Dr. Vuong Mai
Biography
Vuong Mai is an Assistant Professor at the School of Computer Science, AI and Electronics, Faculty of Engineering and Digital Technologies, University of Bradford, UK. He is also a core team member of the Bradford-Renduchintala Centre for Space AI. Prior to joining Bradford, he worked as a Research Assistant Professor at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), South Korea. His current research interests include optical wireless, B5G/6G, space communications, and space AI.
Research
OSpace (Optical Wireless and Future Space Networks): The increasing demand for high-speed data transmission and growing congestion in the conventional wireless spectrum are creating exciting opportunities for optical wireless communications. Our current research focuses on optical wireless technology operating in the near-infrared band, commonly referred to as free-space optics or laser communications. This technology, offering extremely wide unregulated bandwidth and narrow beam divergence, enables high data-rate transmission over long distances. It supports compact terminal design and highly secure data transfer. Optical wireless could also be used for free-space quantum communications and advanced remote sensing. Nevertheless, several significant challenges remain, including the adverse effects of atmospheric conditions and the stringent requirements for precise beam alignment. We are developing a range of intelligent techniques to enhance the reliability of optical wireless systems. We are also studying future space networks, where our research integrates optical wireless with artificial intelligence to enable satellite constellation networks, advanced Earth observation, and space quantum internet.
For those interested in joining us, please contact Vuong Mai (v.mai@bradford.ac). He can provide more information about our research and the application procedure. More details about our group can be found at the following link: OSpace research group.
PhD Projects
- Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Free-Space Optics for Future Advanced Satellite Communications
- Advancing Earth Observation with Artificial Intelligence
- Advanced Networking Techniques for Quantum Space-Aerial-Terrestrial Integrated Networks
Postdoc Positions
Teaching
Vuong Mai is currently teaching modules in MSc Satellite Systems Engineering, and MSc Advanced Biomedical Engineering.