Quantum electromagnetics theory and practice

Our research pioneers next-generation electromagnetic and quantum technologies that will shape 6G and the future of global connectivity. We develop new ways for waves to interact with engineered materials and devices - from intelligent surfaces to quantum-enabled sensing and communication - while advancing antenna theory and channel modelling. Bringing together classical and quantum approaches, we create innovative solutions for industry and inspiring opportunities for students to achieve joint communication, computation, and sensing solutions. Our solutions grow from theoretical foundations into engineering practice, giving rise to radically new information technologies for terrestrial communication and non-terrestrial networks that are poised to flourish commercially.

Overview

This research develops next-generation electromagnetic communication technologies to underpin 6G and future connectivity. New paradigms in wave-matter interaction are explored, adaptive filters, low-energy beamformers, intelligent surfaces, as well as ultra-high-frequency frontends, while advancing theory and devising radically new methods for network integration, modelling, and computation. By bridging classical and quantum approaches, we address fundamental limits of information and pioneer wave-driven concepts for sensing, communication, and artificial intelligence. Specific topics of research covered include:

Antennas and arrays for 5G/6G, radar and satellite communications
Metamaterial antennas, metasurfaces, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces
Circuit, filter, and beamforming network from RF to THz
Photonics integrated system analysis and testing
Electromagnetic compatibility for wireless and wired systems
Classical and Quantum sensing and communication
Wave-based computing
Electromagnetic channel modelling and measurements
Classical and Quantum computational electrodynamics
Physics-aware limits of information theory.

Creating seamless mobile connectivity

Dr Mohsen Khalily and his team developed and demonstrated a novel technology that intelligently directs a beam to mobile users called Reconfigurable Reflecting Surface.