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Intelligent Networked Systems Institute at Northeastern University London

Intelligent Networked Systems Institute London

Launching in January 2026, Northeastern University’s Intelligent Networked Systems Institute’s (INSI) London hub is a transatlantic research centre focused on next-generation connectivity and intelligent computing and learning systems.

Researchers at Northeastern University London will act as a bridge between the US and Europe, advancing interdisciplinary collaboration across continents in telecommunications, artificial intelligence, quantum information, information processing, and emerging hardware technologies.

Intelligent computing and AI systems

We develop new approaches to machine learning and intelligent algorithms that can process complex information and adapt to changing environments. Our research bridges fundamental principles with real-world applications. We explore how AI systems can be designed to work more efficiently and reliably across different computing platforms.

Emerging hardware technologies

We research new hardware architectures and technologies that will enable more efficient and powerful computing systems. Our work includes neuromorphic computing (computing inspired by the human brain), novel semiconductor technologies, and specialised processors designed for AI and machine learning. We explore how hardware and software can work together more effectively to meet the demands of intelligent networked systems.

Next-generation connectivity and telecommunications

Our research explores the infrastructure and systems that will shape future communication networks. As demand grows for faster and more reliable data transmission, we investigate advanced network architectures and connectivity solutions. Our work develops the foundational technologies needed to enable seamless global connectivity in an increasingly interconnected world.

Quantum information and information processing

Quantum computing and quantum communication represent a fundamental shift in how information can be processed and transmitted. Our work in this area focuses on quantum algorithms, error correction methods, and networking protocols. By examining both the underlying science and engineering requirements, we aim to advance quantum technologies that could transform computation and secure communication.

  • Bipin Rajendran, a man with short hair, a mustache, and a beard wearing glasses, a gray checked blazer, and a white shirt, stands against a plain white background.
    Bipin Rajendran Professor of Intelligent Computing Systems
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  • Osvaldo Simeone
    Osvaldo Simeone Professor of Information Engineering
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  • A young man with curly dark hair, glasses, and a beard smiles at the camera. He is wearing a pink textured sweater and standing against a softly blurred, neutral background.
    Amirmohammad Farzaneh Research Associate in Intelligent Networked Systems Institute
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    Clement Ruah Research Associate at the Institute for Intelligent Networked Systems
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  • Houssem Sifaou, a man with short curly dark hair, a trimmed beard, and glasses, wearing a dark suit jacket and white shirt, poses against a plain light gray background.
    Houssem Sifaou Research Fellow at the Institute for Intelligent Networked Systems
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  • A young man with short black hair wearing a black suit jacket, white and blue striped shirt, and a yellow, blue, and white striped tie, posing and smiling slightly in front of a plain white background.
    Bowen Wang PhD Researcher in Intelligent Networked Systems Institute
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    Dengyu Wu Visiting Researcher at the Intelligent Networked Systems Institute
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    Seunghun Yu Visiting Researcher
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    Meiyi Zhu PhD Researcher in Intelligent Networked Systems
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  • Two men in business suits stand and smile in a modern office space with plants, orange chairs, and large windows in the background.

    Northeastern University’s Institute for Intelligent Networked Systems opens a new hub in London after its success in Boston and Burlington. Their projects focus on optimising wireless communications, with a focus on AI.

  • Book cover for "Classical and Quantum Information Theory" by Osvaldo Simeone, featuring binary code, an atom illustration, and circuit-like connections on a black background. Subtext: "Uncertainty, Information, and Correlation.

    Osvaldo Simeone published a book on Classical and Quantum Information Theory on Cambridge University Press. The text can be used for senior undergraduate and graduate students in electrical engineering, computer science, and applied mathematics, looking to master the essentials of information theory.

  • A three-part graphic: 6G and FreeML icons with a blocked data thief, the free energy principle with a brain and text “knowing what you don’t know,” and brains exchanging data, highlighting privacy and uncertainty challenges.

    Engineering Networked Machine Learning

  • A collage on neuro-inspired computing showing brain-machine communication, robotic arm, neuron diagrams, neuromorphic circuits, and a graph comparing accuracy vs efficiency in NeuroComm and conventional methods.

    Brain-Inspired Wireless Communications