Alexander Wyglinski

Associate Dean of Graduate Studies
AFFILIATED DEPARTMENT OR OFFICE
Graduate Studies
EDUCATION
B. Eng. Electrical Engineering McGill University, Canada 1999
MS Electrical Engineering Queen's University at Kingston, Canada 2000
PhD Electrical Engineering McGill University, Canada 2005
Expert Bio

Professor Wyglinski's work focuses on devising new, reliable, and robust wireless communications using artificial intelligence and machine learning.Given society's growing reliance on wireless connectivity, it is important that wireless communications and networking systems are dependable and can co-exist with each other. His research into novel wireless communication systems will impact society in how they connect with each other and their surrounding environment, including the Internet of Things, smart cities, next-generation transportation systems, and eHealth. He has provided media interviews on topics including satellite-to-cellular service, cellular network outages, and the uses and potential for 5G and 6G technology.

Boston Globe
With towers destroyed, Hurricane Milton is a real-time test for satellite cell service

Recent hurricanes are putting the spotlight on ways to address disaster-related cell phone service outages. Some providers are turning to space, leveraging satellites to keep customers connected. Professor Alexander Wyglinski, in the department of electrical and computer engineering, provided analysis on satellite-to-cell systems, including potential benefits and challenges, for this article in The Boston Globe.

WCVB
Service restored for AT&T customers after nationwide outage

Alexander Wyglinski, professor of electrical and computer engineering and associate dean of Graduate Studies, was interviewed by WCVB-TV for analysis on the nearly day-long wireless network outage affecting cell phone customers nationwide.

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