Institute for Imaging, Data and Communications

Researcher working in the Lifi Centre

The Institute for Imaging, Data and Communications (IDCOM) develops theory, algorithms and hardware for the next generation of signal processing, imaging and communication systems.

Research Themes

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Research Projects

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Our people

Professor John Thompson
Professor of Signal Processing and Communications. Head of Research Institute
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Seminars

Ryo Harada: Implementation of VLC with angular diversity receiver for IoT applications
20/06/2024 - 13:00
Mazen Almalki: Dual Circularly Polarized Antenna for Satellite and Wireless Power Transfer
20/06/2024 - 13:00
Jianhui Chen: A Fine Beam Tracking and Alignment System for Underwater VLC Links
30/05/2024 - 13:00
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PhD opportunities

A study of Sensing and Wireless Communications
Data-Driven Computational Sensing and Imaging
Sensor Fusion and management in Autonomous Airborne Platforms

Vacancies

Please check the University vacancies website or get in touch with us.

Engineering Research News

Artificial blood vessels could improve heart bypass outcomes
Software developers selected for Google Summer of Code
Research staff appointed to explore key engineering challenges
Offshore renewable energy partnership wins Research Impact Prize
FloWave celebrates tenth anniversary
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Research Events

IBioE Seminar - The Construction and Application of Electrocatalysts for Sulfur-Based Flow Batteries - Dr. Jiantao Zai, Shanghai Jiao Tong University
IIE Seminar - The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Structural Engineering - Dr Ray Su, The University of Hong Kong
Valedictory Lecture of Professor Colin Cunningham, Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor in Systems Engineering