Core Strengths

The core strengths of the 10 research centres in the school are shown in the tables below, respectively. 

Centre for Information Sciences and Systems (CISS)

  • Data, Image and Video Analytics
  • Advanced Sensing Technologies
  • Cyber and Network Security
  • Positioning and RF Technologies
  • Communication and Network Systems

Centre for System Intelligence and Efficiency (CSIE)

  • Control Theory
  • Machine Learning and Optimization
  • Robotics and Autonomous Systems
  • Smart Manufacturing, Smart Buildings and Intelligent Transportation
  • Smart Grids
  • Smart Energy Conversion Systems

Centre for Bio-devices and Bio-Informatics (CBB)

  • Bio-devices
  • Bio-imaging & Signal Analysis
  • Neurotechnology

Centre for Integrated Circuits and Systems (CICS)

  • Radio Frequency IC
  • Digital IC
  • Analog and Mixed-Signal IC
  • Intelligent Sensor IC

Centre for Micro and Nano-Electronics (CMNE)

  • Advanced Electronic Materials
  • Smart Sensors and IoT Devices
  • Efficient High-frequency and Power Electronic Devices
  • Flexible and Wearable Electronic Devices

Centre for Optoelectronics and Bio-photonics (COEB)

  • Novel Optoelectronic Materials and Devices
  • THz/Mid-IR Photonics and Optoelectronics
  • Metamaterials/Metasurfaces
  • Quantum Optics and Topological Photonic

Centre for Optical Fibre Technology (COFT)

  • Advanced Fibre Sensors
  • Specialty Optical Fibre
  • Fibre Lasers
  • Smart Fibre and Textile Electronics

LUMINOUS! Centre for Semiconductor Lighting and Display

  • Solution – Processed Nano-crystals, LEDs and LASERS
  • Optical Sensing and Hybrid Structures
  • Semiconductor Epitaxy and Device Platform
  • Theoretical and Computational Studies for Novel Quantum Emitters

Electromagnetic Effects Research Laboratory (EMERL)

  • Smart Electromagnetic Shielding Materials
  • Big-data Driven Radar and RF Systems
  • Advanced Magnetics
  • Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Hardened Systems

Satellite Research Centre (SaRC)

  • Weather/Climate
  • Satellite Module Payload
  • Intelligence
  • Materials Component

Strong Competitive Research Areas

The following research areas are identified as strong competitive areas of the school.

  • Data, Image and Video Analytics
  • Advanced Sensing Technologies
  • Machine Learning and Optimization
  • Robotics and Autonomous Systems
  • Smart Grids
  • Smart Energy Conversion Systems
  • Advanced Electronic Materials
  • Radio Frequency IC
  • Smart Sensors and IoT Devices
  • Photonics and Optoelectronics