Tanya Vladimirova

Professor Tanya Vladimirova is a Professor of Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering at the University of Leicester, affiliated with the School of Engineering's Mathematical Sciences department. Her research focuses on custom computing for edge intelligence, embedded systems design, and space-based applications. She pioneered innovations in satellite computing systems, including reconfigurable on-board computers, fault-tolerant designs, and FPGA-accelerated image processing. Her work integrates AI, digital signal processing, and hardware acceleration for applications in autonomous vehicles, spacecraft, and IoT.

Key achievements include the first FPGA-based on-board hyperspectral image compression systems, fault-tolerant distributed computing frameworks for satellites, and self-healing distributed intra-satellite systems. Current projects explore machine learning for satellite reliability and autonomous vehicle vision systems. Prior to Leicester, she led a globally recognized group at the Surrey Space Centre, collaborating with Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL). Her research spans satellite miniaturization, wireless sensor networks for planetary exploration, and radiation-hardened computing.

Her publications address challenges in satellite data processing, fault tolerance, and embedded AI. Notable contributions include novel algorithms for landmine detection, radiation mitigation strategies for FPGAs, and adaptive middleware for distributed space systems. Her work bridges theoretical computing with practical aerospace engineering, emphasizing resilience and efficiency in hostile environments.