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Balancing the scales: assessing the impact of irrigation and pathogen burden on potato blackleg disease and soil microbial communities (2024)
Journal Article
Keating, C., Kilbride, E., Stalham, M. A., Nellist, C., Milner, J., Humphris, S., Toth, I., Mable, B. K., & Ijaz, U. Z. (2024). Balancing the scales: assessing the impact of irrigation and pathogen burden on potato blackleg disease and soil microbial communities. Microbiome, 12(1), Article 210. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-024-01918-6

Background: Understanding the interaction between environmental conditions, crop yields, and soil health is crucial for sustainable agriculture in a changing climate. Management practices to limit disease are a balancing act. For example, in potato p... Read More about Balancing the scales: assessing the impact of irrigation and pathogen burden on potato blackleg disease and soil microbial communities.

Communication-Centric Integrated Sensing and Communications With Mixed Fields (2024)
Journal Article
Xiao, Y., Wang, E., Chen, Y., Sun, H., & Ikhlef, A. (2024). Communication-Centric Integrated Sensing and Communications With Mixed Fields. SCIENCE CHINA Information Sciences, 67(12), Article 219301. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11432-024-4152-9

Dear editor, Integrated sensing and communications (ISAC) is expected to play a vital role in the sixth-generation (6G) wireless networks [1]. By utilizing high frequencies, extremely large-scale antenna arrays, and new antenna designs, the 6G-empowe... Read More about Communication-Centric Integrated Sensing and Communications With Mixed Fields.

HYBIC: An Improved Congestion Control Algorithm for Integrated Satellite-Terrestrial Networks in 5G and Beyond Communications (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bisu, A. A., Gallant, A., & Sun, H. (2024, October). HYBIC: An Improved Congestion Control Algorithm for Integrated Satellite-Terrestrial Networks in 5G and Beyond Communications. Presented at 2024 IEEE Future Networks World Forum (FNWF), Dubai, UAE

In this paper, we propose an improved Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) algorithm called HYBIC, building upon existing CUBIC and HYBLA algorithms. This HYBIC algorithm is designed for improving capacity utilisation and transmission rate of heteroge... Read More about HYBIC: An Improved Congestion Control Algorithm for Integrated Satellite-Terrestrial Networks in 5G and Beyond Communications.

Model-Driven Channel Estimation for MIMO Monostatic Backscatter System With Deep Unfolding (2024)
Journal Article
Zhou, Y., Li, X., Zhang, X., Hui, X., & Chen, Y. (2024). Model-Driven Channel Estimation for MIMO Monostatic Backscatter System With Deep Unfolding. IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society, 5, 6697-6712. https://doi.org/10.1109/ojcoms.2024.3479234

Monostatic backscatter has garnered significant interest due to its distinct benefits in low-cost passive sensing. Observing and sensing with backscatter necessitates determining the phase and amplitude of the backscatter channel to identify the stat... Read More about Model-Driven Channel Estimation for MIMO Monostatic Backscatter System With Deep Unfolding.

First comprehensive evaluation of genetic variability for bacterial blight resistance in wild Punica granatum L. populations from the North-Western Himalayas (2024)
Journal Article
Sharma, R., Sharma, S. D., Sharma, V. K., Sharma, M., Kumar, D., Sharma, R., Thakur, Y., & Khatri, S. (2024). First comprehensive evaluation of genetic variability for bacterial blight resistance in wild Punica granatum L. populations from the North-Western Himalayas. Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, 134, Article 102438. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmpp.2024.102438

Identifying and selecting disease-resistant sources from wild germplasm pools is pivotal due to their ecological benefits and cost-effectiveness. This study encompassed the survey and collection of wild pomegranate genotypes alongside commercial cult... Read More about First comprehensive evaluation of genetic variability for bacterial blight resistance in wild Punica granatum L. populations from the North-Western Himalayas.

Older Generation: Self-Powered IoTs, Home-Life and “Ageing Well” (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bailey, G., Seunarine, K., Baptista De Lima, C. V., Carnie, M., Haymoor, Z., Hyde, M., Jones, B. H., Jones, M., Pearson, J., Reitmaier, T., Robinson, S., Sahoo, D. R., & Williams, A. (2024, October). Older Generation: Self-Powered IoTs, Home-Life and “Ageing Well”. Presented at NordiCHI 2024: Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, Uppsala Sweden

Internet of Things (IoT) technology is found in many homes. These systems enable tasks to be done more effectively or efficiently – e.g., securing property, monitoring and adjusting resources, tracking behaviours for well-being, and so on. The system... Read More about Older Generation: Self-Powered IoTs, Home-Life and “Ageing Well”.

Two-fold Strategy towards Sustainable Renewable Energy Networks when Uncertainty is Certain (2024)
Journal Article
Garg, A., Singh, A., Singh Aujla, G., & Sun, H. (online). Two-fold Strategy towards Sustainable Renewable Energy Networks when Uncertainty is Certain. IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics, https://doi.org/10.1109/TCE.2024.3475581

With renewable energy sources (RESs) integrated into modern power systems, energy consumers participate in the energy market making the entire network more complex and uncertain. Therefore, adaptive strategies are needed to address the various uncert... Read More about Two-fold Strategy towards Sustainable Renewable Energy Networks when Uncertainty is Certain.

Roadmap on established and emerging photovoltaics for sustainable energy conversion (2024)
Journal Article
Blakesley, J. C., Bonilla, R. S., Freitag, M., Ganose, A., Gasparini, N., Kaienburg, P., Koutsourakis, G., Major, J. D., Nelson, J., Noel, N. K., Roose, B., Yun, J. S., Aliwell, S., Altermatt, P., Ameri, T., Andrei, V., Armin, A., Bagnis, D., Baker, J., Beath, H., …Hoye, R. (2024). Roadmap on established and emerging photovoltaics for sustainable energy conversion. JPhys Energy, 6(4), Article 041501. https://doi.org/10.1088/2515-7655/ad7404

Photovoltaics (PVs) are a critical technology for curbing growing levels of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, and meeting increases in future demand for low-carbon electricity. In order to fulfill ambitions for net-zero carbon dioxide equivalen... Read More about Roadmap on established and emerging photovoltaics for sustainable energy conversion.

Discrete macro - models of nonlinear interlocking mechanisms in the out-of-plane failure of masonry walls (2024)
Journal Article
Pantò, B., Giresini, L., & Casapulla, C. (online). Discrete macro - models of nonlinear interlocking mechanisms in the out-of-plane failure of masonry walls. Meccanica, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11012-024-01883-2

Historical unreinforced masonry (URM) constructions are generally vulnerable to out-of-plane (OOP) failures due to the absence of rigid floors and poor connections between orthogonal walls. That leads to the activation of rocking mechanisms of extern... Read More about Discrete macro - models of nonlinear interlocking mechanisms in the out-of-plane failure of masonry walls.

Optimising Optical Transparency and RF Performance in Meshed 5G Vehicular Antennas (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Bourne, W. J., Simorangkir, R. B. V. B., & Mabrouk, I. B. (2024, July). Optimising Optical Transparency and RF Performance in Meshed 5G Vehicular Antennas. Presented at 2024 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and INC/USNC‐URSI Radio Science Meeting (AP-S/INC-USNC-URSI), Firenze, Italy

With 5G networks enabling new vehicular connec-tivity services, there is a need for effective antennas to be integrated into automotive glass. As a result, better optically transparent (OT) conductive films are required. This paper analyses micro-sca... Read More about Optimising Optical Transparency and RF Performance in Meshed 5G Vehicular Antennas.

Ultra-Miniaturized In-Band Full-Duplex Implantable Antenna for Wireless Capsule Endoscopy (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Alshammari, A., Iqbal, A., Simorangkir, R. B., Hongjian, S., & Mabrouk., I. B. (2024, July). Ultra-Miniaturized In-Band Full-Duplex Implantable Antenna for Wireless Capsule Endoscopy. Presented at 2024 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and INC/USNC‐URSI Radio Science Meeting (AP-S/INC-USNC-URSI), Firenze, Italy

Compact Implantable Antenna Design for Leadless Cardiac Pacemaker System (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Brown, M., & Sun, H. (2024, July). Compact Implantable Antenna Design for Leadless Cardiac Pacemaker System. Presented at 2024 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and INC/USNC‐URSI Radio Science Meeting (AP-S/INC-USNC-URSI), Firenze, Italy

This paper details an implantable antenna for leadless cardiac pacemaker (LCP) applications operating in the Industrial Scientific Medical (ISM) frequency band (2.4-2.48GHz). The antenna uses a shorting pin to achieve an improved simulated 10dB fract... Read More about Compact Implantable Antenna Design for Leadless Cardiac Pacemaker System.

Microbial single-cell applications under anoxic conditions (2024)
Journal Article
Keating, C., Fiege, K., Diender, M., Sousa, D. Z., & Villanueva, L. (2024). Microbial single-cell applications under anoxic conditions. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 90(11), Article e01321-24. https://doi.org/10.1128/aem.01321-24

The field of microbiology traditionally focuses on studying microorganisms at the population level. Nevertheless, the application of single-cell level methods, including microfluidics and imaging techniques, has revealed heterogeneity within populati... Read More about Microbial single-cell applications under anoxic conditions.

Compact Implantable Antenna with Ultra-Wide bandwidth for Leadless Pacemaker (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Alghamdi, A., Basir, A., Iqbal, A., Simorangkir, R. B. V. B., & Mabrouk, I. B. (2024, July). Compact Implantable Antenna with Ultra-Wide bandwidth for Leadless Pacemaker. Presented at 2024 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and INC/USNC‐URSI Radio Science Meeting (AP-S/INC-USNC-URSI), Firenze, Italy

This article introduces a compact antenna designed for leadless pacemakers (LPs), featuring a small size of 8.83 mm 3 , and a bandwidth of 4330 MHz, addressing detuning issues. Covering frequencies from 0.67 GHz to 5 GHz, the antenna ensures optimal... Read More about Compact Implantable Antenna with Ultra-Wide bandwidth for Leadless Pacemaker.

Multi-Objective Optimisation for Energy Scheduling in Smart Grids using Peer-to-Peer Trading (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ezeokafor, C., Harsh, P., & Sun, H. (2024, November). Multi-Objective Optimisation for Energy Scheduling in Smart Grids using Peer-to-Peer Trading. Presented at IEEE PES Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), Sydney, Australia

Efficient scheduling of the sources within a community is essential to reduce the electricity-related cost as well as the carbon emissions from the community. A novel energy management strategy for community grids is introduced in this research, leve... Read More about Multi-Objective Optimisation for Energy Scheduling in Smart Grids using Peer-to-Peer Trading.

300 GHz Stacked AFSIW LTCC Horn Array Antenna with Integrated Lenses for V2V (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Skalinski, E. S., Simorangkir, R. B. V. B., & Mabrouk, I. B. (2024, July). 300 GHz Stacked AFSIW LTCC Horn Array Antenna with Integrated Lenses for V2V. Presented at 2024 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and INC/USNC‐URSI Radio Science Meeting (AP-S/INC-USNC-URSI), Firenze, Italy

Stability of implicit material point methods for geotechnical analysis of large deformation problems (2024)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Coombs, W. (2024, September). Stability of implicit material point methods for geotechnical analysis of large deformation problems. Presented at ALERT Geomaterials 2024, Aussois, France

The Material Point Method (MPM, [4]) is a mesh-based continuum method where the physical body is represented by a series of Material Points (MPs), which each have a finite amount of mass, represent the material’s stress-strain behaviour, etc. These M... Read More about Stability of implicit material point methods for geotechnical analysis of large deformation problems.

Research on temperature distribution characteristics of oil‐immersed power transformers based on fluid network decoupling (2024)
Journal Article
Xu, Y., Xu, Z., Ren, C., & Wang, Y. (2024). Research on temperature distribution characteristics of oil‐immersed power transformers based on fluid network decoupling. High Voltage, 9(5), 1136-1148. https://doi.org/10.1049/hve2.12488

Due to the complex structure and large size of large‐capacity oil‐immersed power transformers, it is difficult to predict the winding temperature distribution directly by numerical analysis. A 180 MVA, 220 kV oil‐immersed self‐cooling power transform... Read More about Research on temperature distribution characteristics of oil‐immersed power transformers based on fluid network decoupling.

Self-consistent statistical model for current transport in polycrystalline semiconductors (2024)
Journal Article
Benford, E. L. C., & Amit, I. (2024). Self-consistent statistical model for current transport in polycrystalline semiconductors. Journal of Applied Physics, 136(12), Article 125702. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0231350

Transport in novel materials, specifically those scaled up to wafer sizes, will be dominated by thermionic emission over charged, randomly oriented grain boundaries. However, the challenges presented by random dopant fluctuation in lightly and modera... Read More about Self-consistent statistical model for current transport in polycrystalline semiconductors.