ERP - Institute for Integrated Systems
The Institute for Integrated Systems (IIS), one of five joint research institutes in the Edinburgh Research Partnership (ERP), creates synergy between existing teams with established international reputations building ‘towers of excellence’ in astronomy and space technology, bio-photonic and bio-electronic systems, high-value manufacturing technologies, miniature-system integration and advanced photonic devices and systems. IIS staff are internationally-recognised researchers in innovative, low-power VLSI design, novel computational paradigms, advanced silicon device fabrication, optical science and technology, photonics devices and systems (including sensors, lasers and displays), micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS), micro-machining, laser-based processing and ultrafast/nano-optics. The partnership consists of the UK Astronomy Technology Centre (ROE Edinburgh), the Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems (UoE) and the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences (HW). The partners have complementary skills and technology capabilities, which provides the IIS with opportunities to address research topics that would not be possible on an individual basis. The IIS strategy is to exploit existing strategic relationships with local, UK and international academic institutions and industries (generally in the technology sector, from defence and aerospace to pharmaceutical) to establish a world-class JRI supported by a broad funding base from Research Councils, Space Agencies, Industry, Charities and Government.
The Edinburgh Research Partnership is an exciting, vibrant, research venture in engineering and mathematics launched by The University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University. Supported by an investment of £22M including £11.77M from the OST and SHEFC The ERP encompasses five jointly owned research institutes and an associated joint postgraduate school. The Joint Research Institutes (JRIs) are in:
- Signal and Image Processing
- Mathematical Sciences
- Subsurface Science and Engineering
- Energy
- Integrated Systems (Precision Optical, Electronic and Miniature Systems)
- Civil and environmental engineering