Converting sensor outputs from analog to digital, Dr. Nikos Petrellis
Dr. Nikos Petrellis talks to us about his work in developing electronic circuits to convert sensor outputs from analog to high resolution digital data. He explains the importance of portable, low cost, and diverse modules that can be applied to existing, perhaps older technology, systems. We talk about healthcare applications of converting and correcting analog data derived from existing wearable sensors in real time without the need of costly upgrades to hospital equipment. Dr. Petrellis presents his future projects including developing an easy to use interface and sensors for elderly person assistance. This will monitor vitals and detect an emergency, or simply aid healthcare professionals in diagnosis. Interviewed by Venetia I. Kyritsi for Tech Talks Central.
Nikos Petrellis, Dr.
Assistant professor at the Computer Science and Telecommunications department of the Technological Educational Institute of Larissa
Nikos Petrellis received his diploma and PhD degree from University of Patras in 1994 and 1999 respectively. He is an assistant professor at the Computer Science and Telecommunications department of TEI Larisas since September 2010. He has been an adjunct faculty member at University of Patras and TEI Mesolongiou. He has worked with Analogies SA, Atmel Hellas SA, GiGA A/S (an Intel company) and Knowledge SA. His research interests include the design of Embedded Systems for telecommunications and automation applications, Hardware/Software Codesign, and Mixed Analog/Digital design
Specialties: Embedded Systems, VLSI, Mixed Signal, ADCs, Signal Processing
Interviewed at the MOBIHEALTH 2014, the 4th International Conference on Wireless Mobile Communication and Healthcare - "Transforming healthcare through innovations in mobile and wireless technologies", that took place in Athens, Greece, November 3–5, 2014