Qammer H. Abbasi
Qammer Hussain Abbasi | |
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| Born | Pakistan |
| Alma mater | University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore; Queen Mary University of London (PhD, 2012) |
| Occupation(s) | Engineer, Scholar, Professor |
| Years active | –present |
| Known for | Electromagnetic sensing, 5G and 6G wireless communication, body-centric communication systems, biomedical engineering applications |
| Notable work | Research on RF-based contactless lip-reading technology |
Qammer Hussain Abbasi is an engineer and scholar of Pakistani-British heritage, currently holding the position of Professor specializing in Applied Electromagnetic Sensing at the University of Glasgow. His academic pursuits include electromagnetic sensing technologies, advancements in 5G and 6G wireless communication networks, body-centric communication systems, as well as applications within biomedical engineering.
Early life and education
Originating from Pakistan, Abbasi completed his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering at the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore. He then achieved his doctoral qualification in 2012 from Queen Mary University of London.
Career
Before his tenure at the University of Glasgow, Abbasi accumulated experience through various international academic roles. Presently, he serves as a professor in Electromagnetic Sensing within the James Watt School of Engineering. He leads the Communication, Sensing and Imaging Hub and co-leads the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training focused on Future Sensing and Connectivity. Additionally, he is connected with the university’s Advanced Research Centre (ARC).
Between 2024 and 2026, Abbasi holds the distinction of being an IEEE Distinguished Lecturer for the Antennas and Propagation Society.
Research
Abbasi’s investigations predominantly explore electromagnetic sensing, bioelectromagnetics, and wireless healthcare technologies. His innovative research utilizing radio frequency (RF) signals for contactless lip-reading has gained notable media coverage due to its promising applications in hearing assistance devices and wireless communication frameworks.
Awards and honours
- Elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (FRSE)
- Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (FIET)
- Recipient of the Royal Academy of Engineering Industrial Fellowship (2024)
- Awarded the URSI Young Scientist Award in 2019
- Honoured with the Sensors Young Scientist Award in 2021
- Designated member of the Scottish Science Advisory Council starting 2025
External links
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- Living people
- Pakistani engineers
- British engineers
- Pakistani emigrants to the United Kingdom
- Academics of the University of Glasgow
- Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
- Fellows of the Institution of Engineering and Technology
- Alumni of Queen Mary University of London
- Pakistani academics
- British academics