CPS Lab Team Named Top 12 Finalists in International T Challenge 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that Rutgers ECE Professor Dario Pompili and PhD students Zhile Li and Songjun Huang have been named Top 12 Finalists in the International T Challenge 2025 — a prestigious global competition hosted by Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile US that spotlights groundbreaking innovations in AI for telecommunications.
RescueNet: AI-Driven 5G for Disaster Response
The team’s project, RescueNet, proposes an innovative portable, AI-driven 5G network specifically designed for disaster response scenarios. This cutting-edge solution addresses one of the most critical challenges in emergency management: providing reliable connectivity when and where it’s needed most.
RescueNet leverages artificial intelligence to create an adaptive, rapidly deployable 5G network that can be established in disaster-affected areas where traditional infrastructure has been compromised or destroyed. The system’s portability and intelligent resource allocation capabilities make it an invaluable tool for first responders, emergency coordinators, and affected communities during critical situations.
Global Recognition for Innovation
Being selected as one of only 12 finalists from a global pool of competitors highlights the exceptional quality and potential impact of the CPS Lab’s research. The T Challenge 2025 brings together the brightest minds in telecommunications and AI to tackle real-world challenges, and the team’s selection underscores Rutgers’ position at the forefront of technological innovation.
This achievement represents not just academic excellence but also the practical application of research to solve urgent societal challenges. The RescueNet project exemplifies the CPS Lab’s commitment to developing technologies that can make a tangible difference in people’s lives, particularly during times of crisis.
Congratulations to Professor Pompili, Zhile Li, and Songjun Huang for representing Rutgers on the world stage and advancing technology with global impact!
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