BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20250903T132329Z UID:7E15FB76-570F-42CE-B620-392EFAB54F0C DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T120000 DESCRIPTION:Overcoming Efficiency and Linearity Challenges\n\nin 6G RF Powe r Amplifiers\n\nDr. Anding Zhu\,\n\nSchool of Electrical and Electronic En gineering\,\n\nUniversity College Dublin\, Ireland\n\n[Dr. Anding Zhu]\n\n Abstract:\n\nRadio frequency (RF) power amplifiers (PAs) are fundamental c omponents in nearly all wireless transmitters\, from tiny sensors and mobi le phones to high-power base stations. Their primary function is to boost RF signals by converting DC power into amplified radio waves\, ensuring re liable transmission over distances. As 6G aims to enable transformative ap plications such as ultra-high-speed communication\, massive IoT\, and imme rsive experiences\, PAs must address challenges in energy efficiency\, bro adband operation\, and linearity under high peak-to-average power ratios a nd dynamic traffic.\n\nThis talk explores the critical obstacles and emerg ing solutions in 6G PA development\, including advanced architectures\, no vel materials like Gallium Nitride (GaN) MMICs\, new frequency bands (e.g. \, FR3)\, and AI-driven optimization techniques. It also highlights innova tions in linearity enhancement\, system integration\, and system-level co- design. By bridging theoretical insights and practical applications\, this talk provides guidance for researchers and engineers working to meet the stringent requirements of 6G\, paving the way for a more connected and eff icient wireless future.\n\nBiography\nProfessor Anding Zhu received his Ph .D. in Electronic Engineering from University College Dublin (UCD)\, Irela nd\, in 2004. He is currently a Full Professor with the School of Electric al and Electronic Engineering at UCD. His research focuses on high-frequen cy nonlinear system modelling\, device characterization\, and high-efficie ncy power amplifier design. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publica tions.\n\nProf. Zhu is an IEEE Fellow and has held several leadership role s in the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S)\, including Secretary of the Administrative Committee (AdCom) in 2018\, Chair of the B udget Committee\, and Track Editor for IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theo ry and Techniques (2020–2022). He received the 2021 IEEE MTT-S Microwave Prize and is currently the IEEE MTT-S President-Elect\, slated to serve a s President in 2026.\n\nRoom: EIT 3142\, Bldg: EIT \, ECE Department\, 200 University Ave West\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, Canada\, N2L3G1 LOCATION:Room: EIT 3142\, Bldg: EIT \, ECE Department\, 200 University Ave West\, Waterloo\, Ontario\, Canada\, N2L3G1 ORGANIZER:rrmansour@uwaterloo.ca SEQUENCE:57 SUMMARY:Overcoming Efficiency and Linearity Challenges in 6G RF Power Ampli fiers URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/488980 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p style="text-align: center\;"><strong>Overc oming Efficiency and Linearity Challenges </strong></p>\n<p style="text-al ign: center\;"><strong>in 6G RF Power Amplifiers</strong></p>\n<p style="t ext-align: center\;">&nbsp\;Dr. Anding Zhu\,</p>\n<p style="text-align: ce nter\;">&nbsp\;School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering\,</p>\n<p s tyle="text-align: center\;">University College Dublin\, Ireland</p>\n<p><i mg src="https://uwaterloo.ca/electrical-computer-engineering/sites/default /files/styles/large/public/uploads/images/images-1.jpg?itok=-ePCIuap" alt= "Dr. Anding Zhu"></p>\n<p><strong>Abstract:</strong></p>\n<p>Radio frequen cy (RF) power amplifiers (PAs) are fundamental components in nearly all wi reless transmitters\, from tiny sensors and mobile phones to high-power ba se stations. Their primary function is to boost RF signals by converting D C power into amplified radio waves\, ensuring reliable transmission over d istances. As 6G aims to enable transformative applications such as ultra-h igh-speed communication\, massive IoT\, and immersive experiences\, PAs mu st address challenges in energy efficiency\, broadband operation\, and lin earity under high peak-to-average power ratios and dynamic traffic.&nbsp\; </p>\n<p>This talk explores the critical obstacles and emerging solutions in 6G PA development\, including advanced architectures\, novel materials like Gallium Nitride (GaN) MMICs\, new frequency bands (e.g.\, FR3)\, and AI-driven optimization techniques. It also highlights innovations in linea rity enhancement\, system integration\, and system-level co-design. By bri dging theoretical insights and practical applications\, this talk provides guidance for researchers and engineers working to meet the stringent requ irements of 6G\, paving the way for a more connected and efficient wireles s future.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p><strong>Biography&nbsp\;</strong><br>Professor An ding Zhu received his Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from University Coll ege Dublin (UCD)\, Ireland\, in 2004. He is currently a Full Professor wit h the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at UCD. His research focuses on high-frequency nonlinear system modelling\, device characteriz ation\, and high-efficiency power amplifier design. He has authored over 2 00 peer-reviewed publications.&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Prof. Zhu is an IEEE Fellow and has held several leadership roles in the IEEE Microwave Theory and Tec hnology Society (MTT-S)\, including Secretary of the Administrative Commit tee (AdCom) in 2018\, Chair of the Budget Committee\, and Track Editor for IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques (2020&ndash\;2022). He received the 2021 IEEE MTT-S Microwave Prize and is currently the IEEE MTT-S President-Elect\, slated to serve as President in 2026.&nbsp\;</p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR