RESTART Tutorials on Telecommunications
A series of online tutorials to discover the research topics of the RESTART program, aimed at all those who are part of its community but also outside.
An opportunity, which allows you to discover and learn more about the most representative topics of the research conducted by RESTART, through weekly meetings lasting 1.5 hours, held by experts.
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Next Tutorial:
Date: June 5th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract:
Per superare le limitazioni dell'LTE, il 3GPP ha recentemente definito una nuova tecnologia di accesso radio (RAT), ovvero il 3GPP NR, introducendo nuovi progetti e tecnologie che saranno conformi ai requisiti del 5G. In quest'ottica, questo tutorial fornirà una panoramica completa delle attività di standardizzazione del 3GPP NR per i livelli fisico (PHY) e di controllo dell'accesso al mezzo (MAC), concentrandosi sulla struttura rinnovata del frame NR, sullo spettro NR (compreso lo spettro delle onde millimetriche (mmWave)), sulla tecnologia MIMO, sugli schemi di duplexing e sui segnali e canali del NR PHY.
Speaker: Marco Giordani - Università degli studi di Padova
Bio: Marco Giordani is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Engineering (DEI) of the University of Padova. During his Ph.D., he visited New York University (NYU), USA, and TOYOTA Infotechnology Center, Mountain View, CA, USA. He co-authored 70+ published articles in the area of wireless networks, three of which have received Best Paper Awards. He is a recipient of several awards, including the 2018 IEEE Daniel E. Noble Fellowship Award from the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society, the 2021 IEEE ComSoc Outstanding Young Researcher Award for EMEA, and the Francesco Carassa Prize from the Italian Telecommunications and Information Theory Group (GTTI). Marco serves as Editor for the IEEE Transactions of Wireless Communications. He is the Director of the PhD Summer School of Information Engineering (SSIE). His research interests include design and validation of protocols for next-generation (5G/6G) wireless networks.
Abstract:
Per superare le limitazioni dell'LTE, il 3GPP ha recentemente definito una nuova tecnologia di accesso radio (RAT), ovvero il 3GPP NR, introducendo nuovi progetti e tecnologie che saranno conformi ai requisiti del 5G. In quest'ottica, questo tutorial fornirà una panoramica completa delle attività di standardizzazione del 3GPP NR per i livelli fisico (PHY) e di controllo dell'accesso al mezzo (MAC), concentrandosi sulla struttura rinnovata del frame NR, sullo spettro NR (compreso lo spettro delle onde millimetriche (mmWave)), sulla tecnologia MIMO, sugli schemi di duplexing e sui segnali e canali del NR PHY.
Speaker: Marco Giordani - Università degli studi di Padova
Bio: Marco Giordani is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Engineering (DEI) of the University of Padova. During his Ph.D., he visited New York University (NYU), USA, and TOYOTA Infotechnology Center, Mountain View, CA, USA. He co-authored 70+ published articles in the area of wireless networks, three of which have received Best Paper Awards. He is a recipient of several awards, including the 2018 IEEE Daniel E. Noble Fellowship Award from the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society, the 2021 IEEE ComSoc Outstanding Young Researcher Award for EMEA, and the Francesco Carassa Prize from the Italian Telecommunications and Information Theory Group (GTTI). Marco serves as Editor for the IEEE Transactions of Wireless Communications. He is the Director of the PhD Summer School of Information Engineering (SSIE). His research interests include design and validation of protocols for next-generation (5G/6G) wireless networks.
Calendar of the meetings:
Date: June 5th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract:
Per superare le limitazioni dell'LTE, il 3GPP ha recentemente definito una nuova tecnologia di accesso radio (RAT), ovvero il 3GPP NR, introducendo nuovi progetti e tecnologie che saranno conformi ai requisiti del 5G. In quest'ottica, questo tutorial fornirà una panoramica completa delle attività di standardizzazione del 3GPP NR per i livelli fisico (PHY) e di controllo dell'accesso al mezzo (MAC), concentrandosi sulla struttura rinnovata del frame NR, sullo spettro NR (compreso lo spettro delle onde millimetriche (mmWave)), sulla tecnologia MIMO, sugli schemi di duplexing e sui segnali e canali del NR PHY.
Speaker: Marco Giordani - Università degli studi di Padova
Bio: Marco Giordani is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Engineering (DEI) of the University of Padova. During his Ph.D., he visited New York University (NYU), USA, and TOYOTA Infotechnology Center, Mountain View, CA, USA. He co-authored 70+ published articles in the area of wireless networks, three of which have received Best Paper Awards. He is a recipient of several awards, including the 2018 IEEE Daniel E. Noble Fellowship Award from the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society, the 2021 IEEE ComSoc Outstanding Young Researcher Award for EMEA, and the Francesco Carassa Prize from the Italian Telecommunications and Information Theory Group (GTTI). Marco serves as Editor for the IEEE Transactions of Wireless Communications. He is the Director of the PhD Summer School of Information Engineering (SSIE). His research interests include design and validation of protocols for next-generation (5G/6G) wireless networks.
Abstract:
Per superare le limitazioni dell'LTE, il 3GPP ha recentemente definito una nuova tecnologia di accesso radio (RAT), ovvero il 3GPP NR, introducendo nuovi progetti e tecnologie che saranno conformi ai requisiti del 5G. In quest'ottica, questo tutorial fornirà una panoramica completa delle attività di standardizzazione del 3GPP NR per i livelli fisico (PHY) e di controllo dell'accesso al mezzo (MAC), concentrandosi sulla struttura rinnovata del frame NR, sullo spettro NR (compreso lo spettro delle onde millimetriche (mmWave)), sulla tecnologia MIMO, sugli schemi di duplexing e sui segnali e canali del NR PHY.
Speaker: Marco Giordani - Università degli studi di Padova
Bio: Marco Giordani is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Engineering (DEI) of the University of Padova. During his Ph.D., he visited New York University (NYU), USA, and TOYOTA Infotechnology Center, Mountain View, CA, USA. He co-authored 70+ published articles in the area of wireless networks, three of which have received Best Paper Awards. He is a recipient of several awards, including the 2018 IEEE Daniel E. Noble Fellowship Award from the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society, the 2021 IEEE ComSoc Outstanding Young Researcher Award for EMEA, and the Francesco Carassa Prize from the Italian Telecommunications and Information Theory Group (GTTI). Marco serves as Editor for the IEEE Transactions of Wireless Communications. He is the Director of the PhD Summer School of Information Engineering (SSIE). His research interests include design and validation of protocols for next-generation (5G/6G) wireless networks.
Date: June 10th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract:
As communication networks become increasingly complex, ensuring their efficiency, resilience, and security is more challenging than ever. This tutorial explores how machine learning (ML) is transforming communication networks, turning vast amounts of network data into actionable intelligence. This tutorial is intended for technical audiences (industry and academia) with general knowledge of the telecommunications domain and for research audiences (industry and academia) interested in cutting-edge research topics. The tutorial will cover key use cases from optical networks and microwave networks, such as Quality-of-Transmission estimation, predictive maintenance, and network automation, demonstrating how ML can enhance performance, reduce operational costs, and improve reliability. The goal of the tutorial is to provide the participants with a deeper understanding of how data-centric approaches unlock new value in communication networks.
Speaker:
Mëmëdhe Ibrahimi - Politecnico di Milano
Bio:
Memedhe is an assistant professor (RTDa) at Politecnico di Milano. Dr. Ibrahimi’s expertise includes the development of optimization and management solutions for optical and microwave networks. Dr. Ibrahimi has been involved in several industrial projects, as part of the BONSAI Lab at PoliMi, leading the development and implementation of Machine Learning – based solutions in communication networks. Recent research interests include the application of ML to combinatorial optimization (ML alongside Operation Research).
Abstract:
As communication networks become increasingly complex, ensuring their efficiency, resilience, and security is more challenging than ever. This tutorial explores how machine learning (ML) is transforming communication networks, turning vast amounts of network data into actionable intelligence. This tutorial is intended for technical audiences (industry and academia) with general knowledge of the telecommunications domain and for research audiences (industry and academia) interested in cutting-edge research topics. The tutorial will cover key use cases from optical networks and microwave networks, such as Quality-of-Transmission estimation, predictive maintenance, and network automation, demonstrating how ML can enhance performance, reduce operational costs, and improve reliability. The goal of the tutorial is to provide the participants with a deeper understanding of how data-centric approaches unlock new value in communication networks.
Speaker:
Mëmëdhe Ibrahimi - Politecnico di Milano
Bio:
Memedhe is an assistant professor (RTDa) at Politecnico di Milano. Dr. Ibrahimi’s expertise includes the development of optimization and management solutions for optical and microwave networks. Dr. Ibrahimi has been involved in several industrial projects, as part of the BONSAI Lab at PoliMi, leading the development and implementation of Machine Learning – based solutions in communication networks. Recent research interests include the application of ML to combinatorial optimization (ML alongside Operation Research).
Date: June 12th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract:
Underwater acoustic communications and networking have made significant leaps forward in recent years. Recent advances include new high-speed communication technologies (achieving a throughput of several tens of kbit/s) as well as NATO-backed communications standards such as JANUS. Yet, underwater acoustic channels remain harsh for receiver hardware, as they are affected by significant delay and Doppler spread. In this talk, we will review a few basics and historical notes on underwater communications and networks, and discuss how such "harsh" channels can actually turn from foe to friend when it comes to localization, authentication and privacy.
Speaker:
Paolo Casari - Università degli Studi di Trento
Bio:
Paolo Casari is associate professor at the University of Trento, Italy. He received the PhD in Information Engineering in 2008 from the University of Padova, Italy. He was on leave at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2007, working on underwater communications and networks. He collaborated to several funded projects including EU FP7 and H2020 efforts, EDA projects, as well as collaborations with US-funded initiatives. He is currently the PI of the NATO SPS project SHIELD. In 2015, he joined the IMDEA Networks Institute, Madrid, Spain, where he led the Ubiquitous Wireless Networks group. In October 2019, he moved to the University of Trento, Italy, where he co-leads the MANTA lab (https://manta.disi.unitn.it). Dr. Casari is currently on the editorial board of the IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, and regularly serves in the organizing committee of several international conferences. Previously, he has been guest editor of a special issue of IEEE Access on "Underwater Acoustic Communications and Networking." He received two best paper awards. His research interests include diverse aspects of networked communications and computing, such as channel modeling, network protocol design, localization, resource allocation, simulation, and experimental evaluation.
Abstract:
Underwater acoustic communications and networking have made significant leaps forward in recent years. Recent advances include new high-speed communication technologies (achieving a throughput of several tens of kbit/s) as well as NATO-backed communications standards such as JANUS. Yet, underwater acoustic channels remain harsh for receiver hardware, as they are affected by significant delay and Doppler spread. In this talk, we will review a few basics and historical notes on underwater communications and networks, and discuss how such "harsh" channels can actually turn from foe to friend when it comes to localization, authentication and privacy.
Speaker:
Paolo Casari - Università degli Studi di Trento
Bio:
Paolo Casari is associate professor at the University of Trento, Italy. He received the PhD in Information Engineering in 2008 from the University of Padova, Italy. He was on leave at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2007, working on underwater communications and networks. He collaborated to several funded projects including EU FP7 and H2020 efforts, EDA projects, as well as collaborations with US-funded initiatives. He is currently the PI of the NATO SPS project SHIELD. In 2015, he joined the IMDEA Networks Institute, Madrid, Spain, where he led the Ubiquitous Wireless Networks group. In October 2019, he moved to the University of Trento, Italy, where he co-leads the MANTA lab (https://manta.disi.unitn.it). Dr. Casari is currently on the editorial board of the IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, and regularly serves in the organizing committee of several international conferences. Previously, he has been guest editor of a special issue of IEEE Access on "Underwater Acoustic Communications and Networking." He received two best paper awards. His research interests include diverse aspects of networked communications and computing, such as channel modeling, network protocol design, localization, resource allocation, simulation, and experimental evaluation.
Date: June 17th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract:
Wireless link design is a key element for the development of future telecommunications. As an aid to the designer, several software tools are commercially available for calculating electromagnetic propagation in complex environments, such as urban areas and indoor environments. How to choose the right tool for the application scenario of interest? How to interpret the results obtained from it? How accurate are these results? The tutorial provides the basic elements to answer these questions, presenting the concepts on which the methods for predicting wireless propagation in complex environments are based:
Speaker:
Antonio Iodice, Daniele Riccio - Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Bio:
Antonio Iodice is Full Professor of Electromagnetic Fields at the University of Naples Federico II. He is the Coordinator of the Bachelor's and Master's Degree Courses in Telecommunications and Digital Media Engineering. He has been and is the scientific director of research projects on remote sensing and wireless propagation. He is the author of two books and about 400 publications, including over 100 papers in international journals. He received the “2009 Sergei A. Schelkunoff Transactions Prize Paper Award” from the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering), Senior Member of the URSI (Union Radio-Scientifique Internationale) and former President of the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing South Italy Chapter. Daniele Riccio is Full Professor of Electromagnetic Fields at the University of Naples Federico II where he is the Rector's delegate for the PhD programs and Coordinator of PhDs for 12 cycles. He is a member of the Cassini Radar Science Team coordinated by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory of the US space agency (NASA), a member of the Mission Advisory Group (MAG) of the Italian Space Agency (ASI) for the Platino-1 Mission, a member of the Space Doctorate Board at the Scuola Superiore Meridionale, and a member of the Board of Directors of the RESTART Foundation. He directs national and international research and training projects. He teaches courses in the field of Electromagnetic Fields in the Schools of Engineering, Medicine, and Science of the University Federico II. He is the author of 4 books and over 500 publications. He won the 2009 Sergei A. Schelkunoff Prize Paper Award for the best paper published in 2008 on the IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation. He conceived and was General Chair of the 5G International PhD School (2018-2023). He is a Fellow of the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering).
Abstract:
Wireless link design is a key element for the development of future telecommunications. As an aid to the designer, several software tools are commercially available for calculating electromagnetic propagation in complex environments, such as urban areas and indoor environments. How to choose the right tool for the application scenario of interest? How to interpret the results obtained from it? How accurate are these results? The tutorial provides the basic elements to answer these questions, presenting the concepts on which the methods for predicting wireless propagation in complex environments are based:
- numerical methods,
- empirical methods,
- asymptotic methods and ray tracing algorithms.
Speaker:
Antonio Iodice, Daniele Riccio - Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Bio:
Antonio Iodice is Full Professor of Electromagnetic Fields at the University of Naples Federico II. He is the Coordinator of the Bachelor's and Master's Degree Courses in Telecommunications and Digital Media Engineering. He has been and is the scientific director of research projects on remote sensing and wireless propagation. He is the author of two books and about 400 publications, including over 100 papers in international journals. He received the “2009 Sergei A. Schelkunoff Transactions Prize Paper Award” from the IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering), Senior Member of the URSI (Union Radio-Scientifique Internationale) and former President of the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing South Italy Chapter. Daniele Riccio is Full Professor of Electromagnetic Fields at the University of Naples Federico II where he is the Rector's delegate for the PhD programs and Coordinator of PhDs for 12 cycles. He is a member of the Cassini Radar Science Team coordinated by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory of the US space agency (NASA), a member of the Mission Advisory Group (MAG) of the Italian Space Agency (ASI) for the Platino-1 Mission, a member of the Space Doctorate Board at the Scuola Superiore Meridionale, and a member of the Board of Directors of the RESTART Foundation. He directs national and international research and training projects. He teaches courses in the field of Electromagnetic Fields in the Schools of Engineering, Medicine, and Science of the University Federico II. He is the author of 4 books and over 500 publications. He won the 2009 Sergei A. Schelkunoff Prize Paper Award for the best paper published in 2008 on the IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation. He conceived and was General Chair of the 5G International PhD School (2018-2023). He is a Fellow of the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering).
Date: June 19th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract:
Wireless networks are becoming the key to the digitalization of society. To give an idea, more than 80% of the Internet traffic is relayed by Wi-Fi – ubiquitous in homes, offices, shops, and even in outdoor spaces, trains, and aircraft – with more than 21.1 billion Wi-Fi devices in use worldwide. Wireless devices continuously monitor the way signals are modified when propagating in the environment to properly precode and decode data, compensating for radio channel impairments. This operation can be effectively leveraged to design sensing applications that extract information about the environment from the channel data. Several communication-assisted applications have been proposed by the research community, ranging from human activity recognition, and gesture recognition, to person identification, and people tracking. Given the potential of wireless sensing, the IEEE 802.11 standardization body is working toward standardizing such technology for Wi-Fi through the IEEE 802.11bf task group. This means that wireless sensing may soon be fully integrated into our Wi-Fi devices. At this point, some questions arise: Why are researchers trying to integrate sensing functionalities within wireless networks? How can we monitor the environment using radio signals? In this seminar, we will answer these questions, deepening the principles behind the emerging wireless sensing applications and understanding their impact on communication networks.
Speaker:
Francesca Meneghello, Jacopo Pegoraro - Università degli Studi di Padova
Bio:
Francesca Meneghello is an engineer and researcher in telecommunications. She received her Ph.D. degree in Information Engineering in 2022 from the University of Padova, Italy, and is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Information Engineering at the same university. In 2023, she was a visiting researcher at the Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things at Northeastern University (USA) on a Fulbright-Schuman fellowship. Her work focuses on wireless communications and machine learning. In particular, she works on Wi-Fi networks and investigates the joint provisioning of communication and wireless sensing services. Jacopo Pegoraro received his Ph.D. (2023) in Information Engineering from the Department of Information Engineering, University of Padova, Italy. Since March 2024, he is working as an Assistant Professor in the same University. In 2022, he was a visiting research scholar at the New York University, Tandon school of Engineering. His research interests lie in signal processing and machine learning techniques for millimeter-wave sensing, integrated sensing and communication, and radio imaging. Specifically, he developed algorithms and methods for Doppler/micro-Doppler estimation and human sensing for monostatic and bistatic ISAC systems under synchronization and mobility impairments.
Abstract:
Wireless networks are becoming the key to the digitalization of society. To give an idea, more than 80% of the Internet traffic is relayed by Wi-Fi – ubiquitous in homes, offices, shops, and even in outdoor spaces, trains, and aircraft – with more than 21.1 billion Wi-Fi devices in use worldwide. Wireless devices continuously monitor the way signals are modified when propagating in the environment to properly precode and decode data, compensating for radio channel impairments. This operation can be effectively leveraged to design sensing applications that extract information about the environment from the channel data. Several communication-assisted applications have been proposed by the research community, ranging from human activity recognition, and gesture recognition, to person identification, and people tracking. Given the potential of wireless sensing, the IEEE 802.11 standardization body is working toward standardizing such technology for Wi-Fi through the IEEE 802.11bf task group. This means that wireless sensing may soon be fully integrated into our Wi-Fi devices. At this point, some questions arise: Why are researchers trying to integrate sensing functionalities within wireless networks? How can we monitor the environment using radio signals? In this seminar, we will answer these questions, deepening the principles behind the emerging wireless sensing applications and understanding their impact on communication networks.
Speaker:
Francesca Meneghello, Jacopo Pegoraro - Università degli Studi di Padova
Bio:
Francesca Meneghello is an engineer and researcher in telecommunications. She received her Ph.D. degree in Information Engineering in 2022 from the University of Padova, Italy, and is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Information Engineering at the same university. In 2023, she was a visiting researcher at the Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things at Northeastern University (USA) on a Fulbright-Schuman fellowship. Her work focuses on wireless communications and machine learning. In particular, she works on Wi-Fi networks and investigates the joint provisioning of communication and wireless sensing services. Jacopo Pegoraro received his Ph.D. (2023) in Information Engineering from the Department of Information Engineering, University of Padova, Italy. Since March 2024, he is working as an Assistant Professor in the same University. In 2022, he was a visiting research scholar at the New York University, Tandon school of Engineering. His research interests lie in signal processing and machine learning techniques for millimeter-wave sensing, integrated sensing and communication, and radio imaging. Specifically, he developed algorithms and methods for Doppler/micro-Doppler estimation and human sensing for monostatic and bistatic ISAC systems under synchronization and mobility impairments.
Date: June 24th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract:
In contemporary Hub & Spoke SD-WAN architectures, achieving optimal network performance often requires external probes to measure link quality, leading to increased traffic overhead and reliance on dedicated responders. This paper introduces a groundbreaking solution by extending the capabilities of the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) to seamlessly integrate real-time Round-Trip Time (RTT) measurements into the SD-WAN overlay. Our approach leverages the inherent functionality of BGP, utilizing Keep Alive messages to dynamically evaluate the RTT of each link in the SD-WAN network. This eliminates the need for external probes, streamlining operations and reducing reliance on centralized responder systems. Each spoke, with its unique link to the hub, becomes a dynamic and self-aware component, adapting routing decisions based on real-time link quality metrics.
Speaker:
Luciano Lucrezia - Tiesse
Bio:
Vincenzo Luciano Lucrezia obtained a degree in Computer Science from the University of Pisa. He worked in ENI, Olivetti, Italtel, and Infostrada and took an active part in the definition and development of local and geographic networks. Since 1998 he has been leading the technical side of Tiesse, creating a line of routers and M2M products ranging from traditional GPRS/UMTS and xDSL technologies to modern transmission technologies for broadband on both mobile (4G, 5G) and fixed networks (FTTC, FTTH), up to systems compliant with SDN and NFV models.
Abstract:
In contemporary Hub & Spoke SD-WAN architectures, achieving optimal network performance often requires external probes to measure link quality, leading to increased traffic overhead and reliance on dedicated responders. This paper introduces a groundbreaking solution by extending the capabilities of the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) to seamlessly integrate real-time Round-Trip Time (RTT) measurements into the SD-WAN overlay. Our approach leverages the inherent functionality of BGP, utilizing Keep Alive messages to dynamically evaluate the RTT of each link in the SD-WAN network. This eliminates the need for external probes, streamlining operations and reducing reliance on centralized responder systems. Each spoke, with its unique link to the hub, becomes a dynamic and self-aware component, adapting routing decisions based on real-time link quality metrics.
Speaker:
Luciano Lucrezia - Tiesse
Bio:
Vincenzo Luciano Lucrezia obtained a degree in Computer Science from the University of Pisa. He worked in ENI, Olivetti, Italtel, and Infostrada and took an active part in the definition and development of local and geographic networks. Since 1998 he has been leading the technical side of Tiesse, creating a line of routers and M2M products ranging from traditional GPRS/UMTS and xDSL technologies to modern transmission technologies for broadband on both mobile (4G, 5G) and fixed networks (FTTC, FTTH), up to systems compliant with SDN and NFV models.
Date: June 26th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract:
Extended reality (XR) services are rapidly gaining popularity and are ready to become a game-changer across multiple sectors. Central to these experiences are small and lightweight wearable devices, whose compact form factor, limited processing power, and constrained battery life present challenges for delivering high-quality XR experience. Nowadays, to address these limitations, wearable devices often rely on external computing resources to handle computationally intensive tasks, which chiefly consist of training and inference over ML/AI (machine learning, artificial intelligence) models. However, the offloading approach also introduces challenges, including network latency, bandwidth constraints, and blockages. Performing some of the operations locally on the wearables sidesteps these issues; however, performing all inference and – even more – training on the wearable is impossible, also due to the wearables' tendency to become hot with usage, which in turn leads to discomfort for the user and may disrupt the XR experience itself. Thus, XR requires a distributed approach to ML training and inference, i.e., splitting those tasks between edge servers and local devices through, e.g., the split learning paradigm. This makes the extent of the split between local computation and edge offloading one of the most consequential decisions to be made in XR scenarios, and the convergence of telecommunications and electronics is crucial for making such decisions.
Speaker:
Olga Chukhno, Francesco Malandrino - Università degli Studi Mediterranea
Bio:
Olga Chukhno obtained her double Ph.D. from Tampere University (Finland) and Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria (Italy), where she is currently an Assistant Professor. Her main research interests include wireless communications, mathematical modeling, and extended reality applications. She received the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) fellowship. She actively participates in research projects and conferences, reviews scientific articles, and serves as a workshop organizer, chair, Technical Program Committee (TPC) member, Associate Editor for IEEE Communications Letters, and Review Editor at Frontiers. Since 2024, she has been teaching courses on metaverse and mathematical modeling and simulation for programmable networks for Master's and Ph.D. students. Francesco Malandrino earned his Ph.D. degree from Politecnico di Torino in 2012 and is now a senior researcher at the National Research Council of Italy (CNR-IEIIT). His research interests include distributed ML as well as wireless, cellular, and vehicular networks. He is the principal investigator of the SHIELDED national PRIN project, the leader of CNR's team in the CENTRIC Horizon Europe project and the MUSMET EIC Pathfinder, and a TPC member of the IEEE International Conference on Computer Communications (IEEE INFOCOM).
Abstract:
Extended reality (XR) services are rapidly gaining popularity and are ready to become a game-changer across multiple sectors. Central to these experiences are small and lightweight wearable devices, whose compact form factor, limited processing power, and constrained battery life present challenges for delivering high-quality XR experience. Nowadays, to address these limitations, wearable devices often rely on external computing resources to handle computationally intensive tasks, which chiefly consist of training and inference over ML/AI (machine learning, artificial intelligence) models. However, the offloading approach also introduces challenges, including network latency, bandwidth constraints, and blockages. Performing some of the operations locally on the wearables sidesteps these issues; however, performing all inference and – even more – training on the wearable is impossible, also due to the wearables' tendency to become hot with usage, which in turn leads to discomfort for the user and may disrupt the XR experience itself. Thus, XR requires a distributed approach to ML training and inference, i.e., splitting those tasks between edge servers and local devices through, e.g., the split learning paradigm. This makes the extent of the split between local computation and edge offloading one of the most consequential decisions to be made in XR scenarios, and the convergence of telecommunications and electronics is crucial for making such decisions.
Speaker:
Olga Chukhno, Francesco Malandrino - Università degli Studi Mediterranea
Bio:
Olga Chukhno obtained her double Ph.D. from Tampere University (Finland) and Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria (Italy), where she is currently an Assistant Professor. Her main research interests include wireless communications, mathematical modeling, and extended reality applications. She received the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) fellowship. She actively participates in research projects and conferences, reviews scientific articles, and serves as a workshop organizer, chair, Technical Program Committee (TPC) member, Associate Editor for IEEE Communications Letters, and Review Editor at Frontiers. Since 2024, she has been teaching courses on metaverse and mathematical modeling and simulation for programmable networks for Master's and Ph.D. students. Francesco Malandrino earned his Ph.D. degree from Politecnico di Torino in 2012 and is now a senior researcher at the National Research Council of Italy (CNR-IEIIT). His research interests include distributed ML as well as wireless, cellular, and vehicular networks. He is the principal investigator of the SHIELDED national PRIN project, the leader of CNR's team in the CENTRIC Horizon Europe project and the MUSMET EIC Pathfinder, and a TPC member of the IEEE International Conference on Computer Communications (IEEE INFOCOM).
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Date: March 11th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: The seminar has four main purposes: 1) to explain what the need is today, in the radical transition from the Information to the Post-Information Society, to use the human capacity for creative thinking in collaboration with artificial intelligence (cyber-creativity); 2) to illustrate what the principles, cognitive and emotional components, and neural correlates of this process are; 3) to describe what methodologies can be adopted for creative thinking, particularly the DA VINCI model and method, and how these integrate with Generative AI; 4) to illustrate examples and discuss ways to bring the issue and methodologies into the enterprise.
Speaker: Giovanni Emanuele Corazza - Università di Bologna
Bio: Giovanni Emanuele Corazza is full professor at Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, founder of the Marconi Institute for Creativity (MIC), professor at the Bologna Business School and member of the Board of the International Society for the Study of Creativity and Innovation (ISSCI). He received his PhD in Telecommunications and Microelectronics from the University of Rome Tor Vergata and his PhD in Psychology from the University of Paris. His research interests are at the interdisciplinary intersection of creativity, strategic foresight, artificial intelligence and telecommunications. He served as President of the Guglielmo Marconi Foundation in the years 2019-2023, President of the CINECA consortium for supercomputing in the years 2017-2019, Member of the Partnership Board of the 5G Infrastructure Association in the years 2013-2018, Member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Bologna in the years 2012-2018, Director of the Department of Electronics, Informatics and Systematics (DEIS) in the years 2009-2012, President of the School of Telecommunications in the years 2000-2003, Chairman of the Advanced Satellite Mobile Systems Task Force (ASMS TF), Founder and Chairman of the Integral Satcom Initiative (ISI), a European technology platform dedicated to satellite communications.
Abstract: The seminar has four main purposes: 1) to explain what the need is today, in the radical transition from the Information to the Post-Information Society, to use the human capacity for creative thinking in collaboration with artificial intelligence (cyber-creativity); 2) to illustrate what the principles, cognitive and emotional components, and neural correlates of this process are; 3) to describe what methodologies can be adopted for creative thinking, particularly the DA VINCI model and method, and how these integrate with Generative AI; 4) to illustrate examples and discuss ways to bring the issue and methodologies into the enterprise.
Speaker: Giovanni Emanuele Corazza - Università di Bologna
Bio: Giovanni Emanuele Corazza is full professor at Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, founder of the Marconi Institute for Creativity (MIC), professor at the Bologna Business School and member of the Board of the International Society for the Study of Creativity and Innovation (ISSCI). He received his PhD in Telecommunications and Microelectronics from the University of Rome Tor Vergata and his PhD in Psychology from the University of Paris. His research interests are at the interdisciplinary intersection of creativity, strategic foresight, artificial intelligence and telecommunications. He served as President of the Guglielmo Marconi Foundation in the years 2019-2023, President of the CINECA consortium for supercomputing in the years 2017-2019, Member of the Partnership Board of the 5G Infrastructure Association in the years 2013-2018, Member of the Board of Trustees of the University of Bologna in the years 2012-2018, Director of the Department of Electronics, Informatics and Systematics (DEIS) in the years 2009-2012, President of the School of Telecommunications in the years 2000-2003, Chairman of the Advanced Satellite Mobile Systems Task Force (ASMS TF), Founder and Chairman of the Integral Satcom Initiative (ISI), a European technology platform dedicated to satellite communications.
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Date: March 17th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: Autonomous driving is gaining momentum and it's a promising technology for sustainable future transportation. Communications plays and will play a fundamental role in the coordination of autonomous vehicles and only reliable communications can guarantee the transition from autonomous to cooperative driving, i.e., the evolution toward zero accedents road traffic, protection of Vulnerable Road Users and improved road infrastructore usage.
Speaker: Renato Lo Cigno - University of Brescia
Bio: Renato Lo Cigno is full professor of networking at the Department of Information Engineering, University of Brescia. He has worked on computer and communication networks for more than 30 years and tackled fundamental problems of communciations for vehicular networks and traffic safety for more than 15 years. He senior member of IEEE and ACM, served as associate editor of ACM/IEEE Transaction on Networking and Elsevier Computer Communications and Computer Networks, besides participating in various roles in the organization of leading conferences and events.
Date: March 17th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: Autonomous driving is gaining momentum and it's a promising technology for sustainable future transportation. Communications plays and will play a fundamental role in the coordination of autonomous vehicles and only reliable communications can guarantee the transition from autonomous to cooperative driving, i.e., the evolution toward zero accedents road traffic, protection of Vulnerable Road Users and improved road infrastructore usage.
Speaker: Renato Lo Cigno - University of Brescia
Bio: Renato Lo Cigno is full professor of networking at the Department of Information Engineering, University of Brescia. He has worked on computer and communication networks for more than 30 years and tackled fundamental problems of communciations for vehicular networks and traffic safety for more than 15 years. He senior member of IEEE and ACM, served as associate editor of ACM/IEEE Transaction on Networking and Elsevier Computer Communications and Computer Networks, besides participating in various roles in the organization of leading conferences and events.
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Date: March 21st, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: This lecture deals with radar waveform design in spectrally dense environments with the goal of optimizing the radar detection performance without affecting the spectral compatibility with some licensed overlaid electromagnetic radiators. The signal synthesis is formalized in terms of some non-convex optimization problems under a variety of constraints reflecting the different characteristics to be forced on the radar waveform as well as the diverse available a-priori information on the environment. Receiver optimization is also included in the design for some situations where the radar operates in the presence of a reverberating scenario. Tradeoffs among detection performance, desirable features of the radar signal, and spectral compatibility are assessed. Finally, experimental results supporting the theory are shown.
Speaker: Antonio De Maio, Massimo Rosamilia - University of Naples Federico II
Bio: Antonio De Maio (S'01-A'02-M'03-SM'07-F'13) was born in Sorrento, Italy, on June 20, 1974. He received the Dr.Eng. degree (with honors) and the Ph.D. degree in information engineering, both from the University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy, in 1998 and 2002, respectively. Currently, he is a Professor with the University of Naples Federico II. His research interest lies in the field of statistical signal processing, with emphasis on radar detection and optimization theory applied to radar signal processing. Dr. De Maio is a Fellow member of IEEE.
Date: March 21st, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: This lecture deals with radar waveform design in spectrally dense environments with the goal of optimizing the radar detection performance without affecting the spectral compatibility with some licensed overlaid electromagnetic radiators. The signal synthesis is formalized in terms of some non-convex optimization problems under a variety of constraints reflecting the different characteristics to be forced on the radar waveform as well as the diverse available a-priori information on the environment. Receiver optimization is also included in the design for some situations where the radar operates in the presence of a reverberating scenario. Tradeoffs among detection performance, desirable features of the radar signal, and spectral compatibility are assessed. Finally, experimental results supporting the theory are shown.
Speaker: Antonio De Maio, Massimo Rosamilia - University of Naples Federico II
Bio: Antonio De Maio (S'01-A'02-M'03-SM'07-F'13) was born in Sorrento, Italy, on June 20, 1974. He received the Dr.Eng. degree (with honors) and the Ph.D. degree in information engineering, both from the University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy, in 1998 and 2002, respectively. Currently, he is a Professor with the University of Naples Federico II. His research interest lies in the field of statistical signal processing, with emphasis on radar detection and optimization theory applied to radar signal processing. Dr. De Maio is a Fellow member of IEEE.
Massimo Rosamilia (Member, IEEE) received the B.S. (Hons.) and M.S. degrees in computer engineering from the University of Salerno, Fisciano, Italy, in 2017 and 2019, respectively, and the Ph.D. degree (cum laude) in information technologies and electrical engineering from the University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy, in 2023. He is currently an assistant professor (RTDa) with the University of Naples Federico II. His research interests include statistical signal processing with applications to radar detection and estimation problems.
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Date: March 27th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: The goal of this tutorial is twofold: on one side, to review how network management and automation evolved towards a more comprehensive network orchestration approach; on the other side, to show participants that they too can be part of this software (r)evolution in communication networks, demonstrating how easy it can be to "build your own SDN controller'' leveraging the available architectures and technologies. This tutorial will address current challenges of network orchestration, such as interoperability and automation across multi-vendor, multi-technology environments characterized by dynamic resource availability, typical of edge/fog computing scenarios. Then, to effectively meet the demands of network orchestration, the idea of disaggregating the network control plane will be illustrated, and a playground framework will be introduced for the design and evaluation of microservice-based SDN controllers, demonstrating how to use it to effectively develop and test customized functionalities for a fully fledged SDN controller running in a sandboxed environment. The ultimate objective is to facilitate participants in understanding the current developments and best practices -- and anticipating the upcoming ones -- in network softwarization, so that they can drive innovation in their field of work.
Speaker: Gianluca Davoli, Domenico Scotece - Università di Bologna
Bio: G. Davoli is an Assistant Professor (fixed-term) at the University of Bologna, gianluca.davoli at unibo.it
D. Scotece is an Assistant Professor (fixed-term) at the University of Bologna, domenico.scotece at unibo.it
Date: March 27th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: The goal of this tutorial is twofold: on one side, to review how network management and automation evolved towards a more comprehensive network orchestration approach; on the other side, to show participants that they too can be part of this software (r)evolution in communication networks, demonstrating how easy it can be to "build your own SDN controller'' leveraging the available architectures and technologies. This tutorial will address current challenges of network orchestration, such as interoperability and automation across multi-vendor, multi-technology environments characterized by dynamic resource availability, typical of edge/fog computing scenarios. Then, to effectively meet the demands of network orchestration, the idea of disaggregating the network control plane will be illustrated, and a playground framework will be introduced for the design and evaluation of microservice-based SDN controllers, demonstrating how to use it to effectively develop and test customized functionalities for a fully fledged SDN controller running in a sandboxed environment. The ultimate objective is to facilitate participants in understanding the current developments and best practices -- and anticipating the upcoming ones -- in network softwarization, so that they can drive innovation in their field of work.
Speaker: Gianluca Davoli, Domenico Scotece - Università di Bologna
Bio: G. Davoli is an Assistant Professor (fixed-term) at the University of Bologna, gianluca.davoli at unibo.it
D. Scotece is an Assistant Professor (fixed-term) at the University of Bologna, domenico.scotece at unibo.it
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Date: March 31st, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: The goal of this tutorial is twofold: on one side, to review how network management and automation evolved towards a more comprehensive network orchestration approach; on the other side, to show participants that they too can be part of this software (r)evolution in communication networks, demonstrating how easy it can be to "build your own SDN controller'' leveraging the available architectures and technologies. This tutorial will address current challenges of network orchestration, such as interoperability and automation across multi-vendor, multi-technology environments characterized by dynamic resource availability, typical of edge/fog computing scenarios. Then, to effectively meet the demands of network orchestration, the idea of disaggregating the network control plane will be illustrated, and a playground framework will be introduced for the design and evaluation of microservice-based SDN controllers, demonstrating how to use it to effectively develop and test customized functionalities for a fully fledged SDN controller running in a sandboxed environment. The ultimate objective is to facilitate participants in understanding the current developments and best practices -- and anticipating the upcoming ones -- in network softwarization, so that they can drive innovation in their field of work.
Speaker: Gianluca Davoli, Domenico Scotece - Università di Bologna
Bio: G. Davoli is an Assistant Professor (fixed-term) at the University of Bologna, gianluca.davoli at unibo.it
D. Scotece is an Assistant Professor (fixed-term) at the University of Bologna, domenico.scotece at unibo.it
Date: March 31st, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: The goal of this tutorial is twofold: on one side, to review how network management and automation evolved towards a more comprehensive network orchestration approach; on the other side, to show participants that they too can be part of this software (r)evolution in communication networks, demonstrating how easy it can be to "build your own SDN controller'' leveraging the available architectures and technologies. This tutorial will address current challenges of network orchestration, such as interoperability and automation across multi-vendor, multi-technology environments characterized by dynamic resource availability, typical of edge/fog computing scenarios. Then, to effectively meet the demands of network orchestration, the idea of disaggregating the network control plane will be illustrated, and a playground framework will be introduced for the design and evaluation of microservice-based SDN controllers, demonstrating how to use it to effectively develop and test customized functionalities for a fully fledged SDN controller running in a sandboxed environment. The ultimate objective is to facilitate participants in understanding the current developments and best practices -- and anticipating the upcoming ones -- in network softwarization, so that they can drive innovation in their field of work.
Speaker: Gianluca Davoli, Domenico Scotece - Università di Bologna
Bio: G. Davoli is an Assistant Professor (fixed-term) at the University of Bologna, gianluca.davoli at unibo.it
D. Scotece is an Assistant Professor (fixed-term) at the University of Bologna, domenico.scotece at unibo.it
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Date: April 3rd, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: The tutorial will first explain the concept of Digital Twin, and then its application to communication networks - leading to the concept of Network Digital Twin. The potential applications of the Network Digital Twin will be described, focusing on the impact on Networked Intelligence, Autonomy, Prediction and overall Network Management and Optimization. In the second half of the tutorial, specific challenges to design and deploy Network Digital Twins will be analyzed, including synchronization and mutual communication. Finally, standardization efforts in ETSI and 3GPP, and future trends will be reviewed. The tutorial can be adapted to different types of audience, even if of course in different "editions", e.g. one for the general public and one for researchers and telco experts. Moreover, it is possible to include some practical examples and short demos on NDTs.
Speaker: Fabrizio Granelli - University of Trento
Bio: Fabrizio Granelli is Full Professor at the Dept. of Information Engineering and Computer Science (DISI) of the University of Trento (Italy). He received the «Laurea» (M.Sc.) and Ph.D. degree from the University of Genoa, Italy, in 1997 and 2001, respectively. He was visiting professor at the State University of Campinas (Brasil) and at the University of Tokyo (Japan). He was IEEE ComSoc Distinguished Lecturer for the period 2012-15 and 2021-24, ComSoc Director for Online Content in 2016-17, Delegate for Education at DISI in 2015-2017, IEEE ComSoc Director for Educational Services (2018-19) and IEEE ComSoc Director for Conference Development (2022-23). Prof. Granelli was General Chair or TPC Chair of several prestigious IEEE conferences, such as IEEE Globecom, IEEE NFV-SDN, IEEE CAMAD, and chaired several symposia at IEEE ICC and Globecom. He is Founding Chair of the Aerial Communication Emerging Technology Initiative of IEEE Communications Society and Chair of the IEEE P1954 Standard Working Group. He is author or co-author of more than 300 papers published in international journals, books and conferences. He was Associate Editor in Chief of IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials (2017-2022), and he is currently Senior Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Green Communications and Networking. Fabrizio Granelli is currently the coordinator of the SNS JU HORSE project, heavily focused on the usage of NDTs for security and autonomous operation, and the national PRIN 2022 6GTWINS project, aimed at designing NDTs for future networks. He gave a keynote on NDTs at IEEE NFV SDN 2024 in Natal, Brazil.
Date: April 3rd, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: The tutorial will first explain the concept of Digital Twin, and then its application to communication networks - leading to the concept of Network Digital Twin. The potential applications of the Network Digital Twin will be described, focusing on the impact on Networked Intelligence, Autonomy, Prediction and overall Network Management and Optimization. In the second half of the tutorial, specific challenges to design and deploy Network Digital Twins will be analyzed, including synchronization and mutual communication. Finally, standardization efforts in ETSI and 3GPP, and future trends will be reviewed. The tutorial can be adapted to different types of audience, even if of course in different "editions", e.g. one for the general public and one for researchers and telco experts. Moreover, it is possible to include some practical examples and short demos on NDTs.
Speaker: Fabrizio Granelli - University of Trento
Bio: Fabrizio Granelli is Full Professor at the Dept. of Information Engineering and Computer Science (DISI) of the University of Trento (Italy). He received the «Laurea» (M.Sc.) and Ph.D. degree from the University of Genoa, Italy, in 1997 and 2001, respectively. He was visiting professor at the State University of Campinas (Brasil) and at the University of Tokyo (Japan). He was IEEE ComSoc Distinguished Lecturer for the period 2012-15 and 2021-24, ComSoc Director for Online Content in 2016-17, Delegate for Education at DISI in 2015-2017, IEEE ComSoc Director for Educational Services (2018-19) and IEEE ComSoc Director for Conference Development (2022-23). Prof. Granelli was General Chair or TPC Chair of several prestigious IEEE conferences, such as IEEE Globecom, IEEE NFV-SDN, IEEE CAMAD, and chaired several symposia at IEEE ICC and Globecom. He is Founding Chair of the Aerial Communication Emerging Technology Initiative of IEEE Communications Society and Chair of the IEEE P1954 Standard Working Group. He is author or co-author of more than 300 papers published in international journals, books and conferences. He was Associate Editor in Chief of IEEE Communications Surveys and Tutorials (2017-2022), and he is currently Senior Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Green Communications and Networking. Fabrizio Granelli is currently the coordinator of the SNS JU HORSE project, heavily focused on the usage of NDTs for security and autonomous operation, and the national PRIN 2022 6GTWINS project, aimed at designing NDTs for future networks. He gave a keynote on NDTs at IEEE NFV SDN 2024 in Natal, Brazil.
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Date: April 7th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: It has long been known that the availability of a sufficiently large practical quantum computer can compromise the security of most cryptographic protocols in use today, exposing the security of our data in transit, at rest, and in use to cyber attacks. As early as August 2024, the first post-quantum encryption standards have been available, defining new cryptographic primitives immune to quantum-based attacks. However, the transition process to post-quantum cryptography is just beginning, and needs to be accelerated. This tutorial will outline the basics and state of the art of post-quantum cryptography, describing the main challenges faced in making the transition to post-quantum cryptography in a timely and efficient manner.
Speaker: Marco Baldi - Università Politecnica delle Marche
Bio: Marco Baldi received his Laurea degree in Electronic Engineering (summa cum laude) in 2003 and his PhD degree in Electronic, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering in 2006, with a thesis entitled “Quasi-Cyclic LowDensity Parity-Check Codes and their Application to Cryptography”, from Marche Polytechnic University (Univpm). Since 2019 he is an Associate Professor in Telecommunications at the Department of Information Engineering of Univpm, where he also takes part in the Research and Service Center for Privacy and Cybersecurity (CRiSPY). He is a member of the management committee of the CINI Cybersecurity National Laboratory, and coordinates its local node at Univpm. He is founding member and scientific committee member of the National Cryptologic Association De Componendis Cifris. On November 19, 2020, he achieved the National Scientific Habilitation (ASN) as Full Professor in Telecommunications, and on February 6, 2023, he achieved the National Scientific Habilitation (ASN) as Full Professor in Computer Science. His research activity concerns communications reliability and security, with focus on coding and post-quantum cryptography. He is co-author of over 200 scientific papers appeared in international journals, book chapters and conference proceedings, one book and four patents. He is a member of AEIT, CINI, CNIT, GTTI, IEEE Communications Society, IEEE Information Theory Society and an IEEE senior member. He has been vice-chair for the period 2021-2023 and he is chair for the period 2024-2025 of the IEEE Information Theory Society Italian chapter.
Date: April 7th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: It has long been known that the availability of a sufficiently large practical quantum computer can compromise the security of most cryptographic protocols in use today, exposing the security of our data in transit, at rest, and in use to cyber attacks. As early as August 2024, the first post-quantum encryption standards have been available, defining new cryptographic primitives immune to quantum-based attacks. However, the transition process to post-quantum cryptography is just beginning, and needs to be accelerated. This tutorial will outline the basics and state of the art of post-quantum cryptography, describing the main challenges faced in making the transition to post-quantum cryptography in a timely and efficient manner.
Speaker: Marco Baldi - Università Politecnica delle Marche
Bio: Marco Baldi received his Laurea degree in Electronic Engineering (summa cum laude) in 2003 and his PhD degree in Electronic, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering in 2006, with a thesis entitled “Quasi-Cyclic LowDensity Parity-Check Codes and their Application to Cryptography”, from Marche Polytechnic University (Univpm). Since 2019 he is an Associate Professor in Telecommunications at the Department of Information Engineering of Univpm, where he also takes part in the Research and Service Center for Privacy and Cybersecurity (CRiSPY). He is a member of the management committee of the CINI Cybersecurity National Laboratory, and coordinates its local node at Univpm. He is founding member and scientific committee member of the National Cryptologic Association De Componendis Cifris. On November 19, 2020, he achieved the National Scientific Habilitation (ASN) as Full Professor in Telecommunications, and on February 6, 2023, he achieved the National Scientific Habilitation (ASN) as Full Professor in Computer Science. His research activity concerns communications reliability and security, with focus on coding and post-quantum cryptography. He is co-author of over 200 scientific papers appeared in international journals, book chapters and conference proceedings, one book and four patents. He is a member of AEIT, CINI, CNIT, GTTI, IEEE Communications Society, IEEE Information Theory Society and an IEEE senior member. He has been vice-chair for the period 2021-2023 and he is chair for the period 2024-2025 of the IEEE Information Theory Society Italian chapter.
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Date: April 10th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: Smart Cities represent the future of our communities: places where technology and innovation work together to improve the quality of life, promote sustainability and foster active citizen participation. In this dialogue we will explore the concept of Smart Cities, discussing its guiding principles and presenting concrete examples of cities that have invested resources to become “smarter.” Finally, we will discuss how emerging technologies can shape the cities of tomorrow, propelling them into a new dimension where the boundary between real and virtual becomes increasingly rarefied.
Speaker: Andrea Zanella - University of Padova
Bio: Andrea Zanella is Full Professor in the Department of Information Engineering at the University of Padua where, since 2022, he also serves as Pro-Rector of the University of Padua with responsibility for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). He graduated with honors in Computer Engineering and received his Ph.D. in Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering from the same university, discussing a thesis on the modeling and analysis of radio communication networks. In 2020, he did a research fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), in the group of Prof. Mario Gerla, an Internet pioneer, and subsequently collaborated with leading European and U.S. research centers, consolidating an international network of contacts. Today he is in charge of the Internet of Things Lab, a laboratory of excellence in the Department of Information Engineering, and is among the coordinators of the SIGNET research group, composed of more than twenty researchers active in cutting-edge projects ranging from autonomous vehicle networks, 6G communication technologies to distributed Artificial Intelligence algorithms. He is an inventor in five international patents and the author of more than 220 publications in international journals and conference proceedings, totaling more than 20,000 citations.
Date: April 10th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: Smart Cities represent the future of our communities: places where technology and innovation work together to improve the quality of life, promote sustainability and foster active citizen participation. In this dialogue we will explore the concept of Smart Cities, discussing its guiding principles and presenting concrete examples of cities that have invested resources to become “smarter.” Finally, we will discuss how emerging technologies can shape the cities of tomorrow, propelling them into a new dimension where the boundary between real and virtual becomes increasingly rarefied.
Speaker: Andrea Zanella - University of Padova
Bio: Andrea Zanella is Full Professor in the Department of Information Engineering at the University of Padua where, since 2022, he also serves as Pro-Rector of the University of Padua with responsibility for Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). He graduated with honors in Computer Engineering and received his Ph.D. in Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering from the same university, discussing a thesis on the modeling and analysis of radio communication networks. In 2020, he did a research fellowship at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), in the group of Prof. Mario Gerla, an Internet pioneer, and subsequently collaborated with leading European and U.S. research centers, consolidating an international network of contacts. Today he is in charge of the Internet of Things Lab, a laboratory of excellence in the Department of Information Engineering, and is among the coordinators of the SIGNET research group, composed of more than twenty researchers active in cutting-edge projects ranging from autonomous vehicle networks, 6G communication technologies to distributed Artificial Intelligence algorithms. He is an inventor in five international patents and the author of more than 220 publications in international journals and conference proceedings, totaling more than 20,000 citations.
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Data: April 14th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: Multi-input multi-output (MIMO) systems are a key cornerstone of recent and future wireless networks. The multiple antennas available at the transmitter and receiver devices can be used for different purposes such as improving robustness to fading leveraging the diversity gain, reducing interference through beamforming, and increasing the data rate through multiplexing. This seminar will provide an overview of these systems with a specific focus on MIMO for multiplexing, deepening how this functionality is implemented into Wi-Fi networks following the IEEE 802.11 standard.
Speaker: Francesca Meneghello - University of Padova
Bio: Francesca Meneghello is an engineer and researcher in telecommunications. She received her Ph.D. degree in Information Engineering in 2022 from the University of Padova, Italy, and is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Information Engineering at the same university. In 2023, she was a visiting researcher at the Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things at Northeastern University (USA) on a Fulbright-Schuman fellowship. Her work focuses on wireless communications and machine learning. In particular, she works on Wi-Fi networks and investigates the joint provisioning of communication and wireless sensing services.
Data: April 14th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: Multi-input multi-output (MIMO) systems are a key cornerstone of recent and future wireless networks. The multiple antennas available at the transmitter and receiver devices can be used for different purposes such as improving robustness to fading leveraging the diversity gain, reducing interference through beamforming, and increasing the data rate through multiplexing. This seminar will provide an overview of these systems with a specific focus on MIMO for multiplexing, deepening how this functionality is implemented into Wi-Fi networks following the IEEE 802.11 standard.
Speaker: Francesca Meneghello - University of Padova
Bio: Francesca Meneghello is an engineer and researcher in telecommunications. She received her Ph.D. degree in Information Engineering in 2022 from the University of Padova, Italy, and is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Information Engineering at the same university. In 2023, she was a visiting researcher at the Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things at Northeastern University (USA) on a Fulbright-Schuman fellowship. Her work focuses on wireless communications and machine learning. In particular, she works on Wi-Fi networks and investigates the joint provisioning of communication and wireless sensing services.
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Data: April 17th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: The tutorial provides an advanced understanding of contemporary mobile networks. It covers 3GPP standards, deployment models for the 5G Core network, and the architecture of the Radio Access Network (RAN), including its disaggregation. The tutorial explores the O-RAN model, which promotes flexibility and interoperability in radio networks.
Speaker: Domenico Scotece - University of Bologna
Bio: Domenico Scotece is a junior assistant professor at the University of Bologna, Italy, right after having obtained the Ph.D degree at the same University in April 2020. His research interests include pervasive computing, middleware for fog and edge computing, the Software-Defined Networking, the Internet of Things, and 5G network planning and design.
Data: April 17th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: The tutorial provides an advanced understanding of contemporary mobile networks. It covers 3GPP standards, deployment models for the 5G Core network, and the architecture of the Radio Access Network (RAN), including its disaggregation. The tutorial explores the O-RAN model, which promotes flexibility and interoperability in radio networks.
Speaker: Domenico Scotece - University of Bologna
Bio: Domenico Scotece is a junior assistant professor at the University of Bologna, Italy, right after having obtained the Ph.D degree at the same University in April 2020. His research interests include pervasive computing, middleware for fog and edge computing, the Software-Defined Networking, the Internet of Things, and 5G network planning and design.
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Data: April 29th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: In Beyond 5G and 6G networks, addressing challenges such as coverage improvement, Quality of Service, Quality of Experience, and dynamic resource redistribution is crucial. For indoor scenarios like warehouses with automated robots requiring continuous and reliable communication, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) equipped with metasurfaces offer a flexible and dynamic solution. While many studies rely solely on simulations that often overlook real-world complexities, such as wobbling and pose variations, we have developed an advanced experimental setup that integrates UAV pose information with the electromagnetic behavior of the UAV-mounted metasurface system. This integration enables a more realistic analysis of UAV-mounted metasurface performance in indoor environments, providing deeper insights than those obtained from simulation-based approaches alone.
Speaker: Ilaria Marasco, Enrico Boffetti - Politecnico di Bari
Bio: Ilaria Marasco received the master’s degree (summa cum laude) in Telecommunication Engineering from Politecnico di Bari, in October 2019, after which she pursued a Ph.D. at the nPEG-Laboratory in collaboration with the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Arnesano, completing her doctorate in 2022. Since February 2023, she has served as Assistant Professor of Electromagnetic Fields at Politecnico di Bari. Her main research interests include design and fabrication of flexible and compact antennas on wearable and biodegradable substrates and microwave devices, graphene-based antennas and Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS), UAV-aided metasurfaces and Free Space Optics (FSO).
Data: April 29th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: In Beyond 5G and 6G networks, addressing challenges such as coverage improvement, Quality of Service, Quality of Experience, and dynamic resource redistribution is crucial. For indoor scenarios like warehouses with automated robots requiring continuous and reliable communication, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) equipped with metasurfaces offer a flexible and dynamic solution. While many studies rely solely on simulations that often overlook real-world complexities, such as wobbling and pose variations, we have developed an advanced experimental setup that integrates UAV pose information with the electromagnetic behavior of the UAV-mounted metasurface system. This integration enables a more realistic analysis of UAV-mounted metasurface performance in indoor environments, providing deeper insights than those obtained from simulation-based approaches alone.
Speaker: Ilaria Marasco, Enrico Boffetti - Politecnico di Bari
Bio: Ilaria Marasco received the master’s degree (summa cum laude) in Telecommunication Engineering from Politecnico di Bari, in October 2019, after which she pursued a Ph.D. at the nPEG-Laboratory in collaboration with the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT) in Arnesano, completing her doctorate in 2022. Since February 2023, she has served as Assistant Professor of Electromagnetic Fields at Politecnico di Bari. Her main research interests include design and fabrication of flexible and compact antennas on wearable and biodegradable substrates and microwave devices, graphene-based antennas and Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS), UAV-aided metasurfaces and Free Space Optics (FSO).
Enrico Boffetti was born in Taranto, 27th October 1999. He studied at the Politecnico di Bari (Italy), obtaining him Bachelor Degree in Computer Science and Automation Engineering in July 2021 and him Master Degree (with honors) in Telecommunication Engineering in October 2023. Since July 2023 he cooperates in research activities within the Telematics Lab of Politecnico di Bari. Since November 2023 he is a PhD student in DRIEI at Politecnico di Bari.
Date: May 8th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: The slowdown of Moore’s Law, the end of Dennard’s scaling, and the rapid adoption of high-bandwidth links is creating new challenges when building high-performance end-host network stacks and when dealing with network function virtualization. Recognising this trend, the research community has recently explored ways to help host processing through offloads. In this talk, I will discuss opportunities and challenges when scaling systems performance. Precisely, I will focus on two specific axis of the problem space: re-designing protocols and primitives for NIC offloads as well as enhancing software packet-processing capabilities through compiler-driven approaches. I will conclude the talk with my vision on how we shall rethink network stacks at the end-hosts enabling a vertical integration of capabilities between NIC, kernel and user space.
Speaker: Gianni Antichi - Politecnico di Milano
Bio: Gianni Antichi is an Associate Professor at Dipartimento Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria of Politecnico di Milano (Italy) and Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) at the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science of Queen Mary University of London (United Kindgom). His research interests sit at the intersection of networks and systems and the goal is to develop hardware/software co-designs to improve performance and efficiency of end-host applications as well as packet-processing programs. He received a PhD in Information Engineering from the University of Pisa (Italy). His awards include the best paper at ACM SIGCOMM 2017, the ACM SOSR system 2019 as part of the NetFPGA project, the EPSRC New Investigator and the Facebook Networking Systems Research RFP in 2020.
Abstract: The slowdown of Moore’s Law, the end of Dennard’s scaling, and the rapid adoption of high-bandwidth links is creating new challenges when building high-performance end-host network stacks and when dealing with network function virtualization. Recognising this trend, the research community has recently explored ways to help host processing through offloads. In this talk, I will discuss opportunities and challenges when scaling systems performance. Precisely, I will focus on two specific axis of the problem space: re-designing protocols and primitives for NIC offloads as well as enhancing software packet-processing capabilities through compiler-driven approaches. I will conclude the talk with my vision on how we shall rethink network stacks at the end-hosts enabling a vertical integration of capabilities between NIC, kernel and user space.
Speaker: Gianni Antichi - Politecnico di Milano
Bio: Gianni Antichi is an Associate Professor at Dipartimento Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria of Politecnico di Milano (Italy) and Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) at the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science of Queen Mary University of London (United Kindgom). His research interests sit at the intersection of networks and systems and the goal is to develop hardware/software co-designs to improve performance and efficiency of end-host applications as well as packet-processing programs. He received a PhD in Information Engineering from the University of Pisa (Italy). His awards include the best paper at ACM SIGCOMM 2017, the ACM SOSR system 2019 as part of the NetFPGA project, the EPSRC New Investigator and the Facebook Networking Systems Research RFP in 2020.
Date: May 15th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: This webinar offers an introduction to “over-the-air” electromagnetic signal processing (ESP) for next-generation wireless networks. Specifically, the webinar will cover the integration of electromagnetism (EM), signal processing (SP), communication, and information theory (IT), demonstrating how the convergence of these disciplines can foster innovative solutions for 6G networks. Through an exploration of fundamental limits, enabling technologies, and practical applications, the webinar aims to illustrate how over-the-air, akin wave-based, processing can overcome current limitations of digital processing in communication systems in terms of energy consumption, complexity, latency, and shape the future of wireless communications.
Speaker: Davide Dardari - Università degli Studi di Bologna
Bio: Davide Dardari is a Full Professor at the University of Bologna, Italy. He has been a Research Affiliate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA. His interests are in wireless communications, localization techniques, smart radio environments, and distributed signal processing. He received the IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society’s M. Barry Carlton Award (2011) and the IEEE Communications Society Fred W. Ellersick Prize (2012). He is a Fellow of the IEEE, where he was the Chair of the Radio Communications Committee and a Distinguished Lecturer (2018-2019) of the IEEE Communications Society. He served as an Editor for IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications from 2006 to 2012. Currently, he is a Senior Member of the Editorial Board of the IEEE Signal Processing Magazine.
Abstract: This webinar offers an introduction to “over-the-air” electromagnetic signal processing (ESP) for next-generation wireless networks. Specifically, the webinar will cover the integration of electromagnetism (EM), signal processing (SP), communication, and information theory (IT), demonstrating how the convergence of these disciplines can foster innovative solutions for 6G networks. Through an exploration of fundamental limits, enabling technologies, and practical applications, the webinar aims to illustrate how over-the-air, akin wave-based, processing can overcome current limitations of digital processing in communication systems in terms of energy consumption, complexity, latency, and shape the future of wireless communications.
Speaker: Davide Dardari - Università degli Studi di Bologna
Bio: Davide Dardari is a Full Professor at the University of Bologna, Italy. He has been a Research Affiliate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA. His interests are in wireless communications, localization techniques, smart radio environments, and distributed signal processing. He received the IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society’s M. Barry Carlton Award (2011) and the IEEE Communications Society Fred W. Ellersick Prize (2012). He is a Fellow of the IEEE, where he was the Chair of the Radio Communications Committee and a Distinguished Lecturer (2018-2019) of the IEEE Communications Society. He served as an Editor for IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications from 2006 to 2012. Currently, he is a Senior Member of the Editorial Board of the IEEE Signal Processing Magazine.
Date: May 19th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: This tutorial explores Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), a revolutionary paradigm in telecommunications that extends connectivity beyond traditional terrestrial infrastructure. Beginning with the historical evolution from early satellite communications to today's integrated space-air-ground networks, we examine how NTNs complement terrestrial systems through 3-D multi-layer architectures, spanning from Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellites, through Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) constellations, Low Earth Orbit (LEO) mega-constellations, to High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) and stratospheric platforms. The session addresses key technical rationales and challenges, focusing on multi-layer, multi-band, and multi-terminal architectures that characterize modern NTN deployments. Special attention is given to regenerative payload architectures and the complexities of implementing network function split in space. Participants will learn about critical technical challenges, including Doppler effects, long propagation delays, and the intricacies of managing network functions across the space segment.
Speaker: Alessandro Vanelli-Coralli - Università degli studi di Bologna
Bio: Alessandro Vanelli-Coralli received the Dr. Ing. Degree (cum laude) in Electronics Engineering and the Ph.D. in Electronics and Computer Science from the University of Bologna (Italy) in 1991 and 1996, respectively. In 1996, he joined the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Information Engineering - Guglielmo Marconi (formerly Department of Electronics, Computer Science and Systems) at the University of Bologna, where, since 2021, he has been a Full Professor, serving as Research Deputy of the Department Director. Since March 2022, he has been a Research Fellow in the Digital Integrated Circuits and Systems group at ETH Zurich (CH) working on RISC-V based multicore platforms for 5G and 6G signal processing. From 2013 to 2018 he had been the Chairperson of the Ph.D Board in Electronics, Telecommunications, and Information Technologies. From January to June 2021, he was a Visiting Professor at ETH Zurich working on IoT software-defined radio. In 2003 and 2005, he was a Visiting Scientist at Qualcomm Inc. (San Diego, CA), working in the Corporate R&D Department on Mobile Communication Systems on CDMA based systems and interference management and cancellation. His research activity focuses on Wireless Communication with specific emphasis on 5G and 6G systems and Non-Terrestrial Networks. His pioneer works on heterogeneous satellite networks in 2009 set the basis for the concept of 3D multidimensional networks, also known as Non-terrestrial Networks (A. Vanelli-Coralli et al. "The ISICOM Architecture," 2009 International Workshop on Satellite and Space Communications)) He participates in national and international research projects on satellite mobile communication systems serving as Scientific Responsible and Prime Contractor for several European Space Agency and European Commission funded projects. He is responsible for the Digicomm Research group at the University of Bologna counting 11 research members (2023). He participates in industrial and scientific fora and bodies. He is currently the Responsible for the Vision and Research Strategy task force of the NetworldEurope SatCom Working Group, and he is the delegate for the University of Bologna in the 6G-IA, ETSI, and 3GPP. From 2022 to 2024 he was a member of the Board of Directors of the Restart Foundation focusing on the Telecommunications of the Future in the framework of the Recovery Funds plan. Since January 2025 he has been a member of the Steering Board of the European Space Agency NTN Forum. Dr. Vanelli-Coralli has been appointed member of the Editorial Board of the Wiley InterScience Journal on Satellite Communications and Networks and has been guest co-Editor for several special issues in international scientific journals. Dr. Vanelli-Coralli has served in the organization committees of scientific conferences and since 2010 he has been the general Co-Chairman of the IEEE ASMS Conference. He co-authored more than 290 peer-reviewed papers in scientific journals and conferences and he is co-recipient of several Best Paper Awards. Dr. Vanelli-Coralli is an IEEE Senior Member and the 2019 recipient of the 2019 IEEE Satellite Communications Technical Recognition Award
Abstract: This tutorial explores Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), a revolutionary paradigm in telecommunications that extends connectivity beyond traditional terrestrial infrastructure. Beginning with the historical evolution from early satellite communications to today's integrated space-air-ground networks, we examine how NTNs complement terrestrial systems through 3-D multi-layer architectures, spanning from Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellites, through Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) constellations, Low Earth Orbit (LEO) mega-constellations, to High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) and stratospheric platforms. The session addresses key technical rationales and challenges, focusing on multi-layer, multi-band, and multi-terminal architectures that characterize modern NTN deployments. Special attention is given to regenerative payload architectures and the complexities of implementing network function split in space. Participants will learn about critical technical challenges, including Doppler effects, long propagation delays, and the intricacies of managing network functions across the space segment.
Speaker: Alessandro Vanelli-Coralli - Università degli studi di Bologna
Bio: Alessandro Vanelli-Coralli received the Dr. Ing. Degree (cum laude) in Electronics Engineering and the Ph.D. in Electronics and Computer Science from the University of Bologna (Italy) in 1991 and 1996, respectively. In 1996, he joined the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Information Engineering - Guglielmo Marconi (formerly Department of Electronics, Computer Science and Systems) at the University of Bologna, where, since 2021, he has been a Full Professor, serving as Research Deputy of the Department Director. Since March 2022, he has been a Research Fellow in the Digital Integrated Circuits and Systems group at ETH Zurich (CH) working on RISC-V based multicore platforms for 5G and 6G signal processing. From 2013 to 2018 he had been the Chairperson of the Ph.D Board in Electronics, Telecommunications, and Information Technologies. From January to June 2021, he was a Visiting Professor at ETH Zurich working on IoT software-defined radio. In 2003 and 2005, he was a Visiting Scientist at Qualcomm Inc. (San Diego, CA), working in the Corporate R&D Department on Mobile Communication Systems on CDMA based systems and interference management and cancellation. His research activity focuses on Wireless Communication with specific emphasis on 5G and 6G systems and Non-Terrestrial Networks. His pioneer works on heterogeneous satellite networks in 2009 set the basis for the concept of 3D multidimensional networks, also known as Non-terrestrial Networks (A. Vanelli-Coralli et al. "The ISICOM Architecture," 2009 International Workshop on Satellite and Space Communications)) He participates in national and international research projects on satellite mobile communication systems serving as Scientific Responsible and Prime Contractor for several European Space Agency and European Commission funded projects. He is responsible for the Digicomm Research group at the University of Bologna counting 11 research members (2023). He participates in industrial and scientific fora and bodies. He is currently the Responsible for the Vision and Research Strategy task force of the NetworldEurope SatCom Working Group, and he is the delegate for the University of Bologna in the 6G-IA, ETSI, and 3GPP. From 2022 to 2024 he was a member of the Board of Directors of the Restart Foundation focusing on the Telecommunications of the Future in the framework of the Recovery Funds plan. Since January 2025 he has been a member of the Steering Board of the European Space Agency NTN Forum. Dr. Vanelli-Coralli has been appointed member of the Editorial Board of the Wiley InterScience Journal on Satellite Communications and Networks and has been guest co-Editor for several special issues in international scientific journals. Dr. Vanelli-Coralli has served in the organization committees of scientific conferences and since 2010 he has been the general Co-Chairman of the IEEE ASMS Conference. He co-authored more than 290 peer-reviewed papers in scientific journals and conferences and he is co-recipient of several Best Paper Awards. Dr. Vanelli-Coralli is an IEEE Senior Member and the 2019 recipient of the 2019 IEEE Satellite Communications Technical Recognition Award
Date: May 22th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: The Internet of Things (IoT) is at the core of the technological revolution shaping smart environments and cyber-physical systems. By interconnecting physical devices through sensors, networks, and intelligent processing, IoT enables real-time data exchange and automation, driving innovation in industries such as healthcare, smart cities, industrial automation, and water management. But what makes IoT work, and where is it making the biggest impact? This tutorial will explore the fundamental principles of IoT, focusing on data acquisition, connectivity, and real-world applications. A key enabler of IoT is data acquisition in time and space, where techniques like sampling, quantization, and differential encoding play a crucial role in transforming raw sensor data into actionable insights. In parallel, efficient data representation is essential for IoT applications, ranging from 2D and 3D modeling to point clouds used in digital twins, extended reality (XR), and smart infrastructure management. Connectivity is another fundamental pillar of IoT. From low-power wireless protocols like Zigbee, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and LoRaWAN to 3GPP standards enabling large-scale deployments, IoT networks must balance energy efficiency, reliability, and scalability. One of the key emerging applications is water management, where IoT-based sensors optimize water distribution, detect leaks, and enhance resource conservation by providing real-time monitoring and predictive analytics. Meanwhile, Big Data analytics and AI-driven processing help extract meaningful insights from the massive volume of IoT-generated data, optimizing operations and decision-making. As IoT continues to evolve, its impact extends beyond connectivity to autonomous systems, predictive maintenance, and intelligent automation. From smart grids that optimize energy consumption to IoT-powered water networks that enhance sustainability, IoT is redefining how we interact with technology. However, challenges remain, including scalability, interoperability, and data security, which must be addressed to fully unlock IoT’s potential. By bridging the gap between the physical and digital worlds, IoT is not just shaping the future—it is the foundation of a truly connected and intelligent world. This tutorial will provide attendees with a concise yet comprehensive introduction to IoT, offering insights into its core technologies, key applications, and future directions.
Speaker: Stefania Colonnese and Francesca Cuomo - Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza
Bio: STEFANIA COLONNESE is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Engineering, Electronics, and Telecommunications (DIET) at Sapienza University of Rome. She earned a Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from the University of Roma Tre and contributed to the MPEG-4 standardization within ISO, working on the experimental development of automatic video segmentation. Author of over one hundred publications, she has also written book chapters and documents for the ISO MPEG-4 standard. Her research interests range from statistical signal processing to image restoration, as well as video compression and transmission. She has held key roles in international conferences and serves on the editorial board of several scientific journals. She is currently IEEE Senior Member of IEEE.
FRANCESCA CUOMO is Full Professor at Sapienza University of Rome teaching courses in Telecommunications, Network Infrastructures and Smart Environments. Prof. Cuomo has advised numerous master students in computer engineering and has been the advisor of 14 PhD students in Networking. She has been the Chair of the Master Degree in Data Science in Sapienza from 2021 to 2024. Her current research interests focus on Low Power Wide Area Networks and Internet of Things, 5G and Open Radio Access Networks, Smart Metering and Vehicular networks, Multimedia Networking. She participated in several national and international research projects, being Principal Investigator of many on them. From May 2022 she is part of the Scientific Committee of the Fondazione Ugo Bordoni and Technical Member of Namex (Italian IXP). Francesca Cuomo has authored over 190 peer-reviewed papers published in prominent international journals and conferences. Her Google Scholar h-index is 34 with >5000 citations. Relevant scientific international recognitions: 2 Best Paper Awards. She has been in the editorial board of Computer Networks (Elsevier), Ad-Hoc Networks (Elsevier), IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, Sensors (MDPI), Frontiers in Communications and Networks Journal. She has been the TPC co-chair of several editions of the ACM PE-WASUN workshop, TPC Co-Chair of ICCCN 2016, TPC Symposium Chair of IEEE WiMob 2017, General Co-Chair of the First Workshop on Sustainable Networking through Machine Learning and Internet of Things (SMILING), in conjunction with IEEE INFOCOM 2019; Workshop Co-Chair of AmI 2019: European Conference on Ambient Intelligence 2019. She will be track chair of IEEE WCNC 2025. She is IEEE senior member.
Abstract: The Internet of Things (IoT) is at the core of the technological revolution shaping smart environments and cyber-physical systems. By interconnecting physical devices through sensors, networks, and intelligent processing, IoT enables real-time data exchange and automation, driving innovation in industries such as healthcare, smart cities, industrial automation, and water management. But what makes IoT work, and where is it making the biggest impact? This tutorial will explore the fundamental principles of IoT, focusing on data acquisition, connectivity, and real-world applications. A key enabler of IoT is data acquisition in time and space, where techniques like sampling, quantization, and differential encoding play a crucial role in transforming raw sensor data into actionable insights. In parallel, efficient data representation is essential for IoT applications, ranging from 2D and 3D modeling to point clouds used in digital twins, extended reality (XR), and smart infrastructure management. Connectivity is another fundamental pillar of IoT. From low-power wireless protocols like Zigbee, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and LoRaWAN to 3GPP standards enabling large-scale deployments, IoT networks must balance energy efficiency, reliability, and scalability. One of the key emerging applications is water management, where IoT-based sensors optimize water distribution, detect leaks, and enhance resource conservation by providing real-time monitoring and predictive analytics. Meanwhile, Big Data analytics and AI-driven processing help extract meaningful insights from the massive volume of IoT-generated data, optimizing operations and decision-making. As IoT continues to evolve, its impact extends beyond connectivity to autonomous systems, predictive maintenance, and intelligent automation. From smart grids that optimize energy consumption to IoT-powered water networks that enhance sustainability, IoT is redefining how we interact with technology. However, challenges remain, including scalability, interoperability, and data security, which must be addressed to fully unlock IoT’s potential. By bridging the gap between the physical and digital worlds, IoT is not just shaping the future—it is the foundation of a truly connected and intelligent world. This tutorial will provide attendees with a concise yet comprehensive introduction to IoT, offering insights into its core technologies, key applications, and future directions.
Speaker: Stefania Colonnese and Francesca Cuomo - Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza
Bio: STEFANIA COLONNESE is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Engineering, Electronics, and Telecommunications (DIET) at Sapienza University of Rome. She earned a Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from the University of Roma Tre and contributed to the MPEG-4 standardization within ISO, working on the experimental development of automatic video segmentation. Author of over one hundred publications, she has also written book chapters and documents for the ISO MPEG-4 standard. Her research interests range from statistical signal processing to image restoration, as well as video compression and transmission. She has held key roles in international conferences and serves on the editorial board of several scientific journals. She is currently IEEE Senior Member of IEEE.
FRANCESCA CUOMO is Full Professor at Sapienza University of Rome teaching courses in Telecommunications, Network Infrastructures and Smart Environments. Prof. Cuomo has advised numerous master students in computer engineering and has been the advisor of 14 PhD students in Networking. She has been the Chair of the Master Degree in Data Science in Sapienza from 2021 to 2024. Her current research interests focus on Low Power Wide Area Networks and Internet of Things, 5G and Open Radio Access Networks, Smart Metering and Vehicular networks, Multimedia Networking. She participated in several national and international research projects, being Principal Investigator of many on them. From May 2022 she is part of the Scientific Committee of the Fondazione Ugo Bordoni and Technical Member of Namex (Italian IXP). Francesca Cuomo has authored over 190 peer-reviewed papers published in prominent international journals and conferences. Her Google Scholar h-index is 34 with >5000 citations. Relevant scientific international recognitions: 2 Best Paper Awards. She has been in the editorial board of Computer Networks (Elsevier), Ad-Hoc Networks (Elsevier), IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, Sensors (MDPI), Frontiers in Communications and Networks Journal. She has been the TPC co-chair of several editions of the ACM PE-WASUN workshop, TPC Co-Chair of ICCCN 2016, TPC Symposium Chair of IEEE WiMob 2017, General Co-Chair of the First Workshop on Sustainable Networking through Machine Learning and Internet of Things (SMILING), in conjunction with IEEE INFOCOM 2019; Workshop Co-Chair of AmI 2019: European Conference on Ambient Intelligence 2019. She will be track chair of IEEE WCNC 2025. She is IEEE senior member.
Date: May 27th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: This tutorial aims to analyse the relationship that exists between Artificial Intelligence (AI) methodologies and 5G networks towards 6G, delving into the opportunities and challenges posed by the adoption of AI both within individual network domains and in cross domain perspectives. This is the list of topics that we intend to cover in this tutorial:
Introduction to 5G and beyond networks and their inherent complexity, providing insights into the following key features:
Conclusions, discussions and final conclusions
Speaker: Francesco Matera, Marina Settembre - Fondazione Ugo Bordoni
Bio: Francesco Matera was born in Rome, Italy, on May 1, 1961. He received the Laurea degree in Electronics Engineering from the University “La Sapienza” in Rome, Italy, in 1985. Since 1988, he has been Researcher at Fondazione Ugo Bordoni where he works on telecommunication networks. He is Author of about 150 publications and 150 Conference papers and of a book: “Nonlinear Optical Communication Networks” Wiley 1996. He is the scientific responsible for FUB in RESTART.
Marina Settembre - graduated with honors in Physics from "La Sapienza" University of Rome in 1985. With experience in telecommunications and cybersecurity, she has been engaged in various roles including research & innovation, project management, and intellectual property at institutions like Fondazione Ugo Bordoni (FUB) and companies such as Ericsson Lab Italy / Marconi and Leonardo. She has also participated in several European projects and contributed to the scientific community as a reviewer and guest editor for IEEE journals, member of technical committees of national and international conferences and with over 150 scientific publications, including co-authorship of the book "Nonlinear Optical Communication Networks" (Ed. Wiley & Sons Inc., 1998) and co-invention of an Ericsson patent. Currently, she is part of the Technical and Scientific Audit at FUB.
Abstract: This tutorial aims to analyse the relationship that exists between Artificial Intelligence (AI) methodologies and 5G networks towards 6G, delving into the opportunities and challenges posed by the adoption of AI both within individual network domains and in cross domain perspectives. This is the list of topics that we intend to cover in this tutorial:
Introduction to 5G and beyond networks and their inherent complexity, providing insights into the following key features:
- Full programmability (SDN, NFV, Orchestrator)
- Service-based architecture
- Evolution from traditional human-centric network management towards autonomous network operation and management.
- Key standardization and open source initiatives related to AI adoption in 5G networks and beyond (e.g. ITU-TSG, ONAP, ETSI Zero Touch Service Management, 3GPP SA2 and SA5, O-RAN..)
- Reference architectures
- Towards native AI and Cloud Native
- Insights into different network domains (RAN, CORE) and initial steps towards enabling and using AI for end-to-end cross-layer orchestration
Conclusions, discussions and final conclusions
Speaker: Francesco Matera, Marina Settembre - Fondazione Ugo Bordoni
Bio: Francesco Matera was born in Rome, Italy, on May 1, 1961. He received the Laurea degree in Electronics Engineering from the University “La Sapienza” in Rome, Italy, in 1985. Since 1988, he has been Researcher at Fondazione Ugo Bordoni where he works on telecommunication networks. He is Author of about 150 publications and 150 Conference papers and of a book: “Nonlinear Optical Communication Networks” Wiley 1996. He is the scientific responsible for FUB in RESTART.
Marina Settembre - graduated with honors in Physics from "La Sapienza" University of Rome in 1985. With experience in telecommunications and cybersecurity, she has been engaged in various roles including research & innovation, project management, and intellectual property at institutions like Fondazione Ugo Bordoni (FUB) and companies such as Ericsson Lab Italy / Marconi and Leonardo. She has also participated in several European projects and contributed to the scientific community as a reviewer and guest editor for IEEE journals, member of technical committees of national and international conferences and with over 150 scientific publications, including co-authorship of the book "Nonlinear Optical Communication Networks" (Ed. Wiley & Sons Inc., 1998) and co-invention of an Ericsson patent. Currently, she is part of the Technical and Scientific Audit at FUB.
Date: May 29th, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract: The deployment of 5G technology using millimetre wave is causing widespread worries among citizens about possible adverse effects of electromagnetic fields on human health. The main reason for such an increased concern probably lies in the fact that these high frequencies have neverbeen used before in terrestrial mobile communication networks. In this tutorial we present a numerical analysis aimed at characterising various types of biological tissues from the electromagnetic point of view, addressing the modalities of propagation in layered tissues. To this aim, we considered the structural characteristics of different tissues, that depend on cellular architectures, on the presence of membranes and, above all, on the water content.
Speaker: Simona Valbonesi - Fondazione Ugo Bordoni
Bio: Postgraduate specialistic degree in Health Physics, RF radiation effects and mechanisms of interaction with living tissues and organisms. Senior Researcher at Consorzio Elettra 2000 (Pontecchio Marconi (BO) - Italy). Since from 2000 is in Fondazione Ugo Bordoni where she works in radio access networks
Abstract: The deployment of 5G technology using millimetre wave is causing widespread worries among citizens about possible adverse effects of electromagnetic fields on human health. The main reason for such an increased concern probably lies in the fact that these high frequencies have neverbeen used before in terrestrial mobile communication networks. In this tutorial we present a numerical analysis aimed at characterising various types of biological tissues from the electromagnetic point of view, addressing the modalities of propagation in layered tissues. To this aim, we considered the structural characteristics of different tissues, that depend on cellular architectures, on the presence of membranes and, above all, on the water content.
Speaker: Simona Valbonesi - Fondazione Ugo Bordoni
Bio: Postgraduate specialistic degree in Health Physics, RF radiation effects and mechanisms of interaction with living tissues and organisms. Senior Researcher at Consorzio Elettra 2000 (Pontecchio Marconi (BO) - Italy). Since from 2000 is in Fondazione Ugo Bordoni where she works in radio access networks
Date: June 3rd, 2025 | h17:30-19:00
Abstract:
Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), with their connection to terrestrial networks, pose new challenges from different points of view also in terms of reliability, vulnerability and therefore of security. Even today it is still to be understood whether the NTN network can be assimilated, for telecommunication aspects, to terrestrial segments, and therefore, whether it can be sufficient to apply the criteria required by the various standardization bodies in terms of security for 5G networks. But many other aspects must be taken into consideration that specifically concern the characteristics of these flying objects as their entire life cycle from construction, to launch up to their decommissioning. This tutorial will try to examine all these aspects by quickly describing the architectures of NTN networks with their possible vulnerabilities, reviewing the main standardizations and certifications in terms of cybersecurity, and how instead the topic of the life cycle of the satellite is being approached.
Speaker:
Francesco Matera- Fondazione Ugo Bordoni
Bio:
Francesco Matera was born in Rome, Italy, on May 1, 1961. He received the Laurea degree in Electronics Engineering from the University “La Sapienza” in Rome, Italy, in 1985. In 1986, he was granted a fellowship at Fondazione Ugo Bordoni on optical fibers. Since 1988, he has been Researcher at Fondazione Ugo Bordoni where he worked on optical fiber systems, optical networks and fiber nonlinearities. He participated in different European Projects and he was the scientific coordinator of European IST ATLAS project for soliton WDM systems. He was a contract professor at the Faculty of Electronic Engineering of Bari and Cassino, where he taught optical communications. Currently he works on 5G&6G networks. He is Author of about 150 publications and 150 Conference papers and of a book: “Nonlinear Optical Communication Networks” Wiley 1996. He is the scientific responsible for FUB in RESTART.
Abstract:
Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), with their connection to terrestrial networks, pose new challenges from different points of view also in terms of reliability, vulnerability and therefore of security. Even today it is still to be understood whether the NTN network can be assimilated, for telecommunication aspects, to terrestrial segments, and therefore, whether it can be sufficient to apply the criteria required by the various standardization bodies in terms of security for 5G networks. But many other aspects must be taken into consideration that specifically concern the characteristics of these flying objects as their entire life cycle from construction, to launch up to their decommissioning. This tutorial will try to examine all these aspects by quickly describing the architectures of NTN networks with their possible vulnerabilities, reviewing the main standardizations and certifications in terms of cybersecurity, and how instead the topic of the life cycle of the satellite is being approached.
Speaker:
Francesco Matera- Fondazione Ugo Bordoni
Bio:
Francesco Matera was born in Rome, Italy, on May 1, 1961. He received the Laurea degree in Electronics Engineering from the University “La Sapienza” in Rome, Italy, in 1985. In 1986, he was granted a fellowship at Fondazione Ugo Bordoni on optical fibers. Since 1988, he has been Researcher at Fondazione Ugo Bordoni where he worked on optical fiber systems, optical networks and fiber nonlinearities. He participated in different European Projects and he was the scientific coordinator of European IST ATLAS project for soliton WDM systems. He was a contract professor at the Faculty of Electronic Engineering of Bari and Cassino, where he taught optical communications. Currently he works on 5G&6G networks. He is Author of about 150 publications and 150 Conference papers and of a book: “Nonlinear Optical Communication Networks” Wiley 1996. He is the scientific responsible for FUB in RESTART.
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