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Biography
Dr. Usman Hadi is currently working as an Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in the School of Engineering at Ulster University, Jordanstown campus. Prior to that, he worked as a Post-Doctoral researcher at Aalborg University & Ext Research Engineer at Nokia Standards (Nokia Bell Labs) in Aalborg Denmark (2019-2021). He received his Ph.D. degree in Electronic Engineering from the Department of Electronic Engineering University of Bologna, Italy in 2020. At the same time, he was a Visiting Researcher (2017–2019) at Université Paris-Est, ESYCOM, ESIEE Paris, Noisy-le-Grand, France and Nokia Bell Labs, NJ, USA. His research interests are in the area of unmanned aerial vehicles, wireless communication for 5G and Beyond 5G particularly Time Sensitive Networks, microwave photonics, machine learning including RoF systems, devices for telecommunications, and wireless sensor networks. He was among the top 2% of cited researchers for the years 2025, 2023, 2022 and 2021.
Active Collaborations:
- Nokia Bell Labs
- Texas Transportation Institute, USA
- University of Central Florida, USA
- University of Manchester, UK
- University of East Anglia, UK
- Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
- University of Texas, USA
- Boise State University, USA
- National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Pakistan
- Punjab University, Pakistan
- Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan
- King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals, KSA
PhD Students:
Mr. Thomas Hadden, funded by Park Electrical Services Limited (Sept. 2025 –Present)
Ms. Cara Rose, funded by Department of Economy (Sept. 2023–Present)
Mr. M.Y. Daha, funded by Vice Chancellor's Research Studentship (Sept 2022–Present)
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Research Interests
Radio over Fiber
Long Haul Optical Front Hauls
Wireless Communication (MIMO, Beamforming, Time Sensitive Networks)
Machine Learning for Optical Communications
AI for IoT
Smart Home Automation
Teaching Interests
Cyber Security (COM771)
Digital Signal Processing (EEE 834)
Mechatronics-1 (EEE 412)
Research Methods and Management (MEC526)
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Digital SIgnal Processing Techniques Applied to Radio over Fiber System, Alma Mater Studiorum-Università di Bologna
Master, Digital Predistortion for the Compensation of Nonlinearities in Radio over Fiber Links, University of Bologna
External positions
EPSRC Peer Review College
3GPP RAN, International Telecommunication Union
Keywords
- QB Astronomy
- Radio over Fiber
- Optical Communication
- Microwave Photonics
- QC Physics
- Wearable Technology
- Wireless Communication
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
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SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Optimizing Signal Detection in MIMO Systems: AI vs Approximate and Linear Detectors
Daha, M. Y., Khurshid, K., Ashraf, M. I. & Hadi, M. U., 31 Oct 2024, In: IEEE Communications Letters. 28, 10, p. 2387-2391 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Digital Predistortion Based Experimental Evaluation of Optimized Recurrent Neural Network for 5G Analog Radio Over Fiber Links
Hadi, M. U., Danyaro, K. U., AlQushaibi, A., Qureshi, R. & Alam, T., 9 Feb 2024, In: IEEE Access. 12, p. 19765-19777 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Artificial intelligence-enhanced signal detection technique for beyond fifth generation networks
Daha, M. Y., Rafferty, J., Ashraf, M. I. & Hadi, M. U., 1 Nov 2024, In: Computers and Electrical Engineering. 119, Part B, p. 1-22 22 p., 109608.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Optimizing UAV computation offloading via MEC with deep deterministic policy gradient
Abbasi, A. B. & Hadi, M. U., 9 Oct 2023, In: Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies. 35, 1, p. 1-19 19 p., e4874.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Towards optimization of 5G NR transport over fiber links performance in 5G Multi-band Networks: An OMSA model approach
Hadi, M. U., 13 May 2023, In: Optical Fiber Technology. 79, 103358.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
Press/Media
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NI AI breakthrough could open door to hospital robots and autonomous vehicles, suggests expert
30/09/25
1 item of Media coverage
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Ulster University researchers announce AI-driven breakthrough for 6G networks
25/08/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
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Ulster University innovation aims to make 6G faster with AI
25/08/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Ulster University researchers announce AI-driven breakthrough for 6G networks
Hadi, U., Finlay, D. & Daha, M. Y.
25/08/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research
Profiles
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Muhammad Yunis Daha
- School of Engineering - Research Assistant
- Faculty Of Computing, Eng. & Built Env. - Research Assistant
Person: Academic, Doctor of Philosophy
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International Network for Spectrum Policy, Innovation, and Resilient Expansion (INSPIRE-5G)
Hadi, U. (PI) & Finlay, D. (CoI)
1/01/26 → 31/03/26
Project: Research
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IoT-Driven Cybersecurity Framework for Intrusion Detection in the Internet of Drones Phase 2
Hadi, U. (PI), McIlhagger, A. (CoI), Finlay, D. (CoI) & Bogaraju, S. V. (CoI)
1/09/25 → 28/02/26
Project: Research
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IoT-Driven Cybersecurity Framework for Intrusion Detection in the Internet of Drones
Hadi, U. (PI), McIlhagger, A. (CoI), Finlay, D. (CoI) & Bogaraju, S. V. (CoI)
1/04/25 → 31/07/25
Project: Research
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TNE Exploratory Grants: Drones-based climate resilience - A expertise exchange between Ulster and MUET
Hadi, U. (PI)
1/01/25 → 2/02/26
Project: Research
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Adaptive Education: Harnessing AI for Academic Progress
Gerard, J. (PI), Rivoire, A. (CoI), Norwood, K. (CoI), Hadi, U. (CoI) & Singh, M. (CoI)
1/01/24 → 31/03/24
Project: Research