On November 8, 2023, the academic community gathered for an extraordinary online Visiting Lecture featuring Dr. Benoit Lescop, a leading researcher from LabSTICC, Université de Bretagne Occidentale (Brest), France. Through Zoom meetings, Dr. Lescop presented in-depth material on the development of Radio Frequency (RF) sensors and their various applications.

Dr. Benoit Lescop presented his research at the University. The research covers a wide range of topics, from the elaboration and characterization of materials, corrosion protection layers, corrosion processes, to hydrogen permeation in steel, as well as sensor development in Brest, France.

In his presentation, Dr. Lescop focused on the diverse aspects of RF sensor development. This included the elaboration and characterization of materials using PVD, spin coating, and photolithography techniques. Physicochemical analysis of materials using XPS, DRX, AFM, SEM. Electrical and magnetic characterization using Vectorial Network Analyzer and VSM. Material integration in systems, including antennas and HFSS software.

Dr. Lescop’s research team runs state-of-the-art experimental facilities for experimental work, covering material elaboration, physicochemical analysis, and material integration in systems. These facilities include PVD, spin coating, photolithography, XPS, DRX, AFM, SEM, Vectorial Network Analyzer, VSM, and HFSS software. The presentation also covered practical applications of sensor research, such as corrosion sensors for cultural heritage preservation, corrosion sensors for civil engineering applications, and determination of bacterial/biofilm growth.

Through this online event, participants gained an in-depth insight into the development of RF sensor technology and its applications in various fields. Dr. Lescop’s expertise and the comprehensive research conducted by his team open up new opportunities for innovation and problem-solving in the realm of sensor technology.