Ian Marsland

Dr. Ian D. Marsland is an Associate Professor in the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering at Carleton University (Faculty of Engineering and Design). He holds a Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia and has been affiliated with Carleton since 1999. His research focuses on wireless digital communications, noncoherent receiver design, error control coding, and indoor localization using wireless networks. He has contributed to advancements in SCMA, FTN signaling, and polar codes, with a strong emphasis on iterative decoding applications.

Education:

• B.Sc.Eng. (Honours) in Mathematics and Engineering, Queen's University (1987)
• M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, University of British Columbia (1994)
• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of British Columbia (1999)

Research Interests:

• Wireless communication systems (stationary/mobile)
• Error control coding (LDPC, turbo, polar codes)
• Noncoherent receiver design
• Faster-than-Nyquist (FTN) signaling and neural network-aided detection
• Multidimensional constellations for SCMA systems
• Indoor localization via wireless networks

Recent Research Trends: Dr. Marsland’s recent work emphasizes low-complexity detection algorithms for FTN signaling, SCMA constellation design, and polar code optimization. His publications highlight advancements in throughput-based coding, sphere decoding for SCMA, and high-resolution positioning techniques using MUSIC-based methods.

Grants & Advising: While specific grants or student advisees are not detailed in the provided texts, his research portfolio indicates sustained involvement in collaborative projects with industry and academic partners. His lab focuses on next-generation wireless systems and signal processing innovations.

Labs & Teams: His research is conducted within Carleton’s Department of Systems and Computer Engineering, emphasizing interdisciplinary work in communications and signal processing. Collaborators include researchers from institutions like the University of Toronto and industry partners.