Innovative Electromagnetic Security Screening Solutions
Overview
Millimetre-wave (mmWave) radar systems are a well-established security screening solution, widely deployed in airports and public venues worldwide. By emitting safe, non-ionising radio waves, these systems can identify concealed metallic and non-metallic items—such as plastics, liquids, and ceramics—hidden beneath light clothing, without requiring intrusive physical searches.
Emerging demands in the global screening landscape are driving a shift towards seamless walk-through solutions that minimise the need for divestment and avoid passenger congestion. The primary objective is to reliably detect large, concealed threat items while enhancing throughput and public safety in crowded high-footfall venues.
This talk presents two projects; a full body fixed scanner and a localised handheld scanner. It outlines the project journey, progressing from theoretical simulations through to the design and development of both small- and large-scale proof-of-concept systems.
Presenters
Seifallah Jardak, Toshiba Research Europe Ltd, UK
Brief Biography
Dr. Seifallah Jardak is a principal research engineer at the Bristol Research & Innovation Lab, part of Toshiba Europe Ltd. His research interests focus on array signal processing, synthetic aperture imaging, and full duplex systems. He is currently leading the development of two projects related to mmWave screening.
He received his PhD and Master of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia in 2018 and 2014 respectively, and his Engineering Degree from Ecole Polytechnique de Tunisie (EPT), Tunisia in 2012.
