Sofia Montebugnoli

Sofia Montebugnoli is a PhD student and educational tutor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Bologna. She is currently a visiting student at Northeastern University in Boston, MA, USA, focusing on cloud computing technologies applied to O-RAN architecture for 5G networks under the supervision of Prof. Paolo Bellavista and Prof. Luca Foschini.

• Education: Master's in Computer Engineering, 2022 (University of Bologna).

Research Interests: Sofia's work explores the integration of cloud computing with next-generation 5G networks, particularly through O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network) architecture. This research has implications for scalable telecommunications infrastructure, network virtualization, and edge computing, aligning with trends in 5G deployment and software-defined networking.

Teaching: She serves as a tutor for the Distributed Systems M course (code 73025), providing educational support to students.

Collaborations: Sofia's current visit at Northeastern University highlights international academic collaboration in her research field.