PhD in Optical Communication Technologies: This scholarship opportunity focuses on addressing the growing energy consumption in optical communication systems, which currently account for a significant portion of the internet’s power usage. The project aims to develop low-complexity digital signal processing (DSP) methods combined with energy-efficient semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs) and hollow core optical fibre (HCF) to enhance energy efficiency in communication system architectures.
Designation
PhD Studentship in Optical Communication Technologies: Enabling Power Efficient Optical Communication through Novel Digital Signal Processing
Research Area
Information and Communication Technologies
Location
University College London (UCL), Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) Department
Eligibility/Qualification
- A strong academic background in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- An interest in optical communications, digital signal processing, and machine learning.
- Motivation to contribute to innovative research in global communications infrastructure.
Job Description
As a PhD student in this project, you will:
- Explore novel approaches to compensate for non-linear distortion in optical transmission systems through machine learning algorithms and DSP.
- Engage in accurate modeling of optical transmission systems to analyze throughput, complexity, and power consumption relationships.
- Gain hands-on experience using UCL’s world-leading testbed for optical communications.
- Collaborate with leading experts in the Optical Networks Group (ONG) to develop skills that are valuable in both academia and industry.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application, including a CV and cover letter, to the lead supervisor, Eric Sillekens, detailing their qualifications and interest in the project. Include the project ID: 2531AD1532 in your application.
Last Date for Application
Applications will be accepted until position filled
