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Research Interests
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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R1798ECS: HASC Hub in all spectrum connectivity Additional Funding
Cotton, S. (PI), Yurduseven, O. (CoI), Zhang, J. (CoI) & Zhang, P. (CoI)
17/07/2025 → …
Project: Research
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R1004ECS: Future Communications Hub in All-Spectrum Connectivity v2 (HASC Hub)
Cotton, S. (PI), Abbasi, M. A. B. (CoI), Matthaiou, M. (CoI), Ngo, H.-Q. (CoI), Yurduseven, O. (CoI) & Zelenchuk, D. (CoI)
25/06/2024 → …
Project: Research
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R1347ECS: Future communications hub in all-spectrum connectivity via Uni of Oxford
Cotton, S. (PI), Matthaiou, M. (CoI), Ngo, H.-Q. (CoI) & Yurduseven, O. (CoI)
01/11/2023 → …
Project: Research
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R1327ECS: Platform Driving The Ultimate Connectivity via Strathclyde
Matthaiou, M. (PI), Cotton, S. (CoI) & Ngo, H.-Q. (CoI)
17/10/2023 → …
Project: Research
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R5278ECS: Research into Next Generation Information Networks (R-NGIN) Phase 2 Full
Cotton, S. (PI), Abbasi, M. A. B. (CoI), Buchanan, N. (CoI) & Yurduseven, O. (CoI)
25/09/2023 → …
Project: Research
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A dual frequency Sub-6 GHz leaky dynamic metasurface antenna
Jain, P., Ghosh, S., Cotton, S. & Yurduseven, O., 16 Mar 2026, 2025 IEEE Microwaves, Antennas, and Propagation Conference (MAPCON): Proceedings. IEEE, 4 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Design and experimental characterization of a wideband dual-polarized mmWave reconfigurable intelligent surface for B5G/6G communications
Machado, G. G., Kasem, F., McKernan, A., Gu, C., Cooper, D., Abbasi, M. A. B., Cotton, S. L., Yurduseven, O. & Zelenchuk, D., 01 Mar 2026, (Accepted) In: IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation. 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Efficient automatic modulation classification for next-generation wireless networks
An, T. T., Argyriou, A., Puspitasari, A. A., Cotton, S. L. & Lee, B. M., 2026, In: IEEE Transactions on Green Communications and Networking. 10, p. 249-259 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Low-complexity near-field localization in multipath environment by ELAA partitioning in presence of mutual coupling
Ebadi, Z., Molaei, A. M., Cotton, S., Loh, T. H. & Yurduseven, O., 09 Mar 2026, (Accepted) ICC 2026 - IEEE International Conference on Communications: Proceedings. IEEE, 6 p. (ICC - IEEE International Conference on Communications).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Multiagent reinforcement learning for optimal resource allocation in space–air–ground integrated networks
Van Huynh, D., Khosravirad, S. R., Cotton, S. L., Shin, H. & Duong, T. Q., 01 Feb 2026, In: IEEE Internet of Things Journal. 13, 3, p. 3618-3629 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile2 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)55 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Harold A. Wheeler Prize Paper Award
Cotton, S. (Recipient), 01 Jul 2010
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Philip Leverhulme Prize
Cotton, S. (Recipient), 01 Nov 2011
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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The Sir George Macfarlane Award
Cotton, S. (Recipient), 12 Jul 2011
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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EXTERNAL EXAMINER (PHD - Durham University)
Cotton, S. (Examiner)
May 2022Activity: Examination types › PhD external examination
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EXTERNAL EXAMINER (PHD - University of Sheffield)
Cotton, S. (Examiner)
Mar 2022Activity: Examination types › PhD external examination
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Academic lead for QUB in UK Telecoms Innovation Network (UKTIN)
Cotton, S. (Advisor)
2022 → …Activity: Consultancy types › Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
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Member of Academic group for Wireless 2030 Report (Government Office for Science)
Cotton, S. (Advisor)
2022 → 2023Activity: Consultancy types › Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
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Member of the Royal Academy of Engineering 6G Consultation for Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS)
Cotton, S. (Advisor)
2022 → …Activity: Consultancy types › Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
Press/Media
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BBC News: 5G Northern Ireland: Call for planning reform to speed up installation (TV Interview)
27/02/2020
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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What exactly is 6G and how much of a leap forward would it be?
04/12/2019
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Wireless Sports Health Monitoring - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
01/06/2012
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Wireless Research at ECIT - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
15/01/2011
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment