This research group examines a diverse range of networking architectures, from mobile systems to ad-hoc sensor networks. Our intent is the design of advanced digital systems for application-specific embedded systems and advanced algorithms for improving network efficiency. The group uses state-of-the-art dynamic field programmable gate array hardware to examine physical implementations of these principles.

The Knowledge Engineering Group was formed to establish expertise and resources for research, development, and implementation of knowledge-based software systems. The three main strands of research in KEG are: modelling complex systems, software engineering, and knowledge processing. Its members have a variety of interests under the broad headings of knowledge classification and elicitation, encompassing cognitive science, pattern analysis, natural language processing, databases, and the semantic web.

This group is active in the fields of pattern analysis, probabilistic methods, and non-linear dynamics, and the application of statistical physics methodologies to the analysis of complex systems. The underpinning methodologies we use include principled approaches from probabilistic modelling, Bayesian statistics, statistical mechanics and non-linear stochastic and deterministic differential equations. Particularly significant application domains include biomedical information engineering and signal processing, health informatics, environmental modelling and weather forecasting, error-correcting codes and multi-user communication, complex systems and networks, solitons and optical fibers, and chaos and turbulence.

The Sustainable Environment Research Group brings together experts from civil engineering, mechanical engineering, hydrology, ecology and computer modelling. Our common interest is in meeting the challenges posed by the impact of human activities on the environment. We aim to develop tools and technologies that conserve and rehabilitate ecosystems while enabling international development. Important research themes include water resources and water treatment, land resources and land-based engineering, renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable transport.