Henrik Almeida

Leading research work aiming to innovate the telecoms industry for the good of society.

Dr. Henrik Almeida, Head of Ericsson Research United Kingdom
Henrik studied mathematics and physics at University of Stockholm in the early 80-ties. He joined Ericsson in 1990, and Ericsson Research since 1998 where he has held different research leader positions over the past 25 years.
In 2010 he received his technical honorary doctorate, for research achievements in broadband access technologies, performed in collaboration with Lund University.
Initially driving the evolution of fixed broadband access, including VDSL2, GPON, and the foundation of G.fast (ITU-T). Later, wireless systems and new indoor radio solutions. This included the full conceptual research and innovation work for the Ericsson indoor Radio Dot System, advanced compression technologies for the new Low Layer Splits of 5G radio interfaces. More recently worked on secure, intelligent, and intent based network management solutions for Smart Industry applications.
Presently on a long-term assignment, heading up the new Ericsson Research United Kingdom site, with focused research on 6G Networks and Security.