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Torbjörn Ekman

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Torbjörn Ekman

Professor
Department of Electronic Systems

torbjorn.ekman@ntnu.no
+4773594604 B427 ElektroB Gløshaugen, Trondheim
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About

Nils Torbjörn Ekman (1969) is a Professor at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications. He is performing research, supervision and teaching within the fields of radio communications, communication theory and signal processing. He is currently responsible for the national infrastructure project Reconfigurable Radio Network Plattform (ReRaNP) for massive MIMO research. Professor Ekman has a MSc in Engineering Physics, as well as a Licentiate of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy degree both in Signal Processing from the University of Uppsala.

He has supervised 7 PhD students to completion and cosupervised several others. In addition Ekman supervises about 2 MSc students a year.

Fields of expertise

  • Statistical channel modeling for dynamic wireless radio channels
  • Prediction of radio channels for applications in adaptive modulation
  • Sensor networks
  • Subspace descriptions of MIMO channels
  • High resolution spectral estimation
  • Satelite radio interference

Work Experience

  • 2022 Guest researcher at USC, Los Angeles, USA
  • 2014- Professor at IET/NTNU
  • 2011-2012 Guest researcher at NYU Poly, New York, USA
  • 2005-2014 Associate Professor at IET/NTNU
  • 2002-2005 Postdoc at Unik, Kjeller Norway
  • 1999-2002 Located at the DSB group at University of Oslo (UiO)
  • 1997-1998 Marie Curie scholarship at Institut für Nachrichtentechnik und Hochfrequenztechnik, Technisce Universität Wien, Austria
  • 1995-2002 PhD student, Signals and Systems Group, Uppsala University, Sweden

Research project experience

  • ReRaNP,  NFR Infrastructure project 2015
  • CAMOS, NTNU/IME project 2013
    Project leader
    Communications and Sensor Networks for Coastal and Arctic Maritime Operations and Surveillance
  • WILATI+, Nordite project, 2006
    Primary investigator and manager of the Norwegian part
    Cooperation with TKK, Finland, LTH, Sweden.
    Wireless interference-limited high-throughput access technologies and applications
  • SENDORA, EU FP7 STREP project, 2008
    Primary investigator and manager for the Norwegian part
    Project on sensor network aided cognitive radio
    WP leader for Cognitive Actuation.
  • MoPSAR, NFR funded project, 2004
    Modeling and Prediction of mm Wavelength Channels, Scheduling and Adaptive Data Rate  for Wireless Access Systems

Publications

  • Chronological
  • By category
  • All publications registered in NVA

2024

  • Ekman, Torbjörn. (2024) Fading Distribution Model for the Maritime Radio Channel.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Li, Xin; Ekman, Torbjörn; Yang, Kun. (2024) Multi-Cluster Approaches to Radio Sensor Array Channel Modeling and Simulation. Sensors
    Academic article

2023

  • Diaz, Gara Quintana; Ekman, Torbjörn; Camanzo, Alejandro; Birkeland, Roger; Lago, José Miguel; Muíño, Alberto González. (2023) Satellite uplink interference measurements in the 437 MHz UHF amateur radio band onboard LUME-1. Acta Astronautica
    Academic article

2022

  • Birkeland, Roger; Díaz, Gara Quintana; Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Ekman, Torbjörn; Agelet, Fernando Aguado; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2022) Development of a multi-purpose SDR payload for the HYPSO-2 satellite. IEEE Aerospace Conference. Proceedings
    Academic article
  • Díaz, Gara Quintana; Birkeland, Roger; Løge, Lars; Andersen, Even; Bolstad, Anton; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2022) In-orbit Interference Measurements and Analysis in the VDES-band with the NorSat-2 Satellite. IEEE Aerospace Conference. Proceedings
    Academic article
  • Abraham, Jens; Ramírez-Espinosa, Pablo; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2022) Statistics of the Effective Massive MIMO Channel in Correlated Rician Fading. IEEE Open Journal of Antennas and Propagation
    Academic article

2021

  • Quintana-Diaz, Gara; Nodar-López, Diego; Muíño, Alberto González; Agelet, Fernando Aguado; Cappelletti, Chantal; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2021) Detection of radio interference in the UHF amateur radio band with the Serpens satellite. Advances in Space Research
    Academic article
  • Díaz, Gara Quintana; Ekman, Torbjörn; Agra, José Miguel Lago; Mendoza, Diego Hurtado de; Muíño, Alberto González; Agelet, Fernando Aguado. (2021) In-orbit measurements and analysis of radio interference in the UHF amateur radio band from the LUME-1 satellite. Remote Sensing
    Academic article

2019

  • Yang, Kun; Molisch, Andreas F.; Ekman, Torbjörn; Røste, Terje; Berbineau, Marion. (2019) A Round Earth Loss Model and Small-Scale Channel Properties for Open-Sea Radio Propagation. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology
    Academic article
  • Yang, Kun; Zhou, Ning; Røste, Terje; Yu, Junyi; Li, Fang; Chen, Wei. (2019) High-speed Vehicle-to-Vehicle Radio Channel Characteristics for Suburban and Municipal Lake Region at 5.9 GHz.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Ghiaasi, Golsa; Abraham, Jens; Eide, Egil; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2019) Effective Channel Hardening in an Indoor Multiband Scenario. International Journal of Wireless Information Networks
    Academic article

2016

  • Rossi, Pierluigi Salvo; Ciuonzo, Domenico; Kansanen, Kimmo Juhani; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2016) Performance Analysis of Energy Detection for MIMO Decision Fusion in Wireless Sensor Networks over Arbitrary Fading Channels. IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications
    Academic article
  • Lundheim, Lars Magne; Ekman, Torbjörn; Gajic, Bojana; Larsen, Bjørn B.; Tybell, Per Thomas Martin. (2016) Early Innovation Projects: First Experiences from the Electronic Engineering Ladder at NTNU.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Larsen, Bjørn B.; Lundheim, Lars Magne; Ekman, Torbjörn; Tybell, Per Thomas Martin. (2016) Teaching Freshmen Engineering Communication.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2015

  • Askeland, Stein-Arne; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2015) Tracking with a high-resolution 2-D spectral estimation based automotive radar. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems (T-ITS)
    Academic article
  • Rossi, Pierluigi Salvo; Ciuonzo, Domenico; Ekman, Torbjörn; Dong, Hefeng. (2015) Energy Detection for MIMO Decision Fusion in Underwater Sensor Networks. IEEE Sensors Journal
    Academic article
  • Ekman, Torbjörn. (2015) An fir predictor interpretation of LS estimation of sinusoidal amplitudes followed by extrapolation. European Signal Processing Conference
    Academic article
  • Cella, Tommaso; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2015) High Capacity and High Coverage mm-Wave Multi-Antenna Systems. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Doctoral dissertation
  • Rossi, Pierluigi Salvo; Ciuonzo, Domenico; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2015) HMM-Based Decision Fusion in Wireless Sensor Networks with Noncoherent Multiple Access. IEEE Communications Letters
    Academic article
  • Rossi, Pierluigi Salvo; Ciuonzo, Domenico; Kansanen, Kimmo; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2015) On Energy Detection for MIMO Decision Fusion in Wireless Sensor Networks over NLOS Fading. IEEE Communications Letters
    Academic article

2014

  • Cella, Tommaso; Orten, Pål; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2014) MM-WAVE SHORT RANGE OUTDOOR LINKS WITH PHASED ARRAYS.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Cella, Tommaso; Orten, Pål; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2014) Design of a practical and compact mm-wave MIMO system with optimized capacity and phased arrays. International Journal of Antennas and Propagation
    Academic article
  • Askeland, Stein-Arne; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2014) 2D spectral estimation for unambiguous detection of automotive radar targets.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2013

  • Askeland, Stein-Arne; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2013) Interpolated Root-Music for transversal automotive radar traffic monitoring.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Cella, Tommaso; Orten, Pål; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2013) Wireless access using MIMO subarrays at mm-wave bands.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Godana, Bruhtesfa; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2013) Rotative Quantization Using Adaptive Range for Temporally Correlated MIMO Channels.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Yang, Kun; Molisch, Andreas F.; Ekman, Torbjörn; Røste, Terje. (2013) A Deterministic Round Earth Loss Model for Open-Sea Radio Propagation. IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC) Proceedings
    Academic article
  • Godana, Bruhtesfa Ebrahim; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2013) Practical Multiuser MIMO Beamforming using the Strongest Eigenmodes. IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC) Proceedings
    Academic article
  • Godana, Bruhtesfa; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2013) Parametrization Based Limited Feedback Design for Correlated MIMO Channels Using New Statistical Models. IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications
    Academic article
  • Godana, Bruhtesfa; Ekman, Torbjörn; Kansanen, Kimmo. (2013) Partial Equivalent Channel Inversion Based Precoding with Mode Adaptation in Multiuser MIMO Systems. IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications
    Academic article

2012

  • Flåm, John Torjus; Chatterjee, Saikat; Kansanen, Kimmo; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2012) On MMSE estimation: A Linear Model under Gaussian Mixture Statistics. IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing
    Academic article
  • Godana, Bruhtesfa Ebrahim; Ekman, Torbjörn; Tesfamicael, Solomon Abedom. (2012) Block Diagonal Inversion Precoding for MIMO Broadcast Channels.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Li, Xin; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2012) Rayleigh Scattering Cluster Based Spatial-Temporal-Spectral Correlation Properties with MIMO-OFDM Channel Model. IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC)
    Academic article
  • Vijayandran, Luxmiram; Dharmawansa, Prathapasinghe; Ekman, Torbjörn; Tellambura, Chinthananda. (2012) Analysis of Aggregate Interference and Primary System Performance in Finite Area Cognitive Radio Networks. IEEE Transactions on Communications
    Academic article
  • Vijayandran, Luxmiram; Byun, Sang-Soon; Øien, Geir Egil; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2012) Increasing sum-rate in large-scale cognitive radio networks by centralized power and spectrum allocation. EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking
    Academic article
  • Yang, Kun; Røste, Terje; Bekkadal, Fritz; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2012) Experimental multipath delay profile of mobile radio channels over sea at 2 GHz.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2011

  • Vijayandran, Luxmiram; Dharmawansa, Prathapasinghe; Ekman, Torbjörn; Tellambura, Chinthananda. (2011) Aggregate Interference and System Performance in Finite Area Cognitive Radio Networks.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Li, Xin; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2011) Gaussian Angular Distributed MIMO Channel Model. IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC) Proceedings
    Academic article
  • Vijayandran, Luxmiram; Kansanen, Kimmo; Brandt-Pearce, Maïté; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2011) Energy efficient state estimation through stochastic optimization.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Godana, Bruhtesfa Ebrahim; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2011) Linear prediction of time-varying MIMO systems using Givens rotations.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Godana, Bruhtesfa Ebrahim; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2011) A reduced quantization range feedback method for time-varying MIMO systems.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Vijayandran, Luxmiram; Brandt-Pearce, Maite; Kansanen, Kimmo; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2011) Efficient State Estimation with Energy Harvesting and Fairness Control Using Stochastic Optimization. GLOBECOM - conference record / IEEE Global Telecommunications Conference
    Academic article

2010

  • Cheffena, Michael; Bråten, Lars Erling; Ekman, Torbjörn; Tjelta, Terje. (2010) Combined Dynamic Channel Simulator for High Capacity Broadband Fixed Wireless Access Systems. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation
    Academic article
  • Yang, Kun; Røste, Terje; Bekkadal, Fritz; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2010) Land-to-ship radio channel measurements over sea at 2 GHz.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Li, Xin; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2010) Cauchy Angular Distribution for Clustered Radio Propagation SIMO Channel Model. IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC) Proceedings
    Academic article
  • Li, Xin; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2010) Cauchy Power Azimuth Spectrum for Clustered Radio Propagation MIMO Channel Model. IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC)
    Academic article
  • Li, Xin; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2010) Cauchy angular distribution for clustered radio propagation SIMO channel model.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Yang, Kun; Røste, Terje; Bekkadal, Fritz; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2010) Land-to-ship radio channel measurements over sea at 2 GHz. IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference
    Academic article

2009

  • Cheffena, Michael; Bråten, Lars Erling; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2009) On the Space-Time Variations of Rain Attenuation. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation
    Academic article
  • Cheffena, Michael; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2009) Dynamic Model of Signal Fading due to Swaying Vegetation. EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking
    Academic article
  • Cheffena, Michael; Bråten, Lars Erling; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2009) On the Space-Time Variations of Rain Attenuation. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation
    Academic article
  • Cheffena, Michael; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2009) Dynamic Model of Signal Fading due to Swaying Vegetation. EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking
    Academic article

2008

  • Bang, HJ; Ekman, Torbjörn; Ekman, Torbjörn; Gesbert, D. (2008) Channel predictive proportional fair scheduling. IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications
    Academic article
  • Son, Le Thanh; Ekman, Torbjörn; Orten, Pål. (2008) Iterative Two-Layer CI Phase Coding Enhancement of Uplink Broadband Wireless Access System. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
    Academic anthology/Conference proceedings
  • Son, Le Thanh; Ekman, Torbjörn; Orten, Pål. (2008) Two-Layer CI Phase Coding Interference Cancellation and Detection of Uplink Broadband Wireless Access System. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
    Academic anthology/Conference proceedings
  • Cheffena, Michael; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2008) Modeling the Dynamic Effects of Vegetation on Radiowave Propagation. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
    Academic anthology/Conference proceedings
  • Son, Le Thanh; Ekman, Torbjörn; Orten, Pål. (2008) Cross-Layer Random Access and Channel Assignment for Uplink Broadband Wireless System. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
    Academic anthology/Conference proceedings
  • Mercier, Bertrand; Fodor, Viktoria; Thobaben, Ragnar; Skoglund, Mikael; Koivunen, Visa; Lindfors, Saska. (2008) Sensor networks for cognitive radio: Theory and system design.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2007

  • Chen, Ming; Ekman, Torbjörn; Viberg, Mats. (2007) New Approaches for Channel Prediction Based on Sinusoidal Modeling. EURASIP Journal on Advances in Signal Processing
    Academic article
  • Bang, Hans Jørgen; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2007) Opportunistic Round Robin with Extended Window for Time Correlated Channels.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

2006

  • Cheffena, Michael; Bråten, Lars Erling; Tjelta, Terje; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2006) Space-time dynamic channel model for broadband fixed wireless access.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

Journal publications

  • Li, Xin; Ekman, Torbjörn; Yang, Kun. (2024) Multi-Cluster Approaches to Radio Sensor Array Channel Modeling and Simulation. Sensors
    Academic article
  • Diaz, Gara Quintana; Ekman, Torbjörn; Camanzo, Alejandro; Birkeland, Roger; Lago, José Miguel; Muíño, Alberto González. (2023) Satellite uplink interference measurements in the 437 MHz UHF amateur radio band onboard LUME-1. Acta Astronautica
    Academic article
  • Birkeland, Roger; Díaz, Gara Quintana; Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Ekman, Torbjörn; Agelet, Fernando Aguado; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2022) Development of a multi-purpose SDR payload for the HYPSO-2 satellite. IEEE Aerospace Conference. Proceedings
    Academic article
  • Díaz, Gara Quintana; Birkeland, Roger; Løge, Lars; Andersen, Even; Bolstad, Anton; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2022) In-orbit Interference Measurements and Analysis in the VDES-band with the NorSat-2 Satellite. IEEE Aerospace Conference. Proceedings
    Academic article
  • Abraham, Jens; Ramírez-Espinosa, Pablo; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2022) Statistics of the Effective Massive MIMO Channel in Correlated Rician Fading. IEEE Open Journal of Antennas and Propagation
    Academic article
  • Quintana-Diaz, Gara; Nodar-López, Diego; Muíño, Alberto González; Agelet, Fernando Aguado; Cappelletti, Chantal; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2021) Detection of radio interference in the UHF amateur radio band with the Serpens satellite. Advances in Space Research
    Academic article
  • Díaz, Gara Quintana; Ekman, Torbjörn; Agra, José Miguel Lago; Mendoza, Diego Hurtado de; Muíño, Alberto González; Agelet, Fernando Aguado. (2021) In-orbit measurements and analysis of radio interference in the UHF amateur radio band from the LUME-1 satellite. Remote Sensing
    Academic article
  • Yang, Kun; Molisch, Andreas F.; Ekman, Torbjörn; Røste, Terje; Berbineau, Marion. (2019) A Round Earth Loss Model and Small-Scale Channel Properties for Open-Sea Radio Propagation. IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology
    Academic article
  • Ghiaasi, Golsa; Abraham, Jens; Eide, Egil; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2019) Effective Channel Hardening in an Indoor Multiband Scenario. International Journal of Wireless Information Networks
    Academic article
  • Rossi, Pierluigi Salvo; Ciuonzo, Domenico; Kansanen, Kimmo Juhani; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2016) Performance Analysis of Energy Detection for MIMO Decision Fusion in Wireless Sensor Networks over Arbitrary Fading Channels. IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications
    Academic article
  • Askeland, Stein-Arne; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2015) Tracking with a high-resolution 2-D spectral estimation based automotive radar. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems (T-ITS)
    Academic article
  • Rossi, Pierluigi Salvo; Ciuonzo, Domenico; Ekman, Torbjörn; Dong, Hefeng. (2015) Energy Detection for MIMO Decision Fusion in Underwater Sensor Networks. IEEE Sensors Journal
    Academic article
  • Ekman, Torbjörn. (2015) An fir predictor interpretation of LS estimation of sinusoidal amplitudes followed by extrapolation. European Signal Processing Conference
    Academic article
  • Rossi, Pierluigi Salvo; Ciuonzo, Domenico; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2015) HMM-Based Decision Fusion in Wireless Sensor Networks with Noncoherent Multiple Access. IEEE Communications Letters
    Academic article
  • Rossi, Pierluigi Salvo; Ciuonzo, Domenico; Kansanen, Kimmo; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2015) On Energy Detection for MIMO Decision Fusion in Wireless Sensor Networks over NLOS Fading. IEEE Communications Letters
    Academic article
  • Cella, Tommaso; Orten, Pål; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2014) Design of a practical and compact mm-wave MIMO system with optimized capacity and phased arrays. International Journal of Antennas and Propagation
    Academic article
  • Yang, Kun; Molisch, Andreas F.; Ekman, Torbjörn; Røste, Terje. (2013) A Deterministic Round Earth Loss Model for Open-Sea Radio Propagation. IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC) Proceedings
    Academic article
  • Godana, Bruhtesfa Ebrahim; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2013) Practical Multiuser MIMO Beamforming using the Strongest Eigenmodes. IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC) Proceedings
    Academic article
  • Godana, Bruhtesfa; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2013) Parametrization Based Limited Feedback Design for Correlated MIMO Channels Using New Statistical Models. IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications
    Academic article
  • Godana, Bruhtesfa; Ekman, Torbjörn; Kansanen, Kimmo. (2013) Partial Equivalent Channel Inversion Based Precoding with Mode Adaptation in Multiuser MIMO Systems. IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications
    Academic article
  • Flåm, John Torjus; Chatterjee, Saikat; Kansanen, Kimmo; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2012) On MMSE estimation: A Linear Model under Gaussian Mixture Statistics. IEEE Transactions on Signal Processing
    Academic article
  • Li, Xin; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2012) Rayleigh Scattering Cluster Based Spatial-Temporal-Spectral Correlation Properties with MIMO-OFDM Channel Model. IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC)
    Academic article
  • Vijayandran, Luxmiram; Dharmawansa, Prathapasinghe; Ekman, Torbjörn; Tellambura, Chinthananda. (2012) Analysis of Aggregate Interference and Primary System Performance in Finite Area Cognitive Radio Networks. IEEE Transactions on Communications
    Academic article
  • Vijayandran, Luxmiram; Byun, Sang-Soon; Øien, Geir Egil; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2012) Increasing sum-rate in large-scale cognitive radio networks by centralized power and spectrum allocation. EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking
    Academic article
  • Li, Xin; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2011) Gaussian Angular Distributed MIMO Channel Model. IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC) Proceedings
    Academic article
  • Vijayandran, Luxmiram; Brandt-Pearce, Maite; Kansanen, Kimmo; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2011) Efficient State Estimation with Energy Harvesting and Fairness Control Using Stochastic Optimization. GLOBECOM - conference record / IEEE Global Telecommunications Conference
    Academic article
  • Cheffena, Michael; Bråten, Lars Erling; Ekman, Torbjörn; Tjelta, Terje. (2010) Combined Dynamic Channel Simulator for High Capacity Broadband Fixed Wireless Access Systems. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation
    Academic article
  • Li, Xin; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2010) Cauchy Angular Distribution for Clustered Radio Propagation SIMO Channel Model. IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC) Proceedings
    Academic article
  • Li, Xin; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2010) Cauchy Power Azimuth Spectrum for Clustered Radio Propagation MIMO Channel Model. IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC)
    Academic article
  • Yang, Kun; Røste, Terje; Bekkadal, Fritz; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2010) Land-to-ship radio channel measurements over sea at 2 GHz. IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference
    Academic article
  • Cheffena, Michael; Bråten, Lars Erling; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2009) On the Space-Time Variations of Rain Attenuation. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation
    Academic article
  • Cheffena, Michael; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2009) Dynamic Model of Signal Fading due to Swaying Vegetation. EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking
    Academic article
  • Cheffena, Michael; Bråten, Lars Erling; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2009) On the Space-Time Variations of Rain Attenuation. IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation
    Academic article
  • Cheffena, Michael; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2009) Dynamic Model of Signal Fading due to Swaying Vegetation. EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking
    Academic article
  • Bang, HJ; Ekman, Torbjörn; Ekman, Torbjörn; Gesbert, D. (2008) Channel predictive proportional fair scheduling. IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications
    Academic article
  • Chen, Ming; Ekman, Torbjörn; Viberg, Mats. (2007) New Approaches for Channel Prediction Based on Sinusoidal Modeling. EURASIP Journal on Advances in Signal Processing
    Academic article

Books

  • Son, Le Thanh; Ekman, Torbjörn; Orten, Pål. (2008) Iterative Two-Layer CI Phase Coding Enhancement of Uplink Broadband Wireless Access System. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
    Academic anthology/Conference proceedings
  • Son, Le Thanh; Ekman, Torbjörn; Orten, Pål. (2008) Two-Layer CI Phase Coding Interference Cancellation and Detection of Uplink Broadband Wireless Access System. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
    Academic anthology/Conference proceedings
  • Cheffena, Michael; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2008) Modeling the Dynamic Effects of Vegetation on Radiowave Propagation. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
    Academic anthology/Conference proceedings
  • Son, Le Thanh; Ekman, Torbjörn; Orten, Pål. (2008) Cross-Layer Random Access and Channel Assignment for Uplink Broadband Wireless System. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
    Academic anthology/Conference proceedings

Part of book/report

  • Ekman, Torbjörn. (2024) Fading Distribution Model for the Maritime Radio Channel.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Yang, Kun; Zhou, Ning; Røste, Terje; Yu, Junyi; Li, Fang; Chen, Wei. (2019) High-speed Vehicle-to-Vehicle Radio Channel Characteristics for Suburban and Municipal Lake Region at 5.9 GHz.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Lundheim, Lars Magne; Ekman, Torbjörn; Gajic, Bojana; Larsen, Bjørn B.; Tybell, Per Thomas Martin. (2016) Early Innovation Projects: First Experiences from the Electronic Engineering Ladder at NTNU.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Larsen, Bjørn B.; Lundheim, Lars Magne; Ekman, Torbjörn; Tybell, Per Thomas Martin. (2016) Teaching Freshmen Engineering Communication.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Cella, Tommaso; Orten, Pål; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2014) MM-WAVE SHORT RANGE OUTDOOR LINKS WITH PHASED ARRAYS.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Askeland, Stein-Arne; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2014) 2D spectral estimation for unambiguous detection of automotive radar targets.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Askeland, Stein-Arne; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2013) Interpolated Root-Music for transversal automotive radar traffic monitoring.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Cella, Tommaso; Orten, Pål; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2013) Wireless access using MIMO subarrays at mm-wave bands.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Godana, Bruhtesfa; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2013) Rotative Quantization Using Adaptive Range for Temporally Correlated MIMO Channels.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Godana, Bruhtesfa Ebrahim; Ekman, Torbjörn; Tesfamicael, Solomon Abedom. (2012) Block Diagonal Inversion Precoding for MIMO Broadcast Channels.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Yang, Kun; Røste, Terje; Bekkadal, Fritz; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2012) Experimental multipath delay profile of mobile radio channels over sea at 2 GHz.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Vijayandran, Luxmiram; Dharmawansa, Prathapasinghe; Ekman, Torbjörn; Tellambura, Chinthananda. (2011) Aggregate Interference and System Performance in Finite Area Cognitive Radio Networks.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Vijayandran, Luxmiram; Kansanen, Kimmo; Brandt-Pearce, Maïté; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2011) Energy efficient state estimation through stochastic optimization.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Godana, Bruhtesfa Ebrahim; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2011) Linear prediction of time-varying MIMO systems using Givens rotations.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Godana, Bruhtesfa Ebrahim; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2011) A reduced quantization range feedback method for time-varying MIMO systems.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Yang, Kun; Røste, Terje; Bekkadal, Fritz; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2010) Land-to-ship radio channel measurements over sea at 2 GHz.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Li, Xin; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2010) Cauchy angular distribution for clustered radio propagation SIMO channel model.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Mercier, Bertrand; Fodor, Viktoria; Thobaben, Ragnar; Skoglund, Mikael; Koivunen, Visa; Lindfors, Saska. (2008) Sensor networks for cognitive radio: Theory and system design.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Bang, Hans Jørgen; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2007) Opportunistic Round Robin with Extended Window for Time Correlated Channels.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
  • Cheffena, Michael; Bråten, Lars Erling; Tjelta, Terje; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2006) Space-time dynamic channel model for broadband fixed wireless access.
    Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

Report

  • Cella, Tommaso; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2015) High Capacity and High Coverage mm-Wave Multi-Antenna Systems. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet
    Doctoral dissertation

Teaching

Courses

  • FE8122 - PhD Seminar in Circuit and Radio Systems Design
  • TTT4130 - Digital Communication
  • TFE4590 - Electronic Systems Design, Specialization Project
  • TTT4145 - Radio Communications
  • TTT4203 - Introduction to Analog and Digital Electronics

Outreach

2024

  • Academic lecture
    Ekman, Torbjörn. (2024) Fading Distribution Model for the Maritime Radio Channel. 2024 18th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP) , Glasgow 2024-03-17 - 2024-03-22

2022

  • Academic lecture
    Diaz, Gara Quintana; Ekman, Torbjörn; Camanzo-Mariño, Alejandro; Birkeland, Roger; Agra, José Miguel Lago; Muíño, Alberto González. (2022) Satellite Uplink Interference Measurements in the 437 MHz UHF Amateur Radio Band Onboard LUME-1. International Astronautical Congress 2022 , Paris 2022-09-18 - 2022-09-22
  • Academic lecture
    Díaz, Gara Quintana; Birkeland, Roger; Løge, Lars; Andersen, Even; Bolstad, Anton; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2022) In-orbit Interference Measurements and Analysis in the VDES-band with the NorSat-2 Satellite. IEEE Aerospace Conference , Big Sky, Montana 2022-03-05 - 2022-03-12
  • Academic lecture
    Birkeland, Roger; Díaz, Gara Quintana; Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Ekman, Torbjörn; Aguado, Fernando; Johansen, Tor Arne. (2022) A Multi-purpose Software Defined Radio Payload for the HYPSO-2 Satellite. IEEE Aerospace Conference , Big Sky, Montana 2022-03-05 - 2022-03-12

2021

  • Academic lecture
    Abraham, Jens; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2021) Fading Margins for Large-Scale Antenna Systems. ICC 2021 - IEEE International Conference on Communications , Montreal 2021-06-14 - 2021-06-23
  • Academic lecture
    Abraham, Jens; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2021) Local Diversity and Ultra-Reliable Antenna Arrays. 55th Asilomar Conference on Signals, Systems and Computers , Pacific Grove 2021-10-31 - 2021-11-03

2020

  • Poster
    Abraham, Jens; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2020) Achievable Synchronisation Gain In Uncalibrated Large Scale Antenna Systems. 14th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP) , Copenhagen 2020-03-15 - 2020-03-20

2019

  • Poster
    Abraham, Jens; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2019) Power Inversion of the Massive MIMO Channel. 9th joint WIC IEEE SP Symposium on Information Theory and signal Processing in the Benelux 2019-05-28 - 2019-05-29
  • Poster
    Díaz, Gara Quintana; Birkeland, Roger; Honoré-Livermore, Evelyn; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2019) An SDR mission measuring UHF signal propagation and interference between small satellites in LEO and Arctic sensors. 33rd Annual AIAA/USU Conference on Small Satellites , Logan 2019-08-03 - 2019-08-08
  • Academic lecture
    Yang, Kun; Zhou, Ning; Røste, Terje; Yu, Junyi; Li, Fang; Chen, Wei. (2019) High-speed Vehicle-to-Vehicle Radio Channel Characteristics for Suburban and Municipal Lake Region at 5.9 GHz. 2019 13th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP) , Krakow 2019-03-31 - 2019-05-05

2018

  • Academic lecture
    Yang, Kun; Zhou, Ning; Molisch, Andreas F.; Røste, Terje; Eide, Egil; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2018) Propagation measurements of mobile channel over sea at 5.9 GHz. 2018 16th International Conference on Intelligent Transportation Systems Telecommunications (ITST) , Lisbon 2018-10-15 - 2018-10-17
  • Academic lecture
    Hafezi, Golsa Ghiaasi; Abraham, Jens; Eide, Egil; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2018) Measured Channel Hardening in an Indoor Multiband Scenario. IRACON 7th MC Meeting and 7th Technical Meeting , Cartagena 2018-05-30 - 2018-06-01
  • Academic lecture
    Hafezi, Golsa Ghiaasi; Abraham, Jens; Eide, Egil; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2018) Measured Channel Hardening in an Indoor Multiband Scenario. IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications , Bolgna 2018-09-09 - 2018-09-12

2017

  • Academic lecture
    Lundheim, Lars Magne; Ekman, Torbjörn; Larsen, Bjørn B.; Tybell, Per Thomas Martin. (2017) Teoriforståing og identitetsbygging gjennom praktisk designarbeid. MNT-konferansen 2017 , Oslo 2017-03-30 - 2017-03-31

2016

  • Academic lecture
    Lundheim, Lars Magne; Ekman, Torbjörn; Gajic, Bojana; Larsen, Bjørn B.; Tybell, Per Thomas Martin. (2016) Early Innovation Projects: First Experiences from the Electronic Engineering Ladder at NTNU. 2016 12th International CDIO Conference 2016-06-12 - 2016-06-16
  • Academic lecture
    Larsen, Bjørn B.; Lundheim, Lars Magne; Ekman, Torbjörn; Tybell, Per Thomas Martin. (2016) Teaching Freshmen Engineering Communication. 11th European Workshop on Microelectronics Education (EWME) , Southampton 2016-05-11 - 2016-05-13

2015

  • Academic lecture
    Lundheim, Lars; Tybell, Thomas; Larsen, Bjørn B.; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2015) Den elektroniske ingeniørstigen – En tiltakspakke for mestring og identitetsbygging. MNT-konferansen 2015 , Bergen 2015-03-18 -

2013

  • Academic lecture
    Askeland, Stein-Arne; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2013) Interpolated Root-Music for transversal automotive radar traffic monitoring. European Microwave Week 2013 , Nürnberg 2013-11-06 - 2013-11-11
  • Academic lecture
    Godana, Bruhtesfa Ebrahim; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2013) Practical Multiuser MIMO Beamforming using the Strongest Eigenmodes. IEEE Vehicular Technology Conference, VTC-Spring 2013 , Dresden 2013-06-02 - 2013-06-06
  • Academic lecture
    Godana, Bruhtesfa; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2013) Rotative Quantization Using Adaptive Range for Temporally Correlated MIMO Channels. IEEE Int. Symp. on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC) , London 2013-09-08 - 2013-09-11

2012

  • Academic lecture
    Godana, Bruhtesfa Ebrahim; Ekman, Torbjörn; Tesfamicael, Solomon Abedom. (2012) Block Diagonal Inversion Precoding for MIMO Broadcast Channels. Vehicular Technology Conference, VTC 2012-Fall 2012-09-03 - 2012-09-06
  • Poster
    Li, Xin; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2012) Rayleigh Scattering Cluster Based Spatial-Temporal-Spectral Correlation Properties with MIMO-OFDM Channel Model. Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC Fall), 2012 , Quebece 2012-09-03 - 2012-09-06
  • Academic lecture
    Yang, Kun; Røste, Terje; Bekkadal, Fritz; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2012) Experimental multipath delay profile of mobile radio channels over sea at 2 GHz. Antennas and Propagation Conference (LAPC), 2012 Loughborough , Loughborough 2012-11-12 - 2012-11-13

2011

  • Lecture
    Yang, Kun; Ekman, Torbjörn; Røste, Terje; Bekkadal, Fritz. (2011) A quasi-deterministic path loss propagation model for the open sea environment. proceeding of the 14th International Symposium on Wireless Personal Multimedia Communications , Brest 2011-10-03 - 2011-10-07
  • Academic lecture
    Vijayandran, Luxmiram; Brandt-Pearce, Maite; Kansanen, Kimmo; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2011) Efficient State Estimation with Energy Harvesting and Fairness Control Using Stochastic Optimization. IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM) 2011 , Houston 2011-12-05 - 2011-12-09
  • Academic lecture
    Vijayandran, Luxmiram; Dharmawansa, Prathapasinghe; Ekman, Torbjörn; Tellambura, Chinthananda. (2011) Aggregate Interference and System Performance in Finite Area Cognitive Radio Networks. The 22nd Annual IEEE International Symposium on Personal, Indoor and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC 2011) , Toronto 2011-09-11 - 2011-09-14

2010

  • Academic lecture
    Li, Xin; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2010) Cauchy Angular Distribution for Clustered Radio Propagation SIMO Channel Model. Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC 2010-Spring), 2010 IEEE 71st , Taipei 2010-05-16 - 2010-05-19
  • Academic lecture
    Li, Xin; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2010) Cauchy Power Azimuth Spectrum for Clustered Radio Propagation MIMO Channel Model. Vehicular Technology Conference Fall (VTC 2010-Fall), 2010 IEEE 72nd , Ottawa, ON 2010-09-06 - 2010-09-09
  • Academic lecture
    Yang, Kun; Røste, Terje; Bekkadal, Fritz; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2010) Channel characterization of mobile radio channel over sea at 2 GHz. 10th Mediterranean Microwave Symposium 2010-08-25 - 2010-08-27
  • Academic lecture
    Yang, Kun; Røste, Terje; Bekkadal, Fritz; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2010) Land-to-ship radio channel measurements over sea at 2 GHz. IEEE International Conference on Wireless Communications, Networking and Mobile Computing 2010-09-23 - 2010-09-25
  • Academic lecture
    Yang, Kun; Røste, Terje; Bekkadal, Fritz; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2010) Channel characterization including path loss and Doppler effects with sea reflections of mobile radio propagation over sea at 2 GHz. The 2010 International Conference on Wireless Communications and Signal Processing , Suzhou 2010-10-21 - 2010-10-23

2009

  • Academic lecture
    Vijayandran, Luxmiram; Byun, Sang-Seon; Øien, Geir Egil; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2009) Increasing sum rate in multiband cognitive radio networks by centralized power allocation schemes. IEEE Symposium on Personal, Indoor, and Mobile Radio Communications (PIMRC) , Tokyo 2009-09-13 - 2009-09-16

2008

  • Academic lecture
    Mercier, Bertrand; Fodor, Viktoria; Thobaben, Ragnar; Skoglund, Mikael; Koivunen, Visa; Lindfors, Saska. (2008) Sensor networks for cognitive radio: Theory and system design. ICT Mobile Summit 2008 , Stockholm 2008-06-10 - 2008-06-12

2006

  • Academic lecture
    Cheffena, Michael; Bråten, Lars Erling; Tjelta, Terje; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2006) Space-time dynamic channel model for broadband fixed wireless access. The first European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (EuCAP 2006) , Nice 2006-11-06 - 2006-11-10
  • Academic lecture
    Son, Le Thanh; Ekman, Torbjörn; Orten, Pål. (2006) Performance of the multi-carrier LMDS system at the 28 GHz radio frequency band. Mobile Computing and Wireless Communications International Conference (MCWC), Amman , Amman 2006-09-17 - 2006-09-17
  • Academic lecture
    Cheffena, Michael; Bråten, Lars Erling; Tjelta, Terje; Ekman, Torbjörn. (2006) Time dynamic channel model for broadband fixed wireless access systems. IST Mobile and wireless summit 2006 , Myconos 2006-06-04 - 2006-06-08

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