in an all-encompassing way. Moreover, we will realize real-time environmental EMF
exposure mapping and optimal sensor placement algorithms.