Qammer Abbasi

Qammer H. Abbasi is a leading Pakistani-British academic, engineer, and research innovator serving as Professor of Applied Electromagnetics & Sensing at the James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow. His journey from earning his BSc and MSc in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering at UET Lahore to completing a PhD in Electronic & Electrical Engineering in the UK demonstrates a lifelong commitment to scientific excellence and global impact.

Professor Abbasi’s work sits at the cutting edge of integrated communication and sensing — from next-generation 5G/6G wireless networks and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces to biomedical sensing and body-centric communication systems. Through his leadership of the Communication, Sensing & Imaging Hub and participation in major research leadership roles, he has secured significant research funding, published hundreds of high-impact papers, and advanced practical technologies that could transform healthcare, connectivity, and smart environments.

Recognised as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, the Institution of Engineering and Technology, and the European Alliance for Innovation, Professor Abbasi also contributes to science policy and innovation advisory bodies. His work has earned international awards, media recognition, and collaborations that span borders and disciplines — inspiring the next generation of engineers and researchers to push boundaries in science and technology.

His career reflects not only technical mastery but a vision for a world where connectivity, sensing, and human wellbeing evolve together — advancing inclusive, impactful innovation