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Dr. Muhammad Ijaz is an Associate Professor and Department International Lead at the Department of Engineering, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. He holds a PhD in Free-Space Optical Communications from Northumbria University (2013) and leads the Laser and Optics Communication (LOC) lab. His research focuses on optical wireless systems, IoT, 5G/LiFi, and embedded systems, secured over £950K in funding (2020–2025). He has over 100 publications, including high-impact journals and IEEE conferences, and supervises doctoral students in communication technologies. Notable projects include IoT-enabled smart sensors for industrial applications, KTP collaborations with Arctic Hayes Ltd, and innovations in energy-harvesting systems. Awards include a 2024 Technical Excellence KTP Award finalist nomination.
Teaching includes Optical Communications, RF/Wi-Fi systems, and MATLAB-based signal processing. He contributes to research-informed education and serves on the Faculty International Committee. His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing knowledge transfer and sustainable technologies.
Key collaborations span industries like Trumeter Ltd and Polymeric Ltd, with global partners. The LOC lab’s applied research addresses challenges in smart cities, agriculture, and underwater communications, leveraging perovskite materials and MIMO systems.
Awards and recognition include over 1,800 citations (Google Scholar), an H-index of 25, and impactful contributions to visible light positioning (VLP) and VLC channel modeling in harsh environments. His lab’s innovations include self-powered LiFi systems and adaptive modulation for underwater IoT.
