Metaverse is Taking Off? Part 2

Speaker: Prof. Nirwan Ansari
         Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
         New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)

Title:   "Metaverse is Taking Off? Part 2"

Date:    Thursday, 12 December 2024

Time:    2:30pm - 3:30pm

Venue:   Room 3598 (via lift 27/28), HKUST

Abstract:

I had the privilege of delivering a keynote address at the 2023 IEEE
International Conference on Metaverse Computing, Networking, and
Applications (IEEE MetaCom 2023) in Kyoto, Japan, titled 'Metaverse is
Taking Off?' - posing a question to spark critical reflection. Now, a year
later, it is a fitting time to reassess how the Metaverse has evolved over
the past year and to explore what lies ahead. Through this talk, I aim to
shed light on the current state of the Metaverse, offering insights into
its development trajectory and future prospects.

In this address, I will revisit the major advancements that have
transpired since my previous keynote and dive deeper into the trends that
are shaping the landscape of the Metaverse. Furthermore, I will outline
the challenges and opportunities that will likely emerge as we continue to
navigate this rapidly advancing and transformative field.


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Biography:

Nirwan Ansari, Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer
Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), holds a
Ph.D. from Purdue University, an MSEE from the University of Michigan, and
a BSEE (summa cum laude with a perfect GPA) from NJIT. He is a Life Fellow
of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a
Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).

He authored Green Mobile Networks: A Networking Perspective (Wiley-IEEE,
2017) with T. Han, and co-authored two other books. He has also
(co-)authored over 700 technical publications, with more than half of them
published in widely cited journals and magazines. He has served as a guest
editor for numerous special issues on various emerging topics in
communications and networking. Currently, he serves as the Editor-in-Chief
of IEEE Wireless Communications and has been on the editorial/advisory
board of over ten journals. His current research focuses on green
communications and networking, edge computing, drone-assisted networking,
and various aspects of broadband networks.

He was elected to serve on the IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) Board
of Governors as a member-at-large. He has served as the Director of ComSoc
Educational Services Board, chaired various technical and steering
committees within ComSoc, and served on many committees such as the IEEE
Fellow Committee. He has actively participated in organizing numerous IEEE
International Conferences/Symposia/Workshops. Among his many recognitions
are several excellence in teaching awards, multiple best paper awards, the
NCE Excellence in Research Award, several ComSoc TC technical recognition
awards, the NJ Inventors Hall of Fame Inventor of the Year Award, the
Thomas Alva Edison Patent Award, the Purdue University Outstanding
Electrical and Computer Engineer Award, the NCE 100 Medal, the NJIT
Excellence in Research Prize and Medal, and designation as a COMSOC
Distinguished Lecturer. He has also been granted more than 40 U.S.
patents.