Professor Peter Hall

Biography

Peter Hall is Professor of Radio Astronomy Engineering and Director (Engineering and Industry Collaboration) of the Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy (CIRA). He joined the University in 2008 and his appointment is with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, contributing to the strong cross-disciplinary character of CIRA.

Prior to joining Curtin, Peter was International Project Engineer for the Square Kilometre Array (www.skatelescope.org), leading many aspects of this global project. He retains a strong interest in the international SKA, working closely with colleagues in the Manchester-based SKA Program Development Office. Peter also leads, or serves on, a number of technical, policy and review bodies for SKA programs around the world.

Professional Background

• CSIRO SKA Program Leader
• System scientist for millimetre-wave upgrade of the Australia Telescope Compact Array (ATCA)
• Deputy OIC and Engineering Leader at the Parkes 64 m radio telescope ("The Dish")
• Group Leader, Electronics, ATCA
• Lecturer, School of Electrical Engineering, University of Sydney

Science and Engineering interests

• The Square Kilometre Array – Science, engineering and policy
• SKA system design
• SKA performance – cost evaluation, and optimization tools
• SKA receptor design, including sparse aperture arrays
• Radio frequency interference (RFI) mitigation
• Millimetre wave astronomy and enabling technologies
• Technology transfer between astronomy and industry
• Renewable energy for the SKA and other facilities
• Delivery of mega-science projects

An overview of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) by Peter Hall and colleagues (reprinted from the URSI Radio Science Bulletin) is available here. [871 kB]

Personal Interests

Peter has a number of interests outside work including flying (light planes, ultralights and gliders), music, reading, and hi-fi and electronics.