About Sameer (r&d of dit, govt of india)
SAMEER (R&D of DIT, Govt. of India) - Revolutionizing the Field of Microwave and Electromagnetic Engineering Technology
SAMEER, an acronym for Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research, is a premier research and development laboratory in India that specializes in the areas of microwave engineering and electromagnetic engineering technology. Established as an autonomous R&D laboratory under the Department of Electronics, Government of India in 1984, SAMEER has been at the forefront of cutting-edge research in these fields for over three decades.
The primary objective behind setting up SAMEER was to undertake R&D work that would help develop indigenous technologies in microwave electronics and related fields. The lab was also tasked with providing technical support to industries engaged in these areas by offering consultancy services, testing facilities, training programs, etc.
Over the years, SAMEER has grown into a world-class institution with state-of-the-art facilities and a team of highly qualified scientists and engineers who are dedicated to advancing knowledge in their respective domains. The lab has made significant contributions to various sectors such as defense electronics, telecommunications, space technology, medical electronics, etc.
Microwave Engineering
Microwave engineering is a specialized field that deals with the design and development of devices that operate at high frequencies ranging from 300 MHz to 300 GHz. These devices find applications across various sectors such as telecommunications (cell phones), radar systems (aircraft navigation), satellite communication systems (TV broadcasting), medical equipment (MRI machines), etc.
SAMEER's expertise lies in designing microwave components such as antennas, filters amplifiers using advanced simulation tools like CST Microwave Studio®, Ansys HFSS®, Keysight ADS® software packages. The lab also offers testing services for these components using its state-of-the-art measurement facilities like Vector Network Analyzers(VNA) , Spectrum Analyzers(SA) , Signal Generators(SG).
Electromagnetic Engineering Technology
Electromagnetic engineering technology is another area where SAMEER excels. This field deals with understanding how electromagnetic waves interact with matter and developing technologies based on this knowledge. Applications include designing shielding materials against electromagnetic interference(EMI)/radio frequency interference(RFI), developing sensors based on magnetic fields or electric currents induced by them.
SAMEER's expertise lies not only in designing but also characterizing materials used for EMI/RFI shielding using its advanced measurement techniques like Near-Field Scanning Techniques(NFST). It also provides consultancy services related to EMI/RFI issues faced by industries across various sectors like automotive industry , aerospace industry , defense industry .
Research Areas
SAMEER's research activities are focused on several key areas:
1.Microwave Devices: Designing novel microwave devices such as antennas filters amplifiers using advanced simulation tools.
2.Microwave Imaging: Developing imaging techniques based on microwaves.
3.Electromagnetics: Understanding how electromagnetic waves interact with matter.
4.RFID Technologies: Developing RFID tags/sensors based on magnetic fields or electric currents induced by them.
5.Nanotechnology: Exploring nanoscale phenomena relevant to microwave/electromagnetic applications
6.Sensors & Instrumentation : Designing sensors/instrumentation systems used across various domains including biomedical instrumentation .
Collaborations & Partnerships
To further its mission towards advancing knowledge through cutting-edge research activities,SAMEER collaborates extensively with other institutions both within India abroad . Some notable collaborations include:
1.Collaboration With IIT Bombay : Collaborating closely with IIT Bombay towards developing indigenous technologies relevant to Indian needs .
2.Collaboration With DRDO : Collaborating closely with DRDO towards developing defense-related technologies .
3.Collaboration With ISRO : Collaborating closely with ISRO towards developing space-related technologies .
4.Collaboration With CSIR Labs : Collaborating closely CSIR labs towards exploring nanoscale phenomena relevant to microwave/electromagnetic applications .
Conclusion
In conclusion,SAMEER stands out as one among few institutions globally which have made significant contributions towards advancing knowledge related to Microwave/Electromagnetic Engineering Technology . Its focus on indigenous technological development coupled alongwith extensive collaborations/partnerships makes it an ideal destination for researchers looking forward making meaningful contributions while working alongside some best minds globally .
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