Meet the Mobile Communications Group (MCG) at iTEAM

The MCG is a group of over 40 researchers, 4 professors, and 3 excellence program experts dedicated to optimizing advanced wireless telecommunications technologies such as 5G/6G, IoT, and V2X. Their work drives innovation in mobile connectivity and communications, positioning them as an international benchmark through collaborations with leading companies and high-impact initiatives.

Key Research Lines:  

  • Haptic Interactions: AR/VR with tactile feedback. 
  • 6G and Beyond: Solutions integrating the human, physical, and digital worlds.  
  • Cell-Free 6G Networks: Using IRSs and distributed MIMO. 
  • 6G Modeling & Validation: New channel models for complex environments.  
  • 4G/5G/6G Heterogeneous Networks: Optimizing multi-layer networks with non-terrestrial nodes.  
  • Wi-Fi 7 & 8: Boosting performance in dense scenarios.  
  • Intelligent IoT: AI-driven network and supply chain automation.  
  • Vehicular Communications: Studying V2X and exploring ISAC technologies.

Recent Advances:

  • Immersive Communications Lab: Validating 5G and new communication modes like telepresence and holography.  
  • 6G Model Validation: Real-world testing with IRSs. 
  • Wi-Fi 8 Solutions: Improving efficiency and resource management.  
  • Network Optimization: Focused on non-terrestrial node integration.

Key Highlights

  • Participation in projects like Horizon Europe.
  • Partnerships with Ericsson, Telefónica, Nokia, Orange, and Huawei.  
  • Organization of V5G Days, an international forum on the future of telecommunications.  
  • VLC Campus 5G, powered by UPV and iTEAM, positions Valencia as a 5G research hub with a private 5G network, Nokia equipment, and an openRAN core — ideal for critical testing in sectors like defense and cybersecurity.

MCG’s approach blends cutting-edge research with industrial transfer, enabling agile adoption of new technologies. With a vision centered on hyperconnectivity, sustainability, and global collaboration, MCG stands out as a key player in the future of telecommunications.