Research
Research at the Intelligent Radio and Integrated Systems (IRIS) Laboratory focuses on next-generation RF circuits and systems for terrestrial and non-terrestrial communications. The laboratory adopts a holistic, system-level approach that tightly integrates digital signal processing, antenna and circuit design, and test and measurement techniques to enable practical, high-performance RF systems.
In particular, the IRIS Laboratory works on:
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Advanced hardware-aware digital signal processing, aimed at enhancing the performance of beamforming-array transceivers through analytical modeling and optimization techniques that explicitly account for practical hardware limitations and system-level interactions
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Large-Scale Antenna Arrays for wireless and SATCOM applications, with emphasis on design methodologies that account for antenna and front-end non-idealities and the integration of sensing capabilities for DSP-based performance enhancement
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Novel transceiver and front-end architectures, enabling efficient and high-linearity signal generation under ultra-wideband and vector-modulated operation, including high-efficiency power amplifiers, frequency multipliers, and analog predistortion techniques
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Test and measurement techniques, including signal pre-processing and post-processing methods that enhance the capabilities of signal generation and signal analysis equipment for advanced RF system characterization and validation, together with digital-twin-based array emulation platforms that enable realistic experimental emulation of large arrays
Through its industry-focused and collaborative approach, the IRIS Laboratory provides unique opportunities for students and researchers to engage in cutting-edge work using state-of-the-art design tools and equipment, helping them develop the theoretical and practical skills needed to thrive in academia or industry.
Prospective students and collaborators are encouraged to explore our published research work or contact us directly.