Information and Communication Technology
Wireless communication and networked systems are the basis for all infrastructures. These technologies are used when we connect to the Internet, in automated industrial production, for construction of smart electricity grids and in indoor positioning systems that facilitate communication between emergency services personnel. A good thing, of course, but it also increases our vulnerability. The technology behind the systems must consequently be designed to be effective, reliable, user-friendly and secure.
Examples of research
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Contribution to long-term research for future standards for wireless personal communication (”beyond 4G”).
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Development of new technology in use of wireless communication. One example of this is indoor positioning, where researchers from EE have developed a system that is independent of infrastructure, enabling emergency services personnel to l locate each other with a precision of one metre.
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Development of wireless networks within industry. The networks are leading to faster and more efficient industrial production. Moreover, costs can be substantially reduced as it is no longer necessary to use copper wires in the factories.
- Design of smart, secure and cost-effective ICT solutions within intelligent transport systems. Researchers from EE are involved in developing solutions for how to transfer information between different vehicles in order to simplify and prevent different traffic situations and how to make transportation more energy efficient.
Collaborations and activities in the area
EIT ICT Labs Stockholm
The Next Generation ICT
KTH ICT platform
ACCESS Linnaeus Centre
Close industrial collaboration, with for example
ABB
Ericsson
Scania
Contact
Mikael Skoglund
Professor of Communication Theory and Vice Dean of KTH EE
skoglund@ee.kth.se
08-790 84 30
