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Jordi Perelló Muntan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Architecture at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Barcelona, Spain, where he is also affiliated with the Escola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyeria de Telecomunicació de Barcelona (ETSETB). He is a member of the Broadband Communications Systems and Architectures (CBA) and IDEAI-UPC research groups, focusing on advanced optical and future internet networking technologies. Research Interests: His research spans telecommunications networks, optical fiber and optical networking, resource optimization, network architectures, and the Future Internet. He investigates performance optimization in 5G transport networks, Spatial Division Multiplexing (SDM), Recursive Inter-Network Architecture (RINA), elastic optical networks, and cognitive networking. His work integrates SDN, network virtualization, and green networking principles for scalable and efficient infrastructures. Publication Trends: His recent publications focus on probabilistic constellation shaping in multicore fiber networks, cognitive strategies for optical margin reduction, RINA-based QoS assurance, and migration planning toward spectrally-spatially flexible optical networks. These reflect a strong trend toward intelligent, adaptive, and energy-efficient network design for future communication systems. Scientific Awards: Co-recipient of the 2020 Fabio Neri Best Paper Award Runner-up (Elsevier Journal of Optical Switching and Networking) Co-recipient of the ONDM 2021 Best Paper Award Co-recipient of the 2019 IEEE Communications Society Charles Kao Award Co-recipient of the ONDM 2012 Best Student Paper Award Advising and Grants: He has advised multiple PhD students on topics including RINA, optical network planning, and virtual provisioning. He has led or participated in major European (H2020, FP7) and national (PID, TEC) research projects such as SLICENET, PRISTINE, TRAINER, and ALLIANCE, focusing on 5G, RINA, and sustainable network infrastructures. Labs and Teams: He is an active member of the CBA research group at UPC, contributing to experimental and theoretical advancements in optical and programmable networks. His team collaborates internationally on testbed development and standardization efforts in next-generation networking.

• Telecommunications Networks
• Optical Fiber Networks
• Optical Networks
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Alan Briones Delgado is a researcher at the La Salle School of Engineering , Universitat Ramon Llull , with a focus on Internet of Things , Cybersecurity , and Transport Protocols . His work spans projects funded by the European Commission and national grants, including EXCEL4HOUSING4.0 , WeB-Nimbus , and NG-SOC , addressing challenges in cloud computing education, ecological monitoring, and security operations. His research integrates Artificial Intelligence and Wireless Sensor Networks for sustainable solutions. Key research areas include Quality of Service in heterogeneous networks, Environmental Conservation via IoT, and Teaching and Learning strategies for Big Data. Projects like EcoSentinel and BTL-COP highlight his commitment to Environmental Monitoring and Community Policing applications. His collaborations extend to institutions in the UK , Albania , and Western Balkans . Contact: alan.briones@salle.url.edu

• Internet of Things
• Transport Protocol
• Cybersecurity
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Pablo Serrano Yáñez-Mingot is an Associate Professor at the Telematics Department of Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), where he has been since 2002. He holds a Telecommunication Engineering degree and PhD from UC3M (2002 and 2006, respectively). Currently, he serves as Deputy Director of Infrastructure, Sustainability, and Digitalization at the Higher Polytechnic School (EPS). His research focuses on wireless networks, network protocols, and experimental performance evaluation, with over 100 peer-reviewed publications in top journals/conferences like IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking and IEEE INFOCOM. He has led major projects such as the Hexa-X 6G flagship and Flex5Gware. He is an IEEE Senior Member and has received awards like the UC3M Excellence Award (2021) and Distinguished Member of the INFOCOM TPC (2022). Education: Telecommunication Engineering (UC3M, 2002), PhD in Telematics (UC3M, 2006). Research Interests: Wireless networks, 5G/6G systems, network protocols, energy efficiency, and experimental evaluation of communication systems. Recent Articles Trends : Focus on 5G/6G architectures, network automation, serverless computing, and energy-efficient solutions. Publications highlight advancements in NFV scaling, network slicing, and AI-driven orchestration. Awards : UC3M Excellence Award 2021 (Young Research Excellence) ACM WiNTECH 2016 Best Paper Award Elevated to IEEE Senior Member (2015) Advising & Grants : Supervised over 30 PhD/MSc students. Principal Investigator of projects like AMAZING-6G and iTrust6G. Actively involved in editorial and organizational roles in IEEE conferences (e.g., INFOCOM, WCNC). Labs & Teams : Leads research groups in network protocols, 5G/6G systems, and experimental evaluation. Collaborates with institutions like the University of Rome Tor Vergata and Trinity College Dublin through visiting positions.

• Wireless Networks
• Network Protocols
• 5G/6G Communication Systems
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Luis Castedo Ribas is a Professor at the Faculty of Informatics , University of A Coruña (UDC) , Spain, since 2001. Previously held research positions at the University of Southern California (USC) and École supérieure d'électricité (SUPELEC). PhD in Telecommunications Engineering (1993), Technical University of Madrid Department of Computer Engineering Research Group: Electronic and Communications Technology Group Research Interests: Specializing in Signal Processing and Information Theory for Wireless Communications Engineering , with focus on MIMO Communication Systems , 5G Radio Interfaces , Joint Source-Channel Coding , and High-Speed Wireless Communications . His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical prototyping of digital communication systems. Recent Article Trends: Publications span Massive MIMO , Beamforming , AI/ML for Wireless , and Quantum-Inspired Coding , reflecting his leadership in evolving telecom standards (5G→6G). Collaborative work with institutions like IEEE and European consortia. Scientific Awards: Best Student Paper (2007, 2013, 2017) General Co-Chair, IEEE Sensor Array Workshop (2014) General Co-Chair, European Signal Processing Conference (2019) Grants & Collaborations: Principal Investigator in over 50 projects funded by Spanish Ministry of Science, EU programs, and companies like Atos Origin. Key roles in national and international research consortia.

• Signal Processing
• Wireless Communications
• Information Theory
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Jorge Bernal Bernabe is an Associate Professor at the University of Murcia , affiliated with the Faculty of Informatics and the Department of Information and Communication Engineering . He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Murcia (2015), focusing on 'Authorization and Trust Management in Distributed Systems Based on the Semantic Web.' His research group, Intelligent Systems and Telematics , explores cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions for IoT, 5G/6G networks, and privacy-preserving technologies. He is a key contributor to frameworks like OLYMPUS (privacy-aware identity management) and ARIES (European identity ecosystem). Education : PhD in Computer Science, University of Murcia (2015) Research Interests : His work centers on securing next-generation networks (e.g., 5G/6G), IoT privacy, federated learning applications for intrusion detection, blockchain-based identity systems, and policy-driven security enforcement. He emphasizes privacy-by-design principles and explores challenges in digital sovereignty and decentralized governance. Notable Projects : OLYMPUS: Oblivious identity management system ARIES: Pan-European identity framework ANASTACIA: Security agents for CPS/IoT INSPIRE-5Gplus: Cognitive security for 5G networks Labs/Teams : Active in the Intelligent Systems and Telematics Group , collaborating with industry partners on secure IoT deployments and 5G cybersecurity solutions.

• Cybersecurity
• Internet of Things (IoT) Security
• Network Security
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Oscar Esparza Martin is a Professor at the Department of Telecommunications Engineering within the Barcelona School of Telecommunications Engineering at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). He is an active researcher with over 222 academic activities documented, specializing in network security and information security. His work spans multiple research groups including ISG - Grup de Seguretat de la Informació and ISG-MAK - Information Security Group - Mathematics Applied to Cryptography. Dr. Esparza Martin holds a Telecommunications Engineering degree and a Doctorate from UPC, with postgraduate studies in Networks, Advanced Broadcasting Systems and Services. His expertise centers on network security, with significant contributions to blockchain security, IoT security, satellite communications security, and data exchange protocols. His recent research output shows strong focus on secure blockchain applications, particularly with his work on DA2Wa (a secure pairing protocol between DApps and wallets), and data exchange protocols with free sampling services. His publications span high-impact journals including Computer Communications, IEEE Access, and Electronics. Award or recognition Dr. Esparza Martin actively participates in numerous international conferences as committee member, particularly in areas of IoT, wireless communications, vehicle technology, and security. His collaborations span multiple institutions with key partners including Muñoz Tapia, Soriano Ibáñez, Alins Delgado, and Mata Diaz. His research is supported by various competitive projects including the Cátedra CARISMATICA and Catalonia Digital Innovation Hub (DIH4CAT). His work connects theoretical cryptography with practical security implementations across multiple domains including blockchain, IoT, satellite communications, and data marketplaces, demonstrating both academic rigor and practical relevance to current security challenges.

• Network Security
• Information Security
• Cryptography
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Davide Careglio is a Professor at the Department of Computer Architecture, Faculty of Computer Science of Barcelona (FIB), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). He is a principal researcher in the CBA - Broadband Communication Systems and Architectures group and the IDEAI-UPC - Intelligent Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Research Group. Academic Rank: Professor Department: Department of Computer Architecture School: Faculty of Computer Science of Barcelona University: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Email: davide.careglio@upc.edu His research focuses on next-generation networking technologies, particularly in the domains of 5G/6G, AI-driven network automation, optical and elastic networks, energy efficiency, and the Recursive Internetwork Architecture (RINA). His work integrates machine learning and artificial intelligence to enhance network performance, security, and sustainability. He has made significant contributions to multicast routing, QoS assurance in RINA networks, and delay modeling in multidomain environments. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward integrating AI and machine learning into network control, particularly for 6G services and secure distributed AI. His work spans modeling, simulation, and real-world experimentation, with applications in smart buildings, vehicular networks, and telecom infrastructure. Key themes include latency estimation, energy optimization, network programmability, and time-sensitive networking. Davide Careglio has been involved in prestigious EU-funded projects such as HORIZON 2020 and HORIZON EUROPE, including initiatives like ALLIANCE, SUNSET, and PRADIOT. He has also contributed to the Erasmus+ HEDY project, focusing on AI in education. He has advised PhD students, including D. Sembroiz, whose thesis focused on smart building IoT platforms. He actively collaborates with leading researchers such as Luis Velasco, Josep Solé-Pareta, and Salvatore Spadaro. He serves on the scientific committees of major conferences including IEEE GLOBECOM, IEEE ICC, and ICTON. He is a member of the CBA and IDEAI-UPC research groups at UPC, which are at the forefront of innovation in optical networking, AI for networks, and sustainable telecom infrastructures. These groups lead projects in programmable, knowledge-defined, and self-managed networks.

• Optical Networking
• Artificial Intelligence in Networking
• 5G and 6G Networks
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Giovanni Geraci is a Tenured Professor at the Department of Information and Communications Technologies, Universitat Pompeu Fabra. Specializing in applying AI/ML to wireless communications, he focuses on GenAI for data augmentation and LLMs for telecom applications. His expertise spans 5G/6G cellular and Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11be/bn) technologies, informed by roles at Nokia Standards, Telefónica, and Bell Labs. He holds the IEEE Communications Theory Early Achievement Award (2023) and the IEEE Outstanding Young Researcher Award (2018). Research interests include AI-driven network design, UAV communications, and next-generation wireless standards. He has authored over 100 publications, including Best Paper Awards at IEEE ICC (2025), Globecom (2022), and PIMRC (2019). Geraci has led academic roles like Head of Telecommunications Engineering and is an IEEE Distinguished Lecturer, delivering over 100 keynotes globally. He created the IEEE course 'Fundamentals of Wi-Fi' and teaches Signals and Systems, praised for his 'fantastic, passionate, and supportive' teaching style. Geraci’s work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in cellular networks for UAV corridors, millimeter-wave channel modeling, and integrated terrestrial/non-terrestrial networks. His recent research explores AI/ML applications for 6G, Wi-Fi 7/8, and data-driven optimization of telecom infrastructure.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Wireless Communications
• Machine Learning
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Dr. David Ricardo Sánchez Montero is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronic Technology at the University Carlos III of Madrid. He serves as the Secretary of the Department and specializes in advanced optical fiber technologies with applications in telecommunications, aerospace, and renewable energy systems. His research focuses on Radio-over-Fiber systems, 5G/6G network infrastructure, power-over-fiber implementations, and sensor networks using polymer optical fibers. Education and professional background include expertise across multiple disciplines such as electronics, industrial engineering, and materials science. Key research areas involve optimizing fiber optic deployments for next-generation networks, analyzing signal integrity in 5G fronthaul scenarios, and developing energy-efficient solutions for telecommunication systems. Publications highlight contributions to multicore fiber designs, power delivery over optical links, and sensor applications in aerospace environments. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementations in emerging technologies like 5G and IoT connectivity. Active in collaborative projects and academic activities, he maintains a research group within the Displays and Photonic Applications Group at UC3M.

• Optical Fiber Technology
• 5G and 6G Networks
• Telecommunications
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Francisco Javier Falcone Lanas is a Professor in the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Communication Engineering at the Public University of Navarre. He is affiliated with the Institute of Smart Cities and leads research in the Communication, Signals and Microwaves research group. He also participates in the Doctoral Program in Communications Technologies, Bioengineering, and Renewable Energy. His research focuses on applied and computational electromagnetics, with specializations in: Analysis and design of complex electromagnetic media and metamaterials Design of communication devices (filters, diplexers, couplers, antennas) Implementation of devices on flexible/paper substrates Wireless power transfer systems Computational electromagnetic code development (FDTD, 3D Ray Launching, Radar RCS) Implementation of devices for PLMN, WSN, LPWAN and Radar systems Radioelectric analysis at physical layer and system level His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on millimeter-wave technology, MIMO antenna systems, 5G/6G communications, and wireless sensor networks. His work often addresses optimization challenges related to energy consumption, interference handling, and capacity/coverage in communication systems. He has made significant contributions to the fields of metamaterials and their application in antenna design and performance enhancement. With an H-index of 58 in Scopus, Professor Falcone Lanas has established himself as a leading researcher in his field. His research has practical applications in various domains including: 5G/6G mobile communication systems Wireless body area networks Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications Wireless sensor networks for industrial applications Digital twin modeling for UAV communications Earthquake disaster management systems

• Applied Electromagnetics
• Computational Electromagnetics
• Metamaterials
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Professor Juan Ignacio Garcés Gregorio is a researcher and professor at the University of Zaragoza specializing in Photonics related to optical communications. He has been associated with the Institute of Research in Engineering of Aragon (I3A) since its inception in 2002 and served as its director from 2011 to 2019. His career spans research, teaching in Telecommunications Engineering since 1993, and academic leadership, reflecting his multifaceted engagement with university life. With a background in Physical Sciences, Professor Garcés has dedicated his career to advancing optical communication technologies, bridging fundamental research and practical applications with strong emphasis on technology transfer to industry. His educational journey began with industry R&D positions before transitioning to academia, where he has maintained connections between theoretical research and real-world implementation. Professor Garcés' research focuses on addressing the continuous demand for higher bandwidth and transmission rates in modern communication networks. His work spans optical fiber communications, integrated photonic circuits, and the integration of mobile communications with fiber optic systems. He emphasizes developing technologies that can transition from laboratory concepts to commercial applications, maintaining strong industry partnerships throughout his career. His research group operates at the intersection of fundamental science and practical engineering solutions for current communication challenges. Professor Garcés leads the Photonic Technologies Group (GTF), which focuses on three main research lines: optical fibers and communications (his primary area), multilayer optical coatings developed in collaboration with the Faculty of Science, and industrial optical and optoelectronic sensors and instruments. The group maintains strong industry connections, ensuring research has tangible impact beyond academia. His most significant contribution is the development of the BOSA (Brillouin Optical Spectrum Analyzer), a high-resolution optical spectrum analyzer developed in collaboration with a regional company that is now marketed globally. Currently, he is working on advancing integrated photonic circuits based on silicon technology, aiming to develop optical receivers that can be manufactured as single integrated circuits rather than assembled components, with the goal of increasing technology readiness levels and commercial viability. Professor Garcés values the collaborative environment at I3A, where scientific excellence combines with strong technology transfer components. He continues to actively engage in research addressing fundamental challenges in optical communications while ensuring relevance to real-world applications and commercial opportunities, particularly in the context of growing demands driven by 5G/6G networks and data center infrastructure.

• Photonics
• Optical Communications
• Fiber Optic Technology
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Antonio de la Oliva is a Professor at the University Carlos III de Madrid, affiliated with the School of Engineering. His primary research focuses on advanced networking technologies, including 5G/6G, Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), and mobile edge computing. He leads and contributes to major EU-funded projects such as 5G-CORAL, 5G-Transformer, and 5G-Crosshaul, which aim to integrate and optimize transport networks for industry verticals. He has supervised PhD students like Maria Isabel Sanchez Bueno (awarded UC3M's Special PhD Award) and Sergio Gonzalez Diaz. His work spans experimental evaluations of SDN-based service provisioning, network slicing, and deterministic communications for Industry 4.0. He actively engages in standardization efforts (e.g., IEEE 802.21, IETF) and collaborates with industry partners like Ericsson, Nokia, and Telecom Italia. His research also explores edge robotics, digital twins, and AI integration in networked systems. Key projects include developing the 5G-Crosshaul architecture for integrated fronthaul/backhaul networks and the SLICES-Madrid multi-domain TSN framework. He emphasizes practical applications in healthcare, emergency response, and industrial automation, leveraging edge-fog-cloud architectures.

• 5G Networks
• Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
• Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)
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Francesc Wilhelmi is a Tenure-Track Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) and a Research Engineer at Nokia Bell Labs . He holds a Ph.D. in Information and Communication Technologies (2020) and an M.Sc. in Intelligent and Interactive Systems (2016), both from UPF. His research focuses on Wi-Fi technologies , machine learning , decentralized learning , and blockchain applications in telecommunications . He previously served as a researcher at CTTC and taught at UPF (2015–2020) and Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (2020–2022), specializing in networking courses. Key contributions include the Komondor wireless network simulator and standardization work at ITU-T , notably editing recommendation Y.3181 on Machine Learning Sandboxes. Active in FG-ML5G , organizing problem statements for the ITU AI/ML in 5G Challenge. Explores blockchain for O-RAN sharing and AI-driven spatial reuse in 5G/6G networks. His work bridges network simulation with machine learning to address challenges in dense wireless environments, emphasizing practical implementations and open-source tools.

• Wi-Fi Technologies
• Network Simulation
• Machine Learning
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Jorge Gallego Madrid is a Research Fellow at Universidad de Murcia's Faculty of Informatics in the Department of Information and Communication Engineering, affiliated with the Intelligent Systems and Telematics group. His research focuses on AI-driven network programmability for 5G/B5G infrastructures, IoT systems, and zero-touch management. Recent publications explore eBPF/XDP technologies, ML-powered traffic processing, and vehicular network architectures. He earned his PhD in 2024 with the dissertation 'Towards AI-based Network Programmability as an enabler for Zero-touch management and orchestration in B5G infrastructures'.

• 5G networks
• Artificial intelligence
• Network programmability
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Alfonso Alejandro Sanchez Macian Perez serves as an Associate Professor in the Telematics Engineering Department at Carlos III University of Madrid, specializing in cutting-edge telecommunications and cybersecurity research. His work spans optical networking, fault-tolerant systems, and space applications, with significant contributions to 6G infrastructure development and privacy-preserving data structures. His research focuses on optical networking innovations for next-generation communications, including space-division multiplexing and multi-band migration techniques critical for 6G deployment. In cybersecurity , he investigates vulnerabilities in probabilistic data structures like Bloom filters and KMV sketches, developing countermeasures against privacy attacks. His space systems research addresses radiation-hardened memory architectures and FPGA reliability for spacecraft applications, with emphasis on error correction and fault tolerance. As principal investigator for major projects including FUN4DATE Redes (2023-2026), Agile uLtra Low EnerGy secuRe netwOrks (2023-2026), and PROTEUS-6G (2024-2026), he leads EU and nationally funded initiatives advancing optical transport networks and sustainable high-capacity infrastructure. His publication record shows consistent high-impact output across IEEE Transactions and optical networking journals, with growing emphasis on 6G-enabling technologies since 2021. His laboratory work centers on the Telematics Engineering Research Group at UC3M, collaborating with Telefónica Innovation Digital and European Commission agencies on photonic integrated circuits and non-terrestrial networks. Current efforts focus on programmable optical transport for 6G services and self-managed sustainable optical networks through the SEASON project.

• Optical Networking
• Cybersecurity
• Fault-Tolerant Computing
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