Lingjia Liu joined Virginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations” to talk about the future of wireless networks and wireless communications. He explained the evolution of cellular networks from 1G to 5G, the potential for 6G, as well as how open radio access networks (O-RAN) can help advance innovation in this space. 

About Liu

Liu is a professor of electrical and computer engineering and a member of the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus faculty. He is also the director of Wireless@Virginia Tech and a researcher with the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative. His research interests include 6G networks, machine learning for wireless, O-RAN, and dynamic spectrum access/sharing.

Takeaways

  • Advancing to 6G networks and beyond will be critical to supporting a variety of emerging technology, such as smart cities and autonomous vehicles.
  • Open radio access networks promote innovation by increasing access to wireless interfaces to a greater number of people.
  • Convergence between Wi-Fi and cellular technology will be a critical component of future networks.

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About the podcast

"Curious Conversations" is a series of free-flowing conversations with Virginia Tech researchers that take place at the intersection of world-class research and everyday life. Produced and hosted by Travis Williams, assistant director of marketing and communications for the Office of Research and Innovation, university researchers share their expertise and motivations as well as the practical applications of their work in a format that more closely resembles chats at a cookout than classroom lectures. New episodes are shared each Tuesday.

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