- Development of new techniques of Energy
Scavenging for Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) and embedded systems. The
study is
focused both on hardware and software issues. In particular hardware
research involves maximum power point tracking methods, conversion
techniques using
multiple sources (i.e. photovoltaic, vibration, RF…) and
power-consumption optmization.
Research on software solutions for energy harvesting is oriented to power management policies, energy
control and prediction algorithms.
- Development and optimization of low-power and
low-cost WSN. In particular my interests are oriented to development of
networks
of smart-objects (internet of the things) and wearable sensor devices.
- Development of algorithms for Wireless Sensor
Network communication and new standards exploration
(IEEE802.15.4, Zigbee, ULP Bluetooth). Research on low-rate wireless
personal area networks (LR-WPAN) aims to explore the limits and the
constraints
of audio/video streaming applications over
WSNs.
- Exploring interaction and design issues in
embedded personal device and wireless sensor network with particular
emphasis on
ultra-low power design and energy management. Research is focused on
battery-less systems which use alternative storage devices (e.g.
supercapacitor).
- Development of algorithms for position
analysis and tracking in indoor environments using self powered WSNs
deployed in the
environment. Exploration of different methods and positioning engines
(e.g. GPS, Bluetooth based, RSSI based).
- Ubiquitous computing oriented to the
cooperation through mobile devices and development of applications for
portable
systems.
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