# 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.

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- [## Communications

  We work on multidisciplinary approaches to problems in highly mobile communications, cognitive radio, RF and more.

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- [## 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.

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- [## 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.

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- [## Energy networks

  We undertake research in areas of operation, planning and analysis of energy networks.

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- [## High voltage technology

  High voltage research has been integral to the work of the Department since the first laboratory was opened in the 1950s.

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- [## 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.

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- [## Power conversion

  Our research focuses on advanced electrical machines and power electronic converters.

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- [## Power electronics

  Our research underpins developments across all areas of consumer gadgets, including industrial systems.

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- [## 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)