Robert W. Heath Jr.

Professor Robert W. Heath Jr., a leading expert in wireless communications and MIMO systems, is currently the Charles Lee Powell Chair in Wireless Communication at the Jacobs School of Engineering, University of California, San Diego. He also holds an Adjunct Professor position at North Carolina State University's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. As President and CEO of MIMO Wireless Inc., he bridges academic research with industry applications.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Stanford University (2002)
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Virginia (1997)
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Virginia (1996)

His research spans wireless communication systems, focusing on 5G/6G networks, vehicular communication, signal processing for MIMO, and mmWave technology. Recent work includes over-the-air federated learning, beam management, and energy-efficient antenna arrays for next-generation networks.

Scientific Awards:

• IEEE Kiyo Tomiyasu Award (2019)
• NC State Innovator of the Year (2021)
• Qualcomm Faculty Award (2019)
• Fellow of the IEEE (2011)
• Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (2017)

Key publications address 6G extreme MIMO, vehicular networks, and machine learning for beamforming. His work has been recognized with multiple best paper awards, including the IEEE Stephen O. Rice Prize (2019) and EURASIP Best Paper Awards. He has authored influential books like 'Foundations of MIMO Communication' (2019) and 'Millimeter Wave Wireless Communications' (2014).

Advising and Collaborations:

• Advised students: Ahmed Alkhateeb and Omar El Ayach
• Active in industry and government-funded research
• Current research group seeks collaborations with sponsors and top talent