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Professor David Grace is a Research Professor at the University of York, leading the Communication Technologies Research Group and co-directing the York-Zhejiang Lab for Cognitive Radio and Green Communications. He holds additional roles as Head of the Communication Technologies Discovery Theme, Director of the Centre for High Altitude Platform Applications, and pillar lead for Advanced Communications at the Institute for Safe Autonomy. His expertise spans intelligent networks, cognitive radio, and non-terrestrial systems like High Altitude Platforms (HAPs). Grace has authored over 280 publications and two books, and led major projects including the FP6 CAPANINA initiative and EPSRC HiQ quantum communications research.
Education: MEng (First Class) and DPhil from the University of York, with BT-sponsored placements. His research focuses on 6G architectures, AI-driven radio resource management, and green communications. Key projects include developing quantum key distribution via HAPs (HiQ project) and 5G trials in rural areas (MANY project).
Research Interests: Application of AI to wireless networks, 6G system design, dynamic spectrum access, aerial platform-based communications, and cognitive networks. His work emphasizes energy-efficient solutions and regulatory policy for emerging technologies.
Awards include WUN CogCom Best Paper Awards (2012-2013) and recognition for contributions to green communications. He has supervised over 40 PhD/MSc students and actively participates in international conferences as a speaker, reviewer, and organizer. External roles include Guest Professor at Zhejiang University and leadership in IEEE technical committees.
Grants and collaborations include EPSRC funding (HiQ, Radio Networks ITwins), EU H2020 projects (SPOTLIGHT), and industry partnerships with Huawei. His lab activities focus on aerial platform networks, cell-free MIMO systems, and 5G/6G testbed development.
