The Radar Research Lab focuses on advancing Radar and RF technology through a combination of cutting-edge research and practical applications. The lab specializes in radar and RF system design, module development, and PCB design. With extensive expertise in phased array radars, RF systems, power amplifiers, MMICs, and transmit-receive modules, the lab has completed notable projects, including the development of TR modules for phased array radars and RF frontends for airborne AESA radars.

Ongoing efforts include obstacle detection systems for Pakistan Railways and portable radar solutions for defense and security. The lab also supports undergraduate and graduate projects in areas such as digital array radar, vital signs monitoring and vehicle in-cabin monitoring using mm-wave radar. Equipped with FPGA boards, oscilloscopes, and other state-of-the-art tools, the lab bridges theoretical research and industrial-scale applications, contributing to the development of indigenous radar technologies.

The lab is headed by Dr. Hammad M. Cheema as PI and Dr. Abid Rafique and Dr. Umar Khan as Co-PIs. A spin-off company has been formed out of RRL. Please visit arraytech.ltd for details.

PI’s Profile:

Dr. Hammad M. Cheema is a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Project Director of NUST Chip Design Centre (NCDC) at NUST, Islamabad. He has more than 14 years of teaching and research experience in Analog & RF Integrated Circuit Design and Radar Front-ends having published books on 60GHz CMOS PLLs and On-Chip Antennas, more than 80 peer reviewed publications, 13 granted / pending patents and more than Rs 1 Billion in R&D grants. He is the recipient of University Best Teacher, Best Institute Researcher & Innovator awards and numerous national & international entrepreneurial awards.