Communications, Sensors and Signal Processing Group
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The Group is built on Newcastle's traditional strengths in communications, sensors and signal processing and has a national and international reputation for:
- 3G/4G, WiMAX, UWB and Ad-Hoc Sensor Networks
- Biometrics and Security
- The Design of Multi-Carrier Modulation Schemes for network communications
- Blind Source Separation
- Mobile and Wireless Communications
- Biomedical Signal application
- Encryption and Security
- Underwater Acoustics and Communications
- The Design of Channel Codes for MIMO and Cooperative Diversity Schemes
- Fast Algorithms for Signal Processing and Communications
The Communications, Sensors and Signal Processing group is split into the following four themes:
Digital Signal Processing in Wired/Wireless Communications and Security (DSP-W2CS)
The theme covers research in signal processing algorithms, wired/wireless communications networks systems and security. The research mainly involves the introduction and development of new theoretical and practical algorithms and methods for advancement of the boundaries of knowledge and better understanding of the technical concepts of current and future communications and signal processing systems and security. The work has international reputation and has attracted funding from various sources including EPSRC, MOD, the Royal Society, Industry, etc.
Signal Processing, Multimedia and Biomedical Instrumentation (SPMBI)
The interests of the theme are in developing signal processing for vision, multimedia and biomedical data analysis. Our focus lies in the mathematical advancement of nonlinear signal processing theory and its applications extend far beyond traditional techniques. Our primary aim is to develop techniques to interpret, understand and act on information contained in the data. Our work is also notable for the exploitation of the synergy that exists in multimedia and multimodal data. This includes high performance classifier design, biometrics, non invasive biomedical imaging, visual feature analysis, and intelligent signal fusion and separation. The work has an international reputation and has attracted funding from EPSRC, MOD, Industry and the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister etc.
Communication Networks (C-NET)
The Communication Networks theme is internationally renowned for its expertise in Communication Networks research. It has led to pioneering research work in Channel Coding and Modulation Schemes including non-binary coding schemes, Digital Receiver Design, Broadband Wireless Access, Wireless Sensor Systems and Communications though extreme environments such as underwater and through thick metal walls.
Sensor Systems
The theme seeks to advance fundamental knowledge in new technologies for sensors, arrays and networks, and development of sensor systems across a broad range of applications. The pioneering research work includes the design and development of multimodal active and passive sensing devices, electromagnetic sensors and imaging systems for: 1) non-destructive testing and evaluation for material characterisation, structural integrity, defect (crack, fatigue, corrosion, delamination) detection and identification, stress and lifecycle assessment for safety critical components and systems in the areas of defence, energy, transport, aerospace, oil & gas, and infrastructure; 2) homeland security through electromagnetic imaging for the detection of threat objects and people screening; 3) medical imaging and applications related to electromagnetic medical instrumentation such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) through cross disciplinary feasibility study, in collaboration with other disciplines; 4) Wireless sensor networks for air quality, climate and noise monitoring, and acoustic source location; 5) Acoustic sensor development including sonar imaging, low cost ultrasound scanners and fluid measurement. The theme enjoys both intensive and extensive interaction with a wide range of industrial companies, stakeholders and research institutions worldwide for multidisciplinary research.
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The Group is always eager to collaborate as fully as possible with industry in the UK and Europe, via routes which range from short-term consultancy, for evaluation, development or testing activities, to long-term, leading-edge development and research.
Communications, Sensors and Signal Processing Seminars
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Communications, Sensors and Signal Processing News
Low cost design makes ultrasound imaging affordable to the world
An ultra-low cost scanner that can be plugged into any computer or laptop to reveal vital information about the unborn child has been developed by engineers at Newcastle University.
A low-cost baby scanner has been developed by Newcastle University engineers - in the press
Research puts police gun detectors a step closer
Scientists at Newcastle are helping to build a scanner that can identify criminals carrying guns and knives without putting the police at risk.
