AI Innovations for a Better Tomorrow
Zayed University Convention Center, Dubai, UAE
September 24th and 25th, 2025
Date: Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Time: 13:00 – 14:30
Chair: Dr. Anwer Al-Dulaimi
Venue: Conference Room no. 8
Abstract
This tutorial will provide an essential update for undergraduate students and faculty on our newly established 6G and IoT Innovation Lab and our strategic vision for the future. The lab is focused on developing a fully automated platform for smart city infrastructure and emergency management, leveraging the latest advancements in 5G, 6G, and IoT technologies. Our goal is to create a seamless, intelligent, and scalable system that integrates various platforms and applications through advanced system engineering methodologies. The tutorial will introduce students and faculty to the core components of our 5G/6G/IoT platform and how it functions in real-world scenarios. We will showcase steps to integrate with OpenAirInterface 5G network and plans for full alarming system designed for automated emergency response. This will give participants a practical understanding of the interaction between IoT devices, wireless communication networks, and real-time decision-making.
A key part of this session will focus on system integration—a critical aspect of deploying large-scale IoT solutions. We will explore how different platforms communicate, the importance of creating standardized APIs, and how our current efforts are bridging the gap between AI and IoT to enable autonomous operations. The tutorial will also cover the fundamental principles of agile development and process engineering, demonstrating how iterative methodologies help transition research concepts into fully operational systems. We will briefly discuss the evolution from 5G to 6G, highlighting the potential for AI-driven network automation, integrated sensing, and the expansion of terahertz (THz) communication. By the end of the tutorial, participants will gain insights into the technical and engineering challenges of integrating 5G, 6G, and IoT systems, as well as the insights on how to build interfaces and design scalable architectures. This session will not only bridge the gap between academic research and real-world deployment but also equip students with the knowledge to actively participate in the development of next-generation smart infrastructures.
This tutorial is highly recommended for students and faculty interested in telecommunications, IoT, AI integration, and system automation, offering a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and practical system implementation.
Anwer Al-Dulaimi is currently Associate Professor at the College of Technical Innovations. He received the Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from Brunel University, London, U.K., in 2012 after obtaining M.Sc. and B.Sc. honors degrees in communication engineering. He was a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Toronto, sponsored by Blackberry’s advanced research team. He is the chair of the IEEE 1932.1 ‘Standard for Licensed/Unlicensed Spectrum Interoperability in Wireless Mobile Network’. He is also a member in many industrial forums such as One6G and other collaborative projects. He has published many papers, edited books, and developed patents focusing on new generations of mobile networking technologies. He is the Editor of IEEE Future Networks Series on 5G & 6G published by IEEE Vehicular Technology Magazine and guest editor of many other IEEE series issues. His research interests include 5G/6G networks, cloud computing, IoT and cybersecurity. He is a Fellow of the British Institution of Engineering and Technology (FIET), registered as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) by the British Engineering Council since 2010. He is a voting member of Mobile Communication Networks Standards Committee (MobiNet-SC) and IEEE VTS Distinguished Lecturer.
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