OTTAWA – Ericsson and Carleton University announced today they have established a new $2-million Ericsson Chair in 5G Wireless Research as part of their already existing partnership, the Ericsson-Carleton University Partnership for Research and Leadership in Wireless Networks.
The Ericsson Chair in 5G Wireless Research is held by Ioannis Lambadaris (above), Chancellor’s professor in Carleton’s systems and computer engineering department, and is designed “to explore solutions to the real-world application challenges of 5G,” a press release says.
Ericsson Canada invested $1 million to establish the chair, which was matched by the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s Alliance Grant program.
“As research chair, Lambadaris will focus on some of Ericsson’s pressing challenges,” the release explains. “Among his current research projects are the development of mathematical techniques for indoor localization over 5G, drone control systems that allow beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations over 5G, and an algorithm that reduces latency in drone control systems, enabling error-free operation of drone autostabilization systems.”
“Anything that requires information transmission will happen on 5G,” said Lambadaris, in the press release. “Fiber optics will retreat into the background and 5G wireless will be what consumers actually interact with. The new 5G infrastructure will seamlessly integrate into every aspect of life – from entertainment to emergency response to communications,” he said.
“This announcement further demonstrates Ericsson’s long-term commitment to invest in Canada’s leading academic institutions,” said Viet Nguyen, head of government and industry relations, at Ericsson Canada.
“Today, we collaborate with more than 18 of the country’s top universities and colleges to develop solutions for businesses and the broader community, and we look forward to future opportunities to develop partnerships with a purpose.”
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Photo borrowed from Carleton University’s website.
