Title of speech
Advancing Wireless Communication Systems: Driving Innovations for Smart Cities, Autonomous Vehicles, and High-Speed Trains.
Short Biography
Professor Nix is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer at Euro University of Bahrain. He previously worked for 3 years as the Vice Chancellor of Alasala University (Dammam, KSA); and 27 years in various leadership roles at the University of Bristol (Bristol, UK), including the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, the Head of the Electrical and Engineering Department, and the Head of the Communication Systems & Networks group.
Professor Nix was awarded BEng and PhD degrees in Engineering from the University of Bristol in 1989 and 1993 respectively. He was promoted to a full professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Bristol in 2001. He is a passionate and accomplished lecturer and an internationally respected researcher. He has published more than 600 international papers and successfully supervised more than 65 PhD students.
Professor Andrew is well-known for his research contributions to the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth standards. More recently, Professor Andrew’s 5G wireless research has been globally recognized for tackling societal challenges related to smart cities, urban transport and healthcare.
Professor Andrew has a track record of forming strong links with academics and industry in China, North America, Europe and the Middle East. He has worked closely with international companies such as Nokia, Huawei and National Instruments.
Professor Andrew has co-founded three technology start-ups and has extensive experience advising small and large technology businesses, including consulting for Apple in 2013. He is a named inventor on approximately 20 international patents.