Nicolas Gresset

Title: On the Evolution of Railway Communications

Abstract: The Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) is a
global standard, successor of the current GSM-R for the European Train
Control System (ETCS). FRMCS is based on the 5G framework both at the
radio access network and the core network. It defines a new architecture
to support all the services required for a full digitalization of the
railway systems operation. This talk will provide a brief history and
current status of FRMCS standardization and trial works, and provide
insights on the next challenges and evolutions that could be supported
by the current research activities in vehicular communications.

Bio: Dr. Nicolas Gresset is an accomplished professional with over two
decades of experience in industrial research and development. Committed
to advancing communication technologies and shaping the future of
industrial connectivity, he currently serves as Research Manager at
Mitsubishi Electric R&D Centre Europe in France. Nicolas leads the
Wireless Communication System team, driving research, innovation, and
standardization efforts.

His interests span the design and optimization of wireless communication
systems across diverse domains, including railway, automotive, factory
automation, robotics, and space. His team’s expertise ranges from radio
access to core network and automatic control.
Nicolas is an active inventor with over 100 granted patent families. He
also contributes to the field through his role as an author of research
articles and proudly holds the distinction of being a Senior Member of IEEE.