Research group Signal Processing and Communications (SIGCOM)

Enhancing wireless communications systems

Leading research in 6G networks, satellite communications, and quantum internet. We transform theoretical breakthroughs into real-world deployments used by industry leaders worldwide.

SIGCOM in numbers

  • 90+
    Members
  • 4
    ERC grants
  • 2
    Spin-offs
  • 6
    Laboratories

Research that creates impact

  • Satellite communications

    Satellite communications

    Our beam-hopping algorithms and precoding techniques have been adopted by ESA and deployed in commercial satellite networks serving Europe and Asia.

  • Quantum internet

    Quantum communications

    Pioneering quantum key distribution systems for secure satellite networks. Published in Nature Communications with 145+ citations.

  • 6G Connectivity

    5G/6G standards

    Contributing members to 3GPP and DVB-S2X standards committees. Our research directly influences next-generation mobile networks.

State-of-the-art research facilities

  • 6GSpaceLab

    6GSpaceLab

    Testing and validation of satellite precoding, realistic channel emulation, and DVB-S2/5G NR communication standards.

  • SIGCOM-CommLab

    CommLab

    Research and testing of satellite and terrestrial communication systems, focusing on array-based antennas and wireless communication systems validation.

  • QCI Lab

    QCI Lab

    The QCI Lab focuses on researching quantum key distribution (QKD) to protect systems against quantum computing-enabled attacks. It supports research across all layers of quantum communication networks, including software, cryptography, networking, signal processing, and optics.

Latest SIGCOM news

  • Dissemination LIAISON WORKSHOP

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    Computer Science & ICT
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  • New open-source tool accelerates testing for trustworthy artificial intelligence

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  • Luxembourgish Quantum Key Distribution Network (LUX4QCI)

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    Computer Science & ICT
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