Dr Miguel Lopez-Benitez BSc, MSc, PhD, SMIEEE, FHEA

Research Overview

My broad research interests are in mobile and wireless communication systems, with a particular emphasis on analysis, design, optimisation, modelling and experimental prototyping.

I am interested in specific applications of these systems, including but not limited to (see list below).

I also have interests in areas of digital communications theory and in the application of artificial intelligence to communication systems (deep/machine learning).

I'm particularly passionate about research ideas that are founded in theory but can also be applied in real-world systems. My research work ranges from purely theoretical/mathematical analyses to experimental prototyping efforts for mobile, wireless, DSA/SSA and IoT systems.

I am always looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. If you are interested in PhD or post-doc opportunities, click here for more details.

Recent postdocs/PhDs:

Ahmed Al-Tahmeesschi (2014-18), "Estimation of primary activity statistics based on spectrum sensing." Currently at University of Helsinki, Finland.

Chitradeep Majumdar (2018-20), "Optimisation of future mobile communication networks for the Internet of Things." Currently Senior RAN Architecture Research Engineer with Nokia (after being with Samsung R&D).

Moawiah Alhulayil (2017-21), "Spectrum coexistence mechanisms for LTE mobile networks in unlicensed frequency bands". Currently Assistant Professor at Applied Science University, Jordan.

Ogeen Toma (2018-22), "Advanced spectrum awareness in cognitive radio based on imperfect spectrum sensing." Currently working on 3GPP standardisation at MediaTek, Cambourne, UK.