
About the Institute
The Wireless Institute at the University of Notre Dame is a research center within the College of Engineering, committed to advancing wireless technologies and governmental policies surrounding the use of the radio frequency spectrum. The institute brings together a diverse team of faculty, staff, and students from various disciplines, fostering a collaborative environment that drives innovative research and large-scale wireless projects. The institute focuses on projects that explore the cutting-edge of low-power, high-frequency, and intelligence-based distributed wireless technologies. Its innovations range from developing advanced antennas to improving wireless networks. Through its work, the Wireless Institute aims to make significant contributions to the evolution of wireless systems, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the field.
Personnel & Facilities
5 Core and 10 Affiliated faculty members (EE, CSE, Finance, Sociology)
45 Graduate Students
1 full-time staff (Administrator)
1 full-time Software Communication Engineer
1 full-time Senior Hardware Engineer
$5.5M/year in research expenditures
Over 5,200 sq ft. of laboratory space and two Field Research Vehicles
Over $7M in equipment
Highlights
• 1,550 publications, 20 books
• 18,000 citations
• 5 IEEE/ACM paper awards
• Extensive Industry experience
• Multiple contributions to wireless standards, e.g., 3G, 4G (WiMAX, LTE)
• 23 recent patents
Notre Dame Radio Society
Amateur radio has a long history at Notre Dame, including the first successful long-distance radio transmission by Jerome Green in 1899. He hung an antenna from the top of the basilica and transmitted to the Saint Mary’s campus with self-built equipment. In order to ensure that this tradition continues, we have formed the Notre Dame Radio Society (NDRS)
Meetings
Second Wednesday of Each Month
5:30 – 6:30 PM
277 Fitzpatrick Hall