Ankara Bilim University is delighted and deeply honoured to welcome Professor Chuan Heng Foh as a Visiting Professor within the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture. Professor Foh is an internationally renowned scholar in wireless communications, 5G/6G technologies, mobile networking, vehicular communications, and AI-enabled network intelligence. His appointment represents a major milestone for our university as we continue expanding our global research capacity and strengthening strategic academic partnerships.
Professor Foh is a distinguished academic at the University of Surrey, United Kingdom, home to the world-leading 5G/6G Innovation Centre (ICS/5GIC). Over his prolific career, he has produced over 190 scientific publications, accumulating thousands of citations and establishing himself as one of the most influential researchers in next-generation communication systems. His expertise spans a wide spectrum of cutting-edge topics, including opportunistic networking, mobility modelling, machine-learning-driven network optimization, digital twins for communications, and performance modelling of complex wireless systems.
In addition to his research excellence, Professor Foh has served the global scientific community through important editorial roles, most notably as Senior Editor for IEEE Access, one of IEEE’s largest and most respected journals. He has contributed to the organization of numerous top-tier international conferences and has supervised and mentored generations of graduate students who now work across academia and industry worldwide.
Professor Foh’s visiting appointment will support several strategic objectives of Ankara Bilim University, including:
- Strengthening our research output in 5G/6G, IoT, and AI-enabled wireless systems
- Enhancing international collaborations, particularly with UK research institutions
- Supporting joint publications, project proposals, and academic exchange
- Providing advanced seminars, workshops, and mentoring for students and staff
- Contributing to the development of our university’s growing 6G research ecosystem
During his visit, Professor Foh will collaborate closely with academic staff and research groups on emerging topics such as Open RAN, network automation, machine-learning-driven optimization, digital twins for wireless networks, and advanced simulation-based experimentation. His involvement is expected to significantly elevate the international visibility of Ankara Bilim University and contribute to impactful research outcomes and innovative project development.
We are proud to welcome such a prominent figure in global telecommunications research. Professor Chuan Heng Foh’s energy, expertise, and international leadership will undoubtedly inspire our students, enrich our academic environment, and strengthen our institution’s research capacity.
Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Professor Chuan Heng Foh as he begins this exciting collaboration with Ankara Bilim University.