The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a 3-year, $300,000 Project Grant to the University of California Irvine (UC Irvine) under the Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CFDA 47.070) program. The purpose of this collaborative research award is to develop advanced signal processing and resource allocation methods for cell-free massive multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) wireless access networks, which can provide more uniform coverage and data rates compared to traditional cellular architectures. The key research activities under this grant include: (1) Developing nonlinear variational Bayesian techniques for centralized and distributed processing of cell-free massive MIMO systems, focusing on channel estimation, data detection, and user activity detection; (2) Designing novel user-centric pilot schemes and power control solutions that account for practical challenges like hardware impairments and fronthaul quantization errors; and (3) Devising robust and scalable resource allocation strategies to address user congestion and improve energy efficiency under non-uniform traffic conditions. This research will be conducted jointly by US, Irish, and Northern Irish institutions, and will support the training of a diverse cohort of postdoctoral researchers, PhD, master's, and undergraduate students in transformative 5G and 6G wireless access technologies.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $300.0k | 8/24/23 |