Channel physics and Ocean dynamics

Fading statistics in space, time, and frequency

Modelling, simulation, emulation & playback of communications channels

Fixed and mobile communications and networks

Applications using underwater communications and their requirements

Interoperability and standards

Non-Acoustic communications

Adaptive/smart modems

Modem architecture and Software Defined Modems

At-sea communication testbeds

Network models, simulation and validation

Security of underwater communications

Vector sensors, MIMO, TRM etc.