2000 - 2001                     Ph.D. at Adelaide University

Fourier-transform Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer (FT-NMR) Fault finding and repairs to dysfunctional instrument which is no longer supported by the manufacturer (see Reference)

• Liaising with Conference and Facilities Manager regarding forthcoming conferences and events.
• Meeting clients, as necessary and discussing special requirements regarding audio visual set up.
• Undertaking duties of Fire Chief Warden to ensure that appropriate emergency procedures are adhered to.
• Access and set up of all rooms in the Union Building.
• Secure storage and up to date maintenance of all equipment.
• Unlocking and locking of building and rooms as required.


1999                                Final Year Project

Denoising a Bio-Monitor Using the Wavelet Transform

Design and manufacture of a phonocardiogram and electrocardiogram. Extensive use of MatLab to implement digital signal processing techniques, Visual Basic to produce interface with analyst digital stethoscope, Pspice and Protel PCB Design Software.
 

1997                                Dunnings Engineering Services Pty Ltd  
Used Ada to design, code and test a resource-intensive data manipulation program to be run on machines with limited computational resources. Worked with a second programmer who was producing the graphical user interface.

 
2001                                Upgrade to Ph.D. of Engineering

• Sporting achievements
• Club Management
• Contribution to University sport.


1998                                Adelaide University Sports Association Sports Scholarship

Awarded in recognition of participation and achievement in the Adelaide University Judo club as a competitor, trainer, representative and Board Member.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Students of Adelaide University (EEESAU)

EEESAU specialises in providing services for Electrical and Electronic Engineering students. EEESAU is affiliated with IEEE and IEAST. EEESAU has an annual turn over of approximately $10,000.

2000 – 2001 Acting President Adelaide University Water Ski Club

The Water Ski Club organises ski days and weekends for its 120 members and various friends that come along. The club also organises a large number of social functions through the year. Assets including two boats and a block of land total $100,000, and a yearly turnover of $15,000.

2001 Management Board Member

2000 – 2001 Active Member

Adelaide University Judo Club

The largest Judo club in South Australia the Judo SA relies heavily on Adelaide Judo club when running both state and national events. Adelaide Judo club is the centre of competition Judo in South Australia, with Tony Clark (World blind Judo Campion), Chunjae Lee (bla times Australian over 100 kg, and open Campion), and Chelesa Ingle (bla times Australian under 52 kg Campion). With assets of $40,000 and savings of $35,000, a permanent part time coaching position, and turnover of $20,000, this club has been a great learning experience for me.

1999 - 2001 President

1999 - 2001 Coach

1998 Vice President

1996 - 1997 Management Board Member

University SA Judo Club

1997 - 1999 Secretary

University Sports Association 1998 - 2001 Active Member

In the past I have been involved in many public speaking and debating situations:

• Chairing meetings of EEESAU and Adelaide University Judo Club as President.
• Various Conferences and Seminars relating to my Ph.D. work.
• Runner up State Debating Team.
• First place Mannum High School public speaking competition.


In both my work as a professional engineer and my recreational work with a number of clubs, I am constantly working with a team. I have found I have a number of talents, these include:

• Capitalisation on differences in nature and ability.
• Experience dealing with conflict.
• Respect for other team members’ attitudes and opinions.
• It has made me very flexible and open-minded.


Throughout my education I have tutored students in Experimental Electrical Engineering, Circuit Analysis, Chemistry. Tutoring has developed my skills in:

• Relating to both small and large groups.
• One to one communication.
• Explaining complex ideas in easy to understand language.


My work experience has developed my skills in dealing with real life situations in the work place:

• Relating and liaising with management.
• Working closely with people from different disciplines as the only person with electronics background.
• Working independently as a specialist on a complex problem-solving project.

Refereed Papers

"Design and simulation of a high efficiency Rotman lens for mm-wave collision avoidance sensor", L. T. Hall, H. J. Hansen, D. Abbott, Microelectronics Journal, 2001 (Accepted).

"Design of smart multi-beam mm-wave antennas", L. T. Hall, D. Abbott, H. J. Hansen, SPIE's 2000 Symposium on Smart Materials and MEMS Proceedings, Melbourne, Vol 4304, 2000.

"Design and simulation of a high efficiency Rotman lens for mm-wave sensing applications", L. T. Hall, D. Abbott, H. J. Hansen, The 2000 Asia Pacific Microwave Conference Proceedings, Sydney, pp. 1419-1422, 2000.

"Sensor system for heart sound biomonitor", L. T. Hall, J. L. Maple, D. Abbott, J. Agzarian, Microelectronics Journal, Vol 31, pp. 583-592, 2000.

"Sensor system for heart sound biomonitor", L. T. Hall, J. L. Maple, D. Abbott, J. Agzarian, SPIE's 1999 Symposium on Smart Materials and MEMS Proceedings, Vol 3891, pp. 99-109, 1999.

Unrefereed Papers

"Microstrip-based Rotman lens for mm-wave sensing operations", L. T. Hall, D. Abbott, H. J. Hansen, SPIE’s 15^th Annual International Symposium on Aerospace/Defence Sensing, Simulation and controls Proceedings, Florida, April, 2001 (In Press).

Dr Derek Abbott

Director of Centre for Biomedical Engineering (CBME)

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Adelaide University

SOUTH AUSTRALIA SA 5005

Phone +61 8 8303 5748 Fax +61 8 8303 4360
 
 

Dr Hedley Hansen

Senior Research Scientist

Advanced Concepts Group

Electronic Warfare Division

Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO)

Department of Defence

PO Box 1500 Salisbury

SOUTH AUSTRALIA SA 5108

Phone +61 8 8259 5844 Fax +61 8 8259 5938
 
 

Dr Paul E Pigou

Principal Forensic Scientist

Forensic Science

21 Divett Place

ADELAIDE SA 5000

Phone (08) 8226 7700 Fax (08) 8226 7777
 
 

Gloria Chester

Executive Officer

Sports Association

University of Adelaide

ADELAIDE SA 5000

Phone (08) 8303 3015 Fax (08) 8303 5403
 
 
 
 

Bruce A Hanan

Laboratory Technical Manager

Forensic Science

21 Divett Place

ADELAIDE SA 5000

Phone (08) 8226 7700 Fax (08) 8226 7777