Toward 6G: Unifying Non-Terrestrial Networks and Emerging Technologies

Wednesday, 1st April 1pm - 2pm

O’Reilly LCR, Trinity College Dublin

Join us for a guest lecture by Dr. Waleed Ejaz, Lakehead University Research Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Lakehead University, Ontario, Canada.

In this talk, Dr. Ejaz will explore the evolution toward 6G networks, focusing on how non-terrestrial networks- including satellites and aerial platforms can be integrated with emerging communication technologies to deliver truly ubiquitous connectivity. As demand for seamless, global communication continues to grow, future networks must extend beyond traditional terrestrial infrastructure.

The lecture will examine how advances in wireless systems, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), and mobile edge computing are enabling this transformation. By unifying terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, these innovations aim to support reliable, high-performance connectivity across diverse and remote environments, shaping the foundation of next-generation communication systems.

Dr. Waleed Ejaz is a Lakehead University Research Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Barrie Campus of Lakehead University, Ontario, Canada. He was awarded the Lakehead Research Excellence Award for his significant contributions between 2022 and 2024.

Prior to joining Lakehead University, Dr. Ejaz served as an Assistant Professor at Thompson Rivers University (2018–2020) and has held academic and research positions at Toronto Metropolitan University, Carleton University, and Queen’s University in Canada. He received his Ph.D. in Information and Communication Engineering from Sejong University, South Korea.

His research focuses on communication and networking technologies for the Internet of Things (IoT), 6G and beyond wireless networks, artificial intelligence for wireless systems, and mobile edge computing. Dr. Ejaz has co-authored over 150 peer-reviewed journal and conference papers, as well as three books in these areas.

He currently serves as an Associate Editor for IEEE Wireless Communications Letters and Springer Wireless Personal Communications, and has previously held editorial roles with IEEE Communications Magazine, the Open Journal of the Communications Society, and the IEEE Canadian Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He is a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario and a Senior Member of IEEE.

Hosted by the CONNECT Centre at Trinity College Dublin, this seminar offers an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research shaping the future of global connectivity and next-generation communication networks.

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