London Digital Twin Research Centre

We are pleased to announce the upcoming 2024 International Stroke Conference, to be held on November 8-9 at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi, Vietnam. This event will unite leading experts from across the globe to share insights and advancements in stroke care and digital health solutions, drawing a huge audience of around 1500 healthcare practitioners, scientists and academics worldwide The conference is part of two significant ISPF collaborative projects funded by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: the Networking Grant, supported by the Academy of Medical Sciences, and the Research Collaborations Grant, supported by the British Council. Join our StrokeDT Network to be updated with the latest news on our project works: https://dtstrokecare.net/.

The projects’ leading partners are the London Digital Twin Research Centre at Middlesex University, VNU University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hanoi Stroke Association and Bach Mai Stroke Centre.  Other partners include University of Oxford and Universitas Mada Gahja (Indonesia).

The conference agenda highlights diverse sessions, including comprehensive stroke care, AI-driven diagnosis and treatment, DT-based stroke prevention strategies, and specialised workshops on pre-hospital stroke emergency response. LDTRC’s own Prof. Huan Nguyen will present on “Digital Twin in Stroke Care,” showcasing the potential of digital twinning to revolutionise stroke intervention and stroke care.

This conference, co-ordinated by our projects’ Vietnam lead, Dr Mai Duy Ton – Head of Department of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases at VNU University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Director of Stroke Centre at BachMai Hospital, President of Hanoi Stroke Association – reflects the ongoing commitment of the UK-Vietnam-Indonesia partnership to strengthen global health systems through cutting-edge technology and collaborative research.

ISC 2024 – Programme or scan this QR code

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On October 28, 2024, the IEEE Communications Society hosted the first edition of its 2024 Workshop on Emerging 6G Technologies at King’s College London, a significant gathering that brought together leading experts in next-generation communication technologies. The event attracted a diverse group of researchers, industry leaders, and early-career professionals, sparking discussions on innovations in 6G and beyond.

Keynote Sessions & Highlights

The workshop commenced with a welcome address by Prof. Aryan Kaushik from Manchester Metropolitan University, followed by a series of keynote talks from distinguished speakers:

• Goal-Oriented Semantic Communications for 6G – Prof. Yansha Deng, King’s College London
• Key 6G Enabling Technologies – Prof. Huseyin Arslan, Istanbul Medipol University
• Integrated Sensing and Communications – Prof. Christos Masouros, University College London
• Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces – Dr. Vincenzo Sciancalepore, NEC Laboratories Germany
• Non-Terrestrial Networks and Multiple Access for 6G – Prof. Wonjae Shin, Korea University

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Workshop 1
📍Venue: King’s College London, UK
📆Date: October 28, 2024
🎟️Registration: here
🗒️Full program: here

Workshop 2
📍Venue: Middlesex University, London, UK
📆Date: November 22, 2024
🎟️Registration: here
🗒️Full program: here

Core Organizers: Aryan Kaushik, Marco Di Renzo, and Vincenzo Sciancalepore.

Supported by the IEEE ComSoc Emerging Technology Initiative on Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces and its 2024 IEEE ComSoc TC Innovation Support Project, IEEE UK and Ireland Communications Chapter, and London Digital Twin Research Centre. Co-supporters: one6G, The Manchester Metropolitan University, King’s College London, Middlesex University, CNRS Université Paris-Saclay.

We are excited to see all of you there and dive in the 6G discussions! Stay tuned!

 

 

Dr. Homeira Shayesteh, Senior Lecturer in Architecture and Building Information Modeling (BIM) at Middlesex University, recently delivered a compelling talk at the Sustainable and Innovative Places Conference, held in London on October 10, 2024. Her presentation, titled “Application of Digital Twin Technology for a Sustainable and Innovative Campus: Promoting Collaboration Between Industry and Academia in Achieving UNSDGs”, captivated attendees from both industry and academia.

The talk was a showcase of innovative solutions developed in collaboration with IESVE, aimed at transforming the energy performance and sustainability of one of the Middlesex University campus buildings—the Ritterman Building. This project embodies a strategic approach to retrofitting, combining cutting-edge digital twin technology with real-time data analysis to enhance the building’s energy efficiency while reducing carbon emissions. It aligns seamlessly with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and highlights the growing importance of collaboration between academic institutions and industry in achieving global sustainability objectives. More information on the project here.

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We are thrilled to share that Alessandro Bigiotti, our visiting researcher from University of Camerino, represented Middlesex University at the highly successful “Intelligent Transportation Systems: Career Path to NetZero” technical workshop, organized by Prof. Mona Jaber and hosted at Queen Mary University of London. The event was  funded by the IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Society (ITSS) and supported by IEEE Women in Engineering UK and Ireland.

Alessandro presented his poster among a distinguished group of early career researchers and students from top universities like the University of Warwick, University of Glasgow, and Queen Mary University of London. His work, focused on Blockchain Enables Traceability and Safety of Road Freight Transport, was showcased alongside cutting-edge research aimed at addressing the challenges and innovations in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). The poster session had 11 high-quality presentations in total, and Alessandro’s contribution added to the depth and diversity of the technical topics presented.

Acknowledgment: UKIERI-SPARC/01/23 DigIT project. Digital Twins for Intelligent Transportation Systems.

 

We are thrilled to invite you to a free three-day summer school hosted by the London Digital Twin Research Centre and held at Middlesex University in North London. This event, sponsored by the DigIT – Digital Twins for Intelligent Transportation Systems Project funded by the UKIERI Institutional Research & Mobility Partnerships, will take place from September 11th to 13th, 2024. It is designed to bring together students, researchers, industry professionals, and academic experts to explore cutting-edge technologies that will shape the future.

What’s in store for you?

• Day 1: Cutting-Edge Technologies in Wireless Networks
• Day 2: Digital Twins and Intelligent Transportation Systems
• Day 3: Empowering Future Innovators & Engineering Education

📅 Check out the full agenda: Here

🔗 Register for Free In-Person Attendance: Here
🔗 Register for Free Online Attendance: Here

Although free, Registration is required, so please register using the above links.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn from industry leaders, engage in hands-on workshops, and expand your professional network. Let’s shape the future of technology together!

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The London Digital Twin Research Centre is delighted to announce the successful acquisition of a new multi-year project on Digital Twinning for Stroke Care, funded by the International Science Partnership Fund (ISPF) and managed by the British Council, in collaboration with partners from Indonesia and Vietnam. This project builds on the momentum from a previous grant secured in March, expanding our networking activities into research actions.

This project, lasting until March 2027, addresses the critical healthcare challenge of the rising stroke burden in Vietnam and Indonesia, where delayed hospitalisation for minor stroke patients is often due to mild initial symptoms. Our research aims to leverage advanced digital twin (DT) technology integrated with machine learning models for real-time monitoring and prediction of major strokes, facilitating rapid intervention upon hospital admission. The project’s objective is to develop, test rigorously, and validate this innovative approach at the Bach Mai Stroke Centre in Hanoi and other leading hospitals in Vietnam and Indonesia.

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Belfast, North Ireland – The London Digital Twin Research Centre at Middlesex University has participated in the UKRI Digital Twinning NetworkPlus (DTNet+) Ideation Meeting, held at Ulster University on the 27th and 28th of June. This groundbreaking event, initiated by The Alan Turing Institute, brought together innovators, early career researchers from academia and industry, and leading experts to envision the next frontier of digital twinning technology.

​​DTNet+ is a UKRI-funded, UK-wide interdisciplinary research network designed to drive forward research advancements that will contribute to the next generation of digital twins. The network’s mission is to create an inclusive and diverse membership, uniting experts from various fields to transform the UK’s national capability in digital twinning.

The delegation from the London Digital Twin Research Centre at Middlesex University, led by Prof. Huan X Nguyen, attended the ideation meeting. This delegation included three fellows from the British Council Women in STEM program: Nguyen Thi Thu Hang (Vietnam), Mae Antonette Ticar (Philippines), and Annisa Ristya Rahmanti (Indonesia). Their participation, supported by the Alan Turing Early Career Researcher funding and the British Council Women in STEM funding, highlighted the inclusive and diverse nature of the network.

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