Qammer H. Abbasi is Professor of Applied Electromagnetics & Sensing with the James Watt School (JWS) of Engineering, Theme lead for Connecting People priority at JWS, Director for Communication Sensing and Imaging (CSI) Hub, Co-Director in Centre for Doctoral Training in Diversity-Led, Mission-Driven Research and UK Government’s Policy Advisor in Department for Science Innovation & Technology. His leading research contributions for digital transformation includes but not limited to future telecom for cognitive cities, Integrated communication & sensing and its application for intelligent healthcare systems and beyond net-zero. He has grant portfolio of £13M+ and contributed to more than 500+ leading international technical journal (including nature portfolio) and peer-reviewed conference papers, 11 books and received several recognitions for his research including Global Exceptional Talent endorsement by Royal Academy of Engineering, Sensor 2021 Young Scientist Award, University level Teaching Excellence Award in addition to coverage by various media houses globally, BBC news, Scotland TV, Fiercewireless and the Engineers. He is an Associate editor for IEEE Sensors, IEEE Open journal of Antenna and Propagation, and Scientific Reports. He is an IEEE AP-S Distinguished Lecturer (2024-26), Chair of IEEE APS/MTTS UK-Ireland Joint Chapter, Chair of IEEE APS Young Professional committee and Chair for IEEE YP Ambassador program, committee member for IEEE 1906.1.1 standard on nano communication, IEEE APS/SC WG P145, IET Antenna & Propagation and healthcare network. He has been a Fellow of Royal Society of Arts, Industrial Fellow of Royal Academy of Engineering (2022-23), Fellow of Institution of Engineering & Technology and Fellow of European Alliance of innovation.
Professor Abbasi joined the SSAC on 1 March 2025.
