Communications & Electromagnetics
The C&E research group is an international leader in RF/Microwave/THz Communications and Sensing Technologies, one of the core areas in Electronic Electrical and Systems Engineering. Our research builds on a long tradition of several decades in Antennas, Applied Electromagnetics, Propagation, Metamaterials and Microwave Engineering, all of which underpin most aspects of modern electronic wireless communication and remote sensing technologies.
The group leads a large portfolio of research projects funded by various sources including the UKRI, DSTL, ESA, EU, and a number of Industrial Partners. Our research has led to several patents and commercialisation activities, including spin-out companies and strategic collaboration agreements with major industrial partners. The C&E research cluster currently has three research laboratories – the Emerging Device Technology (EDT), the Metamaterials & Antenna Engineering (MAE) and the Applied Electromagnetics & Propagation (AEP) laboratories.
Emerging Device Technology (EDT)
We specialise in applying new manufacturing technologies and novel materials to high frequency devices and antennas from microwave to terahertz.
Metamaterials & Antenna Engineering
Our work covers a range of projects using metamaterials as enabling technologies for the development of innovative solutions to emerging industry needs: communications, radar, imaging and sensing.
Applied Electromagnetics & Propagation (AEP)
We are a team of researchers working on classical and quantum electrodynamics applied to the study of antennas, and guided and free-space wave propagation, scattering and diffraction.
Our People
Staff within the Communications and Electromagnetics Research Group
Associated facilities
Midlands mm-Wave Measurement Facility
The Midlands mm-Wave and THz Measurement Facility provide a versatile Electromagnetic Characterisation Suite.
Terahertz Measurement Facility
Our THz VNA Measurement Facility is an advanced multi-purpose measurement facility that will enable researchers to test and characterise novel low THz devices and systems.
Engineering Cleanroom
The Engineering Cleanroom Facility consists of an ISO 7 (class 10,000) cleanroom equipped for microlithography, and a supporting process room facility.