Research and innovation
Green communications
Professor Jaafar Elmirghani has been awarded a Fellowship by the IEEE for his contributions to energy efficient communications
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Research and innovation
Our School has over 100 years of research history, leading to outstanding impact from our research. This includes pioneering work on: microwave, semiconductor, and terahertz technologies, bio-nano and quantum technologies; robotics; ultrasound and medical imaging; energy-efficient green communications networks; wireless and mobile communications; power electronic systems; and renewable energy.
We have a strong track record of collaborations with academic institutions and major international electronics and communication companies around the world. We also work extensively with other schools across the University of Leeds.
100%
of our research activity is
'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' latest REF
Over 50
academic and research staff
working with over 95 PhD researchers to deliver high-impact research
Top 5
in the UK
in a combined unit of assessment, latest REF
Our research
Institute of Communication and Power Networks
We have a longstanding international reputation for communications, signal processing, control systems and instrumentation, optical communications and networking.
More on Institute of Communication and Power NetworksPollard Institute
We cover high frequency electronics, incorporating fundamental understanding, design, modelling and fabrication of devices, components and subsystems from 1 GHz through to terahertz (THz) frequencies.
More on Pollard InstituteInstitute of Robotics, Autonomous Systems and Sensing
We promote cutting-edge research and education in the field of robotics, autonomous systems and sensing, with a strong focus on translational impact of our discoveries.
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in the UK
for Electronic and Electrical Engineering, latest REF
Welcome to the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Medical electronics
Our pioneering research in the medical applications of electronics is creating technology to transform the future of healthcare
Robotics research
Our research addresses key national and global challenges through the development of novel robotic technologies
Collaborative links
Energy Leeds
A vibrant community of energy researchers tackling the energy challenge by drawing on scientific, technical, environmental, economic, political and societal and behavioural expertise.
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Brings together scientists and engineers across a wide range of disciplines to work on both fundamental and applied research.
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An interdisciplinary network driving innovation in robotics research.
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