Our Mission
The Intelligent Radio and Integrated Systems (IRIS) Laboratory within the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering is dedicated to advancing next-generation high-frequency RF circuits and systems for terrestrial and non-terrestrial communications.
IRIS works to bridge the gap between theoretical innovation and real-world deployment — making future communication systems more efficient, reliable, and scalable.
Our Approach
IRIS adopts a multidisciplinary, system-level approach spanning RF circuit design, antenna engineering, signal processing, and test and measurement science to advance radiofrequency communication science and technology. Research in these areas is carried out with the broader system in mind, ensuring that advances at the component or algorithm level translate meaningfully to overall system performance.
Under the leadership of Prof. Ahmed Ben Ayed, research at IRIS combines theoretical analysis, hardware development, and experimental validation using state-of-the-art design tools and measurement equipment to deliver prototypes, scholarly publications, and enabling technologies.
Training the Next Generation
IRIS is committed to educating the next generation of researchers and engineers for leadership in academia and industry.
At IRIS, team members engage in the full research cycle, from theory and design to prototyping and experimental validation. This experience equips graduates with deep technical expertise, strong experimental capability, and a system-level understanding of advanced communication systems.
Highlights
Our Research
Explore our work on physical-layer technologies for next-generation wireless and satellite communications, spanning circuits, antennas, signal processing, and measurement science.
Our Team
Our members develop a strong system-level understanding of RF technologies and gain hands-on experience that prepares them for careers in academia and industry.
Opportunities
Join a growing research group working at the forefront of next-generation RF systems. IRIS welcomes undergraduate students, prospective postgraduate researchers, and collaborators from academia and industry.