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Faculty of Engineering
Global Infrastructure - Networks and Communications
We have a range of expertise in networks and communications broken down under the following headings: Communication networks; Wireless communication; Improving infrastructure networks; Software and network development; Surveillance; Business tool development.
Communication networks
The Institute of Integrated Information Systems is actively engaged in research in next generation IP networks, network protection and restoration, network security including quantum communication networks, Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) networks, vehicular networks, and energy efficient internet design.
Wireless communication
The Institute of Integrated Information Systems is pioneering research in optical wireless systems, fibre-wireless systems, cognitive radio, collaborative wireless systems, wireless sensor networks, and next generation cellular wireless systems.
Improving infrastructure networks
The Institute for Resilient Infrastructure is involved in research into energy efficient cities and with the Pathogen Control Engineering Institute is involved in research into water distribution networks. The Institute of Integrated Information Systems, is also actively involved in research in this area.
The Institute for Computational and Systems Science also has some research activity in this area although it is not the primary focus of their activity.
Software and network development
The Institute for Computational and Systems Science works on infrastructure for large scale distributed computing focussing on fault tolerance.
Surveillance
The Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Biological Systems is actively engaged in research designed to help automate the task of surveillance from the many cameras covering the urban and transport network
Business tool development
The Institute for Resilient Infrastructure is actively engaged in research in the area of business tool development.
The Institute for Computational and Systems Science has some research and/or student projects in this area although it is not the primary focus of their activity.