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Internet of Things

Exploring the next frontier in interconnected technologies

Our industry-supported research in the field of the Internet of Things focuses on the next generation of wireless communications and networking, as well as microwave photonics and advanced optical techniques for information systems.

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Centre for IoT and Telecommunications

We are pioneering advanced, industry-supported wireless communications and networking research, focusing on new areas including 5G mobile, Internet of Things, signal processing for communication, advanced coding and quantum imaging.

Fibre optics

Fibre-optics and photonics engineering

Our specialist research focuses on fundamental research in areas including microwave photonic devices and subsystems, photonic signal processing, integrated photonics, sensing, nonlinear fibre optics and biophotonics.

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Latest news

Collaboration to fast-track machine learning, high performance computing

At a recent Tech Central symposium co-hosted by the University of Sydney, UTS and semiconductor manufacturer AMD, academia, industry and government came together to discuss the future of machine learning.

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NSW gives an $8 million boost to Tech Central

NSW government launches $8 million fund to help drive research and commercialisation activity in the Tech Central precinct centred on Sydney's Central Station and including the University of Sydney and UTS.

Sensor bracelet designed to give back control to hand-impaired

Australian researchers are developing a 3D printed bracelet to allow people living with hand-impairment to easily use computers and play video games.

Silicon-carbide modulator overcomes decades long 'missing block'

A collaboration with Harvard University has led to the development of a new-generation electro-optic modulator that could stamp out its bulky predecessor through the creation of a smaller, stronger, cooler, faster and cost-effective on-chip system.

Net Zero Initiative to accelerate decarbonisation agenda

The Net Zero Initiative harnesses the University's research expertise to develop new technologies and systems to support the world's decarbonisation.

17 December 2021

Researchers develop low-cost, long-range, high-data WiFi system

Researchers from the Centre for Internet of Things and Telecommunications are developing a long-range WiFi system that can be integrated into existing WiFi infrastructure to achieve long-range communication, high data rates and low latency for the mining industry.

Recycling robot could help solve soft plastic waste crisis

Engineering researchers are developing a unique method to increase the recycling of soft plastics by creating a smart robot that can identify, sort and separate different types of recyclable waste.

University launches Digital Sciences Initiative

The Initiative will focus on four key research missions: digital health imaging, digital agriculture, data-centric engineering and defence.

The scoop on 5G: experts separate fact from fiction

University of Sydney experts from the Faculty of Engineering and School of Public Health explain 5G technology and respond to claims it causes COVID-19 and other health issues.

27 November 2019

Companies are misusing our data and there's little we can do

Our personal, online data is being tracked and used by tech companies, but exactly how is unclear, writes School of Computer Science academic, Dr Suranga Seneviratne.