Niu, Mingbo
Research
Wireless optical communications
Free-space (or wireless) optical communication is a term used to describe laser-based communication links that do not require fibre optic lines. These systems are particularly attractive in point-to-point line-of-sight (LOS) communication as high data rates are obtained at a reduced cost. Indeed, infrared (IR) and optical frequency bands are unlicensed, not subject to fees, and the required diode transmitter/detectors are inexpensive compared to their wireless radio frequency (RF) counterparts. Moreover, optical transmission is much less sensitive to fading and cochannel interference effects.
While fibre-based systems have allowed long-haul networks to flourish, network support over shorter distances (for example, urban centers) has great infrastructure demands. Wireless optical communication, considered to be a part of the next generation (4G) wireless communication systems, offers a solution for these point-to-point transmission applications by employing free-space laser-based signals transmission and reception.
Efforts are currently underway with my research with colleagues to design and build these FSO test structures and implement the techniques that I am developing.
Indeed, communications are now developing rapidly all over the world. It has been used in many fields, such as digital-TV, mobile telephone, military and so on. I hope my research on wireless optical communications can broaden the understanding of general optical communications, and provide new more efficient and sustainable methods for future optical systems designing and applications.
To have a solid foundation for becoming a outstanding engineer who could independently take charge of projects in the area of communications, especially in wireless communications and optical communications.
The Faculty of Applied Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is considered one of the best in Canada, and offers exciting opportunities for further graduate studies. In addition, UBC is well known for its excellence in electrical engineering, and is complete with an accomplished faculty and modern research resources. These should help set a good stage for me to exercise my keen mental power and diligence. All of those greatly attract me.
Thousands of international students consider studying abroad to pursue a degree, with the hope of better educational and work opportunities in the future. However, obtaining a university degree overseas requires careful planning and research to make sure the experience is right for you. At the beginning it might be very difficult to fit the new life-style overseas. Hence, do have yourself be well prepared, also keep one thing in your mind: "Easy life and work hard!"
Friendly people, gorgeous scenery in B.C., and we always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of friendship :)
Science fiction, computers, basketball, table tennis and volleyball
