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Pioneering Next Generation Wireless Networks and Technologies >>>

With a long standing history of pioneering research that impacts next generations wireless networks and technologies, we collaborate with partners through rapid response research, consulting, symposia, training and cultivate students to be future members of government, industry, and academia.

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Building wireless infrastructure

Wireless expert Lingjia Liu has worked for nearly two decades to maintain, secure, and expand the global wireless infrastructure.

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$9 million award funds FutureG

With funding from the U.S. Department of Defense, the Virginia Tech team is researching Mobile Distributed Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output-facilitated complex and large-scale wireless networks to help define and set the standards for FutureG technology.

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The Future of Wireless Networks

Luiz DaSilva discusses the evolution of wireless networks, the importance of advancing the next generation of wireless, and the critical role the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative is playing in that advancement.

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Paving the way

Virginia Tech researchers are impacting the future of wireless technology and its infrastructure. They are developing Open Radio Access Network technology that will create a more competitive wireless network market that lowers costs and creates jobs, both nationally and internationally.

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The metaverse: Where reality and virtual reality collide

Walid Saad is creating a new network of interconnected digital twins with a National Science Foundation grant in collaboration with Tokyo Institute of Technology.

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Wireless Research Areas

  • Applied Signal Processing
  • Artificial intelligence-native wireless systems
  • Cognitive and Dynamic Spectrum Access Systems
  • Distributed Multiple Input Multiple Output
  • Emerging Communication Networks
  • Energy-efficient Networks
  • Joint sensing and communications

  • Open Radio Access Networks
  • Millimeter wave / terahertz networks
  • Radio Frequency Analysis and Technologies
  • Reconfigurable intelligent surfaces
  • Real-time machine learning
  • Wireless and Spectrum Security

Wireless Research Experts

From expertise in wireless networking, communication systems, applied signal processing, and cybersecurity,  Virginia Tech faculty, students, and partners work together at the intersection of wireless networks and technology.

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Lingjia Liu

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Harpreet Dhillon

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Jeffrey Reed

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Michael Buehrer

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Wireless Research Sponsors

Department of Commerce
Department of Defense
National Science Foundation

Wireless Research Teams

Talented faculty and students are developing cutting edge research that is leading to Virginia Tech’s rise as a global destination for wireless knowledge and discovery. Virginia Tech’s wireless footprint is growing — first with the Blacksburg campus’ capabilities and now, with emerging Northern Virginia strengths.

Commonwealth Cyber Initiative
Innovation Campus Next G wireless
Wireless @ Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation
Virginia Tech National Security Institute

Unique Wireless Capabilities

CCI xG Testbed

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Cognitive Medical Wireless Testbed System

World's smallest antenna for ultra-wideband communications.

Cognitive Radio Network (CORNET)

Wireless News

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