Research
My broad research interests are in mobile and wireless communication systems, with a particular emphasis on analysis, design, optimisation, modelling and experimental prototyping.
I am interested in specific applications of these systems, including but not limited to (see list below).
I also have interests in areas of digital communications theory and in the application of artificial intelligence to communication systems (deep/machine learning).
I'm particularly passionate about research ideas that are founded in theory but can also be applied in real-world systems. My research work ranges from purely theoretical/mathematical analyses to experimental prototyping efforts for mobile, wireless, DSA/SSA and IoT systems.
I am always looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. If you are interested in PhD or post-doc opportunities, click here for more details.
Recent postdocs/PhDs:
Ahmed Al-Tahmeesschi (2014-18), "Estimation of primary activity statistics based on spectrum sensing." Currently at University of Helsinki, Finland.
Chitradeep Majumdar (2018-20), "Optimisation of future mobile communication networks for the Internet of Things." Currently Senior RAN Architecture Research Engineer with Nokia (after being with Samsung R&D).
Moawiah Alhulayil (2017-21), "Spectrum coexistence mechanisms for LTE mobile networks in unlicensed frequency bands". Currently Assistant Professor at Applied Science University, Jordan.
Ogeen Toma (2018-22), "Advanced spectrum awareness in cognitive radio based on imperfect spectrum sensing." Currently working on 3GPP standardisation at MediaTek, Cambourne, UK.
Mobile and wireless communication technologies (4G/5G/6G)
(efficient resource allocation, heterogeneous radio access networks, quality of service provisioning)
Smart cognitive technologies for dynamic and shared spectrum access
(cognitive spectrum and radio resource management, spectrum monitoring and statistical modelling, spectrum sensing and signal detection)
Wireless Internet of Things
(resource allocation, optimisation of cellular networks for IoT, system modelling and prototyping)
Research grants
Network Capacity Limits of Short-Range Wireless Connectivity Standards for the Internet of Things
ROYAL SOCIETY (CHARITABLE)
March 2018 - March 2019
Optimisation of future mobile communication networks for the Internet of Things
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS) (UK)
February 2018 - December 2019
Non-parametric Smart Sensing Analytics based on Large Spectrum Data and Estimation of Channel Activity Statistics
UK-INDIA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INITIATIVE (UK)
April 2017 - December 2020
Internet of surprise - self organizing data
ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL
October 2015 - May 2016