Research at the Department of Electronic Systems
Research
The department's research covers microsystems like micro lasers, micro electronics, integrated optoelectronics and waveguides. Our newest field of research is Nanotechnology, where the dimensions are at atomic levels.
Our research also covers wireless technology in communication, navigation, radar and remote sensing.
With today's demands on information quantity, transmission and storage must be made as effective as possible. Signal- and image processing, speech technology, music technology and communication are also areas of our research.
Research Groups
Acoustics
The acoustics group studies the generation, propagation, and reception of sound waves, as well as transducers and related signal processing, in a wide range of scenarios: sound for the communication between humans; the influence of sound on humans and animals; and technical uses such as remote sensing and underwater communication networks.
Circuit and Radio Systems
The Circuit and Radio Systems group performs research on design, modeling, verification, and testing of individual electronic circuits and larger systems. These can be used, e.g., for radio communication, for embedded control of automotive and household equipment, for health and well-being, and for microprocessors and general computing systems.
Nanoelectronics and Photonics
Focus is on developing novel materials and techniques with improved functionality and reduced energy consumption.
The research group develops nanoscale materials with tuneable properties, photonic sensors, and optical characterization techniques for biomedical and information technology applications.
The group performs research on oxide electronics, semiconductor nanowires, periodic structures, photonic (bio)sensors, biomedical optics, and terahertz spectroscopy.
Signal Processing
Signal processing, statistical signal theory, information and communication theory are the main academic topics that unite the activities within the group.
Smart Wireless Systems (SWS)
Research projects
EU projects
| Project | Description | Framework | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLADIATOR | Co-Principle Investigator of Next-Generation Theranostics of Brain Pathologies With Autonomous Externally Controllable Nanonetworks: A Transdisciplinary Approach With Bio-Nanodevices Interfaces | H2020 2019 – 2022 |
Ilangko Balasingham |
| +CityxChange | Positive city exchange is a smart city project | H2020 2018 – 2023 |
Andrew Perkis |
| SOCRATES | Self-Organizing Computational Substrates | H2020 2017 – 2022 |
Erik Folven |
| NAGRALED | Semiconductor nanowire/graphene hybrids for high-efficiency light emitting diodes | H2020 2016 – 2019 |
Helge Weman |
| TULIPP | Towards Ubiquitous Low-power Image Processing Platforms | H2020 2016 – 2019 |
Per Gunnar Kjeldsberg |
| Immersive and Interactive Real Time 3D Social Media Graphics Environments for the Broadcast Industry - Visual media | H2020 2016 – 2019 |
Andrew Perkis | |
| WiBec | Wireless In-Body Environment Communications | H2020 2016 – 2019 |
Kimmo Kansanen |
| READEX | Runtime Exploitation of Application Dynamism for Energy-efficient eXascale computing | H2020 2015 – 2019 |
Per Gunnar Kjeldsberg |
| QoE-Net | Innovative Quality Of Experience maNagament in Emerging mulTimedia services | H2020 2015 – 2019 |
Andrew Perkis |
Norwegian projects
| Abbreviation | Project | Framework | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAMES | Geophysics and Applied Mathematics for Exploration and Safe Production | NFR 2019 – 2024 |
Martin Landrø |
| ICVIO | S2 Test tank for CO2 monitoring studies | NFR 2016 – 2025 |
Martin Landrø |
| Waste-to-Energy | NFR 2018 – 2022 |
Dag Roar Hjelme | |
| RIOT | Resource-aware IoT with Enhanced Intelligence and Security | NFR 2018 – 2023 |
Stefan Werner |
| WINNOW | Wireless In-body Sensor and Actuator Networks | NFR 2017 – 2022 |
Ilangko Balasingham |
| NanoNetwork | Norwegian PhD Network on Nanotechnology for Microsystems - Phase 2 | NFR 2013 – 2019 |
Jostein Grepstad |
| LUCID | Verifiseringsprosjekt | NFR 2019 – 2019 |
Lise Randeberg |
| ReRaNP | Reconfigurable Radio Network Platform | NFR 2015 – 2021 |
Torbjörn Ekman |
| CIUS | Centre for Innovative Ultrasound Solutions | NFR 2017 – 2020 |
Trond Ytterdal |
| LOC | Lab-on-a-chip Biophotonic Sensor Platform for Diagnostics | NFR 2016 – 2020 |
Astrid Aksnes |
| DIAP | Double Intraperitoneal Artificial Pancreas | NFR 2016 – 2020 |
Reinold Ellingsen |
| NBRIX | Nano-micro-science knowledge bricks for long-term stable, reliable heterogeneously integrated microdevices | NFR 2015 – 2019 |
Thomas Tybell |
| AULUS | Atomic Units for Language Universal representation of Speech | NFR 2015 – 2019 |
Torbjørn Svendsen |
| GRANASOL | Low Cost, Ultra-High Efficiency graphene nanowire Solar Cells | NFR 2014 – 2019 |
Helge Weman |
| IntOxide | Interface engineered functional oxides for future device technology | NFR 2014 – 2018 |
Thomas Tybell |
| HYBRID | Hybrid Method for Calculating the Radiated Sound from Vibrating Structures | NFR 2015 – 2018 |
Peter Svensson |
| MELODY II | Medical sensing, localization, and communications using ultra wideband technology II | NFR 2013 – 2018 |
Ilangko Balasingham |
Other
| Project | Description | Framework | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| IoT over satellite for remote areas | Norsk Romsenter 2019 – 2019 |
Roger Birkeland | |
| aFerry | An integrated autonomy system for on-demand, all-electric and autonomous passenger ferries | FORNY2020 2019 – 2020 |
Egil Eide |
| 5G Pilot in Trondheim | Telenor ASA 2018 – 2019 |
Kimmo Kansanen | |
| ARCEx | Research Centre for Arctic Petroleum Exploration | UniT 2016 – 2022 |
Martin Landrø |
| DAS CLIMIT/ DEMODAS |
Distributed Seismic Monitoring for Geological Carbon Sequestrian | Chr. Michelsen Research/NFR 2016 – 2019 |
Martin Landrø |
Strategic Research Areas at the IE faculty
| Energy Efficient Computing Systems (EECS) | Per Gunnar Kjeldsberg |
Publications
Cristin (Current Research Information system) is a nationwide database system for research results and documentation.
Infrastructure
The department has access to a broad spectrum of advanced laboratories and scientific equipment.
PhD Studies
Supervised doctorates are the highest degrees awarded by the University for research. The research is carried out under the immediate supervision of staff members. The education and training provided produce graduates who have the capacity to conduct independent research that is both original and of high international quality.