6G Bridge

Professor Song Han, a leading expert in deterministic networks and edge intelligence at the University of Connecticut, will visit Mid Sweden University and STC for two months. The project aims to build a bridge between Sweden and the United States to promote reliable and energy-efficient 6G solutions.

About the visit

Between 1 May and 1 July 2026, Mid Sweden University and STC will be visited by Professor Song Han, a leading expert in deterministic networks and edge intelligence at the University of Connecticut. During his visit, Professor Han will collaborate with researchers at Mid Sweden University and with Swedish industry to transfer proven methods for real-time wireless communication, now essential for 6G.

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The visit is an important part of the VISION-6G research project and directly supports the goal of developing real-time wireless networks for industrial 6G solutions. During the visit, seminars and mentoring sessions are held where researchers and industry partners work together to explore and implement new methods in ongoing pilot projects. In this way, Sweden’s expertise in real-time 6G is strengthened, and the work complements the objectives of the MILESTONE-6G and SPRING-6G projects, which focus on optimizing time and resources.

The initiative also has a broader impact beyond VISION-6G. It helps accelerate the adoption of both deterministic wireless technology and energy-efficient edge AI/ML in Sweden. A joint workshop with stakeholders such as ABB, Volvo, Scania, Boliden, LKAB, and several major operators will connect real industrial needs with practical 6G methods for reliable, low-latency communication. Results and recommendations will be shared openly, including recorded tutorials and short design notes distributed via MIUN/STC and industry networks. This ensures that knowledge is accessible to both large companies and small and medium-sized enterprises.

To keep the collaboration active, the partners plan to launch a recurring seminar between Sweden and UConn, initiate joint master’s and doctoral projects, and prepare a shared overview for future proposals to Vinnova or the EU SNS program. Taken together, these efforts enable effective knowledge transfer, strengthen Sweden’s readiness for reliable and sustainable 6G solutions, and lay the foundation for a long-term transatlantic cooperation.