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The 6G-MUSICAL project was represented at the 6th IEEE International Symposium on Joint Communications & Sensing (JC&S 2026), held on 13–15 January 2026 in Italy.

The symposium focused on Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC), a key concept for future Beyond-5G and 6G networks. ISAC enables wireless systems to communicate and sense their environment simultaneously, using the same radio spectrum. This approach can improve spectrum efficiency and enable new services, such as sensing-based applications for smart cities, mobility, and infrastructure monitoring.

During Topical Paper Session 1: Waveform Design & Signal Processing for ISAC,
Nazar Idrees (IMEC) presented the paper: “Phase Noise Mitigation in Bi-Static OFDM-JCAS by Exploiting Static Clutter”

The work, developed with contributions from the 6G-MUSICAL project, addresses a practical challenge in joint communication and sensing systems: hardware imperfections, specifically phase noise. These imperfections can reduce sensing accuracy. The proposed method uses signals reflected from static objects (such as buildings) to reduce these effects, leading to clearer and more reliable sensing results. Simulation results show a significant improvement in performance, demonstrating the method’s suitability for realistic future wireless systems.

The symposium also featured a keynote by Prof. Christos Masouros (UCL), titled: “Signalling, Network-level Design and Security for ISAC”

The keynote discussed how future 6G networks can support applications such as smart cities, urban safety, mobility, and infrastructure monitoring. It highlighted the importance of designing communication, sensing, and security together, and addressed new security challenges that arise when networks are also used for sensing.

The participation of 6G-MUSICAL at JC&S 2026 highlights the project’s contribution to advancing integrated sensing and communication technologies, aligned with European research priorities for future 6G systems.