Lead Scientists
Professor Andrew Wood (Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne)
Associate Professor Ken Karipidis (Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency; Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne)
Associate Professor Sarah Loughran (Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency)
Dr Ali Yavari (Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne)
Dr Zoltan Vilagosh (Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne)
Dr Steve Iskra (Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne; Telstra Corporation)
Dr Robert McIntosh (Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne; Telstra Corporation)
Ray McKenzie (Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne)
Dr Stuart Henderson (Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency)
Rohan Mate (Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency)
Institution
Swinburne University of Technology
Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency
Funding
$150,000
Timeframe
Expected completion by mid-2023
Project abstract
Scientists at Swinburne University of Technology and ARPANSA will be working together to improve the experimental design of future research into radio waves at frequencies above 6 GHz.
This study addresses a gap in the literature to improve research methods that look at radio wave exposure for setting appropriate safety limits.
It will do that by testing different experimental parameters to determine a well characterised exposure system and adequate environmental controls.
Additionally, this study will contribute to our understanding of health effects from exposure to wireless technology above 6 GHz.
This study will expose sensitive biological tissues to radio waves at and above 5G frequencies to see if there are any effects.
Ultimately, ARPANSA and Swinburne University of Technology are collaborating to support accurate and consistent research into possible health effects from exposure to the high frequency radio waves used in wireless technologies.
Until recently, mobile phone technology used radio waves below 4 GHz. But some 5G and future generations will use higher frequencies to meet the increasing demand for faster services. It is important to note that higher frequency does not mean stronger or more intense exposure.
