Chao Wang

Chao Wang

Professor at Xidian University

IEEE ICC 2024 WS-14: 1st Workshop on Fluid Antenna System for 6G

Scope

The upcoming sixth-generation (6G) wireless networks are expected to provide extremely high capacity, reliability, and massive connectivity. Recently, Fluid Antenna System (FAS) has emerged as a promising technology with the potential to meet 6G ambitions. Fluid antenna refers to any software-controllable fluidic conductive structure, movable mechanical antenna structure, or even reconfigurable radio-frequency (RF)- pixels that can change its shape and position to reconfigure the gain, radiation pattern, operating frequency, and other characteristics. By near-continuously moving the antenna within a predefined area and locating it at a point where the channel has desirable conditions, FAS can improve spatial diversity and in multiuser communications make interference disappear by exploiting opportunities in fading. Unlike the traditional antenna selection techniques where multiple antennas are discretely deployed at fixed positions with sufficient separation, the very fine spatial resolution of FAS enables it to capitalize on the full range of spatial variations, resulting in significantly improved performance. Furthermore, in contrast to conventional multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) and non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA)/ rate-splitting multiple access (RSMA) systems that rely on complex signal processing algorithms, FAS offers a simple alternative to handle interference. This results in reduced computational overhead and system complexity, making it a more attractive solution for massive connectivity.

This workshop aims to explore the potential of FAS in enabling novel applications and use cases in 6G. We seek original, completed, and unpublished work that is not currently under review by other journals, magazines, or conferences.

Venue and Date

  • Conference — IEEE International Conference on Communications (IEEE ICC 2024)
  • Workshop Date — Thursday, 13 June 2024
  • Conference Dates — 9–13 June 2024
  • Location — Denver, Colorado, USA
  • Conference Venue — Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel
  • Official Workshop Page — IEEE ICC 2024 WS-14

Workshop Chairs

  • Prof. Ana García Armada — Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain
  • Prof. Khaled Rabie — Manchester Metropolitan University, U.K.
  • Prof. Chao Wang — Xidian University, China