Communications and Information Engineering

A RECENT EXAMPLE OF CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH WITHIN THE BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING GROUP IS THE DEVELOPMENT OF ADVANCED BRAIN-COMPUTER INTERFACING (BCI) ALGORITHMS.

Through BCI one can establish communication with those severely lacking the ability to move or talk. These Artificial Intelligence based algorithms, developed in the Brain and Behaviour Lab of Professor Christopher James, Director of the Biomedical Engineering Institute, are being researched as part of a larger activity in the neural engineering field.

Dr Duncan Billson and his team designed patented ultra-thin electrostatic modules which can be use in the thinnest and lightest of speakers. Most recently, this technology was incorporated into the design of the Sonoma Model One headphones, maximising quality in a number of key areas such as frequency balance and response, exact reproduction, and audio clarity. This technology is being incorporated into the most innovative and streamlined in-car audio systems.

Professor Jennifer Wen

leads Warwick FIRE, a multi-disciplinary research laboratory for fundamental and applied research in fire, explosions, and other safety-related reactive and non-reactive flows. Hydrogen is a zero-emissions fuel that is seen as a viable alternative to fossil fuels and will play a key role in national and international policies on greenhouse gas reduction. However, it has a wider flammability range, potentially causing damage to infrastructure, injury and death. Professor Wen has devised models that address physical effects and consequence analysis for a range of accidental release scenarios, which are critical to the safe design and operation of facilities involving flammable gases/liquids. The team’s work is critical in the move to a more cleaner and safer environment.

Dr Jonathan Pearson and Dr Soroush

Abolfathi are part of the Warwick Water Lab within the Civil and Environmental Stream. In the context of climate change, it’s known that the intensity and duration of extreme climatic events will rise in the future. This can lead to catastrophic floods in coastal regions, which usually host dense urban population and major infrastructures. Warwick Water’s research provides important information on the spatial distribution of overtopping hazards behind coastal defences, and how retrofitting of existing infrastructures can enhance their climate resilience and reduce the extent of the hazard zone behind the seawalls.

OUR ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH STAFF WORK WITH PARTNER ORGANISATIONS TO CONDUCT ENQUIRY-DRIVEN, FUNDAMENTAL AND PIONEERING RESEARCH TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

STUDENT COMMUNITY

Our Campus is home to students and staff from many different backgrounds and countries. This inclusive and cosmopolitan atmosphere gives Warwick its vibrancy and characteristic ‘buzz.’ We value your individuality and provide an environment where you can be yourself and form lifelong friendships.

Warwick Students’ Union (SU) supports over 300 student societies and sports clubs so you’ll have many opportunities to meet people, learn valuable skills and try new things. The SU runs a packed programme of events including gigs, karaoke, open-mic nights and pub quizzes. warwicksu.com

THERE ARE A NUMBER OF ENGINEERINGRELATED STUDENT SOCIETIES:

• The Engineering Society is an award winning student-run hub for Warwick engineers to network, socialise, learn and make the most of their University life. warwickengineers.co.uk • Warwick Women in Engineering and Science is focussed on promoting and creating a diverse and inclusive STEM industry.

warwickwes.co.uk

• Engineers without Borders is affiliated to national charity EWB

UK, a movement that inspires, enables and influences global responsibility through engineering. F:ewbwarwick • Warwick Racing is a student run racing team who design and build single seat race cars for participation at international competitions. warwick-racing.co.uk • Warwick Moto is a student run racing team who aim to design and build an electric motorcycle to compete against teams from across the world. warwick.ac.uk/warwick-moto • Warwick Boring recently qualified as one of 12 finalists in Elon

Musk’s ‘Not-a-Boring’ Competition 2021. F:warwickboring

Warwick Arts Centre is one of the largest multi-artform venues in the UK and hosts many arts and cultural activities.

warwickartscentre.co.uk

The new Sport and Wellness Hub is packed with fantastic facilities including a 230 station gym, fitness spaces, swimming pool, climbing centre, squash courts and multi-purpose sports halls.

warwick.ac.uk/sport

The PG Hub is a dedicated space for postgraduates, where you can access support, work collaboratively, and attend regular events and workshops.

warwick.ac.uk/services/library/pghub

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for postgraduate courses are made via the University of Warwick application portal:

warwick.ac.uk/postgraduate

Those interested in applying for a research degree should look at our website to learn more about research expertise in the School of Engineering: warwick.ac.uk/eng. You should discuss your proposed area of research with a supervisor prior to making an application. If you are made and accept an offer, and meet all conditions we will confirm your place and look forward to warmly welcoming you at the start of your life here at Warwick.

OVERSEAS APPLICANTS

At Warwick we welcome applications from across the globe, and have dedicated teams available to advise and support, as well as a global network of Agents and Representatives. For more information on applying from your country see: warwick.ac.uk/io

ACCOMMODATION

Warwick Accommodation has over 7000 rooms across a range of well-managed, self-catering residences, as well as a limited number of couple and family residences. We also have an excellent network of support staff in the Residential Life Team.

warwick.ac.uk/accommodation

SCHOLARSHIPS

Warwick is privileged to attract high-fliers and seeks to recognise and promote achievement, talent, ideas, hard work and diversity, including through offering scholarships where possible. For more details see our website: warwick.ac.uk/eng/

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DISCOVER MORE

To find out more about the University, including opportunities to visit and engage with your department of choice, visit warwick.ac.uk/

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The course information was accurate at the time of publication (March 2022). Our course and module content and schedule is continually reviewed and updated to reflect the latest research expertise at Warwick, so it is therefore very important that you check the relevant course website for the latest information before you apply and when you accept an offer. For full terms and conditions, please visit warwick.ac.uk/pgtermsandconditions