UD Research

Wireless Communications Research (WCR) Lab

Overview

The Wireless Communication Research Lab at the University of Dubai is dedicated to advancing the field of wireless communications through innovative research and development. Our lab focuses on exploring cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to address the challenges and opportunities in wireless communication systems.

Research Areas

  • 5G and Beyond Wireless Networks
  • Physical Layer Security for Wireless Communication Systems
  • Internet of Things (IoT) Connectivity
  • Visible Light Communication (VLC)
  • Space Communication
  • Cross-Layer Optimization for Wireless Systems
  • Simultaneous Wireless Information and Power Transfer (SWIPT) 
  • Vehicular Communication

Notable Projects and Achievements

H. Mukhtar, A. Al-Dweik, T. Nazzal, H. Al-Ahmad, and W. Mansoor. “Secured and robust wireless communication system for low-latency applications.” US Patent 10855450B1, Dec. 1, 2020.

E. Serria et al., “Lunar Environment Evaluation of Sleeve Antenna,” 2023 IEEE Conference on Antenna Measurements and Applications (CAMA), Genoa, Italy, 2023, pp. 551-554, doi: 10.1109/CAMA57522.2023.10352717.

Serria E, Gadhafi R, AlMaeeni S, Mukhtar H, Copiaco A, Abd-Alhameed R, Lemieux F, Mansoor W. A Review of Lunar Communications and Antennas: Assessing Performance in the Context of Propagation and Radiation. Sensors. 2023; 23(24):9832. https://doi.org/10.3390/s23249832.

D. Dawoud, H. Mukhtar, A. Copiaco, W. Mansoor, and S. Atalla. Advancing Passenger Experience and Reliability of Autonomous Buses through LiFi Technology. No. 2023-01-1904. SAE Technical Paper, 2023, https://doi.org/10.4271/2023-01-1904

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