The University of Luxembourg (SnT) is launching a new season of the video series ‘Women & Girls in Science’, in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender Equality and Diversity. This series highlights the careers of female researchers in Luxembourg to inspire young girls to embrace their passion for science. The campaign will start on 12 February, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, with a video presentation of the six participants. More videos will be shown every week until 8 March, International Women’s Day. These videos will be available on Research Luxembourg’s website and social networks, as well as on the University’s Facebook and LinkedIn profiles.
Furthermore, the importance of young researchers in shaping the future was underlined. Their contribution to the projects of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Safety, Reliability and Trust (SnT) of the University of Luxembourg has an impact not only on research excellence, but also on society. The current edition of the series highlights Dr Flor Ortiz and his research on artificial intelligence and machine learning for satellite communications.
Dr. Ortiz’s research, in collaboration with SES, aims to use artificial intelligence to improve the next generation of satellite communications. The SmartSpace project explores several use cases, including resource allocation, interference management, and a broader connectivity ecosystem using big data. Integrating terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks into the future vision would allow ubiquitous coverage of communication services. The use of artificial intelligence is crucial to solve the associated problems, such as the digital divide, and ensure the full reconfigurability of satellites.
Dr. Ortiz points out that artificial intelligence can help develop resource allocation models based on machine learning, changing resources according to traffic demand. It also mentions the importance of AI to manage interference between satellites, ensuring efficient use of capacity.
His inspiration for working on research at SnT comes from the centre’s dynamic and multicultural environment, with researchers such as Dr. Eva Lagunas and Dr. Symeon Chatzinotas. The SnT represents an opportunity for her to be part of a community at the forefront of research. His future projects focus on the advancement of artificial intelligence applications in satellite communications, with a particular interest in the integration of neuromorphic computing.
In conclusion, these initiatives and projects demonstrate Luxembourg’s commitment to promoting women in science and the importance of young researchers in cutting-edge research.