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Department of Electronic Systems

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Digital technology shapes all of society as well as all sectors of the economy. It transforms the way industry develops, produces new products and services as well as influences the way we live, travel, work and learn. Digital technology is central to any sustainable future. The focus of our research is on building the technologies that allow us to succeed in such transformations.

Department of Electronic Systems

Research

Digital technology shapes all of society as well as all sectors of the economy. It transforms the way industry develops, produces new products and services as well as influences the way we live, travel, work and learn. Digital technology is central to any sustainable future. The focus of our research is on building the technologies that allow us to succeed in such transformations.

Our focus

Through our knowledge and skills, combined with the spirit of discovery and innovation, we are leaders in key digital technologies. Our research has a global reach and our results and impacts are everywhere, as we create value for our collaborators and society as a whole.  Our results enable production and consumption that respect the boundaries of our planet and maximise the benefits for all of society.

Research areas

AI for Communication

The AI for communication group focuses on applied AI research as an enabler of wireless innovation by combining machine learning with domain expertise in communication

WCN

AI-RF Sensors

The AI RF-Sensors group focuses on the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques. It gathers researchers with wide-ranging expertise in AI, radio systems, sensors and bio-imaging.

APMS

Acoustics and Hearing

In this group, we conduct empirical research in the domain of acoustics and hearing, where the engineering solutions include the use of acoustical measurements, signal processing, information theory, psychophysics and sound field control.

AIS

AI for Communication

The AI for communication group focuses on applied AI research as an enabler of wireless innovation by combining machine learning with domain expertise in communication

WCN

AI-RF Sensors

The AI RF-Sensors group focuses on the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques. It gathers researchers with wide-ranging expertise in AI, radio systems, sensors and bio-imaging.

APMS

Acoustics and Hearing

In this group, we conduct empirical research in the domain of acoustics and hearing, where the engineering solutions include the use of acoustical measurements, signal processing, information theory, psychophysics and sound field control.

AIS

Advanced Robotics & AI

In the group Advanced Robotics & AI, we do research in Autonomous robotics and artificial intelligence are transforming how we explore, work, and interact with the world. These technologies enable safer operations in hazardous environments, drive innovation in automation, and expand our capabilities in areas beyond human reach.

AUT

Antennas

In this group, we aim at all challenging applications where antennas or electromagnetics can be applied to gain advantages.

APMS

Audio Analysis Lab

The Audio Analysis Lab conducts research in audio and acoustic signal processing for good health and well-being. Our research focuses on how signal processing can be used to solve problems of importance to the health and well-being of people in their daily lives.

AIS

Advanced Robotics & AI

In the group Advanced Robotics & AI, we do research in Autonomous robotics and artificial intelligence are transforming how we explore, work, and interact with the world. These technologies enable safer operations in hazardous environments, drive innovation in automation, and expand our capabilities in areas beyond human reach.

AUT

Antennas

In this group, we aim at all challenging applications where antennas or electromagnetics can be applied to gain advantages.

APMS

Audio Analysis Lab

The Audio Analysis Lab conducts research in audio and acoustic signal processing for good health and well-being. Our research focuses on how signal processing can be used to solve problems of importance to the health and well-being of people in their daily lives.

AIS

Connectivity

In this group we tailor a communication system to the different coexisting applications, device capabilities and diverse requirements and modelthe real-time system behaviours along with the associated communication links. 

CNT

Cyber Security

In this group, we focus on prevention and detection of cyberattacks. We build virtual labs for training, traffic generation and malware studies.

CMI

Dependable Wireless Communications

In this group, we focus on centralising the multiple experimental research activities related to 5G and other wireless communication technologies when applied in different industries – e.g. manufacturing, automotive, non-terrestrial, smart-cities, health-care, farming, etc.

WCN

Connectivity

In this group we tailor a communication system to the different coexisting applications, device capabilities and diverse requirements and modelthe real-time system behaviours along with the associated communication links. 

CNT

Cyber Security

In this group, we focus on prevention and detection of cyberattacks. We build virtual labs for training, traffic generation and malware studies.

CMI

Dependable Wireless Communications

In this group, we focus on centralising the multiple experimental research activities related to 5G and other wireless communication technologies when applied in different industries – e.g. manufacturing, automotive, non-terrestrial, smart-cities, health-care, farming, etc.

WCN

Digital Transformation

In this group, we study digital transformation from a technological perspective and contributes to the use of digital technologies when it comes to cyber security, privacy and sustainability.

CMI

Drone Research Lab

We focus on research in safety and advanced applications for unmanned aircraft. Our lab combines theoretical work with actual flights across a range of areas.

AC

Edge Computing and Networking

The focus in our group is research, development and implementation of networking and edge/cloud computing solutions, primarily in the context of 5G and beyond 5G systems.

CMI

Digital Transformation

In this group, we study digital transformation from a technological perspective and contributes to the use of digital technologies when it comes to cyber security, privacy and sustainability.

CMI

Drone Research Lab

We focus on research in safety and advanced applications for unmanned aircraft. Our lab combines theoretical work with actual flights across a range of areas.

AC

Edge Computing and Networking

The focus in our group is research, development and implementation of networking and edge/cloud computing solutions, primarily in the context of 5G and beyond 5G systems.

CMI

Green Digital Energy Systems

In this research group, we focus on modelling, design and analysis of smart solutions. Using the technologies of IoT and electricity distribution grids, we strive to create breakthroughs in digital energy systems and strong impact on the real world.

WCN

Green Lab

In this group we focus on sustainable society infrastructure. Our research includes complex systems, distributed systems and hierarchical, decentralised and networked control.

AC

Humans and Technology

In this group, we focus on the interplay of technology and humans – psychology, user experience, usability, psychophysics, behavior, perception, and cognition. To improve the user experience, we work with cognition and phycology to understand how humans communicate with technology – e.g. eye tracking.

AIS

Green Digital Energy Systems

In this research group, we focus on modelling, design and analysis of smart solutions. Using the technologies of IoT and electricity distribution grids, we strive to create breakthroughs in digital energy systems and strong impact on the real world.

WCN

Green Lab

In this group we focus on sustainable society infrastructure. Our research includes complex systems, distributed systems and hierarchical, decentralised and networked control.

AC

Humans and Technology

In this group, we focus on the interplay of technology and humans – psychology, user experience, usability, psychophysics, behavior, perception, and cognition. To improve the user experience, we work with cognition and phycology to understand how humans communicate with technology – e.g. eye tracking.

AIS

Learning and Decisions Lab

In this group, we strive to learn the machines and infrastructures, to work autonomously, work together and collaborate with people.
The lab works towards new artificial intelligence methods to help our infrastructures and production in being more effective and energy-efficient.

AC

Machine Learning

Using AI and machine learning, the group for example develops learning algorithms for hearing assistive devices. Through developing state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms, we make a difference in people’s lives.

AIS

Nonlinear and optimal control lab

The lab is centered around fundamental aspects of advanced control theory and aim to support different industries with developing and applying advanced nonlinear and optimal control methods to elevate technological solutions.

AC

Learning and Decisions Lab

In this group, we strive to learn the machines and infrastructures, to work autonomously, work together and collaborate with people.
The lab works towards new artificial intelligence methods to help our infrastructures and production in being more effective and energy-efficient.

AC

Machine Learning

Using AI and machine learning, the group for example develops learning algorithms for hearing assistive devices. Through developing state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms, we make a difference in people’s lives.

AIS

Nonlinear and optimal control lab

The lab is centered around fundamental aspects of advanced control theory and aim to support different industries with developing and applying advanced nonlinear and optimal control methods to elevate technological solutions.

AC

Radio Sensing & Positioning

Radio Sensing & Positioning, Aalborg University conducts research in Sensing and positioning, which are at the core of applications like RADAR, GNSS, cooperative localization and is today also integrated in communication systems.

Wireless Propagation and Over the Air Testing

We conduct research on radio channels with focus on solving real-world problems. We aim for experimental and theoretical breakthroughs within testing of advanced antenna systems.

APMS

Radio Sensing & Positioning

Radio Sensing & Positioning, Aalborg University conducts research in Sensing and positioning, which are at the core of applications like RADAR, GNSS, cooperative localization and is today also integrated in communication systems.

Wireless Propagation and Over the Air Testing

We conduct research on radio channels with focus on solving real-world problems. We aim for experimental and theoretical breakthroughs within testing of advanced antenna systems.

APMS

PhD Studies

PhD students at Department of Electronic Systems are enrolled under the Doctoral School of Enginering and Science in one of the two programs Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Wireless Communications

Read more about the PhD in Electrical Engineering hereRead more about the PhD in Wireless Communications here

PhD Studies

PhD students at Department of Electronic Systems are enrolled under the Doctoral School of Enginering and Science in one of the two programs Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Wireless Communications

Read more about the PhD in Electrical Engineering hereRead more about the PhD in Wireless Communications here