Professor Simon Saunders appointed as Honorary Academic Professor to the University of Bristol

The Smart Internet Lab is pleased to announce that Professor Simon Saunders is joining the University of Bristol as Honorary Academic Professor.

Professor Saunders is an internationally recognised leader, inventor, and communicator in the field of wireless communications, with achievements in industry (Google, Philips and Motorola), academia (University of Surrey, Trinity College Dublin, King’s College London) and regulation (Ofcom, Spectrum Policy Forum).

This appointment follows the launch of 6G Futures, a new virtual hub which unites more than 400 world-renowned experts in telecommunications networks, cyber, Artificial Intelligence, digital humanities, social sciences and arts from the University of Bristol and King’s College London, shaping the future of mobile technology for individuals and society.

The Smart Internet Lab has previously collaborated with Professor Saunders in his role of visiting professor at King's College London and Trustee for Music for All. He led the world’s first 5G music lesson with Jamie Cullum, a hugely successful event that demonstrated the power of 5G for connecting musicians across the UK.

Professor Saunders appointment as Honorary Academic Professor builds on these existing relationships and will create opportunities for collaboration and research, shaping the future of mobile networks.

Professor Dimitra Simeonidou, Director of the Smart Internet Lab, said: “We are looking forward to work with Prof. Saunders on 6G research topics in Smart Internet Lab. Simon is also joining 6G Futures, a national research hub aiming to drive 6G leadership for the UK.”

Professor Simon Saunders, Smart Internet Lab Honorary Professor, said: ”I’m delighted to be joining the Smart Internet Lab. I’ve admired the quality of the communications research at Bristol for over thirty years. I’m therefore thrilled at the opportunity to contribute to 6G Futures over the coming decade, in collaboration with my colleagues at King's College London and other UK and international researchers.”