The Computer & Telecommunication Systems Laboratory (CTSL - ctsl.dit.uoi.gr) covers the scientific fields of Computer Systems as well as the fields of Telecommunication Systems and Biomedical Technology. The current research activities of the Laboratory are focused on Design and Architecture of Digital Devices and Systems, control and reliability of Digital systems. In the field of Biomedicine research activity is focused on biomedical technology, Biostatistics and Medical Informatics. In addition, areas of activity concern Mobile and Pervasive Computing Techniques, High Performance Computing, Collaborative Telecommunication Systems and Technologies, Opportunistic Networks, Cellular, Mobile and Wireless Communication Systems and Networks, as well as Heterogeneous Radio Technologies and Redistributable Networks. Also, research activity concerns Electromagnetic Compatibility, Radio Coverage Measurements, Field Measurements, Signal Propagation, Embedded Telecommunication Systems, Internet Services and Objects, as well as Multimedia Services, Information Servers & Integrated Platform Architectures. The laboratory infrastructure of the site includes digital oscilloscopes, RF generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzer, PCB design system, PCB soldering system, development tools for DSP and FPGA. Cascade Probe Station for on wafer DC, AC and RF up to 40GHz measurements, Semiconductor Characterization System (I-V, C-V, Pulse I-V, LCR meter), DC and AC Current Sources, Source Meters, Digital RF Signal Generator (250kHz-6GHz), Arbitrary/Function Generators, Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer (DC-3GHz), Vector Network Measurement System (10MHz-9GHz), Broadband Electromagnetic Field Measuring System (5Hz-6GHz), UV-visible reflection spectra measuring unit. MIMO measuring unit. The laboratory infrastructure covers the measurement, certification and calibration of electronic or telecommunications devices, circuits, systems and devices such as: integrated analog and digital systems, antenna systems, electronic circuits, etc. Specifically, the Laboratory carries out basic research as well as catalytic-technological applications concerning the areas of Electrical Characterization of Micro-Nano-electronic and optoelectronic devices, the design and characterization of element antennas & MIMO antennas, Field Measurements, E/M Radiation Measurements, Wireless multi-antenna communication systems, MIMO Radio Channel Modelling, Collaborative Telecommunication Systems, Biomedical technology, Medical informatics, Digital processing and analysis of biomedical signal and medical image, wearable systems and devices as well as intelligent information systems for automatic medical diagnosis. The purpose of the Laboratory is to meet the research and teaching needs of the Department at the undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral or educational level, the participation in development and/or research projects, the publication/dissemination of the results, the organization of scientific lectures, workshops, seminars, symposia, conferences. In addition, the purpose of the Laboratory is cooperation of any kind, with academic institutions, research centers, businesses and organizations, as long as the scientific objectives coincide, go hand in hand and/or complement each other with those of the Laboratory, as well as the provision of services to organizations of any legal form, companies and private individuals. The members of the laboratory have collaborations with many research groups in Greece and abroad and within the framework of these collaborations they have the research facilities of the Laboratory as well as their scientific specializations. Through the collaborations of the University of Ioannina in the framework of European and nationally funded projects, the research team of the department has gained deep experience in characterization of micro-nano-electronic devices, optoelectronic devices, design and characterization of element & MIMO antennas, MIMO radio channel modelling, medical image processing , decision support systems, data mining, biomedical data analysis and processing methods, knowledge object representation and retrieval systems and also has sufficient experience in clinical trials and evaluations of various experimental biomedical systems. Members of the research team have participated either as software engineers, researchers and technical managers in European and national projects focusing on intelligent information systems, healthcare systems, early diagnosis models, medical applications inside and outside the hospital, etc.
The Laboratory has participated/is participating in various research projects, including:
- Development of methodologies and integrated security solutions for internet of things technologies in electronic health services - MELITY
- Hospital care monitoring system using wireless sensor networks-HUMORIST.
- System for automatic measurement of liver cell degeneration in biopsy images - xBalloon.
- Smart Glove for Assessing the Motor Status of Patients Suffering from Neurodegenerative Diseases - Smart Glove.
- Development of adamant type carbon thin film technology for applications in electronic devices and flat display screens, PENED99, 2000-2001.
- Services of an external expert for the preparation of a business plan of the Municipality of Ioannina for the smart city.
- Elaboration of an operational plan of the Municipality of Arta for the smart city, through which a series of publications of scientific studies, participation in national and international scientific conferences and patents have resulted.
