UTICA, NY — SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) is proud to announce that Dr. Arjun Singh, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Director of the Wireless Intelligent Next Gen Systems (WINGS) Research Center, has been awarded a prestigious $175,000 grant from the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Computer and Network Systems Division through its CRII: NeTS program.

Dr. Singh’s solo-led project, “Deployable Near-Field Sub-Terahertz Communication Systems,” aims to address key technical challenges in the development of next-generation wireless networks operating at terahertz (THz) frequencies. The research focuses on mitigating near-field propagation issues such as wavefront distortion, ultra-wide bandwidth handling, and the impact of dynamic device movement, crucial factors in the future deployment of mobile THz systems. The significance of this work lies in its potential to bring us closer to faster, more reliable wireless networks that will power everything from smarter phones to advanced healthcare and transportation systems.

“This funding enables my team and our collaborators to explore radically different ways of thinking about wireless communication,” said Dr. Singh. “Through the support of the NSF CRII program, we’re building robust THz frameworks that will accelerate the deployment of mobile high-frequency wireless systems.”

Dr. Abdullah Eroglu, Dean of SUNY Poly’s College of Engineering, praised the award: “This NSF grant is a testament to Dr. Singh’s leadership and the cutting-edge work taking place within SUNY Poly’s WINGS Research Center. His research continues to put our institution at the forefront of wireless systems innovation.”

This project aligns with SUNY Poly’s mission to support transformative research while preparing students for high-impact careers in engineering and emerging technologies.