Jörg Widmer

Jörg Widmer is a leading researcher at IMDEA Networks Institute in Madrid, Spain, specializing in wireless communications, mobile networking, and next-generation network technologies. With over 297 publications spanning from 2000 to the present, his work has significantly contributed to the fields of millimeter-wave communications, 5G/6G networking, and integrated sensing and communication systems.

Widmer's research interests span wireless communications, millimeter-wave networks, 5G/6G networking, mobile systems, integrated sensing and communication (ISAC), and AI/ML applications for networking. His recent work (2023-2025) demonstrates a strong focus on 5G performance analysis, explainable AI for network forecasting, millimeter-wave technologies, and the integration of sensing capabilities with communication systems. He has pioneered research in directional communications, channel modeling, and network optimization for next-generation wireless systems.

His extensive publication record shows a clear evolution from fundamental wireless networking research toward more complex integrated systems that combine communication with sensing capabilities. Recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on making AI applications in networking more transparent and explainable, while also addressing practical deployment challenges in operational 5G networks. The breadth of his work spans theoretical modeling, experimental validation, and practical system implementation.

Widmer has collaborated extensively with researchers across Europe and internationally, particularly with Claudio Fiandrino (34 co-authored papers), Adrian Loch (30 papers), Jesus Omar Lacruz (21 papers), and Joan Palacios Beltran (20 papers). His work appears in top-tier venues including IEEE INFOCOM, MobiCom, IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, and IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications.