Electronic and Electrical Engineering: Fully Funded Swansea University, MOD and M2M UK PhD Scholarship: Smart Beam and Null Steering Antennas for 6G Cellular Networks and Autonomous Transportation with AI Functionality

Funding providers: Swansea University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, MOD and M2M UK

Subject areas: Communications, antennas, beam and null steering, AI

Project start date: 

• 1 April 2024 (Enrolment open from mid–March) 
• 1 July 2024 (Enrolment open from mid-June) 
• 1 October 2024 (Enrolment open from mid-September) 

Supervisors:

• Professor Amit Mehta (a.mehta@swansea.ac.uk) 
• Dr Jason Jones

Aligned programme of study: PhD in Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Mode of study: Full-time 

Project description: 

The advent of 6G cellular technology promises to revolutionize communication and transportation systems. A pivotal component in this technological leap is the development of smart beam steering antennas, designed to enhance network efficiency and reliability. This project focuses on innovating beam and null steering antenna systems that are optimized for 6G cellular networks and autonomous vehicles, including planes, trains, drones, airships, and cars.  

In the realm of 6G cellular networks, these antennas will significantly boost data transmission rates and reduce latency, make entire system greener by over factor of 10000 and facilitating ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC). This enhancement is vital for the safe and efficient operation of self-driving vehicles, which rely heavily on real-time data exchange for navigation and decision-making.  

For autonomous planes, trains, airships, and cars, the integration of these smart antennas will lead to improved navigation capabilities, better safety protocols, and a more reliable communication network. This project not only aims to push the boundaries of wireless communication technology but also aspires to be a cornerstone in the infrastructure of next-generation intelligent transportation systems.