Research output per year
Research output per year
Professor Shyqyri Haxha received his MSc and Ph.D. from City University, London, in 2000 and 2004, respectively, with his doctoral research distinguished by the highly esteemed Scientific Instrument Makers (SIM) award. Additionally, he holds an Executive MBA from the Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge, as well as a specialized Telecom MBA from the Telecoms Academy, Informa Telecoms and Media Telecommunications LTD, London.
Currently, he is a Professor in the Department of Electronic Engineering at Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL), where he serves as Director of Research, the Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF), and the Postgraduate Researchers (PGR) and Postgraduate Taught (PGT) programs. He established and leads the Microwave Photonics and Sensors (MPS) laboratory.
Prior to joining Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL), Professor Haxha served as a Lecturer in Fibre Optic and Broadband Communication at the University of Kent. He also held the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of a telecommunications company with an annual turnover exceeding €195 million and a workforce of 3,300 employees. The company collaborated with major partners, including Cable & Wireless Communications Ltd and Monaco Telecom International (MTI). During his tenure as CEO, he successfully oversaw the delivery and management of projects with a cumulative value exceeding €200 million
Professor Haxha has an extensive academic and professional portfolio, with over 250 peer-reviewed publications and more than 15 patents. He has successfully obtained significant research funding from esteemed organizations such as UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the National Aerospace Technology Programme (NATEP), the Royal Society, and various industry partners. His research expertise lies in microwave photonics, with impactful applications spanning the defence, telecommunications, aerospace, and medical sectors.
Key areas of expertise include:
His work emphasizes the use of photonics for high-performance signal manipulation, including low-distortion up/down conversion, robust high-quality (Q) microwave filters, and spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR) enhancements, all facilitated by fibre optics and photonic integrated circuits (PICs).
Professor Haxha is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (FIET), a Chartered Engineer (CEng), a Senior Member of the IEEE (MIEEE), and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). He serves as an Associate Editor for the IEEE Sensors Journal, a Review Editor for Frontiers in Photonics, and an Editorial Board Member and Guest Editor for MDPI journals, including Biosensors.
Professor Haxha’s research innovations span aviation, space, telecommunications, defence, and healthcare. He has pioneered photonic solutions for microwave systems, including high-resolution RF signal analysis, photonic microwave mixers, and fibre-enabled remote functionalities, while exploring novel applications in biological spectroscopy and wearable biosensors. His combined academic and industry expertise positions him as a leader in advancing microwave and photonic technologies.
To apply for a Phd within the Microwave Photonics and Sensors Group, please email the Head of Group, Prof. Shyqyri Haxha at [email protected] with details about your research interests as well as a summary of your academic qualifications (a brief one to two page CV will be useful) and if you are self-funded or require funding.
For more information on postdoctoral, fellowship and visiting opportunities, please email the Head of Group, Prof. Shyqyri Haxha at [email protected] with your CV and a brief statement of your research interest and career aspirations.
Some Project Awards as Principal Investigator:
Prof. Haxha has been awarded numerous research project awards such as:
- Photonic Signal Processing to Remove all 5G/6G Band Signals from the Water Signal. Funded by Industry (February 2022-2026)
- Experimental development and demonstration of a multi-RF mixer with high intermodulation suppressions. Funded by Industry (Aprill 2020-December 2020)
- Microwave Photonic Mixer over Optics Communication Channel for 5G and beyond. Funded by Industry (£60K) (January 2019-May 2019)
- National Aerospace Technology Programme (NATEP) funding £280K: Developing New Photonic Architectures using GaAs Modulators.
- The Royal Society International funding £12K in collaboration between the UK and ETRI South Korea on designing of Novel Polymer Electro-optic Modulator. Including several EPSRC studentships.
- Rolls-Royce; Project funding £80K on Biosensor-biofilm development detection based on dual-channel planar waveguide Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) for aqueous environment applications.
- Knowledge Transfer Partnerships - Innovate UK. Project funding £159K: Design of Advanced Emerging Technology Sensor System.
- Nuffield Award funding £5K: Novel Design of Polarization Controller based on GaAs.
- Received funding of around £200K from the industry on designing Non-Invasive Glucose Wearable Sensors for Continuous Monitoring of Glucose Levels in Blood, and novel Microwave Photonic Architecture with improved SFDR.
He is the director of the new MSc in Microwave and Optical Fibre Communications
How to join the MSc in Microwave and Optical Fibre Communications:
To apply for the MSc in Microwave and Optical Fibre Communications, please click on the following link:
MSc in Microwave and Optical Fibre Communications
or email Prof. Shyqyri Haxha at [email protected] with details about your postgraduate study interests.
He is the author of several patents in the area of photonics, RF over fiber, and sensor devices for health and environmental applications.
Granted Patents:
Title: CAPTURE OF PHYSIOLOGICAL DATA USING AN OPTICAL APPARATUS
Inventor: Shyqyri Haxha
Patent number: US 12,186,057 B2
Published: January 2025.
Title: A DOPPLER COMPENSATION METHOD USING PHOTONIC MODULATION
Inventor: Shyqyri Haxha
Patent number: PCT Patent Application No. PCT/GB2023/050247 claiming priority from GB2201595.2
Published: August 2023.
Title: A Doppler Compensation Method using Photonic Modulation
Inventor: Shyqyri Haxha
Patent Number: GB2201595.2
Filing date: February 2022
Title: Apparatus and Method of Capturing Physiological Data
Inventor: Shyqyri Haxha
Patent number: PCT/GB2022/051873
Published: August 2023
Title: Positional Detection System
Inventors: Patrick Sullivan; Mohamed Abolkheir, Bristol; Shyqyri Haxha, Paul Hogg,
Patent number: PCT/GB2020/051767
Published: Jan. 20, 2022.
Title: Positional Detection System
Inventors: Patrick Sullivan; Mohamed Abolkheir, Bristol; Shyqyri Haxha, Paul Hogg,
Patent number: US 11,628,349 B2
Published: Aug. 4, 2022.
Title: Positional Detection System
Inventors: Patrick Sullivan; Mohamed Abolkheir, Bristol; Shyqyri Haxha, Paul Hogg,
Patent number: 3,147,719 (Canada)
Published: 15th August 2023
Title: Electro-optical Modulator and Method of Modulating an Optical Beam to Carry an RF Signal
Inventors: Ian Flint, Taimur Mirza and Shyqyri Haxha
Granted Patent Number: US11429007B2
Date: 30 August 2022.
Patent funded by Leonardo UK LTD.
Title: Apparatus and method for reducing distortion of an optical signal
Inventors: Mohammed Alom, Ian Flint, and Shyqyri Haxha
Granted Patent Number: GB2567646
Filing date: October 2017.
Joint patent application fully funded by Industry.
Title: An Electro-Optical Modulator
Inventors: Ian Flint, Shyqyri Haxha and Taimur Mirza
Filing date: 24 December 2019
Granted Patent Number: GB2582199
Publication Date: 16 September 2020
Link To File: https://www.ipo.gov.uk/p-ipsum/Case/PublicationNumber/GB2582199
Title: Apparatus and method for reducing distortion of an optical signal
Inventors: Mohammed Alom, Ian Flint and Shyqyri Haxha
Granted Patent Number: US 20200252134 A1
Joint patent application fully funded by Industry.
Title: A Radio Frequency Mixer Implemented with a Photonic Circuit.
Author(s): Ian Flint, Shyqyri Haxha and Taimur Mirza
Patent Application Number: GB 2000605.2
Filing date: 15 January 2020 (Priority Filing date: 15 January 2019)
Publication Number: GB2580792
Publication Date: 29 July 2020
Joint patent application fully funded by Industry.
Title: A method of driving an MZM, mixer and SSBs post manufacture to trim out intensity errors
Author(s): Taimur Mirza, Shyqyri Haxha and Ian Flint
Patent Application Number: GB1821175.5
Filing date: 24 December 2018
Joint patent application fully funded by Industry.
Title: A Radio Frequency Mixer Implemented with a Photonic Circuititle:
Inventors: Ian Flint, Shyqyri Haxha and Taimur Mirza
Patent Application Number: PCT/EP2020/050916
PCT Filing Date: 15 January 20020 (Priority Filing date: 15 January 2019)
Publication Number: WO 2020/148337
Publication Date: 23 July 2020
Title: Metamaterial Microlens Array (MMA) for 3D Imaging Systems
Authors(s): Shyqyri Haxha, Amar Aggoun and Fathi AbdelMalek
Published: May 2014
Patent Application No. 1407922.2
Title: Photonic Crystal Fibre
Author(s): Shyqyri Haxha
Published: 2008 February
Patent Application No. 0802983.7
Title: Optical Biosensor
Author(s): Shyqyri Haxha, Gary Robinson
Published: 2008 January
Patent Application No. 0801606.5
Title: Optical External Modulator
Author(s): Shyqyri Haxha, Terry Gorman
Published: 2007 September
Patent Application No. 0717240.6
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):
Microwave Photonics , Phd, Design and optimization of Electrooptic Modulator , City University London
1 Apr 2001 → 2 Apr 2004
Award Date: 26 Mar 2004
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Haxha, S. (PI)
4/01/16 → …
Project: Research
Haxha, S. (PI)
5/10/15 → …
Project: Research
Haxha, S. (PI)
5/05/09 → …
Project: Research
Haxha, S. (PI)
1/09/20 → 1/03/21
Project: Research
Haxha, S. (Participant) & L. Phillips, D. (Contributor)
Activity: Other › Public engagement, outreach and knowledge exchange - Newspaper/magazine