Adaptive Reconfigurable Intelligent Metasurfaces for 5G/6G Networks PhD 36 months PHD Program By Loughborough University |Top Universities
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# 201-250QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Application Deadline

10 Feb, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Engineering - Electrical and ElectronicMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Electrical and Electronic

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

We invite applications from enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals who are passionate about cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research in future telecommunications and sensing technologies.
Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) are being considered as one of the key components for future 5G and 6G millimeter-wave networks. RIS can offer a bespoke control to manipulate an incident electromagnetic wave and is envisioned to offer multiple simultaneous applications for integrated sensing, localisation, and communication. Although a lot of work has been done in developing static and reconfigurable metasurfaces, RIS still faces several issues such as low bandwidth, out-of-band interference, energy efficiency, prone to damage, cost, and complexity.
This PhD project seeks to develop next-generation RIS with enhanced reliability, multifunctionality, and intelligent adaptability. Leveraging machine learning-based optimisation techniques, the research will contribute to creating smart radio environments tailored to the demands of future networks.
We are looking for candidates with a strong background in electromagnetics, RF design (ideally including metasurfaces, RIS, or antenna arrays), mathematics, electronic circuits, computer programming, and machine learning.
The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of key software tools such as CST Microwave Studio, Ansys HFSS, and MATLAB for system-based simulations; hands-on experience with fabrication and measurements (operating vector network analyser, anechoic chamber, etc.); and implementing ML-algorithms on 2D-matrix problems.
Loughborough University has an extensive RF facility including an anechoic chamber, a semi-anechoic chamber for RIS measurements, network analysers, and material characterisation. The candidate will join a vibrant group of researchers and will receive the necessary training to undertake this research.

Program overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Electrical and Electronic

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

We invite applications from enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals who are passionate about cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research in future telecommunications and sensing technologies.
Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) are being considered as one of the key components for future 5G and 6G millimeter-wave networks. RIS can offer a bespoke control to manipulate an incident electromagnetic wave and is envisioned to offer multiple simultaneous applications for integrated sensing, localisation, and communication. Although a lot of work has been done in developing static and reconfigurable metasurfaces, RIS still faces several issues such as low bandwidth, out-of-band interference, energy efficiency, prone to damage, cost, and complexity.
This PhD project seeks to develop next-generation RIS with enhanced reliability, multifunctionality, and intelligent adaptability. Leveraging machine learning-based optimisation techniques, the research will contribute to creating smart radio environments tailored to the demands of future networks.
We are looking for candidates with a strong background in electromagnetics, RF design (ideally including metasurfaces, RIS, or antenna arrays), mathematics, electronic circuits, computer programming, and machine learning.
The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of key software tools such as CST Microwave Studio, Ansys HFSS, and MATLAB for system-based simulations; hands-on experience with fabrication and measurements (operating vector network analyser, anechoic chamber, etc.); and implementing ML-algorithms on 2D-matrix problems.
Loughborough University has an extensive RF facility including an anechoic chamber, a semi-anechoic chamber for RIS measurements, network analysers, and material characterisation. The candidate will join a vibrant group of researchers and will receive the necessary training to undertake this research.

Admission Requirements

3.2+
6.5+
92+
  • Applicants must have either a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent) or a strong merit or distinction in Electrical Engineering, Physics or related topics. Expertise in antennas, metasurfaces and machine learning is preferred.
  • Applicants should meet the minimum English language qualifications.
  • Applicants will need to submit a research proposal (not more than 3 pages), CV, and an example of written work (paper, project report, etc.) to be considered for an interview.

10 Feb 2025
3 Years
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