Areas of expertise
The Department's research covers a wide, diverse range of topics; our researchers concentrate their expertise in specific areas to achieve the most useful, rewarding outcomes.
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Autonomous systems
We develop innovative scientific methods that lead to technologies requiring minimal human intervention.
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Communications
We work on multidisciplinary approaches to problems in highly mobile communications, cognitive radio, RF and more.
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Control systems
Our work focuses on the development of control design methods and process monitoring and diagnostics.
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Digital signal processing
We make sensor instrumentation and algorithms for extracting information from raw data.
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Electrical materials
Our research covers everything from superconducting materials to using graphene to create 2D materials.
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Electronic devices
Our work spans the modelling and synthesis of atomic layer thin films using Molecular Beam Epitaxy.
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Energy networks
We undertake research in areas of operation, planning and analysis of energy networks.
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High voltage technology
High voltage research has been integral to the work of the Department since the first laboratory was opened in the 1950s.
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Mechatronics
We specialise in electromechanical technologies for renewable energy systems and electric vehicles.
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Photonics
Our researchers work across all areas of photonics, including the development of new advanced materials.
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Power conversion
Our research focuses on advanced electrical machines and power electronic converters.
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Power electronics
Our research underpins developments across all areas of consumer gadgets, including industrial systems.
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Sensors and sensing systems
Our work includes developing new sensors and designing systems and integration tools.
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Systems integration
We work on systems integration across all levels, from low-power applications to high voltage systems.
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Themes
Return to our research themes page. Our themes cover a broad range of topics and staff specialisms.
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