From April 7 to 9, 2025, Dr. Carlos Cordeiro, IEEE ComSoc Distinguished Lecturer, visited the IEEE ComSoc Morelos and Monterrey Chapters in Mexico. Dr. Carlos Cordeiro is an Intel Fellow, CTO of Wireless at Intel Corporation, IEEE Fellow, former Chair of the Board of Directors of the Wi-Fi Alliance, and Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Communications Standards Magazine.

His visit was part of the international Distinguished Lecturer Tour (DLT) program, which aims to provide access to global experts who offer open lectures, promote technical knowledge, and interact with international leaders in telecommunications.

Cuernavaca, Morelos

Jesús Vázquez Bustos, as IEEE ComSoc Morelos Chapter Chair, received Dr. Cordeiro when he arrived on Sunday, April 6, from Portland, Oregon, USA. On Monday, April 7, he delivered his distinguished lecture titled “Future Wi-Fi: Deterministic, Smart, Secure” at two higher education institutions:

• Universidad Politécnica del Estado de Morelos (UPEMOR), in the morning

• Centro Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo Tecnológico (CENIDET), in the afternoon

The lecture was enthusiastically received by undergraduate and graduate students and focused on the evolution and future of Wi-Fi technologies, their emerging applications, and integration into smart cities. This session encouraged a deep discussion on how Wi-Fi becomes a critical infrastructure for communications and intelligent sensing.

Monterrey, Nuevo León

Dr. Cordeiro arrived in Monterrey on Tuesday, April 8, and was welcomed by Dr. César Vargas Rosales, IEEE ComSoc Monterrey Chapter Chair and Faculty Advisor of the Lambda-Rho chapter of IEEE-HKN on campus. The Smart Electronics Research Group, led by Dr. Vargas, and the Faculty of Excellence at Tecnológico de Monterrey, coordinated by M.Sc., supported the visit. Analía González Cantú.

On April 9, 2025, the Rector’s Forum at Tecnológico de Monterrey hosted a high-impact lecture titled “Future Wi-Fi: Deterministic, Smart, Secure.” While Dr. Cordeiro’s presentation revisited the talk delivered in Morelos, this session was enriched by the participation of Dr. Francisco Javier Falcone Lanas, Faculty of Excellence in Telecommunications at Tecnológico de Monterrey, professor at the Public University of Navarra (UPNA), and Director of the Smart Cities Institute (ISC).

This event in particular brought together two globally influential figures in telecommunications. Dr. Carlos Cordeiro, CTO of Wireless at Intel Corporation (USA), widely known for his groundbreaking contributions to wireless technology, and Dr. Francisco Falcone, Chair of the IEEE Spain TEM14 Chapter and Director of the Smart Cities Institute at UPNA (Spain). Both are ranked among the top 2% of the most cited researchers worldwide according to the Stanford List, with Dr. Cordeiro in the top 1% in Networking & Telecommunications. Their presence highlighted the event’s prestige and its significance for global telecommunications.

Dr. Falcone introduced the session by framing the current evolution in telecommunications and outlining pressing challenges in high-capacity networks. His presentation addressed key areas such as:

• Electromagnetic propagation

• Radiofrequency technologies

• Intelligent network design

• Following this, Dr. Cordeiro presented leading-edge trends that are shaping the future of wireless connectivity, including:

• The role of deterministic technologies in achieving ultra-low-latency communications

• The application of artificial intelligence in wireless network optimization

• Emerging security paradigms for next-generation networks

• Regulatory challenges around spectrum management

• The convergence of Wi-Fi 7 and 6G technologies

He also emphasized Wi-Fi’s growing role in smart cities, particularly environmental sensing. He explored the technical foundations enabling such applications, such as precise measurements and the interaction of sensors with intelligent networks.

The relevance of the topics discussed and the presence of both experts created a dynamic, engaging environment. Their clarity and ability to communicate complex ideas effectively encouraged active participation and fostered meaningful dialogue with the audience.

Given the topics’ relevance and the speakers’ global stature, the event contributed significantly to the ongoing conversation about the future of wireless technologies, especially Wi-Fi 7 and 6G.

Also, in Monterrey, and as part of the collaboration between the IEEE-HKN Lambda-Rho Chapter and the IEEE ComSoc Monterrey Chapter, a forum was created for students and researchers at Tecnológico de Monterrey to have a valuable opportunity to engage directly with Dr. Cordeiro.

During his visit to a campus laboratory, Dr. Cordeiro led in-depth discussions on emerging trends in telecommunications, promoting a dynamic exchange of ideas. This interaction allowed participants to:

• Engage in technical conversations on next-generation wireless technologies

• Ask questions and receive insights from a global leader in the field

• Strengthening academic and professional ties within the telecommunications community

The visit served as a powerful forum for knowledge transfer and collaboration, offering firsthand exposure to the future of global telecommunications.

Also, Dr. Cordeiro and Dr. Falcone’s visit emphasized IEEE’s strong commitment to continuous education and knowledge exchange in the field of communications. The IEEE ComSoc Morelos and Monterrey chapters sincerely appreciate their valuable contributions to the academic and technological ecosystem. They thank Dr. Cordeiro for sharing his vast experience and knowledge with local students. The academic institutions involved in this DLT reaffirm their role as leaders in the education of top-tier professionals and the development of innovative solutions for global connectivity.

This visit further strengthened the connection between industry, academia, and the professional community, creating a platform for exchanging advanced ideas and research. More than a lecture, the event marked a meaningful step forward in the global dialogue on next-generation wireless technologies and reaffirmed the shared commitment to advancing the telecommunications sector.