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Professor Ari Pouttu Takes the Helm as Director of 6G Research at the University of Oulu, Finland
- Professor Ari Pouttu has been appointed as the new Director of the 6G Flagship program at the University of Oulu in Finland.
- Taking over from Professor Matti Latva-aho, Pouttu's appointment was announced at the EuCNC & 6G Summit in Poznań, Poland.
- The University of Oulu launched the latest edition of its research publication, '6G Waves,' emphasizing the importance of research infrastructures for international collaboration in next-generation mobile communications.
- Pouttu and Latva-aho highlighted the need for extensive real-world testing to ensure reliability and effectiveness in the increasingly complex systems under study.
- The establishment of the 6G Test Centre in Oulu, linked to NATO's DIANA program, provides dual-use research facilities for commercial and military sectors.
- Oulu's test network includes sites like the OuluZone driving range, University Hospital's indoor network, Sodankylä Geophysical Observatory, and the Callio underground laboratory for versatile trials in Arctic conditions.
- The Oulu Test Centre facilitates real-time software and hardware trials, positioning Oulu at the forefront of 6G research and application, driving technological advancements and economic benefits.
- Professor Pouttu's career showcases a commitment to advancing wireless communication systems, focusing on practical applications in areas like healthcare, logistics, and transportation.
- His management of both 5G and 6G R&D initiatives reflects a forward-looking vision to integrate capabilities across different generations in the evolving telecommunications landscape.
- Oulu's collaborative research efforts and industry partnerships are crucial in driving technological advancements and shaping the future of mobile communications and societal transformation.
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