imec, 18 October 2011
The Wireless Community members will organise their eighth work meeting on Tuesday October 18, 12h45-19h30 at imec, Leuven.
The topic will be “The wireless paradox : energy efficient radiation”, and the workshop will be co-organised with the Belgian chapter of FITCE, an international association that is committed to affecting telecommunication developments throughout Europe and the rest of the world.
Wireless communication has been widely adopted, despite the growing public concerns about the impact on human health of exposure to electromagnetic radiation. Engineers can contribute to the solution by designing innovative solutions that reduce the radiation to levels as-low-as-technologically-achievable (ALATA principle).
In this workshop, researchers will present the latest innovations towards energy efficient radiation, including eco-antennas, green radios, and smart networking solutions. We will discuss the rules and regulations for EM radiation. Telecom operators will be asked to present their view.
Imec will be host for this workshop. You will get a snapshot of imec’s newest R&D activities. Imec is dedicated to foster technology innovation in Flanders. This will be illustrated by several examples of successful collaborations. An optional guided tour to the clean room facilities will be provided.
Registration
- Wireless Community Members: confirm your attendance by e-mail to: registration@wireless-community.be
- Non-members: please register via our event partner FITCE
Location
Imec – Kapeldreef 75, Leuven
Final programme
| 12:45 | Registration Welcome / Coffee |
| 13:15 | Introduction Kris Hermus, Coordinator Wireless Community Marc Verbruggen, President FITCE Belgium |
| 13:30 | How to make radiation green? Guy Vandenbosch, Professor, K.U.Leuven-ESAT |
| 14:00 | Green radio solutions: ultra high-speed, ultra-low impact Liesbet Van der Perre, Program Director Green Radios, imec |
| 14:30 | Eco-friendly indoor wireless access Opher Yaron, Senior Researcher, IBBT-UGent |
| 15:00 | Coffee break |
| 15:30 | Rules and regulations for radiation in wireless communication systems Hans Reynders, Vlaamse administratie, Departement Leefmilieu, Natuur en Energie |
| 16:00 | Reflections by the telecom operators on innovations for reduced radiation Koen De Troyer, Technology Strategy Manager, Proximus Christof Olivier, Senior Solution Engineer Wireless Network, Mobistar Johan Vandenbroek, Radio Business Affairs Manager, KPN Group Belgium |
| 16:45 | Debate Moderated by Guy Vandenbosch, Professor, K.U.Leuven-ESAT |
| 17:30 | Imec’s latest research activities and offering to the Flemish industry Kris Hermus, Innovation Program Manager Flanders, imec |
| 18:00 | Closing Marc Verbruggen, President FITCE Belgium Kris Hermus, Coordinator Wireless Community |
| 18:05 | Networking. Optional guided tour to imec’s clean room |
| 19:30 | End of the workshop |