Electromagnetic systems engineering
The research themes presently identified by AeIGT under the auspices of the Electromagnetic Systems Engineering AIN are:
- Lightning, EMP Threats & Protection (direct & indirect effects)
- Antennas, Sensors & Installed Performance
- EMC & Systems Susceptibility
- Signature Management
- EM Measurement & Accreditation
- RADHAZ & Biological Effects
- EM Design Tools
Microwave and Communication Systems
This research group considers a wide range of advanced topics applicable to communications and radar; from highly mobile wireless networks, propagation, microwave and milli-metric components, through to digital signal processing, coding and signal analysis. The research group operates at radio frequencies from HF to 200GHz and allows a wide range of cross disciplinary issues to be studied whist retaining a strong focus on communications and microwave component research.
The aims of the research group are to model and optimise microwave and millimetre-wave components and circuits for communication and radar systems, to design instrumentation for industrial applications, and to understand and control electromagnetic radiation and its effect on electronic equipment (EMC).
Microwave and Communication Systems Research at the University of Manchester
Our group considers a wide range of advanced topics applicable to communications and radar; from highly mobile wireless networks, propagation, microwave and milli-metric components, through to digital signal processing, coding and signal analysis. Current research interests include:
Microwave and Communication Systems Facilities at the University of Manchester
Laboratory Facilities & Services
- Agilent Microwave & MM-Wave Laboratory
- Microwave Sensing Laboratory
- Electromagnetic Computation Laboratory
The Electromagnetics Centre
The Electromagnetics Centre for Microwave and Millimetre-wave Design and Applications has been made possible by a Joint Infrastructure (JIF) Award of £1.9M by the Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the Office of Science and Technology (OST). It builds upon the international reputation of the Microwave Engineering Research Group and it provides opportunities to extend existing research programmes and establish new ones.
The Electromagnetics Centre research interests extend over a wide frequency range from 100 MHz to 200 GHz. The aims are to model and optimise microwave and millimetre-wave components and circuits for communication and radar systems, to design instrumentation for industrial applications and to understand and control electromagnetic radiation.
Postgraduate Study in Microwave and Communication Systems
MSc in Communication Engineering
MSc in Communication Engineering is a full time 12 month programme of study commencing in September of each year. The programme provides an up to date view of communication and microwave engineering from a systems level through to implementation using Microwave, Optical and Semi-Conductor Devices. The programme is aimed at those with some previous undergraduate knowledge of microwave and communication engineering topics, wishing to enhance their skills to an advanced level compatible with a career in these industries. Students benefit from teaching given by staff in the areas of Communication Engineering and Microwave Engineering within the School. The programme also serves as an excellent introduction and training for further research leading to the degree of PhD.
Research degrees (MPhil & PhD)
The group has a wide range of interests in the area of Microwave and Communications systems. You are advised to view the web profile of the individual group members and contact them directly.
Academic Staff
| Name | Research Areas |
|---|---|
| Dr EA Alsusa | Microwave, millimetrewave, electromagnetics for NDT |
| Professor AK Brown | Communication Engineering (ASSO) |
| Dr F Costen | Wireless Communications, MIMO, Modulation & Coding |
| Dr PN Green | Wireless Communications, MIMO, Modulation & Coding |
| Mr PR Green | |
| Professor Andrew Gibson | Embedded systems, wireless sensor networks (I) |
| Dr K A Hamdi | Embedded systems, wireless sensor networks |
| Dr Z Hu | |
| Dr D George | Embedded systems, wireless sensor networks |
| Professor AA Rezazadeh | Microwave and Millimetre Wave Engineering (ASSO) |
| Dr R Sloan | |
| Dr Daniel KC So | Embedded systems, wireless sensor networks |
| Professor Z Wu | Microwaves, sensors, ferrite components, fem, material measurements |
