Anwer Al-Dulaimi of EXFO R&D

Abstract of the talk: The academic community begin to define possible verticals and key-performance indicators for the sixth generation (6G) networks. On the other side, the transformation to 5G allowed the industrial community to lay down the main reconfigurable network components that can also support the next generation of mobile communications. For example, the network virtualization allows the operators infrastructure to become fully automated and scalable chain of hybrid network functions that reside in public and private clouds. This new form of network modeling optimizes the computational resources, monitors spectrum availability, and adapt network topology according to the traffic transferred in various network segments. Therefore, employing artificial intelligence in architectural design for upcoming 6G networks and composed elements will create self-aware network that act proactively to user demands. The lecture will provide visions for 6G end-to-end 6G network considering current and any future technology enablers.

Biography:

Anwer Al-Dulaimi received the PhD degree in electronic and computer engineering from Brunel University, London, U.K., in 2012 after receiving MSc and BSc honors degrees on communication engineering. He was a Postdoctoral Fellow with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, sponsored by Blackberry’s advanced research and standardization teams. Currently, he is a technical product owner (TPO) in the Center of Excellence at EXFO Inc., Montreal, Canada acting as the main R&D interface supporting strategic approaches on technology and product evolutions. He is the Chair of the new “IEEE Future Network Industry Consortium (FNIC)” initiative working to develop a testing platform for 5G/6G E2E network innovation.