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Kam Weng TAM, Ken譚錦榮 Professor CEng, IET Fellow Director of Centre for Science and Engineering Promotion |
Academic Qualifications
- PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering of Technical University of Lisbon, Portugal (2002)
- PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering of University of Macau (2000)
- BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering of University of Macau (1993)
Working Experience
- Associate Dean (Research and Graduate Studies) of Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Macau (September 2013 – June 2020)
- Head of Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Macau (September 2013 – August 2014)
- Interim Head of Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Macau (September 2012 – August 2013)
- Director of Government Relations and Industry Liaison of Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Macau (March 2012 – August 2013)
- General Manager of Chipidea Microelectrónica (Macao) (2001 – 2003)
- Co-Founder of Chipidea Microelectrónica (Macao) (2001)
- Director of INESC-Macau (2000 to 2001)
- Visiting Research Assistant of Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain (1996)
- Research Assistant of INESC-Lisbon, Portugal (1993 to 1996)
Award and Honor
Honors and Awards
- Fellow of The Institute of Engineering and Technology (2014)
- Third Class Prize of Technological Invention Award of Macao Science and Technology Awards (2012)
- UM Academic Staff Award (2011)
- Nominee of IEEE Meritorious Achievement Award (2010)
- Recipient of IEICE Communications Society Distinguished Contributions Award (2009)
- Recipient of Young Scholar Award of University of Macau (2001)
- Recipient of Best Poster Paper at the GAAS’99 conference held in Munich, Germany (1999)
Student Honors and Awards under Advisory
- Pedro Cheong, Nominee of Graduate Fellowship of IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (2011)
- Li Yang and Pedro Cheong, Best Student Paper Award of International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation (2010)
- Pedro Cheong, Sam Ngai Lam and Yao Quan Qui, Honorary Student Paper Award of International Conference on Applications of Electromagnetism and Student Innovation Competition Awards (2010)
- Daniel Piscarreta, Honorary Student Paper Award of International Conference on Applications of Electromagnetism and Student Innovation Competition Awards (2010)
- Bin-Kai Ou, Li Yang and Pedro Cheong, Bronze Award of Macao Information and Communication Technology Awards (2010)
- Lai Kuong In et al., Application Award of IEEE Project Competition (2009)
- Tou Wai Kei et al., Application Award of IEEE Project Competition (2008)
- Chon Chio Leong and Sio Weng Ting, Best Paper Award of Cross-Strait Tri-Regional Radio Science and Wireless Technology Conference (2008)
- Zephyr Su, Catherine Tam and Bruce Chan, Distinguished Prize Winner of Challenge Cup (2005)
- Fok Si Weng and Hong Sio Ian, Second Runner Up of IEEE Project Competition (2003)
- Fok Si Weng, IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society Undergraduate Scholarship Recipient (2003)
- Chiang Chun Pong and Lei Ka Pou, Second Runner Up of IEEE Project Competition (2002)
- Chiang Chun Pong, IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society Undergraduate Scholarship Recipient (2002)
- Ho Ka Meng, Ip Chi Kan and Lou Ka Man, 1st Prémio Jovem Investigador of Instituto Internacional Macau (2000)
- Ho Ka Meng, Ip Chi Kan and Lou Ka Man, The First Prize of IEEE Project Competition (2000)
Teaching
Undergraduate Courses
- Applied Electronics III (ELEC321)
- Project (ELEC402)
- System Design (ELEC437)
- Applied Electronics (ECEB310)
- Design Project I (ECEB410)
- Design Project II (ECEB420)
- Electricity and Life (University General Education Program for non-engineering students) (ELEC111)
Graduate Courses
- Introduction to Research (IMSE001)
- Thesis (IMSE999)
Research
Research Interests
- RF/Microwave Filters
- Microwave Differential Circuits
- Multi-functional Guided-/Radiated Wave Components
- Phased Antenna Array
- Materials Analysis Using RF/Microwave
- Wireless Flame Sensor Network
- Terahertz Science and Technology
Recent Research Projects
Projects funded by University of Macau
- “Miniaturization techniques for microwave tunable circuits” (Co-PI, 2009)
- “Electromagnetic exposure research on WLAN net-wireless” (PI, 2008)
- “Design of a miniaturized broadband RFID passive tag antenna” (PI, 2008)
- “Electromagnetic radiation monitoring of mobile communication systems” (PI, 2007)
- “Design and implementation of miniaturized RF/MW bandpass filter with spurious response suppression using defected ground structure” (PI, 2006)
- “RF microelectronics for SOC – Elemental analysis and design of the reusable RF transceiver platform” (PI, 2005)
Projects funded by The Science and Technology Development Fund
- Terahertz Wireless Front-end System using ZnTe-based Thin Film Structures for Multi-Gb/s Communications (PI, 2014 – 2017)
- “Miniaturized and Multi-Functional Switched Beam Antenna Arrays for UHF RFID” (PI, 2012 –2014)
- “Wireless partial discharge detectors for on-line monitoring of high voltage facilities” (PI, Jan. 2012 – Dec. 2012)
- “ZnMgS based UV flame detectors for fire-safety applications” (PI, 2009 – 2011)
- “Multi-layer multi-conductor transmission line and its applications to differential microwave circuits” (Co-PI, 2010 – 2011)
- “RFID automatic circulation system for FDCT library” (PI, 2009 – 2010)
- “Wireless technology study summer camp” (Co-PI, 2012)
- “Wireless technology study summer camp” (PI, 2011)
- “Wireless technology study summer camp” (PI, 2010)
- “Wireless technology study summer camp” (PI, 2009)
- “Wireless technology study summer camp” (PI, 2008)
- “An integrated phased antenna array using indirect controllable phase technique” (PI, 2007 – 2008)
Projects funded by Bureau of Telecommunication Regulation
- “Research on 4G LTE mobile communications in Macao” (PI, 2014)
- “Study on service-based pricing model for underground telecommunication ducts in Macao” (PI, 2014)
- “Research on TV services in Macao” (PI, Nov. 2013 – Dec. 2014)
- “Study of underground telecommunication duct detection in Macao” (PI, Nov. 2013 – Sept. 2014)
- “Investigation assistance to Bureau of Telecommunications Regulation (DSRT) for CTM’s network interruption on 6 February 2012” (PI, Feb. 2012 – Dec. 2012)
- “Study of the needs of mobile communications operating on Light Rapid Transit (LRT) system in Macao” (PI, 2011 – 2012)
- “Study of mobile communication service billing in Macao” (PI, 2011 – 2012)
- “Study of RFID systems – standards, applications & measurements in Macao” (PI, 2009 – 2010)
- “Study of wireless local area network (WLAN) usage and security in Macao” (PI, 2008 – 2009)
- “Radiation safety study for 2G & 3G mobile telecommunication base stations in Macao” (PI, 2007 – 2008)
- “Indoor radiation evaluation and safety standard study for mobile telecommunication handset” (PI, 2007 – 2008)
- “Study on electromagnetic radiation safety of mobile telecommunications base stations in Macao” (PI, 2006 – 2007)
Selected Publications
Journal Papers
- P. Cheong, K. F. Chang, W. W. Choi and K. W. Tam, “A highly integrated antenna-triplexer with simultaneous three-port isolations based on multi-mode excitation,” accepted by IEEE Trans. Antennas Propag. 2015.
- W. Yang, K. W. Tam, W. W. Choi, W. Che and H. T. Hui, “Novel polarization rotation technique based on an artificial magnetic conductor and its application in a low-profile circular polarization antenna,” IEEE Trans. Antennas Propag. vol. 62, pp. 6206-6216, Dec, 2014.
- H. Wang, L. M. Gao, K. W. Tam, W. Kang and W. Wu, “A wideband differential BPF with multiple differential- and common-mode transmission zeros using cross-shaped resonator,” IEEE Microw. Wireless Compon. Lett. vol. 24, pp. 854-856, Dec, 2014.
- H. Wang, K. W. Tam, W. W. Choi, W. Y. Zhuang, S. K. Ho, W. Kang and W. Wu, “Analysis of coupled cross-shaped resonator and its application to differential bandpass filters design,” IEEE Trans. Microw. Theory Tech., vol. 62, pp. 2942-2953, Dec 2014.
- R. Gomez-Garcia, M. Sanchez-Soriano, K. W. Tam and Q. Xue, “Flexible filters,” IEEE Microw. Magazine, pp. 43 – 54, July, 2014.
- P. Cheong, K. Wu, W. W. Choi and K. W. Tam, “Yagi-Uda antenna for multiband radar applications,” IEEE Antennas Wireless Propag. Lett., vol. 13, pp. 1065 – 1068, 2014.
- H. Wang, K. W. Tam, S. K. Ho, W. Kang and W. Wu, “Short-ended self-coupled ring resonator and its application for balanced filter design,” IEEE Microw. Wireless Compon. Lett. vol. 24, pp. 312-314, May, 2014.
- H. Wang, K. W. Tam, S. K. Ho, W. Kang and W. Wu, “Design of ultra-wideband bandpass filters with fixed and reconfigurable notch bands using terminated cross-shaped resonators,” IEEE Trans. Microw. Theory Tech., vol. 62, pp. 252-265, Feb, 2014.
- H. Wang, B. K. Ou, K. W. Tam and W. Wu, “A novel decoupling network using parallel coupled lines for increasing the port isolation of two coupled antennas,” Prog. Electromagnetics Research Lett. vol. 42, pp. 109-118, 2013.
- H. Wang, Y. Q. Yang, W. Kang, W. Wu, K. W. Tam and S. K. Ho, “Compact ultra-wideband differential bandpass filter using self-coupled ring resonator,” Electron Lett. vol. 49, No. 18, 29th Aug, 2013.
- J. R. Mao, W. W. Choi, K. W. Tam, W. Che and Q. Xue, “Tunable bandpass filter design based on external quality factor tuning and multiple mode resonator for wideband applications,” IEEE Trans. Microw. Theory Tech., vol. 61, pp. 2574-2584, Jul, 2013.
- Suyang Shi, W. W. Choi, Wenquan Che, K. W. Tam and Q. Xue “Ultra-wideband differential bandpass filter with narrow notched band and improved common-mode suppression by DGS,” IEEE Microw. Wireless Compon. Lett. vol. 22, pp. 185-187, April, 2012.
- Y. H. Lai, W. Y. Cheung, S. K. Lok, G. K. L. Wong, S. K. Ho, K. W. Tam and I. K. Sou “Rocksalt MgS solar blind ultra-violet detectors,” AIP Advances, pp. 012149, 2012.
- Li Yang, Pedro Cheong, Wai-Wa Choi, Kam-Weng Tam and Ke Wu “Miniaturized parallel coupled-line filter-antenna with spurious response suppression,” IEEE Microw. Wireless Compon. Lett. vol. 5, pp. 726-729, May, 2011.
- Pedro Cheong, Ka-Fai Chang, Ying-Hoi Lai, Sut-Kam Ho, Iam-Keong Sou and Kam-Weng Tam, “A ZigBee-based wireless sensor network node for ultraviolet detection of flame,” IEEE Trans. Ind. Electron. vol. 11, pp. 5271-5277, Nov., 2011
- Pedro Cheong, Ting-Shan Lv, Wai-Wa Choi and Kam-Weng Tam, “A compact microstrip square-loop dual-mode balun-bandpass filter with simultaneous spurious response suppression and differential performance improvement,” IEEE Microw. Wireless Compon. Lett. vol. 4, pp. 77-79, April, 2011.
- K. W. Tam, “Macao’s wireless technology study summer camp and its five wireless games,” IEEE Microw. Magazine, vol. 11, pp. 103 – 105, 2010.
- C. P. Chiang and K. W. Tam, “Compact quasi-elliptic microstrip bandpass filter using terminated anti-parallel coupled-line,” IET Microw. Antennas Propag., vol. 3, pp. 1206 – 1210, 2009.
- D. Piscarreta, S. W. Ting and K. W. Tam, “Microstrip parallel coupled-line bandpass filter with selectivity improvement using U-shaped defected ground structure,” Microwave and Optical Technology Lett., vol. 50, pp. 911-914, April 2008.
- K. H. Chiang and K. W. Tam, “Electromagnetic assessment on human safety of mobile communication base stations at University of Macau,” American Journal of Applied Sciences, vol. 5, pp. 1344 – 1347, 2008.
- K. H. Chiang and K. W. Tam, “Microstrip monopole antenna with enhanced bandwidth using defected ground structure,” IEEE Antennas Wireless Propag. Lett., vol. 7, pp. 532 – 535, 2008.
- S. W. Ting, K. W. Tam and R. Martins, “Novel defected ground structure element with triple transmission zeros and its application for multispurious suppression of microstrip parallel-coupled-line bandpass filter,” Microwave and Optical Technology Lett., vol. 49, pp. 1409-1412, June 2007.
- K. M. Ho, H. K. Pang and K. W. Tam, “Dual-band bandpass filter using defected ground structure,” Microwave and Optical Technology Lett., vol. 48, pp. 2259-2261, November 2006.
- W. W. Choi, K. W. Tam and R. Martins, “Spurious suppressed microstrip bandpass filter with two transmission zeros,” Microwave and Optical Technology Lett., vol. 48, pp. 1979-1981, October 2006.
- G. Y. Su, C. N. Chan, U. L. Tam and K. W. Tam, “Compact microstrip lowpass filter using a meander-line structure,” Microwave and Optical Technology Lett., vol. 48, pp. 1339-1341, July 2006.
- W. W. Choi, K. W. Tam and R. Martins, “Design of microwave lumped and transversal bandpass filter with noise reduction,” Microwave and Optical Technology Lett., vol. 48, pp. 1161-1164, June 2006.
- S. W. Ting, K. W. Tam and R. P. Martins, “Miniaturized microstrip lowpass filter with wide stopband using double equilateral U-shaped defected ground structure,” IEEE Microw. Wireless Compon. Lett. vol. 16, pp. 240-242, May, 2006.
- S. W. Fok, P. Cheong, K. W. Tam and R. P. Martins, “A novel microstrip square-loop dual-mode bandpass filter with simultaneous size reduction and spurious response suppression,” IEEE Trans. Microw. Theory Tech., vol. 54, pp. 2033-2041, May 2006.
- P. Cheong, S. W. Fok and K. W. Tam, “Miniaturized parallel coupled-line bandpass filter with spurious response suppression,” IEEE Trans. Microw. Theory Tech., vol. 53, pp. 1810-1816, May 2005.
- K. F. Chang and K. W. Tam, “Miniaturized cross-coupled filter with second and third spurious responses suppression,” IEEE Microw. Wireless Compon. Lett. vol. 15, pp. 122-124, February, 2005.
Conference Papers
IEEE International Microwave Symposium
- Suyang Shi, Wai-Wa Choi, Kam-Weng Tam, Che Wenquan and Xue Quan, “Differential UWB power-distribution network with equal power ratio and out-of-phase single-ended outputs,” in IEEE MTT-S Int. Microwave Symp. Dig., June 2012, pp. 1-3.
- Chan-Keong Chio, Ting Sio-Weng, Eng-Hock Lim and Tam Kam-Weng,“Compact dual-band quasi-elliptic bandpass filter with transmission-zero control,” in IEEE MTT-S Int. Microwave Symp. Dig., June 2012, pp. 1-3.
- Pedro Cheong, Kuong-In Lai and Kam-Weng Tam, “Compact Wilkinson power divider with simultaneous bandpass response and harmonic suppression,” in IEEE MTT-S Int. Microwave Symp. Dig., May 2010, pp. 1588-1591.
- S. W. Ting, K. W. Tam and R. Martins, “Compact microstrip quasi-elliptic bandpass filter using open-loop dumbbell shaped defected ground structure,” in IEEE MTT-S Int. Microwave Symp. Dig., Jun. 2006, pp. 527-530.
- Wai-Wa Choi, Kam-Weng Tam and Rui P. Martins, “ Improvement of gain compression in microwave lumped and transversal bandpass filters,” in IEEE MTT-S Int. Microwave Symp. Dig., Jun. 2005, pp. 2171-2174.
- S. W. Fok, Pedro Cheong, K. W. Tam and R. P. Martins, “Microstrip dual-mode bandpass filter design with simultaneous size reduction & spurious response suppression,” in IEEE MTT-S Int. Microwave Symp. Dig., Jun. 2005, pp. 2175-2178.
- K. K. Sun and K. W. Tam, “A novel compact dual-mode bandpass filter with meander open-loop arms,” in IEEE MTT-S Int. Microwave Symp. Dig., June. 2004, pp. 1479-1482.
- H. K. Pang, K. M. Ho, K. W. Tam and R. P. Martins, “A compact microstrip l/4-SIR interdigital bandpass filter with extended stopband,” in IEEE MTT-S Int. Microwave Symp. Dig., Jun. 2004, pp.1621 – 1624.
Asia Pacific Microwave Conference
- Li Yang, Pedro Cheong, W. W. Choi and K. W. Tam, “Differential microstrip bandpass filter with dual-band responses using parallel-coupled line structure,” to appear in Proc. Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference, Dec. 2012.
- C. C. Leong, W. W. Choi and K. W. Tam, “A tunable dual-band DGS stub tapped brach-line coupler,” in Proc. Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference, Dec. 2010, pp. 1252-1255.
- Wai-Wa Choi and Kam-Weng Tam, “A novel compact microstrip dual-band bandpass filter based on transversal filter structure and centrally loaded resonator with independent control of passbands,” in Proc. Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference, Dec. 2008, pp. 783-786.
- Chung-Pong Chiang and Kam-Weng Tam, “Novel CMOS voltage sensor with process invariant threshold for passive UHF RFID transponders,” in Proc. Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference, Dec. 2008, pp. 1-4.
- Wai-Wa Choi, Kam-Weng Tam and R. P. Martins, “A novel microstrip transversal bandpass filter with simultaneous size reduction and spurious responses suppression,” in Proc. Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference, Dec. 2005 pp. 508-511.
- D. Piscarreta and Kam-Weng Tam, “Miniaturized microstrip square loop resonator probe for solution sensing,” in Proc. Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference, Dec. 2005 pp. 249-251.
- K. V. Chiang, W. W. Choi and K. W. Tam, “Source degeneration inductor based noise suppression scheme for microwave lumped and transversal bandpass filter,” in Proc. Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference, Nov. 2003, pp.1961-1964.
- K. P. Lei, C .P. Chiang, W. W. Choi and K. W. Tam, “Novel coupled-line microstrip duplexer with high frequency isolation and 2nd spurious passband suppression,” in Proc. Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference, Nov. 2002, pp. 501-503.
International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation
- Li Yang, Pedro Cheong, Wai-Wa Choi and Kam-Weng Tam, “A three-port integrated dual band filter-antenna module,” in Proc. Int. Symp. Antenna and Propagation, Nov. 2010, pp. 1029-1032.
- Wen-Yao Zhuang, Pedro Cheong, Wai-Wa Choi and Kam-Weng Tam, “An integrated open-loop resonator bandpass filter-slot antenna with stopband improvement,” in Proc. Int. Symp. Antenna and Propagation, Nov. 2010, pp. 1033-1036.
- Bin-Kai Ou, Daniel Piscarreta, Pedro Cheong, Wai-Wa Choi and Kam-Weng Tam, “Open-loop stub-loaded dual-band resonator for solution sensing,” in Proc. Int. Symp. Antenna and Propagation, Nov. 2010, pp. 836-839.
- C. C. Leong, W. W. Choi and K. W. Tam, “A tunable monopole antenna using double U-shaped defected ground structure with islands,” in Proc. Int. Symp. Antenna and Propagation, Oct. 2009, pp. 783-786.
Professional Affiliations
- Fellow of IET
- Senior Member of IEEE
- Member of IEICE
- Chair of IEEE Macau AP/MT Joint Chapter (2010 – 2011)
- Founder of IEEE Macau AP/MT Joint Chapter (2010)
- Member of International Steering Committee of International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation of Communication Society of Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers (IEICE) (2009 – Present)
Services
Professional Services
Conference Organization
- General Chair of International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation (2010)
- Chair of Macau RFID Forum (2010)
- Chair of IEEE AP-S Chapter Chair Meeting (2010)
- Vice Chairman of Cross Strait Tri-Regional Radio Science and Wireless Technology Conference (2009)
- Chair of IEICE Technical Meeting on Antennas and Propagation (2009)
- Chair of Wireless Communication Seminar Series (2006-2009)
- Chair of Macau Session of Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference (2008)
- Vice Chair of Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference (2008)
- Co-Chair of Technical Program of IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Workshop Series on Art of Miniaturizing RF and Microwave Passive Components (2008)
- Chair of The IEEE (HK/Macau) AP/MTT Postgraduate Conference (2008)
- Chair of RFIC Seminar Series (2008)
- General Secretary of Cross Strait Tri-Regional Radio Science and Wireless Technology Conference (2006)
- Registration Committee Chair of The ISCM International Conference on Chinese Medicine & Pre-Conference Symposium on Evidence-Based Chinese Medicine” (2005)
- Finance Committee Chair of IEEJ International Analog VLSI Workshop (2004)
- Technical Program Co-Chair of The IEEE (HK/Macau) AP/MTT Postgraduate Conference (2004)
- MTT Judge of The IEEE HK AP/MTT/LEOS Postgraduate Conference (2003)
Journal Reviewer
- IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques
- IEEE Microwave and Wireless Components Letters
- IEEE Antennas and Wireless Propagation Letters
- IET Microwaves, Antennas & Propagation
- IEICE Electronics Express
- Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications
- Radio Science
- Hong Kong Institute of Engineers Transactions
- Chinese Medicine
University Services
Laboratory
- Founder and Faculty in charge of Wireless Communication Laboratory (2002 – Present)
- Founder and Faculty in charge of Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits and Systems Laboratory (2005 – Present)
- Faculty in charge of Electronics and Digital System Laboratory (2000 – 2009)
Engineering Service
- Technical Advisor of Campus Management Office for internal Radiation Monitoring of In-Campus 2G/3G base stations (2005 – Present)
- Technical Advisor of Information and Communication Technology Office for internal Radiation Assessment of In-Campus WiFi (2009)
Committee Work
- Member of Senate of University of Macau (2012 – Present)
- Member of the Academic Council of Faculty of Science and Technology (2000 – Present)
- Member of Recruitment Panel for Full Professors/Associate Professors (2012)
- Member of Recruitment Panel for Assistant Professors (2009 – 2012)
- Member of Recruitment Panel for Laboratory Technicians (2008, 2012)
Community Services
Engineering Service
- Consultant of Bureau of Telecommunications Regulation of Macao Government (2006 – Present)
- Consultant of The Science and Technology Development Fund of Macao Government (2009 – 2010)
- Consultant of Institute for Tourism Studies of Macao Government (2007)
- Consultant of Office for the Development of the Energy Sector of Macao Government (2007)
High School Outreach
- Faculty in charge of Wireless Technology Study Summer Camp (2008 – 2011)
- Invited speaker of Science Seminar of Communication Museum (2010)
- Founder of Wireless Technology Study Summer Camp (2008)
High School Committee Work
- Council Member of The Workers’ Children High School (2010 – Present)
- Honorary Adviser of the Alumni Association of The Workers’ Children High School (2001 – Present)
Contact Details
Faculty of Science and Technology
University of Macau, E11
Avenida da Universidade, Taipa,
Macau, China
Room: E11-3044
Telephone: (853) 8822-4373
Fax: (853) 8822-2426
Email: kentam