HSE University Launches Development of Domestic 6G Communication Technologies Based on Sub-Terahertz Microelectronics
HSE University has launched a large-scale research and engineering initiative to develop domestic technologies for next-generation 6G communication systems. The project is being carried out by the team of the Strategic Technological Project 'Trusted 6G Communication Systems Technology Suite' implemented under the Priority 2030 programme.
One of the project’s key priorities is to develop the sub-terahertz frequency range above 100 GHz, which is considered essential for building next-generation high-speed wireless networks. In the past, this spectrum was rarely used in practical communication systems due to technological limitations. Today, however, it is becoming critically important for 6G development, offering ultra-high bandwidth and minimal signal delays.
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) predicts that point-to-point implementation of sixth-generation wireless sub-terahertz technologies will begin worldwide in the coming years. In this context, developing a domestic scientific and technological base is becoming a key strategic priority, and HSE University aims to make a significant contribution to this field.
The research focuses on several cutting-edge areas. The first involves developing elements of an intelligent radio environment that can adapt to surrounding conditions and control signal propagation characteristics. The second focuses on creating wireless transceiver modules that support spectrally efficient modulation schemes and electronic beam scanning. The third area is the design of analogue neuromorphic computing circuits capable of local signal processing at high speed and with low power consumption.
The work is being carried out through close collaboration between the university’s scientists and engineers, bringing together expertise in physics, radio engineering, microelectronics, and neurotechnology. Successful implementation of these tasks will not only lay the foundation for developing domestic 6G systems but also ensure Russia's technological sovereignty in one of the most promising fields of modern science and technology.
Evgeny Koucheryavy
'Today, as never before, it is essential to rely on our own strengths and scientific tradition—not just to catch up with, but to surpass global technological trends,' says Prof. Evgeny Koucheryavy, Director of the HSE Telecommunications Research Institute. 'We are laying the foundation for Russia's sovereign telecommunications infrastructure. This is not only a scientific challenge but also a matter of national security and technological independence.'
The Strategic Technological Project 'Trusted 6G Communication Systems Technology Suite' is implemented as part of HSE University's Development Programme for 2025–2036, which won the Priority 2030 strategic academic leadership competition within the framework of the National Project 'Youth and Children.'
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