Prof. Dr. Ian Fuat Akyildiz

Profile

Academic positionFull Professor
Research fieldsComputer Architecture, Embedded and Massively Parallel Systems
KeywordsTeraHertz Communication, Nano-scale Communication Networks, LTE Advanced Cellular Systems, Wireless Sensor Networks, Cognitive Radio Networks

Current contact address

CountryUnited States of America
CityAtlanta
InstitutionGeorgia Institute of Technology

Host during sponsorship

Prof. Dr. Wolfgang KochLehrstuhl für Digitale Übertragung, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wolfgang Helmut GerstackerLehrstuhl für Digitale Übertragung, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen
Start of initial sponsorship01/05/2014

Programme(s)

2013Humboldt Research Award Programme

Nominator's project description

Professor Akyildiz is well known internationally for his outstanding research in the area of advanced architectures and protocols for wireless communication networks. He developed pioneering solutions for wireless sensor networks and wireless mesh networks. During his stay in Germany, he continues his research on cognitive radio networks, underground communications, molecular and Terahertz communications for nanonetworks.