Professor Qammer H. Abbasi elected Fellow of Optica

Professor Qammer H. Abbasi of the University of Glasgow and a core member of the CHEDDAR Hub has been elected a Fellow of Optica, Class of 2027.

The prestigious honour recognises his contributions to terahertz sensing, metasurfaces and wave-based sensing for next-generation communications and healthcare. It marks an important achievement in his academic journey and celebrates research that brings together expertise across sensing, electromagnetics and future connectivity.

These research areas closely align with CHEDDAR’s ambition to advance future communications through the convergence of sensing, communication, computing and energy. Professor Abbasi’s contribution to the Hub supports its collaborative approach, bringing together researchers from different disciplines to explore new capabilities and applications.

Reflecting on his election, Professor Abbasi said:

“I am truly honoured and humbled to be elected as a Fellow of Optica, Class of 2027. This recognition is not just a personal achievement but reflects the collective efforts of my students, postdoctoral researchers, collaborators and industry partners over the years. I am particularly proud to be part of the CHEDDAR Hub, where we are bringing together researchers from different disciplines to advance the future of communications, integrated sensing and communication and intelligent networks. I sincerely thank my colleagues, mentors, nominators and referees for their continued support. I hope this recognition will inspire more young researchers to pursue ambitious ideas and make a meaningful impact through research.”

Professor Qammer H. Abbasi, University of Glasgow, CHEDDAR Hub

In sharing the news, Professor Abbasi also acknowledged the funding partners whose support has helped make his research possible. He thanked Optica and congratulated the other members of the Class of 2027.

Looking ahead, he described the recognition as both humbling and motivating, reinforcing his commitment to supporting the next generation of researchers and to contributing to the wider scientific community.

Everyone at CHEDDAR warmly congratulates Professor Abbasi on this well-deserved honour. We are delighted to celebrate this achievement and to recognise his valued contribution to the Hub’s research community.

Professor Qammer H. Abbasi is pictured receiving the Krato Award at a previous event.