Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), through the Faculty of Artificial Intelligence (FAI) UTM Kuala Lumpur, hosted a focused academic engagement programme from 13 to 16 January 2026. The programme was organised by the Ubiquitous Broadband Access Network (U-BAN) Research Group, in collaboration with the FAI Research & Innovation Office. Over four days, the activities gathered UTM staff, researchers, and students to strengthen knowledge exchange, widen research networks, and create new opportunities for future joint research with international partners.
A key highlight was a technical talk titled “Goal-Oriented Wireless Sensor Networks”, held on 14 January 2026 (Wednesday). The session was delivered by Prof. Dr. Tadashi Matsumoto, an IEEE Life Fellow and Professor Emeritus of the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST), Japan, and the University of Oulu, Finland. In his presentation, Prof. Matsumoto discussed how goal-oriented design can enhance the efficiency and reliability of wireless sensor networks by aligning network decisions with application objectives, enabling smarter use of resources and more meaningful performance outcomes.
The talk was open to all staff, researchers, and students. Participants engaged actively through questions and discussion, reflecting a strong interest in translating the concepts into practical sensing, monitoring, and communication solutions.
Beyond the seminar, the 13–16 January programme featured several closed discussions among Prof. Matsumoto, U-BAN members, and FAI researchers. These sessions explored potential research collaboration in the coming future, including AI-assisted sensor networking, energy-efficient sensing and communication, and emerging IoT and 6G-related applications. The group also discussed practical pathways for collaboration, including joint publications, collaborative grant proposals, student mobility, and co-supervision arrangements to sustain long-term engagement.
FAI and U-BAN extend appreciation to Prof. Dr. Tadashi Matsumoto and all participants, and look forward to translating the outcomes of this academic week into impactful collaborative research partnerships.
