Update on current knowledge of RF Safety 2023
Update on current knowledge of RF Safety 2023
A National Register of RF Workers event supported by the Cambridge Wireless Radio Technology SIG which will review the current knowledge of RF Safety.
We’re delighted to announce that this year’s annual event will be held in person for the first time since 2019. It is being hosted at the University of Birmingham’s brand-new conference park and hotel in collaboration with the Radio Tehcnology SIG at Cambridge Wireless.
The event will cover a broad range of topics but with an overarching focus on the implications of RF Safety for the workforce and the general public. The meeting will be conducted across two sessions. The first will explore practical elements of the accurate modelling and measuring of RF exposure at a range of sites. The second will report on the findings of the COSMOS study (the international study exploring the impacts of mobile telephones on public health), the new study exploring the health effects of 5G and the work of the recently launched National Spectrum Centre.
The full day event will have a range of guest speakers from across industry, and academia, including Link Microtek, BT Telecom, Imperial College London and University of Bristol. The day will conclude with a panel discussion where delegates can discuss the themes of the day with the speakers.
Who is it for? The meeting is suitable for senior management, and health, safety and environment professionals in companies where staff exposure to RF can exceed public guidelines. It will be particularly useful for all those who seek further clarity and guidance on the impact of working with RF.
What will I get out of this? Those attending will gain a better understanding of the potential and perceived risk of RF, the practical issues of measuring RF in the workplace and how it might be managed and mitigated.
Please note this event will operate under the Chatham House Rule.
Speakers include:
- Hugo Bibby - Technical Director, Link Microtek
- Frank de Vocht - Professor in Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Bristol
- Andrew Evans - Head of Department (Physics), Aberystwyth University
- Richard Hargrave - RAN Design Compliance and Security Manager, BT
- Syeda Fizzah Jilani - Lecturer in Radio Spectrum Physics, Aberystwyth University
- Maria Kelly - Lead Technical Specialist, Leonardo
- Moray Rumney - Director, Rumney Telecom, Industrial Fellow, University of Bristol (Communication Systems & Networks Research Group)
- Rachel Smith - Research Fellow, Imperial College London
- Nigel Turner - EMF Safety Specialist, Link Microtek
Radio Technology SIG Champions
Professor Mark Beach
Mark Beach received his PhD for research addressing the application of Smart Antenna techniques to GPS from the University of Bristol in 1989, where he subsequently joined as a member of academic staff. He was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 1996, Reader in 1998 and Professor in 2003. He was Head of the Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering from 2006 to 2010, then spearheaded Bristol’s hosting of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Communications. He is the Co-Director of this centre. He leads research in the field of enabling technologies for the delivery of 5G and beyond wireless connectivity; which includes the recent award of an EPSRC Prosperity Partnership in the field of Secure Wireless Agile Networks (SWAN). Mark’s current research activities are delivered through the Communication Systems and Networks Group, forming a key component within Bristol’s Smart Internet Lab. He has over 30 years of physical layer wireless research embracing the application of Spread Spectrum technology for cellular systems, adaptive or smart antenna for capacity and range extension in wireless networks, MIMO aided connectivity for through-put enhancement, experimental evaluation and optimization of Massive MIMO, Millimetre Wave technologies as well as flexible RF technologies for SDR modems. With a strong industrially focused research portfolio, he is also the School Research Impact Director.
Brian Collins
Brian has designed antennas for applications including radio and TV broadcasting, base stations, handsets and consumer products, and has operated his own consultancy firm for the last 12 years. He has published more than 70 papers on antenna topics and contributed chapters to several recent textbooks. He operates a small consultancy company, chairs the Antenna Interface Standards Group and is an Honorary Visiting Professor in the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science at Queen Mary, University of London.
Dr Paul Harris
Paul is a wireless technology expert with experience across a range of areas including research, design, implementation and standardisation. He received his PhD from the University of Bristol for evaluating the performance of massive MIMO technology in the lead-up to 5G and is currently a Principal Wireless Architect within the CTO Office at VIAVI Solutions providing thought leadership on new and emerging technologies for 5G, 6G and beyond. In line with this he represents VIAVI within a range of bodies and fora including 3GPP, the O-RAN Alliance, ETSI, the Next G Alliance, the 6G-IA and the UKTIN. His experience prior to joining VIAVI includes representing Vodafone within 3GPP for radio performance aspects, contributing to the development of massive MIMO channel estimation solutions at Cohere Technologies, and working with customers as a domain expert at National Instruments to establish effective research solutions using software-defined radio. He is also a Chartered Engineer, Senior Member of the IEEE, Fellow of the ITP, and an Honorary Industrial Fellow at the University of Bristol.
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Peter Kibutu
Peter has been working in the cellular industry for over 15 years, specialising in modem system architecture and physical layer development. Before joining TTP, Peter worked in the development of 2G/3G/4G wireless modem products and small-cell base station projects for a number of leading cellular equipment vendors. At TTP Peter has worked with a wide range of clients in the satellite and cellular communication domains, specialising in end-to-end system engineering, modem system development and advising on commercial aspects. Currently Peter is the TTP technical lead for 5G/6G activities and represents the company in range of industry bodies including 3GPP and UKTIN.
Peter Topham
Peter has more than 30 years experience of RF and high-speed circuit design, taking chips into production ranging from FM Band II through cellular, Bluetooth and on to UWB at 10GHz. He has been with Qualcomm for 7 years, specialising in low-power RF design for portable and wearable products.
