Riccardo Pozza

Riccardo Pozza is the Chief Network Architect at the 5G/6G Innovation Centre, University of Surrey. He holds a PhD (2015) and MSc (2011) in Electronic Engineering from the University of Surrey, and a BSc from the University of Bologna. His work focuses on IoT testbeds, machine learning applications in networks, and energy-efficient communication protocols.

Key projects include managing the 5G/6GIC campus testbed for O-RAN compliant NG-RAN development, 3GPP-compliant core networks, and network orchestration systems. He contributes to international initiatives like ESA 5G-TINA and EU H2020 TagItSmart!. His research integrates IoT sensors for social behavior analysis, smart city infrastructures, and opportunistic networking optimization.

Education:

• PhD in Electronic Engineering, University of Surrey (2015)
• MSc in Electronic Engineering, University of Surrey (2011)
• BSc in Electronic Engineering, University of Bologna

Research emphasizes IoT testbed design, machine learning for network automation, and optimizing communication protocols for resource-constrained devices. His work bridges technical innovation with social research through sensor data analysis in home/offices and energy efficiency strategies.

Lab/Team: Leads the 5G/6G Innovation Centre testbed, supporting projects like DCMS Flex5G and UKRI UK India initiatives.