About
Dr. Muhammad Sheikh is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Information and Communications Engineering at Tampere University of Technology. He holds a Doctoral degree in Engineering and Technology from the same institution (2014). His research focuses on wireless communication systems, with emphasis on millimeter-wave and sub-THz technologies, backscatter communication, network optimization, and 5G/6G infrastructure. He has published over 41 articles since 2019, with notable works on channel characterization, polarization adaptation, and OneRAN mobile infrastructure. His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy, industry innovation, and infrastructure development.
Research Highlights:
- Explored integration of ambient backscatter IoT into cellular networks (2025)
- Developed polarization adaptation techniques for small cell networks (2024)
- Conducted sub-THz channel measurements in indoor environments (2023)
Awards:
- Bronze Best Paper Award (2020)
- Second Best Paper Award (2019)
His work spans theoretical and experimental studies, including ray tracing simulations and field measurements. Collaborations include projects on drone propagation analysis and urban macrocell path loss.
