Aryan Kaushik
OUF Innovative, UK, and RakFort, Ireland
Title: Integrated, Intelligent and Ubiquitous 6G: Role of Sensing, AI, ESIT, and NTN

Abstract:
Prof. Kaushik will present on the wireless evolution towards latest IMT-2030/6G framework, trends, challenges, standardization aspects, new spectrum opportunities, and related use cases. In particular we will discuss about achieving the "integrated", "intelligent" and "ubiquitous" 6G services through the utilization of integrated sensing and communications (ISAC), artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML), electromagnetic signal and information theory (ESIT), non-terrestrial networks (NTN), and synergies of these key technologies for 6G innovation beyond just communications. We will discuss the latest research developments in achieving these technologies and their synergies aligning with the 6G framework, 3GPP standards, UN's sustainable development goals, and industry objectives, leading to vital use cases such as in public safety and 6G-empowered robotics.

Short Bio:
Prof. Aryan Kaushik is CEO at OUF Innovative (UK) since 2026, CIO at RakFort (Ireland), and Adjunct Professor at IIITD (India) since 2025. His previous academic experience includes Associate Professor at Manchester Met (UK, 2024-25), Senior Grade Assistant Professor at the University of Sussex (UK, 2021-24), and Research Fellow at University College London (UK, 2020-21), with affiliations to the University of Edinburgh and HKUST. He also held visiting positions at institutions across Italy, Greece, the UK, Luxembourg, and China. A Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist, he serves as a global external assessor/examiner and reviews proposals for UK EPSRC and French ANR. He holds key roles in IEEE such as Chair of the IEEE ETI on ESIT and SIG on AITNTN, Vice Chair of one6G WG3, edited 5 books (Elsevier/Wiley) and multiple IEEE journals—garnering seven Exemplary Editor awards (such as for IEEE TMC, IEEE OJCOMS and IEEE COMML)—and founded the IEEE ComSoc CTN Podcasts in 2023. He has delivered over 140 international invited/keynote speeches, chaired committees for 15+ flagship IEEE conferences, and led 30+ IEEE workshops and special sessions.