overview specialisations

Engineering healthcare hardware to tackle sensory and motor dysfunction is crucial, especially amid ongoing health crises. In the specialisation in Biomedical Signals & Systems, you will learn to develop smart technologies enabling precise measurements and closed-loop control through implantable and wearable devices

This specialisation teaches you to design, develop, and secure evolving network systems encompassing wired, wireless, cloud computing, or the Internet of Things (IoT) networks. You will learn the intricacies of enhancing their connectivity, efficiency, security, and reliability

Can you make financial transactions more secure by using sensors to visualise vein patterns in a finger? How can you design unbiased electronic systems that work equally well for all individuals despite their skin tone, gender, or physical disabilities? In this specialisation, you will learn to address critical challenges in biometric data security.

 How can you develop robust and reliable computing systems capable of withstanding failures at any time? In this specialisation, you will learn techniques to ensure secure, uninterrupted services in critical applications, such as flight control systems, electronic health records, and smart grids.

If you choose the specialisation in Integrated Circuit Design, you will focus on designing chips that revolutionise connectivity, sustainability, and energy efficiency. You will address challenges in scaling down electronic components while enhancing power and energy conservation.

Optical systems offer numerous advantages for electrical engineering, such as energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and minimised heat generation. In this specialisation, you will learn to develop advanced optical systems that enable faster and more sustainable communication systems, sensors, and medical imaging.

How can you engineer advanced micro sensors and integrated micro systems, such as MEMS, lab-on-a-chip, and 3D printed devices? Micro sensors are crucial components in smartphones, medical equipment, robotic systems, chemical plants, and safety systems. In this specialisation, you will learn how to make them and extract valuable information from them.

Do you want to create innovative nanoscale electronic devices that can potentially lead to future generations of electronics with reduced power usage, extended battery life, and improved electrical conductivity? In this specialisation, you will address the newest challenges in designing nanoscale electronic devices and circuits.

Power electronics plays a vital role in our daily life, from converting solar energy to electricity to powering our electric vehicles. Yet, the increasing energy demand is raising serious environmental concerns. The specialisation in Power Electronics offers you the opportunity to address global challenges by designing more efficient and reliable power electronics and energy storage systems.

Wireless Radio Frequency (RF) technologies are used in healthcare (e.g. heart and breath rate monitoring), environmental monitoring (e.g. insect tracking and biodegradable sensor networks) and connectivity (e.g. 5G and 6G). In this specialisation, you will learn to design and analyse RF systems that will make a difference.

To meet the growing demand for electronics, it is imperative to explore sustainable approaches. In this specialisation, you will focus on enhancing semiconductor device performance, prioritising energy efficiency, and fostering sustainability through innovative materials and technologies.