Joint sub-THz communication and sensing using end-to-end learning and AI techniques

The sixth-generation (6G) mobile communication systems will have extremely high bandwidth and transmitter density. This opens the floor towards new applications such as joint communication and sensing which requires simultaneous high speed connectivity and accurate information on surrounding environment. Joint communication and sensing enables intelligent networks that are crucial not only for telecommunication but also for emerging services, e.g., remote health monitoring. 

In this project, we will start from a sub-THz communication system, and explore the sensing opportunities, with signal and data driven models. Use cases will be spectrum sensing in general, where we want to understand the signals sent by a transmitter in our environment. This will be extended towards radar applications where we also analyse reflected signals in the environment or on the human body. Especially the latter use case will be explored to understand how sub-THz systems can be used for vital signs monitoring and even telemedicine systems. We are looking for researchers with an interest in THz technology, radio communication system, signal processing, machine learning and AI, and sensing applications. The project will be done in the context of the H2020 FETOPEN project HERMES, which is a small and focused project with THz and signal processing experts in Europe. 

You will have plenty training opportunities (both technical and soft-skill aspects) within the H2020 project and with the programmes available in KULeuven. You will be at the frontier of the opportunities and challenges of future 6G technology, and have the opportunity to explore new use cases. Your trained skills on radio technology and AI/learning will make you highly employable in EU.