Xinyu Cao from the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Systems, a third-year doctoral student, has been awarded the 2023 AIP Advances in Magnetism Award.

Name of award and short explanation about the award
The 2023 AIP Advances in Magnetism Award is presented to the best paper submitted as part of the 2023 Annual Conference on Magnetism and Magnetic Materials.

About awarded research(activity)

This study explores the theoretical feasibility of using optically pumped magnetometers for on-board magnetoencephalography (MEG) measurements. Simulations were conducted to generate steady-state visually evoked response (SSVER) signals with vehicle noise, and a noise reduction strategy for on-board applications was proposed. The results showed that effective magnetic field attenuation and sensor array design can significantly enhance the signal-to-noise ratio for MEG measurements inside a vehicle, revealing the potential for real-world applications of MEG.

Your impression & future plan

I am deeply honored to receive this award. I am immensely grateful to my advisor, Professor Sekino Masaki, and my laboratory members for their guidance and support throughout this research. I will continue to explore and develop innovative solutions for improving MEG measurements, with the goal of contributing further to the field of neuroscience and brain research.