Postdoctoral Fellow Profile: Christopher Gareth Hynes

Tell us about your research and why you find it fascinating

My applied electromagnetics research primarily involves antenna design, antenna measurement, and propagation. I continue to be fascinated by the enormous range of applicability of different electrical sizes while pursuing engineering solutions. I believe the vast array of potential applications will continue to play a key role in the betterment of society.

What do you want people to know about your research?

People usually have no clue what a post-doc does. Throughout a Canadian PhD program, one often pursues multiple research topics before settling on a thesis topic. Becoming an SFU post-doctoral fellow has given me the opportunity to complete several of these unfinished research projects, including ones on ambient wireless broadcast energy harvesting and super-directive helix antennas.

What’s your best advice for other postdocs and researchers as they embark on their new projects and studies?

Numerous potential research topics arise in the academic environment. It is imperative to carefully choose how you allocate your time, making sure it aligns with your goals.

Contact Christopher: cghynes@sfu.ca