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ComSoc Technology News (CTN) is a free, online podcast that discusses interesting, timely, and newsworthy articles that span a wide range of topics related to the communications technology industry. Our mission is to be an informational resource that brings diverse perspectives and thought leadership while providing a platform for lively discussion amongst our readers. CTN is run by a team of volunteer editorial board members who are technical experts in diverse fields.

  1. Jul 30

    Episode 26: What are we expecting from 6G?: Waveform design and NTN perspective

    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 Kaushik CEO and Director, OUF Innovative, UK  IEEE CTN Senior Editor Chair, IEEE ComSoc TWG on ESIT and SIG on AITNTN  Vice Chair WG3 one6G   Prof. Huseyin Arslan Professor, Medipol University, Turkiye   Prof. Cicek Cavdar Professor, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden

    Episode 26: What are we expecting from 6G?: Waveform design and NTN perspective

  2. Jul 16

    Episode 25: Gigantic MIMO and Quantum Communications - What, why and how?

    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 present This podcast is supported in part by IEEE ICC 2026, held in Glasgow, UK.

    Episode 25: Gigantic MIMO and Quantum Communications - What, why and how?

  3. Jul 1

    Episode 24: Orbital Angular Momentum, THz, and ESIT: From Industry Perspective

    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.

    Episode 24: Orbital Angular Momentum, THz, and ESIT: From Industry Perspective

  4. Jan 22

    Episode 23: Non-Terrestrial Networks: Potentials and Challenges

    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 Montréal Dr. Carla Amatetti, Junior Assistant Professor, University of Bologna Dr. Ayat Zaki Hindi, R&T scientist at Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology

    Episode 23: Non-Terrestrial Networks: Potentials and Challenges

  5. Jan 12

    Episode 22: Integrated Sensing and Communications: Standardization and Industry Updates

    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 one6G Dr. Alain Mourad, Senior Director, InterDigital, Inc.; and Chair of the ETSI Industry Specification Group on ISAC

    Episode 22: Integrated Sensing and Communications: Standardization and Industry Updates

  6. 08/29/2025

    Episode 21: 6G Beyond Just Communications: Synergies of ISAC, AI, ESIT and NTN

    In CTN’s podcast #21, professor Kaushik, host of the series,  shares his views on 6G and Beyond Communications and the synergies with Sensing, Non-terrestrial networks and role that AI might play in this next generation of communications systems. Hosted by:  Prof. Aryan Kaushik, IEEE CTN Senior Editor; CIO, RakFort; Chair IEEE ComSoc ETI on ESIT & SIG on AITNTN; and Vice Chair WG3 one6G l9yWP6EMAkRM82jpyPlQ

    Episode 21: 6G Beyond Just Communications: Synergies of ISAC, AI, ESIT and NTN

  7. 08/27/2025

    Episode 20: Integrated Sensing and Communications and Non-Terrestrial Networks: Latest Advances and Synergies

    Podcast #20 of CTN where we explore the technologies shaping 6G and beyond. In this episode, we dive into Integrated Sensing and Communications — combining radar-like sensing and high-speed data transfer into shared waveforms and hardware — and Non-Terrestrial Networks, linking satellites, high-altitude platforms, and UAVs for seamless global coverage. Professors Wonjea Shin and Aryan Kaushik discuss how this next generation of wireless technology will connect everyone and everything, enable new exciting services and how they coexist with each other.

    Episode 20: Integrated Sensing and Communications and Non-Terrestrial Networks: Latest Advances and Synergies

  8. 08/15/2025

    Episode 19: Holographic MIMO Communications and Demo

    In episode 19 of CTN’s podcasts, we dive into the cutting-edge world of holographic MIMO communications, a potential game-changer for 6G networks! Join us as we explore how this revolutionary technology uses massive antenna arrays to shape signals with incredible precision, with the promise of boosting speed and efficiency. We’re happy to spotlight the work of Professor Boya Di from Peking University in this area, her research on reconfigurable holographic surfaces is paving the way for ultra-massive MIMO systems.

    Episode 19: Holographic MIMO Communications and Demo
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ComSoc Technology News (CTN) is a free, online podcast that discusses interesting, timely, and newsworthy articles that span a wide range of topics related to the communications technology industry. Our mission is to be an informational resource that brings diverse perspectives and thought leadership while providing a platform for lively discussion amongst our readers. CTN is run by a team of volunteer editorial board members who are technical experts in diverse fields.

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  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
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