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Dr. Syeda Fizzah Jilani is a Lecturer in the Department of Physics at Aberystwyth University, UK, and a course coordinator for the MSc Radio Spectrum Engineering program. She holds a PhD in Antennas and Electromagnetics from Queen Mary University of London (2018) and previously worked on US DOE-funded research at the University of Maine. Her research focuses on advanced antenna systems, 5G/6G wireless technologies, millimeter-wave applications, and AI-driven environmental and medical imaging solutions. She has authored/co-authored over 50 papers, a book titled Antennas and Propagation for 5G and Beyond, and secured grants from L3Harris and QinetiQ. Key achievements include the 2024 Aberystwyth University Visibility Award and inclusion in the global '100 Brilliant and Inspiring Women in 6G' list. She leads projects on spectrum monitoring, reconfigurable antennas, and smart city applications, while actively supervising PhD students and contributing to IEEE and IET committees.
Education:
- PhD in Electronic Engineering, Queen Mary University of London (2015–2018)
Research Interests:
- Electromagnetics and Antenna Design
- Millimeter-Wave and Terahertz Systems
- Flexible Wearable Antennas
- Deep Learning in Remote Sensing and Medical Imaging
- 6G/5G Wireless Communication Networks
- Sustainable Transportation Solutions
Recent Research Trends: Her work spans cutting-edge antenna technologies for 6G, AI-driven environmental monitoring (e.g., landslide detection, air quality analysis), and medical imaging advancements (e.g., breast lesion classification). Recent publications highlight innovations in reconfigurable phased arrays, liquid metal phase shifters, and explainable neural networks for healthcare.
Awards and Grants:
- Principal Investigator: 3-year Serapis Project with QinetiQ/DSTL (£X)
- PI: L3Harris Technologies Grant (£Y)
- Featured in '100 Brilliant and Inspiring Women in 6G' (2024)
- Aberystwyth University Visibility Award (2024)
Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD scholars and leads industry-academia collaborations. Projects include spectrum monitoring systems with the UK Spectrum Centre and smart city MIMO antenna arrays. Active in professional service as an IEEE AP-S Young Professional Ambassador and IET Antennas Technical Committee member.
Labs/Teams: Works within the Department of Physics' Antennas and Propagation group, focusing on 6G infrastructure and wearable electronics research.
