05/04/2026
An article published in Engineering Review Magazine regarding the successful PhD completion of Dr. Yahya S. Junejo in the specialized field of 5G Railway Communication.
Mr. Junejo’s doctoral research represents a great achievement for international academic partnership. The work was conducted under a prestigious joint supervision arrangement between MUET, Pakistan, and Lakehead University, Canada. This partnership was formalized in 2022 through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the NCRA-CMS Lab MUET initiative.
By bridging the expertise of two continents, the project allowed for unprecedented access to state-of-the-art 5G laboratory facilities and advanced research infrastructure in both nations.
The PhD thesis, titled "Improving Handover Management in High-Speed Rail Communications," addresses one of the most important challenges in modern telecommunications: maintaining seamless, high-speed data connectivity for passengers and operational systems on rapid transit networks.
As the world moves toward smarter transportation and high-speed rail, Mr. Junejo’s research provides critical insights into enhancing the reliability and efficiency of next-generation wireless systems. This work is expected to have a lasting impact on how smart cities and transportation hubs manage 5G handovers in high-mobility environments.
The research was guided by a distinguished panel of experts, reflecting the importance of cross-border mentorship:
Prof. Dr. Faisal Karim Shaikh: Chairman, Telecommunication Engineering Department, MUET.
Prof. Dr. Bhawani Shankar Chowdhry (SI): Distinguished National Professor, MUET.
Dr. Waleed Aijaz: Head of the Wireless Communication & Networks (WCN) Research Group, Lakehead University.
The success of this program was further bolstered by support from several international funding bodies, including the ICTEF4SD, Mitacs Globalink, the Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) funding, and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).