Canada Research Chair in Ubiquitous Connectivity

Phone: 709-864-4045
Email: odobre@mun.ca

Research focus
Dr. Dobre’s research spans wireless communication and networking technologies, along with optical and underwater communications.

Research relevance
Her work is critical for driving innovation in communication technologies, which form the foundation of modern society, ensuring they can meet the escalating demands of next-generation networks.

Next-generation networks
As current wireless networks are deployed globally, new applications are emerging that will reshape the economy and society. These innovations impose increasingly stringent requirements on wireless networks, presenting challenges that grow at an unprecedented rate.

For nearly two decades, Dr. Dobre and her research team have been at the forefront of communication technology development, devising innovative solutions to meet these evolving demands. As the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Ubiquitous Connectivity, she is establishing a groundbreaking research program at Memorial University to address these challenges and push the boundaries of wireless connectivity.

Vision and goals
Dr. Dobre’s ultimate aim is to create wireless networks without limitations — networks capable of delivering seamless, ubiquitous connectivity that meets diverse societal needs.

Research impact
The impact of her work is multifaceted:

• advancing communication technologies to support emerging services;
• facilitating knowledge transfer to industry;
• training highly qualified personnel; and
• positioning Memorial University as a global leader in the information and communication technology (ICT) domain.

Dr. Dobre’s academic profile is available here.