El viernes 14 de noviembre a las 12:00 en el aula 106 tendremos una nueva actividad formativa de nuestro programa de doctorado. La charla será impartida por el Dr. Muddesar Iqbal en el marco del proyecto europeo INITIATE: Intelligent and Sustainable Aerial-Terrestrial IoT Networks.
Título: Multi-Agent UAV–UGV Digital Twin Framework for Real-Time Disaster Response
Duración: 1 Hora
Abstract:
This talk presents a Multi-Agent UAV–UGV Digital Twin Framework designed for real-time disaster response. By integrating aerial and ground robotic systems within a shared digital twin environment, the framework enables live monitoring, data fusion, and coordinated decision-making. UAVs provide rapid situational awareness from the air, while UGVs handle ground-level inspection and support. The digital twin continuously mirrors field operations, allowing responders to visualize evolving conditions, simulate response strategies, and optimize resource deployment. This coordinated approach enhances operational efficiency, safety, and resilience in emergency management.
Speaker Bio:
Dr. Iqbal is co-founder of Startupden.org, CIP Technologies Ltd UK, and an Associate Professor at the Communication and Network Engineering Department at Prince Sultan University, KSA. He is an academic entrepreneur who integrates teaching, R&D, and enterprise to develop technical solutions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. His entrepreneurial journey began in 2009 with a startup commercializing his PhD work, which won a Technology Strategy Board UK award. With 25 years of professional experience, he has led or contributed to 20 externally funded R&D projects across institutions including the University of Gujrat, University of the West of Scotland, Aalto University, London South Bank University, and Prince Sultan University, securing over £3 million in funding in areas such as 5G/6G, AI, drones, unmanned vehicles, enterprise innovation, and digital health. These projects led to 6 PhD completions, 4 international patents, and 100+ publications. He has delivered over 5,000 hours of consultancy for digital product development, supporting innovation for 30+ UK tech companies.
Para cualquier duda se debe poner en contacto con el Profesor Juan Pablo Casaseca (pablo.casaseca@uva.es).