Matthew Larsson
Summary
Driven and analytical, equipped with robust understanding of electrical systems and principles. Possess strong technical skills in circuit design and simulation, coupled with solid foundations in machine learning and algorithm design. Capable of delivering innovative solutions that enhance system efficiency and reliability.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Engineer
NSSG
03.2023 - Current
- Complete Root Cause Analyses of submarine failures by testing componentry around the submarine and reviewing documented manuals
- Review design changes, verifying that they meet user needs, legal requirements and electrical standards
- Complete Risk Assessments regarding design changes, failure recurrence, deviations from electrical standards, and user error
- Compute Bodies of Knowledge to advise design engineers on associated sub-systems, define design requirements and inform design changes to Ship Staff including through technical manuals
Research Assistant
UoA Terahertz Laboratory
01.2024 - 11.2025
- Designed and fabricated an all-dielectric, frequency-diverse antenna that produces spatially distinct radiation patterns for Terahertz DoA estimation, achieving an average 1.8 dBi directivity improvement within the FOV and doubling the source-receiver range over previous prototypes
- Developed an interdisciplinary pipeline integrating antenna outputs with a Convolutional Neural Network, extending localisation capability from single-source to multi-source DoA estimation
- Work led to a joint first-author publication in NPJ Wireless Technology (accepted) and a keynote presentation at IRMMW-THz 2025.
Electrical Design Engineer
ASC
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Authored and documented design modifications to resolve component obsolescence issues and failures in submarine systems
- Managed component sourcing, liaising with suppliers to secure stock and identify alternative for obsolete parts
Summer Vacation Program Student
DSTG
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed a low-noise audio-frequency pre-amp for piezoelectric sensors that met resolution, space and bandwidth requirements
- Simulated circuitry in SPICE to optimise the model, then constructed PCB prototypes to test performance
Education
B.E.(Hons)(E&E) with BSc - Physics
University of Adelaide
11-2025
Skills
- Programming & Software: Python, MATLAB, C, LaTeX
- EDA & Simulation: Altium Designer, CST Studio Suite, SPICE
- Data Analysis & ML: Machine Learning, Signal Processing
- Engineering: RF/Analog Electronics, Sensor Design, PCB Design
Timeline
Electrical Design Engineer
ASC
07.2024 - 09.2024
Research Assistant
UoA Terahertz Laboratory
01.2024 - 11.2025
Electrical Engineer
NSSG
03.2023 - Current
Summer Vacation Program Student
DSTG
11.2022 - 02.2023
B.E.(Hons)(E&E) with BSc - Physics
University of Adelaide
Awards
Best Biomedical Engineering Project – 3rd Place, Ingenuity 2025
Awarded for honours project on AI analysis of REM sleep micro-architecture; selected from approx. 40 projects
2024 Westpac Asian Exchange Scholarship
Awarded a scholarship to study biomedical engineering and semiconductor theory for 1 semester at Waseda University, Japan
Outstanding Abstract for 2023 DSTEM Conference
The abstract of my DSTG Summer Vacation Program project in low-noise pre-amplifiers for maritime applications was classed as outstanding, leading to a presentation at the conference.
Conferences & Publications
- M. Abdullah and M. Larsson*, M. S. Li, E. Hi, and W. Withayachumnankul, “Frequency-Diverse, All-Dielectric Antenna with Convolutional Neural Networks for Direction-of-Arrival Estimation in Terahertz Frequencies,” NPJ Wireless Technology, Special Issue: Extreme Band Communications: Innovations in THz and Optical Wireless Technologies, accepted, 2025 (forthcoming). DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-8972812/v1
* Joint first authors
- M. Abdullah, M. Larsson, M. S. Li, and W. Withayachumnankul, “Multi-source direction of arrival estimation in terahertz communications using convolutional neural networks,” 50th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves (IRMMW-THz), Espoo, Finland, 2025. (Keynote)
Leadership
Adelaide University Space Society Treasurer (Jun 2022 – Aug 2024)
- Work with committee members to negotiate funds for club activities while keeping detailed records of society profits and expenditures
- Organise collaborations with sponsors and other clubs while completing grant applications for additional funding
Adelaide Rover Team Power Electronics Lead (May 2022 – Apr 2023)
- Manage wiring and electrical components around the rover while developing steering control and communication systems
- Discuss and negotiated electric requirements with mechanical and software teams for their subsystems