Bangladeshi-Turkish Scientist’s Invention: A Life-Saving Breakthrough in Disasters

When natural disasters strike and communication systems collapse, not only are rescue operations hampered, but precious lives are often lost. Professor Dr. A.F.M. Shahen Shah, Associate Professor at Turkey's Yildiz Technical University and Director of the ‘AI and Next Generation Wireless Communication Lab’, has developed a groundbreaking technology that can establish a mobile network using drones—restoring mobile phone connectivity even amid disaster. In an exclusive interview, he shared the story behind his research, future plans, and the human impact of his innovation.