John Cosmas

Professor John Cosmas is a leading academic in digital media and broadcast networks at Brunel University London, within the College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences. He earned a BEng in Electronic Engineering (1978) from Liverpool University and a PhD in Image Processing (1987) from Imperial College, following industrial roles at Tube Investments and Fairchild Camera. His research spans 5G, Internet of Radio Light (IoRL), and convergence of broadcast/telecom networks.

• 2006-2008: PLUTO (530K EU project)
• 2004-2005: INSTINCT (750K EU project)
• 2000-2001: SAMBITS (250K EU project)

His work integrates architectural and electronic design for radio-light networks in smart homes/museums, with recent focus on tactile internet and tele-surgery applications. Over 150 publications and supervision of 20+ PhD students highlight his impact in:

• 5G/Tactile Internet
• Antenna & Coverage Optimization
• Cultural Heritage Multimedia

He has served as Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Broadcasting since 2006 and chairs IEEE symposia globally. His students now lead projects in 5G, IoT, and network management.