Techopedia asked experts to weigh in on their expectations for new developments in technology in the new year. Alexander Wyglinski, professor of electrical and computer engineering and associate dean of graduate studies, shared insight on the potential applications of the rise of 6G technology, including remote health monitoring, information sharing among vehicles, virtual reality, and augmented reality.

Recent hurricanes are putting the spotlight on ways to address disaster-related cell phone service outages. Some providers are turning to space, leveraging satellites to keep customers connected. Professor Alexander Wyglinski, in the department of electrical and computer engineering, provided analysis on satellite-to-cell systems, including potential benefits and challenges, for this article in The Boston Globe.