Dr Sidrah Javed
PhD
Expertise
Designing/testing next-generation wireless systems combining satellites, aerial, and ground networks to deliver global connectivity, supporting UN SDGs by enabling inclusive, reliable internet access for underserved communities.
Current positions
Senior Research Associate
School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering
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Biography
Research interests
Her research focuses on the design, analysis, optimisation, and rigorous experimental validation of next-generation wireless communication systems, with particular emphasis on the integration of satellite, aerial, and terrestrial networks. Her work advances the state of the art in non-terrestrial networks (NTN) and 6G architectures by bridging theoretical innovation and simulation-driven insights with emulation-based validations and over-the-air experimentation.
Publications
Recent publications
28/01/2026Airborne and Ground-Based NIBs for On-Demand Coverage With User Disparity and SWIPT
IEEE Transactions on Communications
On-Demand Coverage Enabled by Airborne and Ground-based NIBs with User Disparity and SWIPT
System Design and Parameter Optimization for Remote Coverage from NOMA-based High-Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS)
IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications
The Triple-C Paradigm
The Triple-C Paradigm
Optimizing Air-Borne Network-in-a-Box Deployment for Efficient Remote Coverage
IEEE Internet of Things Journal