BMW Lab./OSC Asia Pacific Lab.
Research Field
Ray-Guang Cheng is currently a Director of Computer Center and a Professor at the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, Taiwan. He is also the Head of O-RAN Software Community (OSC) Asia Pacific Lab. His current research interests include massive machine-type communications and IoT management platforms. He is a member of the Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society. He was a recipient of the IEEE Wireless Communication Professional Certification.
The Broadband Multimedia Wireless (BMW) Lab at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST) focuses on cutting-edge research in wireless communication technologies, particularly beyond 5G (B5G) and 6G networks.
Research Areas:
• B5G/6G Technologies: Exploring advanced communication systems to enhance network performance and capabilities.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI): Integrating AI to optimize wireless networks and develop intelligent communication solutions.
• Internet of Things (IoT): Developing innovative IoT services and applications for seamless connectivity.
• Network Software and Information Security: Focusing on software-defined networking and ensuring secure communication protocols.
Educational Goals:
The lab aims to cultivate internationally mobile talents through cross-border and cross-domain research, emphasizing:
• Practical Experience: Engaging students in system design, development, and testing to enhance programming and analytical skills.
• Global Collaboration: Encouraging participation in international internships and dual-degree programs to broaden academic and cultural perspectives.
Collaborations and Internships:
The BMW Lab actively collaborates with industry leaders and academic institutions, offering students opportunities for internships and exchanges with organizations such as:
• EURECOM (France): Short-term internships in communication systems engineering.
• Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD): Collaborative research and development projects.
• Czech Technical University in Prague: Dual master’s degree programs in electrical engineering.
Recent Activities:
• Workshops and Conferences: Hosting and participating in events like the Open RAN Summit and the OpenRAN Workshop to stay at the forefront of technological advancements.
• Research Publications: Contributing to international conferences, including ACM MobiCom and IEEE FNWF, showcasing the lab’s research findings.
For more information or to get involved, visit the BMW Lab’s website or contact them at ntust.bmw.lab@gmail.com.
- Open RAN open-source contribution for O-RAN Software Community (OSC) and OpenAirInterface (OAI)
- Digital Twin for Hybrid Cellular/WiFi RAN
- Random access channel
- Massive Machine-type Communication (mMTC)
- Internet-of-Things (IoTs)
- Sep. 2022~: Head of OSC Asia Pacific Lab.
- April 2024~: Member of the Advisory Board, Centre for Tactile Internet with Human-in-the-Loop (CeTI) at Technische Universität Dresden, Germany
- March 2023~ March 2028: Adjunct Professor, UI, Indonesia
- Aug. 2021~2023, June 2024~May 2025: Adjunct Professor, ITB, Indonesia
- 2022~2023: Reviewer, Future Communications R&D Programme (FCP), Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA), Singapore
- 2018, World Class Professor Program, Ministry of Research, Technology and Higher Education, Indonesia
- PhD, Department of Communications Engineering, National Chiao-Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan, 1996