Next-Generation Wireless IoT: Leveraging Radar Sensors & Artificial Intelligence for Transformative Healthcare, Autonomous Systems, and Beyond
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Dr George Shaker, Lab Dir Wireless Sensors & Devices, Schlegel-University, Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Waterloo will present Next-Generation Wireless IoT: Leveraging Radar Sensors & Artificial Intelligence for Transformative Healthcare, Autonomous Systems, and Beyond.
Time/Date 25th November at 18.00 GMT.
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Abstract
This lecture delves into the pivotal role of radar systems in the wireless IoT ecosystem, highlighting their unmatched capabilities in real-time monitoring and decision-making. It explores critical aspects of radar system design—from hardware components to artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms—and demonstrates how these technologies integrate into IoT networks to create scalable and intelligent solutions. By examining applications in healthcare (such as non-invasive glucose sensing and vital signs monitoring), UAV classification, autonomous vehicles and robotic systems enhanced by radar and camera fusion, and the development of digital twins, the lecture showcases how the convergence of radar technology, machine learning, and AI is revolutionizing various sectors and industries. Noting implementation challenges in relation to privacy, equity, and scarcity of resources, we will discuss how this technological fusion is paving the way for a future where intelligent systems seamlessly enhance every aspect of our lives, shaping a more connected and advanced world.
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The UK and Ireland Sensors Council is cooperating with the UK and Ireland AESS, EMBS, Electronic Packaging and Reliability Joint Chapters and Nano Council to organise this Distinguished Lecture on 25 November '25.
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- Starts 05 November 2025 07:00 PM UTC
- Ends 23 November 2025 06:00 PM UTC
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George Shaker
Biography:
George Shaker (Senior Member, IEEE) is currently the Lab Director of the Wireless Sensors and Devices Laboratory at the Schlegel-University of Waterloo Research Institute for Aging, where he founded and directs “THE MIRADA - Technology for Health Empowerment: Monitoring, Intervention, and Response for Aging Demonstration Apartment,” a groundbreaking initiative aimed at improving healthcare for aging populations through advanced sensing technology. He is also the Chief Scientist at Spark Technology Labs, where he has been leading innovation in wireless sensor technologies since its founding in 2011. Concurrently, Dr. Shaker is an adjunct associate professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada.
Previously, Dr. Shaker was an NSERC scholar at the Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA. He also held multiple roles with Research In Motion (RIM, now BlackBerry), where he significantly contributed to the development of wireless communication technologies. With close to 20 years of industrial experience in technology and approximately ten years as a faculty member, Dr. Shaker has led numerous projects related to the application of wireless sensor systems in healthcare, automotive, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). His work has had a direct impact on the design and launch of numerous commercial products available from over 20 multinationals.
Dr. Shaker has co-authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications and holds more than 35 patents. Over the years, his research has been recognized with over 50 international prestigious awards.
Agenda
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18.00-18.05. Introduction by Paul Bermingham Vice-Chair IEEE UK and Ireland Sensors Council.
18.05-18.50. Dr George Shaker presents Next-Generation Wireless IoT: Leveraging Radar Sensors & Artificial Intelligence for Transformative Healthcare, Autonomous Systems, and Beyond.
18.50-19.00 Q&A.