2009 Press Releases
Sensing the Future
20.02.2009
Wireless sensor networks are set to play a major role in addressing some of the key challenges faced by society in healthcare, the environment and energy in buildings.
20.02.2009
Wireless sensor networks are set to play a major role in addressing some of the key challenges faced by society in healthcare, the environment and energy in buildings.
According to Dr Cian Ó Mathúna who will deliver the next lecture of the Annual College of Science, Engineering and Food Science (SEFS) Public Lecture Series at UCC, in the future we will be surrounded by millions of sensors embedded in both the natural and built environment, in buildings and homes, on our clothing and even in our bodies. These sensors will be able to power themselves and communicate with each other via the web. This lecture titled "Sensing the Future", to be delivered on Wednesday, February 25th at 8pm in Boole IV Lecture Theatre, will outline the potential for sensors to enhance the security, health and comfort of people throughout their daily lives.
Cian Ó Mathúna is Head of the Microsystems Centre at the Tyndall National Institute, UCC. He received BE, MEngSc and PhD degrees from UCC in 1981, 1984 and 1994, respectively. His research is focussed on the convergence of microelectronics and microsystems. The main driver for the research is the concept of miniaturised wireless sensor modules and their application in sensor networks that will drive future Information and Communication Technology opportunities in Energy, Personal Health and the Environment.
The SEFS Annual Public Lecture Series is organised by Professor William Reville, Public Awareness of Science Officer, SEFS. The series of lectures will run weekly until Wednesday, March 25th. Full details of the lectures can be consulted by visiting website http://understandingscience.ucc.ie/pages/SEFS_LectureSeries_2009.pdf
All the lectures will be filmed and the films will be posted on the UCC Public Understanding of Science website http://understandingscience.ucc.ie The 2007 and 2008 Public Lectures are already posted on this website.
Admission to the lectures is free, and as always, members of the public are invited to attend.
Picture: Dr Cian Ó Mathúna
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Cian Ó Mathúna is Head of the Microsystems Centre at the Tyndall National Institute, UCC. He received BE, MEngSc and PhD degrees from UCC in 1981, 1984 and 1994, respectively. His research is focussed on the convergence of microelectronics and microsystems. The main driver for the research is the concept of miniaturised wireless sensor modules and their application in sensor networks that will drive future Information and Communication Technology opportunities in Energy, Personal Health and the Environment.
The SEFS Annual Public Lecture Series is organised by Professor William Reville, Public Awareness of Science Officer, SEFS. The series of lectures will run weekly until Wednesday, March 25th. Full details of the lectures can be consulted by visiting website http://understandingscience.ucc.ie/pages/SEFS_LectureSeries_2009.pdf
All the lectures will be filmed and the films will be posted on the UCC Public Understanding of Science website http://understandingscience.ucc.ie The 2007 and 2008 Public Lectures are already posted on this website.
Admission to the lectures is free, and as always, members of the public are invited to attend.
Picture: Dr Cian Ó Mathúna
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