Modelling and Analysis of Spectrum Sharing in Future Wireless Networks

To meet the growing demands of connectivity and coverage, efficient spectral utilization has always been a key element in the design of wireless networks. In future wireless networks, hybrid sharing of spectrum will be enabled where Wi-Fi and mobile services will share spectrum in the upper 6 GHz band by both terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks. This opens up key research questions such as what is the impact of spatio-temporal dynamics in these networks and which stochastic models need to be developed to capture these dynamics. It also entails strategies to prioritize traffic and distributed management of the shared spectrum in real-time. In this project, the aim is to study the spectral and energy efficiency of hybrid spectrum sharing to evaluate the quality of experience of applications relying on shared spectrum in 6G networks.

<p>Formal applications for research degree study should be made online through the <a href="https://www.leeds.ac.uk/research-applying/doc/applying-research-degrees">University's website</a>. Please state clearly in the Planned Course of Study section that you are applying for <em><strong>PHD Electronic & Electrical Engineering FT</strong></em> and in the research information section that the research degree you wish to be considered for is <em><strong>Modelling and Analysis of Spectrum Sharing in Future Wireless Networks</strong></em> as well as <a href="https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/electronic-engineering/staff/14596/dr-maryam-hafeez">Dr Maryam Hafeez | School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering | University of Leeds</a> as your proposed supervisor. <strong><em>Please state clearly in the Finance section that the funding source you are applying for is the </em></strong><em><strong>School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering Studentship 2025/26.</strong></em></p> <p>If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence that you meet the University's minimum English language requirements (below).</p> <p><em>As an international research-intensive university, we welcome students from all walks of life and from across the world. We foster an inclusive environment where all can flourish and prosper, and we are proud of our strong commitment to student education. Across all Faculties we are dedicated to diversifying our community and we welcome the unique contributions that individuals can bring, and particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, people who belong to a minority ethnic community, people who identify as LGBT+ and people with disabilities. Applicants will always be selected based on merit and ability.</em></p> <p>Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis.  Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the supervisors for an informal discussion before making a formal application. We also advise that you apply at the earliest opportunity as the application and selection process may close early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications or that a suitable candidate is appointed.</p> <p><strong>Please note that you must provide the following documents in support of your application by the closing date of Friday 31 January 2025:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Full Transcripts of all degree study or if in final year of study, full transcripts to date</li> <li>Personal Statement outlining your interest in the project</li> <li>CV</li> </ul>

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<p>For further information about your application, please contact PGR Admissions by email to <a href="mailto:phd@engineering.leeds.ac.uk"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">phd@engineering.leeds.ac.uk</span></span></a></p> <p>For further information about this project, please contact Dr Maryam Hafeez by email to <em><a href="mailto:m.hafeez@leeds.ac.uk">m.hafeez@leeds.ac.uk</a></em></p>