Bio:

Dr. Jen-Ming Wu is currently jointly appointed as the Director of the Next-Generation Communications Research Center, Hon Hai Research Institute, Foxconn Technology Group, Taiwan as well as Professor of the Institute of Communications Engineering Institute, National Tsing Hua University. At Foxconn, he has initiate and lead the PEARL project to design, develop, and launch, of the LEO satellite project, which has been successful in operation in-orbit since November, 12, 2023. He also serves as the BoG of IEEE Taipei Section (2021-2024). He has served the Chapter Chair of IEEE Vehicular Technologies Society Taipei Chapter (2020–2022) and BoG of the Taiwan Association of Intelligent Information and Communication Technology (TAIICT) (2019–2021). He has served as the TPC Chair and the TPC member of many prestigious international conferences such as IEEE VTC, Globecom, and ICC, etc for many years. He received B.S. in Electrical Engineering from National Taiwan University, and Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Southern California (USC). His research interests include coding and modulation for B5G/6G PHY, MIMO beamforming and signal processing, space-time signal processing for MIMO radar, and LEO satellite platform and payload design. He holds 8 US patents in the field of communications, 14 technical contributions in 3GPP 5G New Radio and IEEE 802.16m standards meetings, and has published more than 100 technical articles in IEEE journals and conference proceedings.

Abstract:

Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communication technology has become a significant breakthrough in modern telecommunications. Compared to traditional ground-based stations and geostationary satellites, LEO satellites offer advantages such as wide coverage, low latency, and high speed. These satellites orbit just a few hundred kilometers above the Earth, enabling near-global seamless network coverage, particularly in remote areas and oceans where conventional infrastructure is difficult to deploy. The development of LEO satellite communication technology has facilitated the emergence of future Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN). These advancements have greatly enhanced the flexibility and reliability of communication services. NTN can effectively complement and expand the capabilities of existing terrestrial networks. The evolution of LEO satellites and NTN not only brings technological innovations but also generates substantial economic and societal benefits. Foxconn Research Institute began planning, designing, manufacturing, and integrating LEO communication CubeSats in 2021. By the end of 2023, these satellites were successfully launched into orbit by SpaceX from California, USA. In this presentation, we will share our experiences in developing LEO satellite communication for vertical applications, as well as insights into satellite operations and analysis in orbit. We will also discuss the technical challenges that need to be overcome in LEO satellite communications and the future applications of NTN in 6G development.