Viktor Doychinov

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I am an RF and microwave engineer with a passion for all things science and technology. My main interests are in the application and use of wireless communications and wireless hardware for resource-constrained environments, such as satellites, robotics, and implanted and wearable medical technology.

I have solid, fundamental understanding of the key principles of RF and microwave circuit and component design, manufacture, and associated test and measurement. I have practical experience in, among others:

- Transmitter and receiver system design, including antennas and antenna arrays
- Mixer and amplifier design, development, simulation and measurement
- Circuit and system CAD and full-wave EM modelling and simulation
- Biological tissue measurement
- Analog and embedded electronics.
- RF propagation modelling and simulation using open-source software
- Satellite mission design using STK and GMAT

My research interests are in the broad field of wireless communications and wireless electronics, particularly in the context of satellite communications. Particular projects and topics I am currently working on and interested in are:

- Developing millimetre-wave transceiver hardware for nanosatellites
- Investigating the feasibility of mesh networks at millimetre-wave frequencies for robotics and satellite applications
- Use of COTS hardware for communication link impairments emulation
- Simultaneous communication and sensing

Another area of interest for me is in the application of free and open source tools and frameworks in the hardware and software development of nanosatellites, such as PocketQubes and CubeSats.

I also have a soft spot for outreach, public engagement, and volunteering, and try and get involved with as many of the wonderful opportunities in the Leeds City Region as possible. I have previously collaborated with Leeds City Libraries on an RAEng Ingenious grant, and have exhibited multiple times at Bradford Science Festival and New Scientist Live.

Experience

  • 2022–present
    Lecturer, University of Bradford
  • 2015–2022
    Research fellow, University of Leeds

Education

  • 2016 
    University of Leeds, PhD in Electronic and Electrical Engineering
  • 2011 
    University College London, MSc in Spacecraft Technology and Satellite Communications
  • 2009 
    Technical University Sofia, BEng in Telecommunications

Grants and Contracts

  • 2026
    Software Defined Satellite Testbed
    Role:
    PI
    Funding Source:
    Royal Society
  • 2025
    AeroNet
    Role:
    Co-I
    Funding Source:
    EU HORIZON MSCA
  • 2024
    Robust connectivity for robotic swarms and satellite constellations
    Role:
    PI
    Funding Source:
    Innovation Launchpad Network+
  • 2024
    6G-TERAFIT
    Role:
    Co-I
    Funding Source:
    EU HORIZON MSCA
  • 2021
    Ingenious Awards for Public Engagement
    Role:
    Co-I
    Funding Source:
    Royal Academy of Engineering

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow, Advance HE

Contact Viktor for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision