Mathini Sellathurai

Prof. Mathini Sellathurai is a Full Professor and Dean of Science and Engineering at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. She leads the Signal Processing for Intelligent Systems and Communications Lab, with expertise in radar technology, MIMO systems, and wireless communications. Her research focuses on adaptive signal processing applications in radar, lidar, sonar, and RF networks. She holds adjunct roles at McMaster University and has served on IEEE editorial boards and technical committees.

Education & Experience:

• PhD with NSERC doctoral award
• Industrial experience at Bell Laboratories (2000) and Canadian Communications Research Centre (2001-2004)

Research Interests: Signal Processing innovations in parasitic antennas, MIMO radar, cognitive radio, and underwater communications. She explores network coding, iterative receiver design, and beamforming techniques to enhance communication systems efficiency and performance.

Awards:

• IEEE Ellersick Best Paper Award (2005)
• Industry Canada Public Service Awards (2005)
• Technology Transfer Awards (2004)

Teaching & Leadership: Teaches electrical engineering fundamentals, image processing, and advanced analysis. Oversees multi-institutional projects funded by EPSRC, DSTL, and EU Framework programs (e.g., Cognitive Radio Oriented Wireless Networks).

Labs & Collaborations: Heads the Signal Processing Lab (EM 3.24), collaborating on EU-funded initiatives and industry partnerships with QinetiQ and Wireless Fiber Systems. Active in defense-related radar research through UDRC and EPSRC grants.