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Profiles
Dr Paul Davey
Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) in Electronics and Embedded Systems
School of Computing, Electronics and Mathematics (Faculty of Science and Engineering)
Role
- Associate Head (Electronics & Robotics)
- Final Year Projects Manager (PROJ324, PROJ325)
- Module Leader for Embedded Systems (ELEC240)
- Academic Liaison Person (ALP)
Qualifications
PhD, BEng (Hons)
Professional membership
Member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET)
Member of The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (MIEEE)
Teaching interests
- Interfacing Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
- Embedded systems design
- Electronics & Robotics Projects
- Internet Technologies and Applications
- PC Technology
Research interests
All storage technologies are converging towards the absolute quantum limit in order to meet a constant demand for greater storage capacity and speed. In an attempt to overcome the ensuing reduction in signal-to-noise ratios, the application of advanced parallel signal processing techniques and Multi-Dimensional coding to multi-track storage systems, are being investigated to satisfy the demand for both increased storage density and higher data rates. This research has already resulted in a number of Two-Dimensional coding strategies for magnetic recording and it is intended to extend this work to Three-Dimensions for volumetic and holographic optical storage.
Key Areas of Interest:
- Digital Signal Processing and Coding for Information Storage Systems
- Optical and Magnetic Storage
- Information Sensing and Security
- Embedded Systems Design
- Interfacing Microprocessor & Microcontroller Systems
- Spintronics and Quantum Computing
Grants & contracts
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER PARTNERSHIPS (KTP)
2012 - Kingsbury Lake Ltd. :
To develop a prototype tool with the selected technology for use on packaging material.
2012 - Spinnaker International Ltd. :
To research and design a highly efficient resonant inductive charging and energy storage system.
2014 - Fairford ElectronicsLtd. :
To evaluate the requirements of different markets and develop a power electronic energy saving device using innovative technology that could be incorporated into other products.
EXTERNAL CONTRACTS
Project Leader
2006 - 12 Bank of England Printing Works (2 projects, £12,798)
2004 - 09 DeLaRue (9 projects, £49,098)
2009 Cottage Heating Ltd. (£2,994)
Principle Investigator
2004 - 05 Arjo Wiggins (2 projects, £68,000)
2003 - 04 Trix SRT (£31,438)
Research groups
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Wolfson Nanomaterials and Devices Laboratory
Key publications are highlighted
Journals