From 23 to 25 June 2026, the University of Information Technology (UIT), Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCM) had the pleasure of welcoming Professor Fabien Ferrero from Université Côte d'Azur (France) for a series of academic and collaborative activities aimed at strengthening international research cooperation and innovation.
Professor Fabien Ferrero is a faculty member at Université Côte d'Azur and a researcher at the Electronics, Antennas and Telecommunications Laboratory (LEAT). With more than two decades of experience, his research focuses on antenna design and measurement, radio-frequency technologies, and advanced wireless communication systems, including Massive MIMO and LPWAN/LoRa technologies.
Beyond academia, Professor Ferrero is also the co-founder of ORB Instruments, a technology spin-off established from Université Côte d'Azur and LEAT, demonstrating a successful model of translating academic research into industrial innovation.
During his visit to UIT, Professor Ferrero participated in seminars, academic discussions, and research exchanges with faculty members, researchers, and students. A major highlight of the visit was the installation and deployment of the ORB Mini Antenna Measurement System for the TTLab Research Group of the Faculty of Computer Engineering.
The ORB Mini is a compact Spherical Near-Field (SNF) antenna measurement system capable of accurately characterizing the three-dimensional radiation patterns of antennas. Supporting frequencies from 300 MHz to 8 GHz, the system can measure radio devices with diameters of up to 40 cm and weights of up to 5 kg. Equipped with 36 dual-polarized probes, the ORB Mini can complete a full antenna measurement and generate a 3D radiation pattern in less than one minute.
As part of its global partnership program, ORB Instruments selected TTLab at the Faculty of Computer Engineering, UIT, as one of its academic partners and donated the ORB Mini system to the research group. This collaboration exemplifies how university-born technology enterprises can effectively partner with academic research groups to advance applied research, technology transfer, and innovation.
Beyond supporting research, the ORB Mini system also plays a significant role in education by providing students and faculty members with hands-on experience using professional antenna measurement equipment, complementing theoretical simulations. The system will enhance capstone projects, graduate research, and scientific publications while enabling UIT researchers and students to connect with ORB Instruments' international network of experts, industrial partners, and research institutions.
Program Highlights (23–25 June 2026)
23 June 2026
- Welcome ceremony for Professor Fabien Ferrero
- Installation and commissioning of the ORB Mini Antenna Measurement System at UIT
24 June 2026
- Scientific seminar introducing the ORB Mini system
- Research presentations by international experts and partner research groups
25 June 2026
- Special lectures on the Internet of Things (IoT) and Electromagnetics
- Hands-on workshop featuring practical applications of LoRa and RF technologies
Throughout his visit, Professor Ferrero engaged in dynamic academic exchanges with UIT faculty members, researchers, and students. The program provided valuable opportunities for the UIT community to gain practical insights into innovation, technology commercialization, and international research collaboration while strengthening the University's global academic partnerships.
Through collaborations with leading international scholars and technology enterprises, UIT continues to advance its mission of building a globally connected ecosystem for education, research, and innovation, empowering the next generation of engineers and researchers to address future technological challenges.
