Anwer Al-Dulaimi of Veltris

In an age when 5G is already reshaping industries and everyday life, continuous innovation is essential to unlock its full potential. The IEEE testbed provides a dynamic environment where academia, industry, and government collaborate to experiment with emerging technologies, validate pioneering ideas, and set the stage for future 6G standards. By bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical application, this platform is critical for developing innovative solutions to real-world challenges. The testbed is equipped with a comprehensive suite of tools and resources, and cutting-edge edge computing capabilities. These components enable rigorous testing of new architectures and protocols, ensuring that breakthroughs in technology can be swiftly translated into viable applications and use cases. By fostering strong partnerships across diverse sectors, the testbed promotes the exchange of ideas and joint research efforts. This synergy not only accelerates technological progress but also opens doors to collaborative projects and shared funding opportunities. Researchers and industry professionals alike are empowered to work together towards common goals—developing robust 5G solutions while laying the groundwork for the innovations of 6G. Moreover, the testbed supports a range of courses and training programs that equip the next generation of engineers and researchers with up-to-date, practical skills. This lecture will delve into the testbed’s core components, discuss its role in driving technological innovation, and outline ways for new participants to become an integral part of this evolving ecosystem. Audience will be able to explore how the IEEE 5G/6G Innovation Testbed is shaping the future of wireless connectivity, establishing new industry standards, and fueling collaborative progress across academia and industry.

Biography:

Anwer Al-Dulaimi is currently a Senior Strategy Manager at Veltris, Toronto, Canada, and Associate Professor at ZU. He received the Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from Brunel University, London, U.K., in 2012 after obtaining M.Sc. and B.Sc. honors degrees in communication engineering. He was a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, sponsored by BlackBerry’s advanced research team. He is the chair of the IEEE 5G/6G Innovation Testbed project working to develop a convergent testing platform for end-to-end network innovations. He is the chair of the IEEE 1932.1 ‘Standard for Licensed/Unlicensed Spectrum Interoperability in Wireless Mobile Network’. He has published many papers, edited books, and patents focusing on new generations of mobile networking technologies. He is the Editor of IEEE Future Networks Series on 6G published by IEEE Vehicular Technology Magazine, editor of Vehicular Networking Series in IEEE Communication Standards Magazine, and a guest editor of many other IEEE series issues. His research interests include 5G/6G networks, cloud computing, IoT, and cybersecurity. He is a Fellow of the British Institution of Engineering and Technology (FIET), registered as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) by the British Engineering Council since 2010. He is a voting member of Mobile Communication Networks Standards Committee (MobiNet-SC), invited expert to ITU-T Focus Group on Testbeds Federations for IMT-2020 and beyond (FG-TBFxG), senior member of IEEE and a former IEEE ComSoc Distinguished Lecturer.

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