Dr. Nasimuddin
Research and Development (Antenna System), Principal Scientist at Institute for Infocomm Research, A*STAR
Dr. Nasimuddin (M’2003-SM’2009) earned his M.Tech. and Ph.D. from the University of Delhi in 1998 and 2004, respectively. He served as a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Delhi from 1999 to 2003 and as an Australian Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Macquarie University from 2004 to 2006. Currently, Dr. Nasimuddin is a Principal Scientist at the Institute for Infocomm Research (I2R), A*STAR, Singapore. With over 255 published papers, three granted patents, and four additional patents filed, Dr. Nasimuddin is a prolific contributor to the field. He has also edited three books, including a notable volume on microstrip antennas. Recognized as the top 2% of world scientists in 2023 and 2024, he is esteemed for his work as a distinguished speaker, reviewer, and organizer of special sessions and conferences.
A Senior Member of IEEE and IEEE APS, Dr. Nasimuddin has received several accolades, including the URSI Young Scientist Award (2005) and IEEE AP-T/APPL Exceptional Performance Reviewer certificates. He serves as an Associate Editor for the IEEE Open Journal of Antennas and Propagation (OJAP) and is actively involved with editorial boards of leading journals in Antennas and Propagation. Additionally, he was the Chair of the IEEE Singapore MTT/AP Joint Chapter from 2021 to 2022.
Next-Generation Circularly Polarized Antennas for Future Communications: Innovations, Applications, and Emerging Trends
This talk delves into the latest advancements in compact, wideband circularly polarized (CP) microstrip antennas, with a particular emphasis on metasurface-enabled designs. We will explore cutting-edge methodologies that drive innovation in CP antenna technology, highlighting how metasurfaces are revolutionizing antenna performance by enhancing key metrics such as gain, axial ratio bandwidth, and size reduction—without compromising polarization purity. The session will cover the transformative role of these antennas in modern and emerging wireless systems, including satellite communications, IoT networks, and 5G/6G infrastructures. By unpacking both theoretical frameworks and practical implementations, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how these novel antenna architectures are paving the way for high-performance, future-ready communication systems. The talk will conclude with insights into current challenges, open research directions, and the broader impact of CP antennas on next-generation wireless technologies.
Prof. Dr. Lei Guo
Professor of Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)，and Director of the National Center for Mathematics and Interdisciplinary Sciences.
Lei GUO, Professor of Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)，and Director of the National Center for Mathematics and Interdisciplinary Sciences. He is a Fellow of IEEE, Member of CAS, Foreign Member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, and Fellow of the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC). In 2014, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden. In 2019, he was awarded the Hendrik W. Bode Lecture Prize by the IEEE Control Systems Society “for fundamental and practical contributions to the field of adaptive control, system identification, adaptive signal processing, stochastic systems, and applied mathematics”. His current research interests include adaptive (learning, filtering, control and games) theory of stochastic systems, control of uncertain nonlinear systems, game-based control systems, multi-agent complex systems, and man-machine integration systems, etc. For more information, please visit http://lsc.amss.cas.cn/guolei/english/grjj/
Humanity-Centric Machine Learning to Address Global South Challenges
Since its inception in the 1950s, AI has regained momentum in the 2000s with the advent of Big Data and rapid advances in computational power. The following decade saw breakthroughs in deep learning, leading to the emergence of conversational AI and large language models (LLMs). In the near future, advancements in AI, coupled with other computing technologies such as quantum computing, will likely accelerate, making AI even more ubiquitous and impactful for humanity.
Despite these promising achievements, the world continues to face serious challenges, particularly in the Global South. Recent reports on the progress of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2023 indicate that most goals are alarmingly off track. While there have been efforts to harness technology to address issues in the Global South, much work remains to be done. Our research aims to explore how AI, and specifically machine learning, can help address these critical issues in the Global South and beyond. This aligns with Telkom University’s aspiration to become a world-class entrepreneurial university known for advanced humanity-centric innovations.
Although there is debate surrounding the term “human-centered” machine learning, we use the term “humanity-centric” to encompass not only the individual human but also the collective human society. Our approach to machine learning is twofold. First, we investigate how machine learning can be applied to solve humanity’s challenges. Second, we address AI ethics to ensure that every stage of AI development and use is guided by principles that protect humanity from potential harm. Our research includes projects on people analytics, conversational AI for education, Quranic computing, and AI ethics in the Global South. These research directions focus on, but are not limited to, addressing local problems that are also pertinent to the Global South. By adopting a humanity-centric approach, we aim to leverage machine learning to create solutions that benefit both individuals and society as a whole, ensuring ethical considerations are integral to our innovations.