Center of Next Lecture Series - Peter Vetter

ABSTRACT

6G is no longer a mere long-term aspiration. It is a framework of technologies that will become reality by the end of the decade. We are transitioning from the idea-generation phase to systematization and proof-of-concept realization. In this talk, we give our vision of the 6G network at the center that is an essential pilar equal to artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud to shape the future of human augmentation. We will summarize the main technology areas for 6G and provide some research highlights. These include new spectrum technologies in the upper midband 7-15 GHz, which the industry identified as a priority for 6G; sub-THz bands, which is essential for future backhaul and has potential for joint high-capacity communication and sensing; AI, which may cause a paradigm shift for air interface design; and energy efficient radio access, which is seen as one of the key requirements for 6G. At a network system level, we will discuss UNEXT, a network operating system that creates a unified networking experience to maximize the utilization of the network at the center.

DISTINGUISHED LECTURER

Peter Vetter is president of Bell Labs Core Research and Bell Labs fellow. He leads an eminent global research organization with the mission to create game changing innovations that define the future of networks and insure portfolio leadership for Nokia’s core business. During an international career of 30 years in research leadership mostly in fixed and mobile networks, Vetter and his teams have realized several world-first system demonstrations and successfully transferred industry leading concepts to the business groups. He received a Ph.D. at Ghent University (Belgium) in 1991 and was a post-doctoral fellow at Tohoku University (Japan) until 1993. He then joined the research center of Alcatel (now Nokia) in Antwerp and has worked at Bell Labs in Murray Hill, New Jersey since 2009. He is IEEE fellow and honorary professor of KU Leuven.

CENTER OF NEXT DISTINGUISHED LECTURE SERIES

The “Center of Next Distinguished Lecture Series” features leaders making an impact within the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus’ four core research areas: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Wireless and Next G Technology, Quantum Architecture and Software Development, and Intelligent Interfaces.

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