James Kelly

Dr. James Kelly is a Senior Lecturer in Microwave Antennas at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), part of the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science. He is a member of the WMC Lab and has held academic positions at the University of Surrey and Anglia Ruskin University. His research focuses on reconfigurable antennas, particularly leveraging gallium-based liquid metals for dynamic antenna performance. Dr. Kelly has authored nearly 120 peer-reviewed publications, holds 3 patents for antenna technology, and maintains an h-index of 21 with over 1,400 citations.

His teaching includes courses on Digital Systems Design and Wireless Networks as part of the BUPT joint program. Key research areas include liquid metal-enabled antennas, phased arrays, beam steering systems, and millimeter-wave communication technologies. He has secured grants such as the EPSRC-funded Programmable Microwave Hardware Based on Liquid Wires (2021–2025) and Huawei-sponsored STAR-RISs project (2021–2022).

Dr. Kelly’s work emphasizes practical applications in 5G/6G networks, antenna reconfiguration, and high-frequency systems. His contributions include advancements in beamforming, metamaterial integration, and RF component optimization using novel liquid metal techniques. He collaborates with industry partners like Huawei and the University of Surrey, driving innovations in next-generation wireless communication infrastructure.