About the Project
With ever increasing interest in autonomous driverless vehicles, vehicles are becoming ever more intelligent and less reliant on human operation. Towards this goal, vehicles need to communicate with other vehicles, to transport infrastructure, to cellular networks, to pedestrians, and to datacentres. However, with the inherent nature of `faster mobility’, all these ’vehicle to everything’ (V2X) communication systems need to exchange information from sensors and other sources via high-bandwidth, low-latency, and high-reliability links, with bullet-proof security guarantee.
Project Description
The aim of this PhD project is to develop novel physical layer technologies for unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) communications. Particular focus of this project will be on the use of UAVs for securing wireless communication links, through trajectory optimization, secure beamforming design, as well as interference exploitation, while keeping the UAV power consumption at its minimum.
This challenging project requires strong mathematical background as well as computer programming skills in C/C++/Java/Matlab/Python. Candidates should have completed, or expect to complete, an MSc degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or similar. Knowledge of optimization algorithms, artificial intelligence, and machine learning is a plus. Experience of publishing scholarly articles will also be considered as an advantage. Candidates should have an autonomous and proactive working style, and good communication skills. The candidates must also meet the admission requirements at PhD level at Heriot-Watt University.
Funding Notes
This studentship is open to all candidates meeting the above criteria irrespective of nationality. The studentship is available for 3 years, with a tax-free stipend of £14,553 p.a. as well as tuition fees covered. Ideally, the successful candidate will be expected to start in September 2018.
To apply, please send your CV, a cover letter explaining your motivation for applying in this position, academic transcripts, and contact details of at least two referees to Dr Muhammad Khandaker ([Email Address Removed]), quoting "PhD in Wireless Communications" in the email subject line. Informal queries can also be addressed to Dr Khandaker.
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