Webinar "Resilient Connectivity for Remote Regions"
Date: April 3, 2025
Time: 10:30–12:00 EET
Online Event (Microsoft Teams)
Target Audience: The event is open to everyone
Language: English
Organizer: The Arctic 6G project
Financed by: Interreg Aurora, Lapin Liitto, and Region Norrbotten
Agenda & Speakers
At 10:30, the session opens with a welcome by Jaap van de Beek, Professor at Luleå University of Technology, setting the stage for discussions on the evolving connectivity landscape in remote and northern regions.
At 10:35, Nurul Huda Mahmood, Senior Researcher at the Centre for Wireless Communications (CWC), University of Oulu, presents key achievements from the ENSURE project. With a Ph.D. in communications theory from NTNU and a habilitation in critical machine-type communications from the University of Oulu, he coordinates wireless connectivity research in the Finnish 6G Flagship Program and leads work in EU’s flagship 6G project, HEXA-X-II. His research focuses on resilient wireless industrial networks, ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC), and machine-type communications (MTC).
At 10:50, Michael Nilsson, Project Manager at the Centre for Distance-Spanning Technology (CDT) at Luleå University of Technology, shares insights from the Arctic 6G project. His work addresses the challenge of societal resilience in rural areas, emphasizing the need for robust and secure 6G networks, cloud, and IoT services. With rural communities in northern Finland and Sweden struggling for decades with reliable connectivity, his presentation highlights the critical role of infrastructure security in light of global sustainability goals and geopolitical developments.
At 11:00, Harri Saarnisaari from the University of Oulu explores the potential of wind turbine towers as cellular infrastructure in remote regions. His research examines how windmills can provide essential connectivity for the public, authorities, and industry workers, addressing challenges such as signal propagation through rotating turbine blades.
At 11:20, Aamir Mahmood, Associate Professor at Mid Sweden University, discusses the challenges and solutions for developing flexible network infrastructure for remote teleoperation. With extensive research in wireless edge intelligence, industrial IoT, and AI/ML-driven network optimization, he focuses on designing reliable connectivity solutions for time-sensitive applications. His work has contributed to multiple research and innovation projects on digitalizing supply chains in remote areas.
At 11:40, Jean Sant'Ana, Postdoctoral Researcher at the 6G Flagship, University of Oulu, presents an analysis of LoRa and LR-FHSS technologies in High-Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) for IoT coverage in remote areas. Holding a Doctor of Science in Communications Engineering from the University of Oulu, he specializes in machine-type communications, non-terrestrial networks, and network simulation. His research explores how terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks can be integrated to enhance IoT coverage, with a particular focus on the role of HAPS systems in bridging connectivity gaps in sparsely populated and hard-to-reach regions. His presentation will provide a comprehensive performance assessment of LoRaWAN uplink technologies under various conditions, analyzing key factors such as altitude, elevation angles, and device density to determine their effectiveness in real-world deployment scenarios.
The webinar concludes at 11:55 with a wrap-up discussion led by Jaap van de Beek, summarizing key takeaways and opportunities for further collaboration.
Why Attend?
This webinar provides a unique opportunity to engage with leading researchers shaping the future of connectivity in Arctic and remote regions. Participants will gain valuable insights into the latest advancements in 6G networks, resilient infrastructure, and innovative solutions for overcoming connectivity challenges in sparsely populated areas.
For more information and registration, visit the webinar website.