Samsung teams up with Princeton University to lead 6G wireless innovation

Samsung Research America (SRA), a research and development subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, has teamed up with Princeton University to shape the future of 6G wireless and networking systems. As a founding member of Princeton's NextG Initiative Corporate Affiliates Program, the organization will lead the research and development of the next-generation communication technology.

The NextG Initiative aims to accelerate the adoption of new technologies and increase the flow of innovation across cloud and edge networks, intelligent sensing and network resilience, among others. This collaboration is a cornerstone for the NextG Initiative, promising to be a transformative force in the evolution of 6G.

Commenting on this collaboration, Andrea Goldsmith, Dean of Princeton's School of Engineering and Applied Science, said, "The best academic research to help realize the promise of future wireless networks is informed by close interactions between faculty and industry technology leaders. Our NextG program aims to foster those deep collaborations around wireless technology, as well as policy, that are required to drive meaningful innovation and global leadership in an era of rapid change."

SRA and Princeton University will work closely to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world applications alongside other notable corporate affiliates including Ericsson, Intel, MediaTek, Nokia Bell Labs, Qualcomm Technologies and Vodafone.

Dr. Charlie Zhang, Senior Vice President at Samsung Research America, expressed his support for studies in next-generation telecommunications. The wireless industry has benefited significantly from fundamental research in the past few decades," he said. "We encourage Princeton's researchers to continue innovation and develop disruptive technologies that could bring major breakthroughs in 6G."

Samsung Research is leading the way in the development and global standardization of 6G technology by chairing the 6G Framework Group of the International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) and the Spectrum Group of the Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA).