معرفی
Dr. Theodore (Ted) S. Rappaport is the David Lee/Ernst Weber Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Tandon School of Engineering, New York University. He serves as the founding director of NYU WIRELESS, a multidisciplinary research center. His expertise spans wireless communications theory, millimeter-wave/terahertz systems, radio propagation, and energy efficiency. Rappaport is renowned as the 'father of 5G millimeter wave' for pioneering millimeter-wave applications in cellular and Wi-Fi systems.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University
Research Contributions: Developed global standards for millimeter-wave channel modeling and waste factor theory for network energy efficiency. His work revolutionized telecommunications through practical implementation of high-frequency bands.
Awards:
- IEEE Eric E. Sumner Field Award
- IEEE Vehicular Technology Society Hall of Fame
- Sir Monty Finniston Award
- Multiple distinguished alumni and professional achievement awards
Advising/Grants: Advises students like Nurullah Sevim (2025-26 cohort). Holds over 100 issued/pending patents and authored 24 books, including seminal textbooks in wireless communications.
Labs/Teams: Leads NYU WIRELESS, fostering cross-disciplinary innovation in 5G/6G, IoT, and smart connected systems.
