Electrical engineering
Work description
The proposed research focuses on the development of on-demand communication networks based on autonomous platforms, such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs/drones) and unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). The goal is to create systems capable of autonomously deploying and adapting a communication infrastructure according to environmental conditions and user needs. The research will explore mechanisms for perception, decision-making, and action, enabling the network to identify the surrounding context, including the number and location of client devices, obstacles, propagation conditions, and communication requirements, and to dynamically adapt the position of the platforms, the network topology, and the use of communication resources. The work will include, in particular: • Context perception and characterization, through the integration of information collected from the autonomous platforms, client devices, and the network itself; • Autonomous platform positioning and control, through the development of algorithms capable of determining suitable network configurations according to the observed context; • Adaptive network management, including association and resource-management mechanisms capable of dynamically
Academic Qualifications
• Hold a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, with valorization in Electrical Engineering or a related field, and have a scientific and professional CV that demonstrates a suitable profile for the activities to be carried out.
Preference factors
The candidate's experience will be especially valued in one of the following research lines: communication networks based on autonomous platforms (e.g., drones), and network context perception using artificial intelligence models.
Application Period
Since 01 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026
Centre
Telecommunications and Multimedia
Scientific Advisor
Rui Lopes Campos