Dr. Calhoun’s research consists of analyzing Post-Shannon Communications Architectures, History and Intellectual Foundations of Information Theories, Business Models & Corporate Governance, Hi-Tech Entrepreneurial Trends & the Evolution of Modern Capital Markets, Managing "Franchise Value," as a cornerstone of Corporate Strategy.
He is the co-founder of InterDigital Communications Corporation, where he was in the pioneering research and development of digital cellular technology, including the first systems based on TDMA technology (the architecture underlying approximately 80% of today's cellular networks). He subsequently worked to develop a spread spectrum frequency-hopping radio system for fleet radio communications. Most recently, Dr. Calhoun’s research has focused on the application of high-temperature superconducting materials and advanced signal processing techniques to the suppression of interference in wireless networks.
He is Chairman of the Board of Airnet Communications, Audit Committee Chairman of ISCO International, board member, Audit Committee Chairman of Playlogic Inc., and member of the Stevens Patent Committee.
Dr. Calhoun has been awarded a U. S. Patent # 5737358 entitled, "Multiplexed Radio Communication System,” has contributed to several journal articles and conference proceedings, and authored three books; Third Generation Wireless Communications, Volume 1: Post Shannon Signal Architectures, 2003, Artech House, Wireless Access & the Local Telephone Network, 1992, Artech House, and Digital Cellular Radio, 1988, Artech House. |
