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ComSoc Technology News (CTN)

IEEE Communications Society

ComSoc Technology News (CTN) is a free, online podcast that discusses interesting, timely, and newsworthy articles that span a wide range of topics related to the communications technology industry. Our mission is to be an informational resource that brings diverse perspectives and thought leadership while providing a platform for lively discussion amongst our readers. CTN is run by a team of volunteer editorial board members who are technical experts in diverse fields.

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Episode 29: Spatial AI for Wireless Communications...

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2026/10/09

Traditional rule-based resource allocation and siloed sensing frameworks are hitting their physical limits. Discover how spatial intelligence and generative world models allow next-generation networks to perceive, reason, and dynamically optimize radio environments in real time. In this podcast, Professor Aryan Kaushik and Professor Jun Zhang from HKUST university discuss a number of exciting topics including moving from deep learning overlays to AI-native physical layers, Spatial AI and

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Episode 28: AI, ISAC and Latest Trends and Challenges...

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2026/09/28

In this podcast, number 28 in the IEEE CTN podcast series, Prof. Aryan Kaushik speaks with Professor Narcis Cardona of Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV), Spain, about the vision, but most importantly, the expectations and realities of 6G. This may sound like a well-traveled path, but Professor Cardona presents some very interesting perspectives on the key new elements that would differentiate 6G from 5G. They discuss in great depth the challenges facing operators, industry, and

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Episode 27: What went on creating ICC 2026 and its...

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2026/08/13

The IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC) is one of the world's two premier conferences in communications engineering, alongside IEEE GLOBECOM. Held in Glasgow, Scotland, from May 24–28, 2026, ICC 2026 centered on the theme "Connected World for a Sustainable Future," highlighting advances in AI-native 6G, non-terrestrial networks, and intelligent communications infrastructure. In this podcast, Prof. Aryan Kaushik speaks with Professors Ali Imran and Zeeshan Shakir about the

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Episode 26: What are we expecting from 6G?: Waveform...

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2026/07/30

Podcast #26 of IEEE Communications Technology News (CTN) features host Professor Aryan Kaushik in conversation with Professors Huseyin Arslan and Cicek Cavdar. Together, they reflect on the lessons learned from 5G deployment and explore how those experiences are shaping the evolution of 6G standards and technologies. The discussion examines key technology enablers, including advanced waveform design to support converged services, non-terrestrial networks (NTN) to extend connectivity to

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54:07

Episode 25: Gigantic MIMO and Quantum Communications...

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2026/07/16

Podcast #25 of IEEE CTN features host Professor Aryan Kaushik in a fascinating discussion with Professors Emil Björnson and Octavia Dobre on 6G, AI, and the practical challenges that must be addressed, and how they can be overcome, across many of the key technologies shaping future 6G networks. The conversation spans a wide range of topics, from enhancing Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) to support conventional smartphones to forward-looking research areas such as quantum communications,

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23:21

Episode 24: Orbital Angular Momentum, THz, and ESIT:...

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2026/07/01

In CTN’s podcast #24, Professor Aryan Kaushik, and Doctors Doohwan Lee and Hirofumi Sasaki from NTT discuss Electromagnetic Signal and Information Theory (ESIT) and how it is being applied to industrial research and real-world solutions. Dr. Lee and Dr. Sasaki share their methods and ideas to improve on known solutions by utilizing ESIT. Watch and discover why ESIT is rapidly becoming a source for innovation in advanced communications systems. Host: Prof. Aryan Kaushik, IEEE CTN Senior

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Episode 23: Non-Terrestrial Networks: Potentials and...

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2026/01/22

Welcome to the era of the "3D Networks”! The distinguish panel of CTN’s podcast #23 explores the push toward 6G, and how the boundaries of connectivity are moving off the ground and into the skies. Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) represent a paradigm shift in how we think about coverage. By integrating satellites, high-altitude platforms (HAPS), and drones with traditional ground-based towers, we are moving toward a world where "dead zones" simply don't exist. The importance of NTNs extends

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Episode 22: Integrated Sensing and Communications:...

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2026/01/12

Welcome to CTN’s podcast episode 22, where we explore one of the most exciting frontiers in wireless technology: Integrated Sensing and Communications, or ISAC. Professor Aryan Kaushik hosts Dr Alain Mourad in this conversation where they unpack how ISAC is reshaping the future of wireless systems by merging communication and sensing into a unified framework. From next‑generation radar capabilities to smarter, more efficient networks, they walk you through the core concepts, emerging

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Podcast 21: 6G Beyond Just Communications: Synergies...

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2025/08/29

In CTN’s podcast #21, professor Kaushik, host of the series, shares his views on 6G and Beyond Communications and the synergies with Sensing, Non-terrestrial networks and role that AI might play in this next generation of communications systems.Hosted by: Prof. Aryan Kaushik, IEEE CTN Senior Editor; CIO, RakFort; Chair IEEE ComSoc ETI on ESIT & SIG on AITNTN; and Vice Chair WG3 one6G

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Podcast 20: Integrated Sensing and Communications and...

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2025/08/27

Podcast #20 of CTN where we explore the technologies shaping 6G and beyond. In this episode, we dive into Integrated Sensing and Communications — combining radar-like sensing and high-speed data transfer into shared waveforms and hardware — and Non-Terrestrial Networks, linking satellites, high-altitude platforms, and UAVs for seamless global coverage. Professors Wonjea Shin and Aryan Kaushik discuss how this next generation of wireless technology will connect everyone and everything,

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Podcast 19: Holographic MIMO Communications and Demo

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2025/08/15

In episode 19 of CTN’s podcasts, we dive into the cutting-edge world of holographic MIMO communications, a potential game-changer for 6G networks! Join us as we explore how this revolutionary technology uses massive antenna arrays to shape signals with incredible precision, with the promise of boosting speed and efficiency. We’re happy to spotlight the work of Professor Boya Di from Peking University in this area, her research on reconfigurable holographic surfaces is paving the way for

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Podcast 18: 6G's Role in Connecting the Unconnected

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2025/08/08

Podcast #18 of CTN delves into a critical topic at the intersection of technology and society: the role of communication technologies in connecting underserved communities. Despite the global transition from 5G to 6G, up to one-third of the world’s population still lacks access to broadband or any form of connectivity. How can 6G finally bridge the much-discussed digital divide? In this episode, host Professor Aryan Kaushik and guest Professor Mohamed-Slim Alouini explore this vital issue.

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Episode 17: All Things 6G and Sustainability

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2025/04/14

In podcast 17, professor Aryan Kaushik and Professor Lina Mohjazi discuss how sustainability can be intertwined into the fundamental design of 6G to create a sustainable ICT system but also an ICT system designed for sustainability. Professor Mohhazi discusses how their research focuses on how to understand the environment (users, traffic patterns, etc.) so that they can have a better design perspective on how they can come up with a system that’s capable of taking these environmental

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Episode 16: Integrated Sensing and Communications for...

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2025/04/07

CTN Podcast discusses the latest book from Prof. Aryan Kaushik, IEEE CTN Senior Editor and Professor, Manchester Met, UK, on ISAC Technology, with contributions from over 50 experts worldwide including 10+ IEEE Fellows. ISAC is one of the new technologies that will make its way into 6G networks, and it promises to bring new and exciting applications that take advantage of communications and sensing technologies. In this book the fundamentals of ISAC are covered along with state of

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Episode 15: O-RAN, Digital Twin, and Machine Learning...

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2025/03/27

O-RAN, Digital Twin, Machine Learning, all very popular topics being researched as we march towards the next evolution of wireless. But what does it all mean and how do they work together to bring us a more efficient, cost effective and easier to deploy networks and services? Professors Antonino Masaracchia and Mona Jaber join our very own Professor Aryan Kaushik to discuss this very topic, providing us their current views, discussing research efforts while addressing challenges and gaps

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Episode 14: Electromagnetic Signal and Information...

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2025/01/22

In the podcast episode #14, Prof. Aryan Kaushik, IEEE CTN Senior Editor, chats with Prof. Marco Di Renzo on latest technology of Electromagnetic Signal and Information Theory (ESIT) which sets to unveil the fundamental limits of communication systems moving from first electromagnetic principles, and to develop electromagnetically consistent communication models, signal processing and optimization algorithms. The ESIT field is inherently interdisciplinary and intended to glue research across

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Episode 13: Digital Twins, Context-Aided...

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2024/12/18

With podcast episode #13, CTN continues to explore the capabilities that will help make 6G a successful evolution of 5G. In this episode Aryan Kaushik, professor at Manchester Met and CTN’s senior editor, discusses digital twins, context aided communication and other interesting technologies with professors Tommy Svensson from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and Berk Canberk from Edinburgh Napier University in UK. Digital Twin has been a hot space for research as it promises

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Episode12: Fluid Antennas for 6G and Beyond

ComSoc Technology News (CTN) ·

2024/12/03

In Episode 12 of IEEE CTN podcast series Professor Aryan Kaushik and Professor Kai-Kit Wong discuss the concept of Fluid Antennas, or fluid antenna systems (FAS) which are software-controlled structures that can change their shape, size, and position to reconfigure their performance metrics. Can this modern concept help push the envelope of overall system performance? We also would like to encourage the listener to check out the newly established ComSoc Emerging Technology Initiative

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Episode 11: 6G: The Way Forward with Important KPIs...

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2024/11/06

“6G: The Way Forward with Important KPIs and Technologies” is podcast #11 of IEEE’s ComSoc Technology News (IEEE CTN). In this podcast we are happy to have Professor Ana Garcia Armada from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, and CTN’s Senior Editor Professor Aryan Kaushik from Manchester Met, UK sharing their views on what are the critical and important KPIs and technology adjustments that need to take place in order to make 6G the logical evolution in wireless communications. By

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Episode 10: one6G's Activities and Views on 6G...

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2024/10/25

In Podcast #10, CTN brings you the wisdom of three excellent academic and industry researchers working together in the one6G organization (one6G – Taking communications to the next level) which looks to define what 6G might be from the European perspective. The discussion from this group is quite engaging and showcases the challenges but also the opportunities that lie ahead for 6G, while discussing the value of 5G and 5GA as the anchor for 6G. The challenges are not only technical and

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