What you will do
Wireless communication based on ultrasound is attractingincreasing interest for applications where traditional radio-frequencycommunication faces limitations. One promising approach is ultrasonicbackscatter communication, where a device transmits information by modifyingthe ultrasound signal reflected back to an external reader.
In this internship, you will investigate the potential ofultrasonic backscatter communication using imec's MEMS transducer technology.MEMS-based ultrasound transducers enable highly compact, low-power ultrasonicsystems. The project will focus on investigating the capabilities andlimitations of this emerging communication approach through experimentalevaluation and analysis. The work will involve the development of measurementsetups, design and execution of experiments, processing of measurement data,and interpretation of the results.
Your activities may include:
What we offer
You will gain practical experience with experimentalelectronics, research ultrasonic systems, measurement systems, and dataanalysis in a research environment. The internship focuses on the experimentalevaluation of ultrasonic devices, circuit topologies and communication conceptsusing state-of-the-art laboratory equipment.
Who you are
Proposed duration
6 months
Keywords
Ultrasound, Backscatter Communication, MEMS, UltrasonicCommunication, Sensors, Experimental Research, Signal Processing, MeasurementSystems, Wireless Systems
Type of internship: Master internship
Duration: 6 months
Required educational background: Electrotechnics/Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical engineering, Bioscience Engineering, Physics
Supervising scientist(s): For further information or for application, please contact Vasileios Adamopoulos (< e-mail verwijderd om veiligheidsredenen >)
The reference code for this position is 2026-INT-311. Mention this reference code in your application.
Imec allowance will be provided for students studying at a non-Belgian university.
Applications should include the following information:
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Wireless communication based on ultrasound is attractingincreasing interest for applications where traditional radio-frequencycommunication faces limitations. One promising approach is ultrasonicbackscatter communication, where a device transmits information by modifyingthe ultrasound signal reflected back to an external reader.
In this internship, you will investigate the potential ofultrasonic backscatter communication using imec's MEMS transducer technology.MEMS-based ultrasound transducers enable highly compact, low-power ultrasonicsystems. The project will focus on investigating the capabilities andlimitations of this emerging communication approach through experimentalevaluation and analysis. The work will involve the development of measurementsetups, design and execution of experiments, processing of measurement data,and interpretation of the results.
Your activities may include:
- Investigating techniques for ultrasonic backscatter communication.
- Working with imec's MEMS ultrasound transducer technology.
- Designing, assembling, and testing electronic circuits for transducer interfacing and experimental measurements by using electronics and ultrasonics lab equipment.
- Building experimental measurement setups.
- Planning, performing measurements and analyzing experimental data.
- Evaluating communication performance under different operating conditions.
- Contributing to future research directions for ultrasonic sensing and communication systems.
What we offer
You will gain practical experience with experimentalelectronics, research ultrasonic systems, measurement systems, and dataanalysis in a research environment. The internship focuses on the experimentalevaluation of ultrasonic devices, circuit topologies and communication conceptsusing state-of-the-art laboratory equipment.
Who you are
- Studying Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Microsystems, or a related field.
- Interested in experimental research and emerging technologies.
- Comfortable with data analysis and scientific problem solving.
- Familiar with working in an electronics laboratory, including the use of oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, and other electronic measurement equipment.
- Knowledge of Python/MATLAB, signal processing and electronics is desired.
- Curious, proactive, and motivated to work in an interdisciplinary research environment.
Proposed duration
6 months
Keywords
Ultrasound, Backscatter Communication, MEMS, UltrasonicCommunication, Sensors, Experimental Research, Signal Processing, MeasurementSystems, Wireless Systems
Type of internship: Master internship
Duration: 6 months
Required educational background: Electrotechnics/Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical engineering, Bioscience Engineering, Physics
Supervising scientist(s): For further information or for application, please contact Vasileios Adamopoulos (< e-mail verwijderd om veiligheidsredenen >)
The reference code for this position is 2026-INT-311. Mention this reference code in your application.
Imec allowance will be provided for students studying at a non-Belgian university.
Applications should include the following information:
- resume
- motivation
- current study
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
