SUNY Poly Researchers Drive Innovation in 6G Terahertz Communications

SUNY Poly Researchers Drive Innovation in 6G Terahertz Communications

Published:
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 - 19:04
Research News
WINGS Faculty

Dr. Arjun Singh, assistant professor at SUNY Polytechnic Institute and Director of the Wireless and Intelligent Next Generation Systems (WINGS) research center, is the lead author of a groundbreaking study titled,  “A Novel Feature of 6G: Asymmetric Uplink/Downlink Channels in the Terahertz Near Field - Modeling and Characterization," published in the prestigious 2025 IEEE International Conference on Communications.

This pivotal research, co-authored by SUNY Poly Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Dr. Priyangshu Sen and undergraduate research assistant Justin Osmond, challenges long-standing assumptions in wireless communication by demonstrating that traditional models like the Friis path loss equation fail in near-field terahertz (THz) environments.

The findings reveal a critical new feature for 6G networks: asymmetrical uplink and downlink channels caused by antenna size disparities, which could revolutionize strategies for adaptive link design, beam management, and network protocols. Through experimental validation using SUNY Poly’s advanced THz testbed, the team developed a more accurate near-field path loss model, positioning the university as a global leader in cutting-edge THz communication research. These advancements are poised to drive major innovations across both the technology and telecommunications industries​.