MSCA Doctoral Network
The Optical and WIreless sensors Networks for 6G scenarios (OWIN6G) project brings together important industry and academic stakeholders with the goal of developing a structured European training programme for early stage researchers in optical technologies to facilitate disruptive wireless sensor applications within sixth-generation (6G) wireless networks.
EU Project OWIN6G Goals & Concepts
- Train a new generation of doctoral candidates with in IoT/IoE-inspired RF/optical wireless sensor networks (WSNs)
- Research novel photonic sensor technologies, hybrid RF/optical energy-harvesting transceivers and PoE/PLC backbone networks.
- Research energy-efficient MAC protocols, apply SDN concepts for security purposes and develop an optimization framework for future 6G WSNs
- Apply the OWIN6G tech into key applications including body-area networks, e-health, air quality monitoring and localization
OWIN6G combines various disciplines to achieve its ambitious research and training goals
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Photonics
Main component of OWIN6G analog PHY
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Electronics
Node powering, driver circuits, analog PHY
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Machine Learning
For sensor device and network optimization
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Sensornets
Optimizing optical/hybrid sensor networks for 6G apps
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Digital Twinning
Developing digital twin for accurate network design & simulation
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Analytical Modeling
Obtain accurate models for OWIN6G systems & networks
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Simulation
Accurate network and system-level simulation
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Coding/Modulation
Energy efficient modulation and coding schemes for 6G sensornets