Title
Roberto La Rosa
Country
ITA
Affiliation
STMicroelectronics, Catania, Italy
Presentation Type
Webinar
CASS-Wide Webinar XXII: Strategies, Techniques and System for powering low-maintenance and maintenance-free Wireless Sensor Nodes
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Abstract
Strategies, Techniques and System for powering low-maintenance and maintenance-free Wireless Sensor Nodes
In the swiftly evolving Internet of Things (IoT), wireless sensor network integration is pivotal to realizing a connected ecosystem. Market analysts forecast a monumental milestone of one trillion IoT devices by 2035. This growth is mirrored in the smart sensor market, which is projected to expand from $36.6 billion in 2020 to $87.6 billion by 2025, at a Compound An- nual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 19.0%. Simultaneously, the energy harvesting systems market is expected to grow from $440.39 million in 2019 to $817.2 million by 2025, with a CAGR of 10.91%.
The challenge of powering such a vast array of IoT devices is daunting, considering the reliance on batteries and the associated maintenance and environmental costs. To illustrate, powering a trillion-node network would necessitate the daily replacement of 274 million batteries, even under the assumption of a ten-year battery lifespan.
This lecture delves into the forefront of research and development in energy-autonomous systems, presenting innovative strategies and techniques that eliminate the need for batteries in electronic devices. The focus will be on the latest advancements in circuits and systems for wireless sensor nodes, aiming for sustainability with minimal or no maintenance requirements. The discussion will highlight the transformative potential of these technologies in achieving a self-sustaining IoT infrastructure, aligning with the goals of environmental sustainability and operational efficiency, and charting a course for the future of smart sensor applications.
Join us as we explore the intersection of innovation and practicality, paving the way for the next generation of energy-independent IoT devices within the IEEE CASS community.
Description
This talk will take place on 28 August 2024 at 9:00 AM EDT (-4:00 UTC) and features a talk by Dr. Roberto La Rosa, titled "Strategies, Techniques and System for powering low-maintenance and maintenance-free Wireless Sensor Nodes".
Registration for this series is entirely free and will be limited to the first 1,000 registrants per event. If you cannot register, you can also attend the webinar via LinkedIn Live. Following the webinar, the recording will be available on the CASS Resource Center and as a lesson in the CASS Microlearning (CASS MiLe) e-learning platform. In CASS MiLe, interested practitioners can learn through short didactic units (micro-lessons) with practical questions, and upon lesson completion, learners receive digital badges/certificates.
Biography
Dr. Roberto La Rosa is an esteemed electrical engineer with a Master’s degree from the University of Palermo and a Ph.D. from the E´cole Polytechnique F´ed´erale de Lausanne. His doctoral thesis, which merited the prestigious Thomas Gessner Award in 2023, concentrated on pioneering strategies and techniques for the autonomous operation of wireless sensor nodes via energy harvesting and wireless power transfer.
Since his tenure beginning in 1997 at STMicroelectronics, Dr. La Rosa has been instrumental in various capacities. His expertise has been integral in the design of high-frequency Phase-Locked Loops (PLLs) for clock generation and signal recovery, fiber-optic transceiver systems, power management integrated circuits, and the development of analog, digital, and mixed-signal bipolar and CMOS circuits. His proficiency in IC mixed-signal design and ultra-low power applications has been pivotal in advancing these technological areas.
Currently, as a Research Senior Staff Member at STMicroelectronics Catania, Dr. La Rosa’s research is focused on Ultra-Low Power applications, Wireless Power Transfer, Energy Harvesting, and high-frequency power conversion. He has authored several influential papers and holds multiple patents in these fields, underscoring his leadership in energy autonomy for wireless sensor networks.
In addition to his research activities, Dr. La Rosa is an Associate Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Agrifood Electronics, where he lends his expertise to the advancement of electrical engineering, contributing significantly to the growth of this vital area of study.