Piet Demeester

Piet Demeester is a distinguished researcher in the Department of Information Technology at Ghent University (Universiteit Gent) in Belgium. With a continuous publication record from 1994 through 2024, he has established himself as a leading expert in optical communications, wireless networking, and network virtualization technologies. His work bridges the gap between fundamental research and practical implementation in next-generation communication systems.

Dr. Demeester's research spans several critical areas in modern telecommunications:

• Advanced optical communication systems and radio-over-fiber technologies
• 5G/6G wireless networks and massive MIMO implementations
• Network function virtualization and software-defined networking
• Millimeter wave and terahertz communication systems
• Network management and performance optimization

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on integrating optical and wireless technologies to address capacity challenges in next-generation networks. The research shows particular emphasis on sigma-delta modulation techniques, distributed antenna systems, and realistic human exposure modeling for emerging wireless technologies. His work consistently appears in top-tier journals including IEEE Communications Magazine, IEEE Access, and IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications.

Dr. Demeester maintains extensive collaborations within Ghent University and with international partners, frequently working with researchers such as Filip De Turck, Bart Dhoedt, Mario Pickavet, and Didier Colle. These collaborations have resulted in numerous high-impact publications addressing critical challenges in telecommunications infrastructure.