Andrew Hellicar
Project Leader
Contact
PO Box 76
Epping NSW 1710
Tel: 61 2 9372 4662
Fax: 61 2 9372 4106
Themes
- Advanced Broadband Networks and Services
Projects
- Antenna Systems
Science Area
- Antennas and Propagation
Biography
Dr Andrew Hellicar has engaged in research across a broad range of areas by drawing upon his expertise and interests in mathematical sciences, software and physics. Andrew's PhD thesis introduced novel basis functions for the solution of electromagnetic problems, and he has researched methods of solving problems in computational electromagnetics via distributed computing methods.
In recent years he has explored a range of areas contributing to projects in terahertz imaging, rural communication systems and satellite systems.
Academic Qualifications
| 2007 | PhD Monash University, Computational Electromagnetics |
| 1997 | University Medal, Electronic and Communication Engineering, University of Tasmania |
Recent Professional Experience
| 2010-2011 | Project Leader Satellite Communications |
| 2010 | Jan - Jun Program Manager Ngara |
| 2006-2009 | Project Leader, ICT Centre "Multi-spectral imaging" |
| 2005-2006 | Project Leader, ICT Centre "Terahertz imaging" |
| 2003-2005 | Research Scientist, ICT Centre |
| 2001-2002 | Tutor, Monash University |
| 1998-2001 | PhD Candidate, Monash University |
Achievements & Awards
| 2007 | Highly Commended Paper First Author in 2nd International Conference on Wireless Broadband and Ultra Wideband Communications, Sydney Australia. |
| 2000 | Runner up best student paper, IEEE Antennas and Propagation Symposium, Salt Lake City, USA. |
| 1997 | University Medal, University of Tasmania |
| 1997 | Best final year telecommunications project, University of Tasmania |
| 1996 | Vacation scholar, CSIRO TIP |
| 1995 | IE Aust award for most qualified second year male electrical engineering student. |
| 1994 | University of Tasmania Scholarship |
Other Highlights
| 2008 | Scope, Channel TEN, segment presentation |
| 2007 | Scope, Channel TEN, segment presentation |
| 2007 | Radio Australia Innovations show, interview |
| 2006 | Catalyst ABC TV Science show, interview |
| 2006 | Early Career Researcher at Science at the Shine Dome, Australian Academy of science. |
Summary of Science & Technical Output
| Books/Book chapters | 2 |
|---|---|
| Journal | 12 |
| Refereed Conference/Workshop | 35 |
| Technical/Client Reports | 5 |
| Invited Presentations | 5 |
| Patents | 0 |
Student Supervision
| 2010-2011 | proposed project and supervised Nicolas Riesen, CSIRO Vacation scholar |
| 2008-2009 | PhD co supervisor for Matthias Stecher |
| 2008-2009 | proposed project and supervised Janice Ng, CSIRO Vacation scholar |
| 2005-2006 | proposed project and supervised Nick Beeton, CSIRO Vacation scholar from University of Sydney |
Science Citizenship
| 2007-2011 | Reviewer for IEEE |
| 2007-2009 | Reviewer for IET |
| 2007-2011 | Reviewed papers for ISCIT, Auswireless, WARS 2008, APMC 2011 Conferences |
| 2003-2010 | Reviewed papers for Australian Symposium on Antennas |
| 2006-2008 | Chair, CSIRO Vacation student conference |
| 2008-2009 | Member of SPIE |
| 2007-2008 | Member of IEEE |
Top 10 Publications
| Publication details |
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| A. Hellicar, J. Kot, G. James, G, Cambrell, "A comparison of higher order nodal- and edge-basis functions in the MFIE on rational Bezier geometries", IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 56 (6): 1812-1818 Jun 2008. |
| A. Hellicar, J. Kot, G. James, G. Cambrell, "The Analysis of 3D Model Characterisation and its Impact on the Accuracy of Scattering Calculations", PIERS 110: 125-145, 2010. |
| G. Hislop, G. James, A. Hellicar, "Phase retrieval of scattered fields", IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 55 (8): 2332-2341 Aug 2007. |
| G. Hislop, L. Li, A. Hellicar, "Phase Retrieval for Millimeter- and Submillimeter-Wave Imaging", IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation, 57 (1): 286-290 Jan 2009. |
| J. Du, A. Hellicar, L. Li; et al. "Terahertz imaging using a high-T-c superconducting Josephson junction detector", Journal Superconductor Science and Technology, 21 (12): Art. No. 125025 Dec 2008 |
| G. Hislop, A. Hellicar, L. Li; et al. "Microwave radar for detection of resin defects in Pinus elliottii Engelm var elliottii", Holzforschung, 63 (5): 571-574 Aug 2009 |
| J. Du, A. Hellicar, L. Li; et al. "Terahertz imaging at 77 K", Journal Superconductor Science and Technology, 22 (11): Art. No. 114001 Nov 2009 |
| D. Popescu, A. Hellicar "Point Spread Function Estimation for a Terahertz Imaging System", Eurasip Journal on Advances in Signal Processing, 2010 |
| A. Hellicar, J. Kot, "nodal- and edge-based vector basis functions on higher order and rational geometries in the BEM", URSI-EMT, Pisa, Italy, 2004. |
| A. Hellicar, J. Kot, F. Cooray, H. Lovatt, "grid computation via javaspaces of the first order least squares FEM", URSI-EMT, Pisa, Italy, 2004. |
Number of citations
| ISI | 49 |
|---|---|
| Google Scholar | 105 |