Kato Laboratory, Tohoku University, Japan

Prof. Kawamoto made a presentation entitled “Angle-Distance Separated Beam Training for IRS Control in Spherical-Wave Propagation Environments”, Ishikawa (M1) made a presentation entitled “Optimization of Channel State Feedback Volume Using Spatial Correlation Between Devices in Multi-AP Coordination”, and Tanaka (M1) made a presentation entitled “Modeling and Evaluation of Resonance Impact in Inter-Layer Propagation for Stacked Intelligent Metasurfaces” at Technical Committee on Radio Communications Systems, that was held in Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan in June. 2026.

Kuwahara (M2) made a presentation entitled “Performance Analysis of Shared AP Selection in Multiple Multi-Access Point Coordinated Transmission Groups”, Shoji (M2) made a presentation entitled “Link-Specific AP Selection for Multi-Link Operation in Multi-AP Coordination Systems”, and Chiba (M1) made a presentation entitled “DQN-based Sequential Control of Bundle Transfer Order in Relay-Assisted LEO Satellite Constellation Collaboration Systems” and all member were awarded the Young Researcher’s  Encouragement Award.

On May 23, 2026, Assistant Professor Hashida received the Funai Research Encouragement Award. This award is presented to researchers who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of science and technology, taking into account factors such as academic novelty and potential for industrial application.