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Riku Jäntti is a Professor in the Department of Information and Communications Engineering at Aalto University. His research focuses on wireless communications, 5G/6G technologies, and backscatter communications systems. He leads research in areas including radio resource management, cognitive radio, machine type communications, and cloud radio access networks.
Professor Jäntti's research interests span several key areas in modern wireless communications:
- Wireless Communications and 5G/6G technologies
- Backscatter and Ambient IoT communications
- Radio Resource Management and Cognitive Radio
- UAV and Drone communications networks
- Physical layer security and secure communications
- Machine Type Communications and Internet of Things
His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on next-generation wireless technologies, particularly in backscatter communications, UAV networks, and 6G development. His work shows a trend toward integrating AI techniques with wireless communications, enhancing security in low-power networks, and developing practical solutions for real-world wireless challenges. His research has significant implications for the future of energy-efficient wireless communications and the Internet of Things.
Professor Jäntti has received numerous awards for his research contributions:
- Most downloaded paper of IEEE Journal of Radio Frequency Identification (Dec 2024)
- IEEE TCGCC Best Conference Paper Award (Jan 2019)
- Second Best Paper Award (Jan 2019)
- Bronze best paper award (Jan 2020)
- Best Paper Award at COCORA 2011
- Best Paper Award at WCNC 2013
- Supervisor/manager of the year at Helsinki University of Technology, 2009
Professor Jäntti has supervised numerous students and researchers throughout his career, contributing to the development of next-generation wireless communication experts. His work has attracted significant research funding, particularly in the areas of 5G/6G technologies and IoT communications. He actively collaborates with industry partners to translate research findings into practical applications.
He leads the Communication Engineering research group at Aalto University, which focuses on cutting-edge wireless communications research. The group works on multiple projects related to future wireless networks, including 6G development, backscatter communications, and UAV-based wireless systems.

