ComSoc Technology News (CTN) is a free podcast that publishes interesting, timely, and newsworthy episodes that span a wide range of topics related to the communications technology industry. Our mission is to be an informational resource that brings diverse perspective and thought leadership, while providing a platform for lively discussion amongst our readers.
CTN is run by a team of volunteer editorial board members who are technical experts in diverse fields. All podcasts are reviewed and edited by a technical editor. The editor-in-chief performs the final review prior to publication.
April 2024 Podcast
Episode 4 - Metaprism and Smart Skin based Wireless Connectivity
Podcast #4 of CTN is proud to present Professor Davide Dardari from the University of
Bologna where he discusses the use of metaprism materials and smart skins in wireless
communication.
Metaprism, a concept rooted in metamaterials science, allows for the manipulation of
electromagnetic waves depending on their frequency (frequency selectivity properties)
and it is promising to revolutionize how we think of non-reconfigurable smart surfaces.
Smart skins continue to advance how we are able to attach sensors to humans and
things that surround us, bringing to the forefront a wide array of possible applications.
What could happen if a smart skin made out of metaprism material is used to
manipulate the electromagnetic environment? What type of applications can it serve
and what are the challenges that still exist to exploit these concepts? And listen to how
they plan to utilize metaprism based communications to celebrate Marconi’s original
1895 experiment. Join us in this informative discussion between Professor Dardari and
Professor Kaushik of this very promising research domain.
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Past Podcasts
- January 2024 Podcast
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Episode 3 - Non-Terrestrial Networks and Rate-Splitting Multiple Access
In this episode, Prof. Aryan Kaushik hosts Prof. Wonjae Shin at the IEEE Globecom 2023 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, over the discussion on Non-Terrestrial Networks for 5G-Advanced and 6G, timeliness with latest 6G framework and standardization, challenges to multi-beam satellite communication based NTN, fundamentals and benefits of implementing rate-splitting multiple access (RSMA) for interference management in NTN, and RSMA for integrated NTN-TN satellite connectivity with related challenges. This discussion has been carried out following a Tutorial speech on 6G NTN and Panel speech at the conference by both the professors, which received great interest from attendees.
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- November 2023 Podcast
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Episode 2 - Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) and Holographic MIMO (H-MIMO)
This podcast on “Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) and Holographic MIMO (H-MIMO)” discusses the trends, challenges, potential use cases, applications and prospects of deploying RIS and H-MIMO in future communications networks. Professor Aryan Kaushik hosts Professor Marco Di Renzo in this podcast that sheds light on the role that these technologies can play as we approach 6G standardization. RIS has been the subject of numerous research activities that has seen the original concept of RIS assisted networks significantly evolve over the years as compared to H-MIMO. More recently we have seen the emphasis of the research community shifting towards H-MIMO research, specially as we move towards 6G and the potential use of higher frequencies than what has been defined for 5G. RIS and H-MIMO, two exciting technologies, we hope you enjoy this second CTN podcast.
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- September 2023 Podcast
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Episode 1 - Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) for Global Connectivity
This podcast on “Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) for Global Connectivity" discusses the trends, challenges, standardisation perspective, use cases, applications and future prospects of deploying NTNs into 5G-Advanced and 6G communications. We shed light on the role of airborne NTNs such as unmanned aerial vehicles/flying platforms, integration of NTNs with latest 6G usage scenarios such as integrated sensing and communications, importance of integrating NTNs with terrestrial networks, spectrum harmonization of NTNs and cellular networks, role of artificial intelligence and computing in NTNs, and use cases such as NTNs for public safety applications.
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