Professor James Scott

Areas of research and consulting expertise

• Radar warning receivers
• Nonlinear device modelling (GaAs FET and InP HBT devices)
• Computer-aided microwave measurement techniques
• Application of dual-gate FET circuits to high-speed fibre-optic systems
• High-speed digital applications of FET circuits
• High efficiency microwave power amplifiers
• Low-noise microwave amplifiers
• Wideband active antennas: GSM/PCS applications
• Dual frequency active antennas: GPS applications
• Computer optimisation of microstrip patch antennas, wideband passive circuits, multi-octave passive circuits.

Conferences

• IEEE Colloquium on Teaching and Research in Microwave and Electromagnetic Engineering: An Australian Perspective, University of Technology, Sydney, 24th September 1999, “Teaching and Research in Microwave and Electromagnetic Engineering at the Department of Communication and Electronic Engineering, RMIT University”.
• IEEE 1992 Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference, August 1992, Session Chair.
• March 1992. “Advanced RF CAE/CAD Tools in an Integrated Environment” for the IREE Melbourne Division. Invited lecture.

• B.Eng (Communication Eng, with Distinction), 1979, RMIT
• M.Eng, 1982, RMIT
• PhD, 2003, The University of Melbourne

Employment history

• 2003 - present, Discipline Director of Communication Engineering, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, RMIT.
• 2001 - 2003, Acting Discipline Director of Communication Engineering, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, RMIT.
• 1996 - 2001, Senior Lecturer, School of Electrical and Computer Engineering/Department of Communication and Electronic Engineering, RMIT.
• 1987 - 1996, Lecturer, Department of Communication and Electronic Engineering, RMIT.
• 1982 - 1985, Part-time tutor/demonstrator, Electrical and Electronic Eng. Department, University of Melbourne
• 1981 - 1982, Microwave and RF design engineer, Consolidated Technology (Aust.) Pty. Ltd.
• 1979 - 1981, Part-time tutor/demonstrator, Department of Communication and Electronic Engineering, RMIT.

Affiliations and professional memberships

• Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.

Industry collaboration

• Advanced Communication Technologies Pty Ltd, WINET Project, 2000–2001: Development of Smart Antenna technologies for 3G Mobile Communication Base Stations. Smart Antenna Team Leader responsible for development of DSP algorithms, RF hardware and antenna designs for a Smart Antenna-enabled base station.
• MITEC Ltd, March 1997 - Feb. 1998: Consultant Design Engineer to MITEC Ltd, working on the design and fabrication of a microwave radar warning receiver under a sub-contract to British Aerospace (Australia).
• British Aerospace Australia, 1996–1997: ESM Hybrids project. Development of microwave receivers for Electronic Surveillance Measures applications for the RAAF.
• Department of Defence, 1995–1996: Defence Industry Development Grant to enhance RMIT’s capabilities in the design and fabrication of Microwave Hybrid Circuits.
• AWA Defence Industries, 1993–1995: ESM Hybrids project. Development of microwave receivers for Electronic Surveillance Measures applications for the RAAF.

Community interaction

• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
  • Victorian Section Committee member since 1996
  • Inaugural Chair of the Joint MTT/S-AP/S Victorian Chapter 1998
  • Student Activities Chair 1999-present.
• 1991 - 1992, Secretary, Greensborough Hockey Club.
• 1989 - 1990, Committee Member, Greensborough Hockey Club.
• 1988, Secretary, Eltham United Hockey Club.