Thursday, April 4, 3:30 – 4:30, Anderson 329
This week we’ll be hearing from Dr. Eman Ramadan, a Lecturer and Research Associate in the Computer Science and Engineering Department (CS&E) at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. She will be giving a talk titled “Measuring, Mapping, and Predicting Commercial 5G Performance and its Impact on Applications”.
Abstract: In 2019, the advent of Commercial 5G brought forth a myriad of promises, including ultra-high bandwidth and low latency, poised to usher in a new era of applications such as AR/VR, Ultra high-definition video streaming, Autonomous Vehicles, and Smart Cities. First, I will start with an overview of 5G characteristics and deployment strategies. After, I will delve into our extensive 5G measurement campaigns spanning the past five years, with a particular focus on our seminal paper detailing the initial commercial 5G measurements. I will share findings from measurements across three major carriers (Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint), including a comparison with 4G performance and an exploration of key factors influencing 5G performance.
Following this, I will present how we were able to use machine learning (ML) to predict 5G throughput, addressing the inherent variability caused by numerous factors. Furthermore, I will provide insights into how ML techniques are leveraged to enhance the performance of 5G applications and tackle the associated challenges. Additionally, I will discuss our research into 5G autonomous vehicles, shedding light on the current obstacles impeding the realization of this technology’s potential.
Finally, I will share findings from our recent study on 5G roaming in Europe, which will offer users actionable information to optimize their performance abroad.
Join us for treats, tea, community and conversation!