Networking and Communications

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The exponential growth of data-driven services and the increasing interdependence of physical and digital infrastructures are placing unprecedented demands on communication networks. From autonomous mobility systems and industrial automation to satellite-based global internet coverage and real-time remote operations, future communication technologies must provide more than just bandwidth – they must also deliver reliability, determinism, scalability, and intelligence.

As we look towards 6G and beyond, the global R&D ecosystem faces a complex set of challenges: ensuring ultra-low latency and extreme reliability for time-sensitive applications, enabling seamless and sustainable global connectivity, and building intelligent, adaptive networks that can meet dynamic demands across verticals. Addressing these challenges requires an interdisciplinary approach that bridges protocol design, systems engineering, artificial intelligence, and application-domain knowledge.

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Scope of expertise

The group’s core expertise is structured around four complementary research pillars.

The team develops networking solutions that guarantee ultra-low latency and deterministic behaviour for mission-critical applications. Its work focuses on time-sensitive networking (TSN), deterministic wireless protocols and reliable systems. These efforts are particularly relevant for safety-critical environments such as in-vehicle networks, industrial automation and smart grid infrastructure.

The group focuses on enabling the next generation of intelligent and cooperative mobility systems by developing communication solutions and digital tools that support real-time coordination among all traffic participants. This includes key enabling technologies such as Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V), Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication, as well as advanced concepts like Mobility Digital Twins for simulation and validation. Research aims to enhance road safety, traffic efficiency and autonomous decision-making through reliable and scalable network architectures.

The group conducts advanced research to conduct satellite systems – across Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) and Geostationary Orbit (GEO) – into next-generation communication networks. The group’s work addresses key technical challenges such as dynamic link adaptation, bandwidth optimization and seamless handover management between terrestrial and non-terrestrial segments. These efforts aim to deliver robust, global connectivity in support of broadband access, mobility services and resilient communication infrastructures in remote, underserved or disaster-prone areas. By bridging terrestrial and non-terrestrial technologies, the group enables ubiquitous and reliable communication in the 5G/6G era.

The team explores the technologies shaping the future of wireless connectivity through cutting-edge research into 6G networks. Its focus includes key enabling technologies such as Joint Sensing and Communication (JSAC) for environment-aware networking, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS) for adaptive signal propagation, and AI-driven resource management to support ultra-reliable, low-latency communication at scale. These innovations aim to deliver the massive connectivity, ultra-high data rates and intelligent adaptability required for transformative applications like immersive XR, autonomous systems and cyber-physical infrastructures.