Thierry Klein

Thierry E. Klein is the President of Bell Labs Solutions Research at Nokia Bell Labs.13 He leads a global multi-disciplinary team that conducts fundamental and applied research focused on new Nokia value chains, business opportunities, and ecosystems.1 Klein's team pursues research and innovation in advanced technologies such as AI-based knowledge systems, autonomous software, and integrated solutions.13

Klein has a distinguished career in telecommunications and technology:

• He served as the Founding Vice-Chair of the Board of the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA).13
• He was the Chairman of the Technical Committee of GreenTouch, a consortium dedicated to improving energy efficiency in networks.1
• Klein earned his MS degrees in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from the Université de Nantes and Ecole Centrale de Nantes.14
• He received a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT.14

His achievements include:

• Authoring over 35 peer-reviewed publications and 36 patent applications.1
• Receiving a Bell Labs' President Award.1
• Being voted "Technologist of the Year" at the Total Telecom World Vendor Awards.14
• Receiving an Industrial Innovation Award from the IEEE Communications Society.1
• Becoming an IEEE Fellow.1

Klein is known for his approach to problem-solving, always trying to address the most extreme version of a problem.2 He emphasizes the importance of collaboration between industry and academia in driving innovation.2