Reconfigurable Intelligent Surface for Practical Implementation of IoT Networks

The race to the Internet of things (IoT) paradigm is fueled by leading technological enterprises and governmental institutions for a fast transition into the Fourth Industrial Revolution where machines, sensors and actuators can communicate and process data to enable a more efficient production cycle. To pave the way for the advance in IoT, next-generation wireless networks, sixth generation (6G), will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between the current technologies and achieving the diverse requirements of different IoT use cases. The work, in this project, will provide a significant improvement of users’ energy efficiency, network security and network connectivity for a practical implementation of IoT in 6G networks. Specifically, we will investigate the role of the reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) technology in improving the performance of IoT networks. Nevertheless, the integration between 6G and IoT will bring various economic prosperity and opportunities and various digital services to Canada.

Faculty Supervisor:

Chadi Assi

Student:

Partner:

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Information and Communications Technology; Technology

University:

Concordia University

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