InterDigital’s annual Inventor of the Year award honors inventors whose patented innovations and technical leadership advance global wireless standards. In 2026, the company selected Samir Ferdi for his sustained impact on secure and intelligent connectivity.

Since joining in 2007, Ferdi has developed innovations spanning 4G and 5G vehicle-to-everything communications, device-to-device networking, unmanned aerial vehicle links and cellular network security. He has served as an active 3GPP SA3 contributor for eight years, shaping next-generation security and privacy specifications.

By spotlighting Ferdi’s standards-driven breakthroughs, InterDigital reinforces its reputation as a wireless research leader and strengthens its portfolio of licensing-ready technologies. This recognition underscores the company’s focus on inventing foundational solutions that drive industry adoption and future revenue streams.