Projects / Programmes
Optical sensors and advanced interactive interfaces
January 1, 2018
- December 31, 2027
| Code |
Science |
Field |
Subfield |
| 2.15.00 |
Engineering sciences and technologies |
Metrology |
|
| 2.09.00 |
Engineering sciences and technologies |
Electronic components and technologies |
|
| Code |
Science |
Field |
| P180 |
Natural sciences and mathematics |
Metrology, physical instrumentation |
| Code |
Science |
Field |
| 2.02 |
Engineering and Technology |
Electrical engineering, Electronic engineering, Information engineering |
Fiber-Optic Sensors, Fabry-Perot sensors, optical fibers, micromachining, signal interrogation, optoelectronics, photonics, pressure sensing, strain sensing, temperature sensing, fluidic sensing, refractive index sensing, bio-chemical sensing, Human-Computer Interface, RF-electronics
Data for the last 5 years (citations for the last 10 years) on
April 23, 2024;
A3 for period
2018-2022
| Database |
Linked records |
Citations |
Pure citations |
Average pure citations |
| WoS |
167 |
2,527 |
2,220 |
13.29 |
| Scopus |
231 |
3,370 |
2,970 |
12.86 |
Researchers (13)
Organisations (1)
Abstract
The proposed Research Program comprises basic and applied research in the field of modern Photonic Sensors and Systems. More specifically, the proposed Program shall continue to focus on the research and development of groundbreaking fiber-optic sensors and sensing concepts, expanding existing sensing concepts beyond current-state-of-the-art, and search for new optoelectronics methods for efficient interrogation of fiber-optic sensors and sensor arrays. Emphasis shall be given to the sensor miniaturization and research that shall open-up possibilities for development of new and practical sensing solutions, such as for example, industrial or bio-medical sensors devices. In addition, the Program Group Work-Program shall also address an area of Applied Sensor Technology in the field of Interactive Human-Computer Interfaces.
New sensor concepts are expected to be developed, such as, for example, single and multi-axis miniature, all-fiber accelerometers, a new class of optically actuated micro-sensors, new sensors for chemical and bio-chemical sensing, new miniature rotation sensors, hybrid opto-electronics sensors, and others. Special attention shall be devoted to the research of new and cost-efficient solutions in the area of parameters, which are more traditionally addressed by fiber sensing systems, such as, for example strain, temperature and refractive index. This research shall focus on finding of new, high-performance and cost-efficient sensing solutions. Signal interrogation systems research shall focus on sensors utilizing novel all-fiber devices and components already used in a broader range of telecom or similar higher-volume applications. This approach shall later enable overcoming cost-barriers that currently prevent penetration of fiber-optic sensor solutions into a wide area of different industrial, medical, vehicular and other applications. Finally, Fiber-Optic Sensors` technology shall be utilized in the area of Human-Computer Interfaces, especially by addressing the needs of persons with disabilities.
The Program Group shall continue to collaborate with partners in domestic and global industry, which shall continue to guarantee high socio-economic relevance of the performed research. This collaboration shall facilitate two-way knowledge transfer between academic and industrial environments, while opening the path for transfer of research results into practical products or services and building a component human-resource base in the field. On the wider impact scale, modern sensing systems, which are the topic of the proposed research, are enabling the forefront technology of the rapidly developing fields of Autonomous Systems, Digitized Industrial Production (Industry 4.0), Information and Communication Technologies, modern bio-medical systems, the Internet of Things (IoT) and other advanced fields, which have, and will continue to have, an ever increasing global and profound impact on the human society
Significance for science
The proposed research shall continue to address an area of modern optical sensing technology, more specifically the field of Fiber Optics Sensor and related Photonics technologies. Research and development of Fiber Optics Sensors and associated methods for opto-electronic signal readout/interrogation systems, shall lead to new fundamental and applied knowledge within the fields of Measurements and Photonics technologies. This knowledge shall enable original approaches towards designing the next generation of efficient and miniature optical sensing systems. These systems have been impacting the development of new scientific concepts in the advanced fields broadly, for example, in the fields of Information Technologies, Modern Production Technologies, and Bio-medical Systems. Sensor technologies are also the essential/core technology of autonomous systems, that have been rising significantly over the last decade. Work performed within the proposed Program shall, thus, contribute directly to the development of other scientific fields and disciplines.
The proposed research shall lead to the creation of new measurement concepts for the sensing of different physical, chemical, and bio-chemical parameters. Many of these sensors or sensor systems shall base on existing or newly and specifically developed sensor production processes and methods. In addition, the proposed measurement systems shall utilize new photonics or optoelectronics components.
In particular, the proposed Research Program shall address research leading to Fiber Optic Sensor miniaturization, sensors that could measure physical and chemical parameters in new and original ways, development of new sensor concepts that would be suitable for widespread and economical use, and new concepts for efficient sensor signal interrogation.
The proposed research shall also cover research into interactive user interfaces. Using sensors in the route Smartphone - Sensor - Human shall offer innovative and inspiring solutions for developing new, intelligent, and flexible tools that can help people within social and domestic environments, and could also facilitate their work and lives in general.
The proposed research shall be directed not only to the creation of new, but also directly usable scientific concepts. The production of technology demonstrators and even early prototypes would be expected, whilst the research would be focused on collaboration amongst national and international industrial partners to ensure better linkage within the scientific sphere and industrial sector.
Significance for the country
Advanced sensing systems are the forefront technology of the rapidly developing field of Autonomous Systems, which have, and will have, profound impact on almost all fields of human activity. Sensor technologies are also enabling new developments in other important sectors, such as, for example, in Information and Communication Technologies, Bio-medical Systems, the Internet of Things (IoT) and advanced digitized industrial production (Industry 4.0). Research and development of sensing technologies shall, thus, have a global and profound impact on human society.
The Program’s group shall continue to collaborate extensively and closely with industrial partners while performing, researching and developing state-of-the-art sensor solutions. The group shall continue to act as driver and link for knowledge transfer from the academic to industrial environments.
Original and commercially viable sensing concepts and solutions are expected to emerge from the proposed Work Program. Creation of new IP, known-how and technology demonstrations are expected to be the outcome of the Program Group Work. This approach might create a direct path to new product developments.
The group shall also contribute to key human resource development in Slovenia in the field of Measurements and Photonics at all university level education grades. This shall enable easier introduction of modern technologies into different sectors of Slovenia’s industry.
All this shall continue to ensure a positive socio-economic impact of the group on Slovenia’s and broader society development. The area of Sensors and Photonics, which shall be the main subject of the Program’s group activity, is a young scientific and technological area, experiencing exceptional growth and development. Photonics has been recognized by the European Commission as one of the Key Enabling Technologies (KETs) that shall drive European growth in the forthcoming decades. The Program Group Program shall, thus, act as a strong supporter, knowledge base and human resource incubator for Slovenia’s industrial partners that are interested in modern sensors and/or photonics technologies.
In the field of Interactive Interfaces, we would expect immediate socioeconomic impacts as the proposed work would relate directly to new tools and additions that would improve the quality of life for elderly citizens. Collaboration between the group’s members originating from different technical branches would form a convenient environment for the even more intensive and effective development of new technologies and products for life-improvement in the sense of healthcare, personal and traffic security, contributions to ecology etc.
Most important scientific results
Interim report
Most important socioeconomically and culturally relevant results
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