Ata Khalid

Dr. Ata Khalid is a Senior Lecturer in Sensors and Sensor Systems at Cranfield Defence and Security, part of Cranfield University and the Defence Academy of the UK. He leads the Electro-Optic and Autonomy Group and teaches the Electro-Optic & Infrared Systems module in the MSc Military Electronic Systems Engineering program.

Research Interests:
His expertise spans Sensor Technologies, Nanotechnology, Nanomaterials, Energy and the Environment, and advanced semiconductor devices for THz, mm-wave, and mid-IR applications. His work focuses on compound semiconductors, nanofabrication, and photonic systems with defense and security applications.

Publication Trends:
His recent publications (2015–2024) show a strong focus on planar Gunn diodes, resonant tunneling diodes, InSb-based infrared detectors, and monolithic integration for THz and mid-IR systems. Key themes include device modeling, thermal management, antenna integration, and miniaturized sensor development for imaging and detection.

Scientific Leadership:
He has been a Co-I on major projects including the EPSRC EP/H011862/1 and the €4M Horizon 2020 TeraApps project, demonstrating significant research funding and collaboration.

Advising and Grants:
He has supervised numerous MSc projects and currently mentors research students Reece Dillon and Noor Mohammadd. His leadership in the TeraApps and EPSRC projects highlights his role in securing and managing research grants.

Labs and Teams:
He leads the Electro-Optic and Autonomy Group at Cranfield Defence and Security, focusing on advanced electronic warfare, information, and cyber systems with experimental work in nanofabrication and device testing.