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Dr. Gabriel Goncalves Machado serves as Lecturer in Electronic Engineering at Ulster University's School of Engineering within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment, Belfast campus. He joined Ulster University in August 2023 after completing a Research Fellowship at Queen's University Belfast's Centre for Wireless Innovation, where he continues a visiting scholar position through early 2025. His teaching responsibilities include Embedded Systems and Sensors for MSc in IoT students.
Education:
- BSc in Electronic Engineering, Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil
- PhD in Electronic Engineering (Stealth Technologies Based on Thin Microwave FSS Absorbers), Queen's University Belfast (awarded 2021)
Dr. Machado's research program centers on advanced electromagnetic structures with dual focus on next-generation wireless infrastructure and sustainable electronics practices. His primary expertise spans frequency selective surfaces, metasurfaces, and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces for 5G/6G communications, while maintaining strong emphasis on e-waste reduction and energy efficiency in antenna systems. Current projects integrate microwave engineering with UN Sustainable Development Goals through sustainable design methodologies.
Analysis of his 28 research outputs reveals evolving specialization from foundational work in microwave absorbers for spacecraft applications toward cutting-edge millimetre-wave RIS development. His recent publications demonstrate increasing industry relevance in wireless propagation challenges, particularly shadow region mitigation and energy-efficient beamforming for future networks.
Research Funding:
- Principal Investigator for 'Building Digital Future using Transformative Technologies: a joint initiative of Ulster University and Brazil' (Department for the Economy, 2024)
Dr. Machado maintains active collaboration with Queen's University Belfast's Centre for Wireless Innovation and Brazilian research institutions. His experimental work leverages Ulster University's Engineering Research facilities with focus on sustainable antenna practices and 6G-enabling technologies through international partnerships.
