Merouane Debbah
Professor at Khalifa University, Director of the KU 6G Research Center
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Mérouane Debbah is a researcher, educator, and technology entrepreneur. He has founded several public and industrial research centers and start-ups. He is now a Professor at Khalifa University of Science and Technology in Abu Dhabi and the founding Director of the KU 6G Research Center. His research has been at the interface of fundamental mathematics, algorithms, statistics, information, and communication sciences with a special focus on random matrix theory and learning algorithms.
In the AI field, he is known for his work on Large Language Models, distributed AI systems for networks, and semantic communications. He received multiple prestigious distinctions, prizes, and best paper awards for his contributions to both fields.
In 2024, he pioneered the concept of TelecomGPT. He is chair of the IEEE Large Generative AI Models in Telecom (GenAINet) Emerging Technology Initiative and a Marconi Prize Selection Advisory Committee member.
