RESEARCH PROJECT OUTCOMES
Connecting Knowledge: Ericsson Experts Join Carleton’s Faculty
Carleton’s School of Computer Science (SCS) and the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering (SCE) have welcomed a new adjunct professor to their ranks. Stephen Rayment and Akram Bin Sediq, who are both Ericsson employees, have expanded their roles in the Ericsson-Carleton partnership, benefitting students and research projects alike.
Rayment joins the School of Computer Science where he has been an integral part of the Ericsson 5G course. Since joining the team, Rayment has provided guest lectures and advised on the 5G course curriculum.
“The appointment of Stephen Rayment to the affiliated rank of adjunct professor recognizes his continued significant involvement in the intellectual life and teaching of the School of Computer Science,” stated Michel Barbeau, SCS’ Director.
Bin Sediq, who joins the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering, is not actively in the classroom, but rather provides his expertise to the many research projects underway.
“It has been a pleasure adding Akram Bin Sediq to our research team,” said the Ericsson 5G Chair, Ioannis Lambadaris. “Having an adjunct professor from Ericsson is another perfect example of industry-academia collaboration.”
Together, Rayment and Bin Sediq strengthen the Ericsson-Carleton partnership. Their addition as adjunct professors further bridges the gap between academia and the professional world – driving innovation and fostering collaboration along the way.
"As I transition to Adjunct Professor at Carleton University, I am eager to bridge the gap between complex academic concepts and real-world challenges. The Ericsson-Carleton partnership exemplifies industry-academia collaboration, driving impactful research and fostering innovation. Positive outcomes from this partnership benefit both society and the economy, as experts from Ericsson and Carleton explore novel 5G applications for numerous industry verticals."
Akram Bin Sediq
Principal AI/ML Developer – RRM and L1, Ericsson
Adjunct Research Professor, Carleton University
Third TechTalk Symposium
The third Ericsson-Carleton TechTalk Symposium took place on November 9, 2023, which brought together industry experts, academics and students at Ericsson's Ottawa site and virtually via Microsoft Teams. The full-day event highlighted the strong partnership between Ericsson and Carleton University.
Marcos Cavaletti, Senior Advisor and Head of the Ericsson Ottawa Site, and the Ericsson 5G Chair, Chancellor's Professor Ioannis Lambadaris, opened the symposium, setting the stage for a series of discussions and presentations on collaborative projects between Carleton and Ericsson’s Business Area Networks (BNEW) Engineering Units.
Presentations by Ericsson researchers, Carleton faculty and graduate students showcased advancements in 5G technology and related fields.
Highlights included projects on multipath detection and mitigation for indoor localization, indoor wireless co-existence, 5G wireless real-time control of drones, smart radio debugging, online learning for communication systems, and virtual network function placement and resource allocation.
Ericsson’s research team, including Principal Researcher Guido Hiertz, led talks on the latest innovations driving the field. Aroosh Elahi, Ericsson Ottawa’s Head of Hardware Design, closed the symposium, reflecting on its achievements and the future of the partnership. The event underscored the importance of continued collaboration in advancing wireless communications technology.
The collaboration between Ericsson and Carleton University enhances Ericsson’s capabilities in research and development, enriches the academic resources and opportunities available to Carleton, and fosters an environment of innovation that is beneficial to both organizations. Such partnerships are crucial as they bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical, market-ready solutions, and they ensure that the workforce of tomorrow is prepared for the challenges of the future tech landscape.
Aroosh Elahi
Head of Hardware Design (Radio Products Canada), Ericsson
Fourth TechTalk Symposium
On June 24, 2024, the Ericsson-Carleton partnership organized its fourth TechTalk Symposium. Held in Carleton’s ARISE building, the event was scheduled prior to the 5G Drone Lab inauguration. Members of both the Ericsson and Carleton communities were welcomed.
The symposium was moderated by Ericsson Ottawa’s Head of Hardware Design, Aroosh Elahi, and the Ericsson 5G Chair, Chancellor’s Professor Ioannis Lambadaris. Overall, four separate research projects were presented:
Location Estimation of UEs using Channel Impulse Response and Deep Learning
- Presented by: Yuntian Luo; Aroosa Hameed
Indoor Co-existence of Wi-Fi with Other Technologies in New Unlicensed Spectrum
- Presented by: Stone Liu
RLAD: An End-to-end Smart Radio Log Anomaly Detection Architecture for 5G/6G Networks
- Presented by: Marios Avgeris
Optimized Antenna Selection for Power-Efficient Hybrid Beamforming in 5G and Beyond Using Machine Learning
- Presented by: Elhamsadat Anarakifirooz
After their presentation, researchers had the opportunity to answer questions from the engaged audience and discuss future plans for their research projects. Once again, the TechTalk Symposium proved to be an important facet of the partnership, offering a space to showcase new discoveries and innovative research.
Our partnership with Carleton University helps us explore cutting-edge 5G Advanced and 6G solutions to advance telecommunication network capabilities, including enhanced connectivity and capacity, network intelligence and improved network resilience. Academic partnerships are essential for fostering innovation through research. They also play a crucial role in helping us identify and recruit top talent. Through co-op, internships and graduate research opportunities, we can engage with promising individuals early, preparing them to be key contributors at Ericsson. The Ericsson-Carleton partnership equips the next generation of engineers with invaluable industry experience.
Gary Boudreau
Director, RAN Product Architecture and Performance, Ericsson
24 Accepted publications
10 Pending publications
7 Presentations conducted
2 Invention disclosures pending
The Ericsson-Carleton partnership unites industry, academia and government experts to explore innovative 5G wireless network solutions. In collaboration with Adjunct Research Professor Al-Habashna and Ericsson experts, our research projects seek to make 5G networks more reliable, efficient and capable of meeting the demands of next-generation communication technologies through network optimization, complex system modelling, and AI & ML integration.
This partnership also plays a crucial role in talent development, providing students with invaluable hands-on experience and preparing them to be future leaders in the 5G landscape. Our graduate students contribute to research and share their findings through presentations, conference submissions and publications, further advancing the field.
I am proud to highlight that under my supervision, post-doctoral fellow Ben Earle received the Ph.D. Colloquium Best Paper Award at ANNSIM 2024 for his paper titled, ‘Machine Learning-Based Small-Scale Parameter Extraction For Improved Wireless Channel Model Fidelity.’
Gabriel Wainer
Professor; Limited Engineering Licensee
Carleton University
Student Feedback
Carleton graduate students involved in research projects (2020-2024).
of students surveyed said they felt more confident and were better prepared for the labour market compared to their peers.
of students surveyed said their involvement in Ericsson-Carleton projects improved their understanding of industry challenges and opportunities.
of students surveyed had at least one research paper publication.
students surveyed have filed for invention disclosures.
