Alan Bannon

Alan Bannon serves as a Research Associate in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Imperial College London's Faculty of Engineering. He is actively involved with the UK Dementia Research Institute's Care Research and Technology (CR&T) Centre and maintains a visiting researcher position at the UCL Radar Group. His work focuses on developing practical radar sensing solutions for healthcare applications, particularly in dementia care and elderly monitoring.

Dr. Bannon's research interests center on applying System-on-Chip (SoC) radar sensors to biomedical challenges, with specific focus on scalable networked radar systems and metamaterial applications in radar sensing. His work bridges electrical engineering with healthcare technology, developing unobtrusive monitoring systems that can track vital signs, gait patterns, and sleep quality without requiring patient compliance or wearable devices. This research has significant implications for dementia care, where continuous monitoring can detect subtle behavioral changes that might indicate disease progression.

Analysis of his publication record reveals a consistent trajectory of innovation in radar technology applied to healthcare monitoring. His recent work (2024-2025) demonstrates increasing sophistication in UWB radar applications for physiological monitoring, gait analysis, and dementia care. The research shows a clear progression from basic radar system development toward integrated healthcare solutions that address specific clinical needs in elderly care. His publications frequently appear in IEEE journals and conferences, indicating strong recognition within the engineering community.

Dr. Bannon completed his M.Eng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at University College London with a focus on photonics and radar systems, including an exchange year at Georgia Institute of Technology where he specialized in VLSI techniques and digital synthesis. His technical background in both photonics and radar systems provides a unique foundation for his current work in biomedical radar sensing.

Outside his academic work, Dr. Bannon practices and coaches archery and pursues various personal engineering projects, demonstrating a hands-on approach to both technical and physical challenges.