Resilient Non-Terrestrial Network Architectures
Developing robust communication frameworks that integrate satellite, UAV, and terrestrial links to ensure continuity of service under extreme environmental conditions and high mobility scenarios.
Interconnected technical domains
Research Focus Areas
The project spans advanced wireless communication, satellite networking, resilient satellite–ground connectivity, and AI/ML-assisted resource optimisation for 5G-Advanced and 6G NTN systems.
The work supports the evolution of integrated terrestrial and space-based infrastructures for disaster response, environmental monitoring, and next-generation digital connectivity.
AI-Enhanced Network Optimisation and Resource Allocation
Designing machine-learning and optimisation algorithms that intelligently allocate spectrum, power, and routing resources to maximise throughput, reliability, and latency performance across 5G-Advanced and 6G NTN deployments.
Integrated Satellite–Ground Communication Technologies
Engineering hybrid communication techniques that seamlessly converge terrestrial cellular systems with satellite backhaul and LEO/MEO constellations to support high-capacity, wide-area coverage.
Ultra-Low Latency and High-Throughput Protocol Design
Innovating protocols for ultra-low-latency data transport and high-throughput signalling suitable for mission-critical IoT, real-time sensing, and disaster response applications.
Distributed Network Intelligence for Edge and Cloud Integration
Exploring distributed computing and edge-cloud frameworks that connect remote sensing systems, satellites, and core networks to support scalable processing, analytics, and decision-making.
Environmental Monitoring and Sensing Integration
Advancing communication systems that natively support environmental data collection, precision sensing, and real-time monitoring for infrastructure resilience and sustainable operations.
Security and Reliability Across NTN Domains
Developing security mechanisms and reliability frameworks tailored to the unique threats and dynamics of non-terrestrial and hybrid networks, ensuring data integrity, authentication, and continuity under adverse conditions.
Research impact
Through the advancement of 6G NTN technologies and AI-enabled optimisation, this collaboration supports future global communication infrastructures delivering superior connectivity, enhanced resilience, and high-throughput performance for disaster response, environmental monitoring, sustainable agriculture, and integrated terrestrial–space communication systems.
Global
Seamless communication across terrestrial and space-based networks.
Resilient
Reliable connectivity during extreme conditions and outages.
High-performance
Ultra-low latency and high-throughput communication design.
