ComSoc Technology News (CTN)

What happens when wireless networks learn to sense the world around them? Professor Hina Tabassum joins host Aryan Kaushik for CTN’s Podcast #31 talk exploring two approaches to future 6G networks: over-the-air federated learning that puts environmental echoes to work, and FedTrack, which enables distributed devices to collaboratively track a target’s location and motion. Discover how combining sensing, communications, and learning could support autonomous systems, smart cities, and intelligent infrastructure.

In Episode 30 of the IEEE Communications Society Technology News (IEEE CTN) podcast, host Professor Aryan Kaushik interviews Dr. Amira Alloum, Director of Engineering at Qualcomm France and European Wireless R&D site lead. Join them in this discussion as they explore how AI-native networks, satellite convergence, and next-gen prototyping are actively turning the promise of 6G into reality. Speakers:  Prof. Aryan Kaushik CEO and Director, OUF Innovative, UK  IEEE CTN Senior Editor Chair, IEEE ComSoc TWG on ESIT Vice Chair WG3 one6G  Dr. Amira Alloum Director of Engineering, Qualcomm, France1:00 – 3:34 – Setting the stage for the 6g framework and how AI plays a major role8:00 – 10:17 – AI as a compliment and beneficiary for other techniques like sensing related applications14:46 – 16:50 – Privacy and Security as key issues for emerging applications in 6G era 

Traditional rule-based resource allocation and siloed sensing frameworks are hitting their physical limits. Discover how spatial intelligence and generative world models allow next-generation networks to perceive, reason, and dynamically optimize radio environments in real time.  In this podcast, Professor Aryan Kaushik and Professor Jun Zhang from HKUST university discuss a number of exciting topics including moving from deep learning overlays to AI-native physical layers, Spatial AI and semantic awareness in complex radio environments, the role of foundation models and multimodal agents in network orchestration and benchmarking the future of 6G automation.  Enjoy this excellent discussion between Professors Kaushik and Zhang.  Speakers:  Prof. Aryan Kaushik CEO and Director, OUF Innovative, UK  IEEE CTN Senior Editor Chair, IEEE ComSoc TWG on ESIT Vice Chair WG3 one6G  Prof. Jun Zhang Professor, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong

In this podcast, number 28 in the IEEE CTN podcast series, Prof. Aryan Kaushik speaks with Professor Narcis Cardona of Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV), Spain,  about the vision, but most importantly, the expectations and realities of 6G. This may sound like a well-traveled path, but Professor Cardona presents some very interesting perspectives on the key new elements that would differentiate 6G from 5G.  They discuss in great depth the challenges facing operators, industry, and academia as we approach the initial release of 6G specifications and products.    We hope you enjoy this podcast as much as we did.Speakers:Prof. Aryan KaushikCEO and Director, OUF Innovative, UK IEEE CTN Senior EditorChair, IEEE ComSoc TWG on ESITVice Chair Prof. Narcis CardonaFull Professor, Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV), SpainVice Chair one6G

The IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC) is one of the world's two premier conferences in communications engineering, alongside IEEE GLOBECOM. Held in Glasgow, Scotland, from May 24–28, 2026, ICC 2026 centered on the theme "Connected World for a Sustainable Future," highlighting advances in AI-native 6G, non-terrestrial networks, and intelligent communications infrastructure.  In this podcast, Prof. Aryan Kaushik speaks with Professors Ali Imran and Zeeshan Shakir about the vision, planning, and execution behind this flagship conference. They discuss the technical themes that shaped the event, the collaborative effort required to organize it, and how ICC 2026 once again exceeded participants' expectations.Speakers: Prof. Aryan Kaushik CEO and Director, OUF Innovative, UK  IEEE CTN Senior Editor Chair, IEEE ComSoc TWG on ESIT and SIG on AITNTN  Vice Chair WG3 one6GProf. Muhammad Ali Imran Professor, University of Glasgow, UKProf. Muhammad Zeeshan Shakir Professor, University of the West of Scotland, UK

Podcast #26 of IEEE Communications Technology News (CTN) features host Professor Aryan Kaushik in conversation with Professors Huseyin Arslan and Cicek Cavdar. Together, they reflect on the lessons learned from 5G deployment and explore how those experiences are shaping the evolution of 6G standards and technologies.  The discussion examines key technology enablers, including advanced waveform design to support converged services, non-terrestrial networks (NTN) to extend connectivity to underserved regions, and integrated sensing as a means of enabling new classes of applications and services. The speakers also discuss the growing role of artificial intelligence in 6G, not only as a tool for network automation and optimization, but also as a foundational capability that will enable more intelligent, adaptive, and context-aware wireless systems. Rather than viewing 6G as a replacement for 5G, the conversation focuses on how the next generation of wireless networks can fulfill the original promises of 5G while introducing entirely new capabilities. Throughout the podcast, Professors Arslan and Cavdar offer thoughtful, practical, and balanced perspectives on the opportunities, technical challenges, and research directions that will define the path toward 6G.Speakers:  Prof. Aryan KaushikCEO and Director, OUF Innovative, UK IEEE CTN Senior EditorChair, IEEE ComSoc TWG on ESIT and SIG on AITNTN Vice Chair WG3 one6G Prof. Huseyin ArslanProfessor, Medipol University, Turkiye Prof. Cicek CavdarProfessor, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

Podcast #25 of IEEE CTN features host Professor Aryan Kaushik in a fascinating discussion with Professors Emil Björnson and Octavia Dobre on 6G, AI, and the practical challenges that must be addressed, and how they can be overcome, across many of the key technologies shaping future 6G networks.  The conversation spans a wide range of topics, from enhancing Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) to support conventional smartphones to forward-looking research areas such as quantum communications, quantum sensing, and quantum AI.  Throughout the discussion, Professors Björnson and Dobre provide insightful, realistic, and practical perspectives on these emerging technologies and the opportunities and challenges they presentThis podcast is supported in part by IEEE ICC 2026, held in Glasgow, UK.

In CTN’s podcast #24, Professor Aryan Kaushik, and Doctors Doohwan Lee and Hirofumi Sasaki from NTT discuss Electromagnetic Signal and Information Theory (ESIT) and how it is being applied to industrial research and real-world solutions.  Dr. Lee and Dr. Sasaki share their methods and ideas to improve on known solutions by utilizing ESIT.  Watch and discover why ESIT is rapidly becoming a source for innovation in advanced communications systems. Host: Prof. Aryan Kaushik, IEEE CTN Senior Editor.Guests: Dr. Doohwan Lee, Sr. Distinguish Researcher, NTT, Inc., Japan and Dr. Hirofumi Sasaki, Distinguish Researcher, NTT, Inc., Japan.

Welcome to the era of the "3D Networks”! The distinguish panel of CTN’s podcast #23 explores the push toward 6G, and how the boundaries of connectivity are moving off the ground and into the skies. Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) represent a paradigm shift in how we think about coverage. By integrating satellites, high-altitude platforms (HAPS), and drones with traditional ground-based towers, we are moving toward a world where "dead zones" simply don't exist. The importance of NTNs extends far beyond just "better cell service”,  they are becoming the backbone of critical global infrastructure providing ubiquitous coverage, network resiliency, and integrated sensing capabilities.  Speakers: Prof. Aryan Kaushik, IEEE CTN Senior Editor; CIO, RakFort; Chair IEEE ComSoc ETI on ESIT & SIG on AITNTN; and Vice Chair WG3 one6G Prof. Gunes Karabulut Kurt, Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in New Frontiers in Space Communications and Professor, Polytechnique MontréalDr. Carla Amatetti, Junior Assistant Professor, University of BolognaDr. Ayat Zaki Hindi, R&T scientist at Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology

Welcome to CTN’s podcast episode 22, where we explore one of the most exciting frontiers in wireless technology: Integrated Sensing and Communications, or ISAC. Professor Aryan Kaushik hosts Dr Alain Mourad in this conversation where they unpack how ISAC is reshaping the future of wireless systems by merging communication and sensing into a unified framework. From next‑generation radar capabilities to smarter, more efficient networks, they walk you through the core concepts, emerging applications, and the research driving this rapidly evolving field. Watch and discover why ISAC is becoming a cornerstone of future 6G innovation.Speakers:Prof. Aryan Kaushik, IEEE CTN Senior Editor; CIO, RakFort; Chair IEEE ComSoc ETI on ESIT & SIG on AITNTN; and Vice Chair WG3 one6GDr. Alain Mourad, Senior Director, InterDigital, Inc.; and Chair of the ETSI Industry Specification Group on ISAC