👥 6GSPACE Lab Team & Supervision

6GSPACE Lab Team and PhD Supervision – Dr. Jorge Querol

At the 6GSPACE Lab (part of the SIGCOM group at SnT), I lead and mentor a team of 40+ researchers developing 6G-oriented satellite and space communications experimental testbeds.

🎓 PhD Thesis (Main Supervisor)

Ongoing Theses

Ongoing

Zhengchen Xu

2026 – present

Topic: Contributions to Joint Communication and Positioning for 6G Non-Terrestrial Networks

Ongoing

Sebastián Barillaro

2026 – present

Topic: Contributions to 5G/6G Cross-Border Service Continuity for UAV-Enabled Critical Applications

Ongoing

Ramin Farzam

2026 – present

Topic: Advanced Multi-Connectivity Techniques for Reliable Multi-Orbit Satellite Systems

Ongoing

Seyyed Masoud Elyasi

2026 – present

Topic: Contributions to Concurrent Communications, Sensing and Positioning for 6G NTN

Ongoing

Swetha Varadarajulu

2022 – present

Topic: 6G AI-Native Air Interface using Neuromorphic Processors

Defended Theses

✅ Defended

Dr. Ashish Kumar Meshram

2022 – 2026

Thesis: Synchronization and Precoding Techniques in 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks

📄 ORBiLu

✅ Defended

Dr. Alejandro González Garrido

2021 – 2025

Thesis: Contributions to Hybrid 5G and GNSS for PNT Applications

📄 ORBiLu

🔬 PhD Thesis (Co-Supervisor & Mentorship)

StudentPhD Thesis TitlePeriodRole
Ali GeorganakiHybrid Satellite-Terrestrial Connectivity Solutions2023–2027CET Member
Dr. Adrián Pérez-PorteroRFI Detection, Mitigation & Excision for GNSS and Radiometers2019–2024Co-Supervisor (UPC stay)
Dr. Liz Martinez MarreroSynchronization of Distributed Cohesive Radio Systems2019–2024Mentor

🎓 Master & Bachelor Thesis Alumni

  • A. Melis-Perelló (MSc, 2023): Drone-based L-band radiometer with RFI detection (UPC)
  • I. Larráyoz-Arrigote (BSc, 2023): Doppler tracking for Starlink satellite signals (Erasmus)
  • J. J. Gómez-López (BSc, 2017): Back-end and positioning control of MERITXELL radiometer
  • E. M. Julián-Ortín (BSc, 2016): Real-time RFI mitigation system for radio navigation receivers (UPC)
  • A. Gil Sorribes, P. J. Cara-Reyes, D. Kewalramani (BSc, 2016): Robust tracking systems in front of RFI

💼 Internships & Student Job Mentorship (MSTB / ISM)

  • V. Singh (2023–2025): GUI development for NTN AI acceleration and CHEM platforms
  • S. K. Singh (2023–2025): Control of SDR, Spectrum Analyzer and NGSO antenna unit
  • G. Goel (2022–2024): Remote Radio Head for 5G using ADALM-PLUTO
  • B. Farkas (2020–2021): Market niches for hybrid 5G and GNSS applications
  • B. Gogoi (2019–2021): CubeSat SDR development of a satellite transparent payload

🏛️ Graduate Teaching & Course Coordination (University of Luxembourg)

Interdisciplinary Space Master – Master in Space, Technology and Business (MSTB):

  • Advanced Satellite Communication Systems (ASCS) [3 ECTS] — Lecturer (2024 – present)
  • Scientific Space Project (SSP) [3 ECTS] — Project Tutor (2023 – present)
  • Satellite Communications and Security (SATCOM) [5 ECTS] — Course Coordinator, Lecturer & Lab Instructor (2019 – present)
  • Advisory Board Member of the Master in Space, Technology and Business (MSTB, since 2019) · 200+ teaching units delivered

🚀 Join the 6GSPACE Lab

Prospective PhD Candidates, Postdocs & Visiting Researchers

We are continuously looking for motivated PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and Master's thesis interns interested in 6G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), AI-accelerated satellite payloads, Joint Communications, Sensing & Positioning (JCAS/JCAP), and experimental SDR/CubeSat testbeds.

💼 SIGCOM Open Positions 🛰️ 6GSPACE Lab Portal 🔬 View Active Funded Projects ✉️ Academic Inquiry ([email protected])