IG08 - Research Group for Information and Communication Technologies

ABOUT THE GROUP

The Research Group for Communication and Information Technologies (IG08) brings together researchers and experts focused on the development and application of modern information and communication technologies. The group conducts scientific and applied research in the fields of wireless communications, microelectronics, networking technologies, and video communications. Research activities include modelling and analysis of communication systems, investigation of electromagnetic (EM) wave propagation, development of wireless transmission systems and methods for electromagnetic energy harvesting, as well as measurement and assessment of electromagnetic radiation levels. In the area of microelectronics, the group focuses on analogue and digital signal processing, PLD and FPGA programming, and the development of sensor and supervisory control systems. Particular attention is devoted to networking technologies, including quality of service, broadband Internet access, and security and privacy protection in modern wired and wireless networks. Research in the field of video communications is aimed at improving video signal transmission and evaluating users’ quality of experience (QoE) in fixed and mobile networks.

KEY RESEARCH AREAS

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RESEARCH AREAS

• Wireless communications and electromagnetic wave propagation
• Microelectronics, signal processing, and sensor systems
• Networking technologies, quality of service, security, and privacy
• Video communications and quality of experience (QoE)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

IG08 demonstrates professional expertise in advanced communication and information technologies, combining fundamental research with practical implementation. The group specialises in wireless system modelling, electromagnetic wave propagation analysis, microelectronic design, signal processing, and secure networking solutions. Through experimental validation, system prototyping, and performance evaluation, IG08 supports innovation in broadband networks, sensor systems, electromagnetic energy harvesting, and video communication quality assessment.

KEY PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

• Wireless communication system modelling and performance analysis
• Electromagnetic wave propagation and EM radiation assessment
• Analogue and digital signal processing (DSP)
• PLD and FPGA programming and prototyping
• Sensor and supervisory control system development
• Network quality of service (QoS) optimisation
• Cybersecurity and privacy protection in wired and wireless networks
• Video transmission optimisation and quality of experience (QoE) evaluation

The Research Group for Information and Communication Technologies conducts research in four areas, i.e. wireless communications, microelectronics, network technologies and video communications.

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In the field of wireless communications, the emphasis is put on modelling, analysis of operation, improvement of the existing and the development of new communication systems or their subsystems, as well as the development of models and testing of radio waves propagation in mobile networks. The following is currently being tested and developed: EM wireless energy transmission processes and systems, high-frequency energy harvesting technologies, modelling, measurement and testing of the effects of EM radiation on living organisms and electromagnetic pollution.

In line with the progress made in the field of microelectronic technology, we conduct research and development of analogue and digital processing, PLD and FPGA device programming, and design and implementation of supervisory control systems. Research group members research and develop radio frequency identification (RFID) devices with their own power supply, enhance alternative power supply methods from the surrounding area, and develop 2D and 3D sensors.

The following research is carried out in the field of network technologies: IP network infrastructure, IP service quality, and application in the area of broadband Internet access and Internet services in urban and rural areas. Special attention is paid to research into security and privacy issues in modern information and communication (wired and wireless) systems. In terms of security, the following issues are researched: modern cryptosystems and their application, methods of detection and prevention of security threats and attacks on wired and wireless networks (WLAN, ad hoc, sensor networks, IoT), security mechanisms and protocols, risk estimation and reduction, secure routing and data aggregation, and user and data privacy protection.

An important segment of research is to develop solutions to improve and evaluate video quality in various applications including Quality of Experience (QoE) when transmitting video signals to fixed and mobile networks.

The IG08 research group includes five laboratories where research and teaching activities (laboratory exercises - measurements and questions) are carried out in all four areas covered by this research group.