Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things Hosts Industry Conference, Showcases Research
The Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things highlighted its leadership role in wireless and smart connected systems research at its two-day conference, “Toward Open 6G Networks.” The institute plays an essential role in fostering partnerships between industry, government, and universities to develop wireless technologies for the future.
This article originally appeared on Northeastern Global News. It was published by Cesareo Contreras. Main photo: Tommaso Melodia, director of the Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things, speaks during the WIoT Forum: Toward Open 6G Networks event. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
From underwater systems to satellites in space, Northeastern wireless network researchers showcase their work
The Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things highlighted its leadership role in wireless and smart connected systems research at its two-day conference, “Toward Open 6G Networks.” With more than 182 members, the institute plays an essential role in fostering partnerships between industry, government, and universities to develop wireless technologies for the future.
Since launching five years ago, Northeastern University’s Institute for Wireless Internet of Things has grown to over 182 members and filed more than 110 patents in areas including 5G/6G mobile networks, software-defined networking, Wi-Fi systems, network security and IoT medical devices.
Founding director Tommaso Melodia said the institute has also built strong industry partnerships with major names that include AT&T, Dell, AMD and Intel. On the government front, the institute has partnerships with the National Science Foundation, the Air Force Research Laboratory, and the Office of Naval Research, among others.
The institute is a leader in wireless and smart connected systems research, prioritizing industry and government collaboration to drive innovation and real-world impact, Melodia said this week at the institute’s two-day conference, “Toward Open 6G Networks.”
“The institute needs to be the go-to place to create partnerships between industry, government and universities to develop wireless technologies of the future,” Melodia said.
The conference featured discussions between some of the institute’s faculty members, highlighting the innovative research they are conducting to help drive that future.
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Road trip to test country’s 5G network
Some researchers are traveling across the country for their work.
The Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things conference brought together both faculty and industry leaders working in wireless communications. Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
One of those researchers is Dimitrios Koutsonikolas, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering. Over the past three years, Koutsonikolas has made multiple cross-country driving trips around the U.S. to test and measure the capabilities of the country’s 5G network.
5G launched in 2019 with big promises of faster speeds for AR, cloud gaming and autonomous vehicles. But the technology has not come close to living up to expectations, Koutsonikolas explains.
“I think we can all agree that 5G did not deliver fully what it promised,” he said.
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