Research Projects

The objectives of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aim to address global challenges and promote sustainable development. As 5G and future technologies are being deployed worldwide, researchers and industry leaders are actively exploring innovative solutions for the sixth generation (6G) air interface, particularly in challenging environments. These efforts are crucial for enhancing health and well-being (SDG 3) and creating sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11). Extreme conditions, such as lossy channels in fluids, hostile environments with potential jamming or eavesdropping, and nanoscale constraints, significantly impact the effectiveness of wave-based wireless systems. Key applications of this research include coordinating robots for underground search and rescue operations, enabling secure communications in conflict zones, and facilitating health monitoring within embedded pipe networks and the human body. Acknowledging the urgent need for a new physical layer for 6G wireless, leaders in telecommunications, infrastructure protection, and defence are prioritizing these advancements. In this context, the Internet of Bio-Nano Things (IoBNT) represents a transformative convergence of biotechnology and nanotechnology, facilitating a network of nanoscale devices capable of molecular communication (MCom). As we advance towards 6G, the integration of MCom with existing wireless communication (WCom) presents a unique opportunity to enhance healthcare, environmental monitoring, and smart systems. The expected outcomes of this project include paving the way for the prototyping of integrated communication systems that enhance efficiency and security in challenging environments. By exploring the intersection of MCom and traditional communication, we aim to develop innovative solutions that address real-world challenges. Through collaboration with leading researchers and industry partners, we seek to significantly advance the capabilities of the IoBNT and its applications, particularly in healthcare, environmental monitoring, monitoring contamination in Water Distribution Network (WDN) using molecular relay communication, and smart systems.