Areas of expertise
Source: https://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/research/expertise/ Parent: https://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/
The Department's research covers a wide, diverse range of topics; our researchers concentrate their expertise in specific areas to achieve the most useful, rewarding outcomes.
- [## Autonomous systems
We develop innovative scientific methods that lead to technologies requiring minimal human intervention.
Read more](https://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/research/expertise/autonomous-systems/) - [## Communications
We work on multidisciplinary approaches to problems in highly mobile communications, cognitive radio, RF and more.
Read more](https://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/research/expertise/communications/) - [## Control systems
Our work focuses on the development of control design methods and process monitoring and diagnostics.
Read more](https://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/research/expertise/control-systems/) - [## Digital signal processing
We make sensor instrumentation and algorithms for extracting information from raw data.
Read more](https://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/research/expertise/digital-signal-processing/) - [## Electrical materials
Our research covers everything from superconducting materials to using graphene to create 2D materials.
Read more](https://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/research/expertise/electrical-materials/) - [## Electronic devices
Our work spans the modelling and synthesis of atomic layer thin films using Molecular Beam Epitaxy.
Read more](https://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/research/expertise/electronic-devices/) - [## Energy networks
We undertake research in areas of operation, planning and analysis of energy networks.
Read more](https://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/research/expertise/energy-networks/) - [## High voltage technology
High voltage research has been integral to the work of the Department since the first laboratory was opened in the 1950s.
Read more](https://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/research/expertise/high-voltage-technology/) - [## Mechatronics
We specialise in electromechanical technologies for renewable energy systems and electric vehicles.
Read more](https://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/research/expertise/mechatronics/) - [## Photonics
Our researchers work across all areas of photonics, including the development of new advanced materials.
Read more](https://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/research/expertise/photonics/) - [## Power conversion
Our research focuses on advanced electrical machines and power electronic converters.
Read more](https://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/research/expertise/power-conversion/) - [## Power electronics
Our research underpins developments across all areas of consumer gadgets, including industrial systems.
Read more](https://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/research/expertise/power-electronics/) - [## Sensors and sensing systems
Our work includes developing new sensors and designing systems and integration tools.
Read more](https://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/research/expertise/sensors/) - [## Systems integration
We work on systems integration across all levels, from low-power applications to high voltage systems.
Read more](https://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/research/expertise/systems-integration/) - [## Themes
Return to our research themes page. Our themes cover a broad range of topics and staff specialisms.
Read more](https://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/research/themes/)
[## AI at Manchester
It began here, with Turing’s seminal paper on AI. Today, we’re designing AI that tackles global challenges and transforms lives. Learn more about AI at Manchester.](https://www.eee.manchester.ac.uk/research/expertise/www.manchester.ac.uk/research/ai)