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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.

$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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Six FutureG team members that are led by Lingjia Liu, third from left.

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.

Lingjia Liu

Harpreet Dhillon

Jeffrey Reed

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

Medical school HokieBird with mask outside VTCSOM building.

Cognitive Medical Wireless Testbed System

World's smallest antenna for ultra-wideband communications.

Cognitive Radio Network (CORNET)

Wireless News

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CCI, Virginia Tech lead $5.6M international award for autonomous aircraft detection and tracking , article
The highly competitive award is for research on monitoring autonomous aircraft in low-altitude airspace, supporting the security and safety of critical infrastructure, such as small airports.
Date: Oct 19, 2026 -
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Virginia Tech part of $73 million DOE initiative to advance the mine of the future , article
As the U.S. looks to strengthen its domestic critical mineral supply chain, Virginia Tech researchers will partner with a Lynchburg-based technology company to develop and test next-generation mining technologies.
Date: Oct 15, 2026 -
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Research team advances the future of distributed mobile networks , article
Virginia Tech National Security Institute, the Institute for Advanced Computing, and Lockheed Martin collaborate on this Future G project.
Date: Sep 15, 2026 -
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Jeff Crowder honored with emeritus status , article
A member of the Virginia Tech community for more than 40 years, Crowder provided leadership in the development of outreach programs that enabled early high-performance internet access to support research, education, community development, and economic growth.
Date: Jul 08, 2026 -

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