The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $259,828 Project Grant to Villanova University to conduct collaborative research on the optimal integration of sensing and communications through AI-assisted Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) designs. This award falls under the NSF's Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) program (CFDA 47.070), which supports investigator-initiated research and education in computing, communications, and information science and engineering. The project aims to explore AI-based approaches to designing unified waveforms, constellations, and beamforming techniques that can be used for both sensing and communications. It also involves implementing ISAC designs using large aperture arrays and establishing the theoretical foundations of the extended near-field of ISAC channels. Additionally, the project will focus on real-time implementation and evaluation of the AI-assisted ISAC designs and algorithms, considering factors such as performance, robustness, and advancement metrics. This collaborative research effort, involving partners in Finland, seeks to advance the field of ISAC and foster economic, societal, and research impacts.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $259.8k | 7/20/23 |