Distinguished Lecture Series : 5G Technology : Evolution or Revolution

Prof. Dr. Tharek A. Rahman currently is a professor in wireless communication at the Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. He obtained his BSc (Hons) (Electrical Engineering) from the University of Strathclyde, UK, MSc in Communication Engineering from UMIST, Manchester, UK, and PhD in Mobile Communication from University of Bristol, UK. Currently, he conducting research related to mobile communications, antenna, and propagation. He has also conducted various short courses related to mobile and satellite communication to the telecommunication industry and government agencies since 1988. Prof. Tharek has published more than 300 scientific papers in journals and conferences and obtained many national and international awards. More than 30 PhD students had graduated under his supervision. He is also a consultant for many communication companies and an active member in several research academic entities and has been appointed as Fellow of Academy Science Malaysia. Currently, he served as Commission Member for Communication and Multimedia Commission Malaysia (MCMC)