Marina Petrova

Marina Petrova is a Professor at RWTH Aachen University, holding positions in both the Teaching and Research Area of Mobile Communications and Computing and the Chair and Institute for Networked Systems. She is also a member of the Steering Committee for the Mobility & Transport Engineering (MTE) profile area at the university. Her office is located at Kackertstraße 9, 52072 Aachen, Germany.

Professor Petrova's research focuses on cutting-edge wireless communication technologies, with particular emphasis on next-generation mobile networks. Her work spans multiple dimensions of wireless systems including:

• 5G and 6G network architectures and protocols
• Cell-Free Massive MIMO systems
• Millimeter-wave communications
• Resource allocation and scheduling in wireless networks
• Wi-Fi sensing and coexistence analysis
• Integration of distributed learning services in wireless networks
• Beamforming and beam management techniques
• Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communications (URLLC)

Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques in wireless network design and optimization. She has been particularly active in exploring the convergence of communication and sensing functionalities (ISAC - Integrated Sensing and Communication), which is considered a key enabler for future 6G networks. Professor Petrova's research also addresses practical implementation challenges in next-generation wireless systems, with several publications focusing on ns-3 implementations and experimental validations.

Professor Petrova has received recognition for her contributions to the field through numerous publications in top-tier venues, though specific awards are not mentioned in the available information. Her work shows strong industry relevance with applications in smart industries, autonomous systems, and future communication networks.