W6: Technologies and Proof-of-Concept Activities for 5G Evolution & Beyond 5G

Organizer: Eiji Okamoto

Abstract: The 5th generation (5G) cellular communication systems are just launched in 2019. New technology concepts for the next generation mobile communications including 5G Evolution (5GE) and Beyond 5G (B5G) are about to be investigated in many research entities. On top of that, research and development (R&D) activities for B5G are about to be initiated. This workshop is aiming to provide opportunities to present the latest trials and the proof-of-concept activities for 5GE and new technology concepts for B5G. Distinguished speakers from industry and academia will present their latest R&D results and discuss their perspective regarding the new directions of B5G. The discussion at the workshop is also expected to promote the exchange of new ideas among researchers.

Bio: Eiji Okamoto received the B.E. degree and the M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Kyoto University, Japan in 1993 and 1995, respectively. In 1995, he joined the Communications Research Laboratory (CRL), Japan. He also received the Ph.D. degree from Kyoto University in 2003. Currently, he is an Associate Professor at Nagoya Institute of Technology. He received Tokai Director Award 2008 of Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications, 2009 Funai Information and Science Award for Young Scientist, ICSSC 2011 Best Paper Award, ICOIN 2012 Excellent Paper Award, ICUFN 2014 Excellent Paper Award, Best Tutorial Paper Award, CS IEICE, ICOIN 2019 Best Paper Award, and IEICE-KOSST JC-SAT2019 Best Paper Award. He has served general chair of NOLTA 2020 and TPC members of many IEEE conferences including ICC, RWW, VTC, and PIMRC. He is serving a Committee Chair of IEEE Nagoya Section. His current interests include coding and modulation, satellite communication, and mobile communication systems. He is a member of and the IEEE and a senior member of the IEICE.

Deadlines
Workshop paper submission due EXTENDED: 10 January 2021
Acceptance notification: 31 January 2021
Final paper submission due Extended: 4 March 2021

To submit a paper to this workshop, please visit: https://vtc2021s-rr-wks.trackchair.com/track/1952