Petar Popovski

Petar Popovski is a Professor at the Department of Electronic Systems within the Technical Faculty of IT and Design at Aalborg University, Denmark. His research focuses on next-generation wireless communication systems, with a strong emphasis on ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC), Internet of Things (IoT), multiple access, and 6G technologies. He leads several high-impact research projects, including the Classique - Center for Classical Communication in the Quantum Era funded by the Danish National Research Foundation and WATER (Wireless Architectures for intelligent and Trusted connectivity in the posT-5G ERa) supported by Villum Fonden.

His research interests span key areas in modern communication theory and systems, including random access, non-terrestrial networks, satellite communication, and machine learning for reliable communication. He is actively involved in advancing the integration of sensing and communication, digital twin technologies, and quantum-era classical communication frameworks.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward deterministic and reliable access in wireless networks, integration of sensing and communication for industrial automation, and novel physical-layer techniques using reconfigurable intelligent surfaces. These works are published in top IEEE journals such as IEEE Transactions on Communications, IEEE Transactions on Haptics, and IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology.

Award highlights include the Best Student Paper Award (2021), recognizing his mentorship and collaborative research excellence.

Prof. Popovski serves as a principal investigator (PI) and supervisor in multiple research projects, securing significant funding from national and international bodies such as the Danish National Research Foundation and the European Space Agency (ESA). He hosts visiting researchers regularly and contributes to scientific leadership through editorial roles and conference participation.

He is a key figure in the Connectivity section at Aalborg University and leads cutting-edge research in future wireless systems, contributing to both theoretical foundations and practical implementations in smart infrastructure, space communication, and dependable 6G networks.