FSO systems

Discussion on Different set-ups for Free Space Optical Systems

Dr. Anshul Jaiswal, Assistant Professor, Electronics Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee

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B1 L2 R2202

As the title suggests, this interaction focuses on three different set-ups of free-space optical (FSO) communication. We will start with the historical background of FSO system and review traditional data transmission techniques for FSO system. In the first set-up, we will discuss a novel modulation scheme for traditional multi-input multi-output configuration, called optical space shift keying (OSSK). Two recent modified versions of OSSK scheme will also be elaborated.

Wireless Communications using Light - not all wireless is at RF

Prof. Steve Hranilovic, Associate Dean, McMaster University, Canada and Dr. Imran Shafique Ansari, Assistant Professor, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom

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KAUST

Due to the increasing scarcity of RF spectrum and growing interference due to multiple users, deploying next generation high-speed wireless networks is becoming increasingly difficult. The use of unlicensed optical bands for wireless communications has been heralded as an exciting development for future broadband access for indoor, underwater and space communication links.

Opportunities and Challenges in Free Space Optics

Prof. Ozdal Boyraz, University of California, Irvine, USA

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B2 5220

Opportunities and Challenges in Free Space Optics: Inter-Satellite Communications, Lidars, and PNT (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing). Abstract Recent developments in communications, such as providing broadband access to rural areas and enabling high bandwidth inter-satellite communications open new opportunities in free space optical communications. In this talk, recent testbed development efforts on more than 10km free space optical communication link development with more than 80Gb/s data capacity under the NSF PAWR program in rural Iowa State. Additionally, present challenges associated

Richa Priyadarshani

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Richa Priyadarshani is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Electrical and Computer Engineering department, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), working with Professor Slim Alouini in the Communication Theory Lab (CTL). Education and Early Career Richa Priyadarshani received the Master of Engineering (M.E.) degree in wireless communications engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi, India, in 2013 and the Ph.D. degree in optical wireless communication from the department of electrical engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, India in 2021

Jiajie Xu

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Jiajie Xu is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Computer Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering Division (CEMSE), King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), working with Professor Mohamed-Slim Alouini in the Communication Theory Lab (CTL). Education and Early Career Jiajie Xu received his Master's Degree in Control Theory and Control Engineering from Yanshan University, China, in 2019 and received his Ph.D. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from KAUST, KSA, in 2023. Scientific Interest Jiajie Xu is interested in signal processing, acoustic and optical

Heyou Liu

Liu Heyou is an MS/Ph.D. student in the Communication Theory Lab (CTL) under the supervision of Professor Mohamed-Slim Alouini at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). Education and Early Career Liu Heyou obtained his bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Electronic Science and Technology of China in 2021. He was a summer intern in 2020 before becoming KAUST student in 2021. Research Interest Liu Heyou is focusing in the area of Communications, Statistics, FSO comunications system. He’s currently working on FSO(fress space optic) system

Fahad Salem Alqurashi

Fahad Alqurashi's research focuses on hybrid Free-Space Optical (FSO) and Radio Frequency (RF) communication systems, alongside low-band solutions like TV White Space, to overcome connectivity challenges in remote and rural areas, aiming to bridge the digital divide and advance 5G/6G technologies.