Thomas Magedanz

Thomas Magedanz is a Professor at Technische Universität Berlin, leading the Chair for Next Generation Networks since 2004. He also serves as Director of the Business Unit Software-based Networks (NGNI) at Fraunhofer FOKUS in Berlin since 2003. With over 35 years of expertise, he is a globally recognized ICT pioneer in telecommunications, Internet, and information technologies convergence. His work focuses on 5G/6G evolution, Core-RAN integration, Satellite/Non-terrestrial Networks, and AI-driven network management. Key projects include the Fraunhofer 5G Playground, Open5GCore, and the German flagship CampusOS project. He coordinates the Open6GHub and 6G-RIC initiatives, advancing organic 6G networks.

• Education: PhD in relevant field (details not specified).

Research emphasizes open networking ecosystems and next-gen network architectures. He leads major German BMBF-funded projects and contributes to international standards. His open-source toolkits and testbeds, such as 5G-Playground and Open5GCore, are foundational to industry innovation.

Notable contributions include advancing 6G-ready network control systems and integrating AI/ML for network intelligence. He actively engages in academic-industry collaboration through Fraunhofer FOKUS, fostering practical applications of research.