Future Satellite Communications for 5G/6G

Speaker: Zhili Sun, University of Surrey, UK
Organizer: IEEE VTS SAGW
Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Abstract: This talk provides an introduction to the development of mobile communications, particularly the introduction of satellite communications into the 5th Generation (5G) since 2020 and into 6G for 2030. It will start with reviewing the development of mobile communication systems from 1G to 5G in the context of international standardization activities, then focus on the 5G in the framework of ITU-R IMT-2020 development and vision and 6G in ITU-T Network 2030, and further development of satellite communications and networks for the 5G and 6G in the framework NTN, non-terrestrial network, including satellites, HAP/LAP, and UAV. Key technologies and applications will be identified and directions for further research highlighted for future satellite communications for 5G/6G and beyond.

Brief Bio: Prof. Zhili Sun is a Chair Professor and Director of PhD Programme at the 5G/6G Innovation Center (5GIC & 6GIC), Institute of Communication Systems (ICS). He has led many major R&D projects on satellite communication networks, published extensively including three books, and actively participated in and contributed to ITU-T and ETSI's works as well as IEEE future networks on satellite 5G/6G development and research on Mega Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation networks and future satellite network roadmap. He has served as an Editorial Board member for several international journals related to satellite communications, security and space technology e.g., Nature - Scientific Report on Space Technology, International Journal of Satellite Communications and Networking.