Professional WiMAX Courses Page


 A set of three Internet courses are planned via streamed-video:

Visit this link for a Free Wimax Intro Seminar

WiMAX Overview

Dr. Suresh Borkar, ECE, IIT

Emphasis on:

•  Broadband Applications and Technology Options
•  WiMAX Standard and Architecture
•  Physical and MAC Layers
•  Evolution to 4G/Next Generation Networks (NGNs)

Radio and Antenna Techniques

Dr. Guillermo Atkin, ECE, IIT

Emphasis on:

•  Software Defined Radio (SDR)
•  Transmit and Receive Diversity
•  Smart Antenna Technology
•  Multiple Input – Multiple Output (MIMO)

Network Operations and Management

Dr. Chi Zhou and Dr. Yu Cheng

Emphasis on:

  • •  Mobility, Performance, Quality of Service (QoS), Security and Spectrum
  • •  Operational Scenarios
  • •  Deployment and Optimization
  • •  Interworking and Evolution

 

 

Featured Speakers

OhrtmanFrank Ohrtman 
President of WMX Systems, LLC
Frank Ohrtman has almost 20 years of experience in telecommunications and wireless applications. He is a former Navy Intelligence Officer (1981-1991) who is the President of WMX Systems, LLC, a Denver, Colorado-based consulting and systems integration firm. more

StrobergDon Stroberg
Vice President of Sales for Sprint Nextel Corp.'s Xohm Business Unit
Don Stroberg leads wireless broadband strategic planning for Sprint Nextel. His responsibilities include identifying new product and services opportunities, partnerships and innovation efforts for Sprint Nextel's 4G business unit. more

StrobergDennis Roberson
Vice Provost for New
Initiatives at IIT
Dennis Roberson is an accomplished executive, educator and engineer with a strong semiconductor background and a proven track record in technology leadership and business management. Currently active in academia, government and the private sector, Roberson joined Zarlink's Board in November 2004. more