The Group uniquely offers research expertise in communication systems engineering ranging from antennas and propagation through to the embedded system software. We specialize in integrating measurement and sensor techniques with communications systems for applications in complex electromagnetic environments. There is extensive collaboration with other research groups, Government Departments and industry to identify solutions for data gathering, process control and monitoring.
Some of our major research themes include: maximising capacity in crowded spectrums using advanced modulation, coding and MIMO techniques; UWB communications; ultra low-noise receiver architectures; compact multifunctional 3D MMICs, transceivers with novel LH circuit techniques; mobile antennas; radar systems; non-reciprocal components; ad-hoc sensor networks; numerical FDTD modelling of large scale propagation problems; novel microwave devices, material measurements, microwave tomography and profiling.
We are also very active in the training and recruitment of students through our
The Microwave & Communications Systems Group aim to:
Our Vision
In the next three to five years the MACS group will become established as an international centre of excellence in:
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