Ericsson Experts Earn Prestigious IEEE Wireless Communications Medal for Contributions to Global Mobile Standards

Johan Sköld, Stefan Parkvall, Erik Dahlman: recipients of the 2026 IEEE Jagadish Chandra Bose Medal in Wireless Communications.

(IN BRIEF) Three Ericsson researchers—Erik Dahlman, Stefan Parkvall, and Johan Sköld—have been awarded the 2026 IEEE Jagadish Chandra Bose Medal in Wireless Communications for their leadership and contributions to the development and standardization of 4G and 5G technologies. Presented at the IEEE Honors Ceremony in New York, the award underscores their long-standing influence on cellular innovation and the global telecommunications ecosystem. Their recognition also reflects Ericsson’s continued leadership in wireless technology, built through collaboration with industry partners and stakeholders worldwide.

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 29-Apr-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Ericsson has announced that three of its leading researchers have been honored with one of the most respected accolades in the global engineering community, recognizing their significant role in shaping modern wireless communications. The award, presented by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, acknowledges groundbreaking contributions to the evolution of 4G and 5G technologies.

Erik Dahlman, Stefan Parkvall, and Johan Sköld—key figures within Ericsson Research’s Group Function Technology, Radio division—have been named recipients of the 2026 IEEE Jagadish Chandra Bose Medal in Wireless Communications. Their recognition highlights years of leadership and innovation in advancing cellular network technologies and guiding industry-wide standardization efforts.

IEEE 2026 Honors Ceremony, New York – group photograph of all award recipients.

Each of the awardees holds a distinguished position within the IEEE community, with Parkvall recognized as an IEEE Fellow, Sköld as a Senior Member, and Dahlman as a Member. Their collective work has spanned multiple generations of mobile technology, reflecting deep expertise and sustained impact on the telecommunications landscape.

The award ceremony took place on April 24 during the 2026 IEEE Honors Ceremony at the Marriott Marquis Times Square in New York, where leading innovators and engineers from around the world gathered to celebrate achievements across key technological fields.

The IEEE noted that the recipients exemplify innovation and leadership, emphasizing their influence on technologies that affect millions globally. The trio was specifically recognized for their contributions to research, development, and the standardization of cellular wireless communications—areas fundamental to the global adoption of advanced mobile networks.

Ericsson’s Chief Technology Officer, Erik Ekudden, highlighted the broader significance of the award, pointing to the researchers’ role in advancing both 4G and 5G technologies. He emphasized that the recognition also reflects Ericsson’s position in the global wireless industry, supported by extensive collaboration with customers, partners, and the wider technology ecosystem to bring these innovations to scale.

During the event, the Ericsson researchers were also pictured alongside Jensen Huang, Founder and CEO of NVIDIA, who received the 2026 IEEE Medal of Honor, further highlighting the gathering of influential leaders shaping the future of technology.

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