Dr. Kumar Vijay Mishra

In this talk, we focus on the recent developments toward integrated sensing and communications (ISAC). We consider a broad definition of coexistence, which covers ISAC, collaborative communications, and sensing with interference. Toward fully realizing the coexistence of the two systems, optimization of resources for both new/futuristic sensing and wireless communications modalities is crucial. These synergistic approaches that exploit the interplay between state sensing and communications are both driving factors and opportunities for many current signal processing and information-theoretic techniques. In addition, a large body of prior works considers colocated ISAC systems while distributed systems remain relatively unexamined. Building on the existing approaches, the tutorial focuses on highlighting emerging scenarios in collaborative and distributed ISAC, particularly at mm-Wave and THz frequencies, highly dynamic vehicular/automotive environments that would benefit from information exchange between the two systems. It presents the architectures and possible methodologies for mutually beneficial distributed co-existence and co-design, including sensor fusion and heterogeneously distributed radar and communications. The tutorial also considers recent developments such as the deployment of intelligent reflecting surfaces (IRS) in ISAC, 5G systems, passive internet-of-things, and ISAC secrecy rate optimization. This tutorial aims to draw the attention of the radar, communications, and signal processing communities toward an emerging area, which can benefit from the cross-fertilization of ideas in distributed systems.

Biography:

Dr. Kumar Vijay Mishra is a distinguished researcher with a Ph.D. in electrical engineering and an M.S. in mathematics. He has held research appointments at various prestigious institutions, including the United States Army Research Laboratory, Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs, and Qualcomm. Dr. Mishra is a recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the IET Premium Best Paper Prize, IEEE T-AES Outstanding Editor, and U.S. National Academies Harry Diamond Distinguished Fellowship. He is actively involved in the IEEE and URSI communities, serving as chair and vice-chair of various committees. Dr. Mishra’s research interests include radar systems, signal processing, remote sensing, and electromagnetics.

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