Frank Fitzek serves as Full Professor holding the Deutsche Telekom Chair of Communication Networks at Dresden University of Technology, where he directs the Centre for Tactile Internet (CeTI) Cluster of Excellence and maintains association with the Faculty of Computer Sciences. His work is institutionally anchored within the School of Engineering Sciences and actively engages with 5G Lab Germany and 6G-life Hub initiatives, positioning him at the forefront of next-generation communication research. Fitzek's research spans communication networks, tactile internet systems, 5G/6G mobile technologies, network coding, quantum networking, virtual twinning, and haptic feedback systems. His recent publications demonstrate emphasis on resilient network architectures through quantum security protocols, cloud-native 5G implementations, theoretical communications frameworks, and human-computer interaction in mixed reality environments. This work consistently bridges theoretical innovation with practical testbed validations across multiple emerging technology domains. As Director of CeTI, Fitzek leads a major interdisciplinary research cluster focused on ultra-low latency networks enabling remote physical interaction. His affiliations with 5G Lab Germany and 6G-life Hub facilitate industry-academic collaboration on standardization and deployment of future communication infrastructures, with particular emphasis on network coding techniques and tactile internet applications that transform industrial automation and teleoperation scenarios.
Jelena Mirkovic serves as Principal Scientist at USC Information Sciences Institute (USC/ISI) and Research Associate Professor at the University of Southern California's Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science. She has held faculty positions at USC since 2010, progressing from Research Assistant Professor to her current role as Research Associate Professor since 2017, while also serving as Project Leader at USC/ISI. Her educational background includes: PhD in Computer Science from UCLA (2003) MS in Computer Science from UCLA (2000) B.Sc. in Computer Science from University of Belgrade, Serbia (1998) Mirkovic's research spans network security, human-centered attacks, and cybersecurity experimentation infrastructure. Her work focuses on critical security challenges including botnets, denial-of-service attacks, IP spoofing, vulnerability scanning, and user-centric privacy. She has pioneered methodologies for security experiments and led major infrastructure projects including the DETER testbed and SPHERE (Security and Privacy Heterogeneous Environment for Reproducible Experimentation). Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent innovation across multiple security domains. Her work demonstrates strong technical depth in DDoS defense systems (particularly DNS protection), binary vulnerability analysis, privacy-preserving systems, and security experimentation infrastructure. A notable trend is her focus on bridging theoretical security concepts with practical implementation through large-scale testbeds and real-world data analysis. Her significant scientific achievements include: IEEE Senior Member distinction Best paper award at IEEE COMSNETS 2023 for DNS DDoS defense research Mirkovic has secured substantial research funding as Principal Investigator or Co-PI on numerous grants from NSF, DHS, and other agencies. Current major projects include SPHERE (Security and Privacy Heterogeneous Environment for Reproducible Experimentation), DISCERN (Datasets to Illuminate Suspicious Computations), and modernizing DeterLab education infrastructure. She has successfully led multiple REU sites focused on cybersecurity education and workforce development. She directs the STEEL (Security Research Lab) at USC/ISI, which develops innovative security solutions through interdisciplinary research in network security, human factors in security, and cybersecurity experimentation infrastructure. The lab emphasizes practical implementations that address real-world security challenges while advancing theoretical understanding of security systems.
Sainyam Galhotra is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Cornell University. His research focuses on developing data science tools for effective and responsible analytics, leveraging techniques from causal inference, data management, theoretical computer science, machine learning, and human-computer interaction to address challenges in trustworthy system design including robustness, explainability, and fairness. Education: Postdoc: University of Chicago PhD: University of Massachusetts Amherst (supervised by Barna Saha) BTech: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) (supervised by Prof. Amitabha Bagchi) Research Interests: Dr. Galhotra's research spans several interconnected areas in data science and artificial intelligence. His work primarily focuses on Responsible Data Science , where he develops methods to ensure that data-driven systems operate fairly and transparently. Within this broad area, his specific interests include: Causal Inference techniques for understanding cause-effect relationships in complex data Algorithmic Fairness approaches to mitigate bias in machine learning systems Explainable AI methods that make black-box models more interpretable Data Management systems for efficient and reliable data processing Entity Resolution techniques for integrating data from multiple sources Trustworthy System Design that addresses robustness, explainability, and fairness His recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward developing frameworks that combine causal reasoning with practical data management systems, particularly focusing on how to make data-driven decisions more transparent and equitable. The intersection of database systems with fairness considerations appears to be a particularly active area of his research. Scientific Awards: Rising Star in Data Science at the Data Science Institute, UChicago (Oct 2021) Computing Innovation Fellowship Award Recipient (by CRA, CCC and NSF) (Apr 2021) DAAD AInet Fellow (Feb 2021) ACM SIGMOD Entity Resolution Programming Contest – Top 5 finalist (May 2020) Most reproducible paper award in SIGMOD 2018 and 2019 (Jun 2019) First recipient of Krithi Ramamritham Computer Science Scholarship (Jun 2019) Best paper award in SIGSOFT FSE 2017 (May 2017) Dr. Galhotra is actively seeking students to collaborate with on his research projects. His work has been supported by various fellowships and awards, including the prestigious Computing Innovation Fellowship. He has mentored several students through his research projects, with a focus on developing the next generation of data scientists who can build responsible and trustworthy systems. His research group appears to focus on the intersection of database systems and responsible AI, developing tools like HypeR for causal reasoning, Ver for view discovery, and Nexus for correlation discovery in spatio-temporal data. This work suggests a cohesive research agenda centered around making data systems more transparent, fair, and user-friendly.
Seth Frey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of California, Davis, with affiliate status at Indiana University's Ostrom Workshop and as Research Director at Metagov. His research focuses on computational social science approaches to understanding self-governance in complex social systems, particularly through the lens of online communities as model institutions. Education: Ph.D. in Cognitive Science and Informatics (complex systems), Indiana University, 2013 B.A. in Cognitive Science, UC Berkeley, 2004 Research Interests: Frey specializes in computational approaches to institutional analysis and the cognitive science of strategic behavior . His work examines how communities design governance systems to overcome collective action problems, with emphasis on: Emergent institutional structures in digital commons Policy-as-data through NLP and institutional grammar frameworks Cognitive mechanisms underlying cooperative behavior Design principles for participatory change in online platforms His methodology integrates large-scale data analysis, web-based experiments, and computational modeling across diverse contexts including Minecraft, Reddit, and professional sports ecosystems. Publication Trends: Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a cohesive trajectory toward computational institutional analysis, with increasing focus on NLP-driven policy analysis (e.g., NLP4Gov), decentralized governance architectures (DAOs, multi-level platform governance), and the cognitive foundations of collective action. His work consistently bridges theoretical institutional analysis with practical applications in digital community design, showing particular growth in translating Ostrom's design principles into computational frameworks. Awards: Honorable Mention Award for Best Paper at ACM CSCW 2019 Advising and Grants: Frey mentors students interested in data science applications at the intersection of communication, cognition, and complex systems, emphasizing resourcefulness and intellectual curiosity. His research has secured substantial funding from: National Science Foundation (NSF) NASA Ford Foundation Google Open Source Foundation He actively encourages aspiring graduate students with strong self-directed research skills to explore computational approaches to social phenomena. Labs and Teams: He leads the Computational Communication Lab at UC Davis and co-directs the Institutional Grammar Research Initiative. Through Metagov, he develops the 'Governance API' framework for modular community governance. His past affiliations include Disney Research (Walt Disney Imagineering) where he applied complexity science to theme park systems, and the New England Complex Systems Institute (NECSI). Current collaborations span Ethereum governance, Minecraft server ecosystems, and Colorado's cannabis monitoring infrastructure.
Stefano Grivet-Talocia is a Full Professor at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where he also serves as Director of the Doctoral School and President of the Doctoral School Council. He is a member of the Interdepartmental Center SmartData@PoliTO - Big Data and Data Science Laboratory, the University Committee for Research, Technology Transfer and Services to the Territory, and the Commission for the Promotion of Library, Archive and Museum Heritage. His academic career spans over two decades at Politecnico di Torino, where he has established himself as a leading researcher in electromagnetic modeling and signal integrity. Grivet-Talocia earned his Laurea degree (summa cum laude) in Electronic Engineering in 1994 and his Ph.D. in Electronic and Communication Engineering in 1998, both from the Polytechnic University of Turin. Between 1994 and 1996, he conducted research at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in electromagnetic modeling, wavelet analysis, and signal processing. His research focuses on behavioral modeling, electromagnetic compatibility, macromodeling, model order reduction, numerical modeling, passivity, power integrity, signal integrity, transmission lines, and wavelets . Grivet-Talocia is particularly renowned for his work on passive macromodeling of interconnect structures, development of the TOPLine technique for transmission line simulation, and pioneering contributions to passivity enforcement algorithms. He has co-authored the first book entirely dedicated to Macromodeling (2016) and developed innovative approaches to waveform relaxation and wavelet-based signal processing. His recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate continued leadership in model order reduction, with significant contributions to data-driven modeling of linear and nonlinear systems, power integrity analysis, and electromagnetic compatibility. His work spans both theoretical advances in numerical methods and practical applications in circuit design, with strong industry relevance particularly for semiconductor and electronic design automation companies. IEEE Fellow (2018-present) Three Intel SRS Grants (2022-2024) Three IBM SUR Grant Awards (2007-2009) Best Associate Editor Award - IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology (2020) Multiple Best Conference Paper Awards (2006-2020) URSI Young Scientist Awards (1999) Ranked among the "top 2% worldwide researchers" (Stanford) since 2019 Grivet-Talocia actively supervises doctoral students including Michele Cusano, Sara Paknezhad Panahi, Antonio Carlucci, and Kun Zhao. He has secured numerous research grants from competitive national calls (PRIN) and commercial contracts with industry partners including Intel, IBM, Nokia, Hitachi, Infineon, and Cadence. His technology transfer activities include co-founding the spin-off IdemWorks (2007-2016), which was acquired by CST in 2016. He also developed the autoCircuits web service for automated circuit problem generation, widely used in electrical engineering education. He leads the EMC Group (Electromagnetic Compatibility) at DET and has been instrumental in establishing the Compact Dynamical Modeling research area. His work has practical applications in high-speed electronics design, with algorithms embedded in commercial tools like IBM PowerSPICE. Grivet-Talocia maintains strong industry connections through his research projects and serves as Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology.
Byron Boots is the Amazon Professor of Machine Learning in the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington, where he directs the UW Robot Learning Laboratory. He also serves as a Principal Research Scientist in the Seattle Robotics Lab at NVIDIA Research and co-chairs the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society Technical Committee on Robot Learning. Dr. Boots received his Ph.D. from the Machine Learning Department in the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University, where he was a member of the Sense, Learn, Act (SELECT) Lab co-directed by Carlos Guestrin and his advisor Geoff Gordon. Prior to joining the University of Washington faculty, he was an Assistant Professor in the School of Interactive Computing within the College of Computing at Georgia Tech, and before that, he completed a post-doc in the Robotics and State Estimation Lab directed by Dieter Fox at the University of Washington. Professor Boots' research focuses on the intersection of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and robotics, with particular emphasis on developing theory and systems that tightly integrate perception, learning, and control. His work spans computer vision, state estimation, localization and mapping, high-speed navigation, motion planning, and robotic manipulation. His group develops algorithms drawing from deep learning and neural networks, nonparametric statistics, graphical models, nonconvex optimization, quantum physics, online learning, reinforcement learning, and optimal control. The research demonstrates a strong theoretical foundation while maintaining practical relevance to real-world robotic systems. His recent publications reveal a clear trend toward integrating advanced machine learning techniques with robotics, particularly in model predictive control, motion planning, and learning-based approaches to robot control. His work shows increasing focus on developing theoretically grounded methods that can handle the complex, nonlinear dynamics of real-world robotic systems while maintaining computational efficiency. The publications span top venues including ICRA, CoRL, IROS, and NeurIPS, demonstrating broad impact across multiple subfields of robotics and AI. Finalist for Best Systems Paper at Conference on Robot Learning (CoRL-2021) Multiple papers selected for oral presentations at top robotics conferences Work recognized for theoretical contributions and practical applications in robot learning As director of the UW Robot Learning Laboratory, Boots leads a vibrant research group focused on fundamental and applied research in robot learning. The lab maintains strong collaborations with NVIDIA Research and has produced numerous high-impact publications that bridge theory and practice. Professor Boots teaches courses in autonomous robotics, machine learning, and reinforcement learning, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate education at the University of Washington.
Murat Kantarcioglu is a Professor of Computer Science at Virginia Tech, affiliated with the College of Engineering. He is also a Faculty Fellow at the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) and directs the Data Security and Privacy Lab. Previously, he held the Ashbel Smith Professorship at the University of Texas at Dallas. His research focuses on data and AI security, privacy, blockchain, and cybersecurity. He has received notable awards, including the NSF CAREER Award and IEEE Technical Achievement Award, and is a Fellow of AAAS and IEEE. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science (Purdue University), B.S. in Computer Engineering (Middle East Technical University). Research Interests: Privacy-preserving machine learning and data analytics Adversarial machine learning and cybersecurity Blockchain technology and applications Healthcare data security and genomics privacy Risk and incentive models for assured data sharing Awards and Recognition: NSF CAREER Award AMIA Homer R. Warner Award IEEE ISI Technical Achievement Award Fellow of AAAS and IEEE Distinguished Member of ACM Advising and Labs: Directed over 20 PhD/Master’s students, many in cybersecurity and privacy domains. Founder and director of Virginia Tech’s Data Security and Privacy Lab. Associate at Harvard’s University Data Privacy Lab. Service and Leadership: Extensive program committee roles in top conferences (KDD, AAAI, IEEE ICDE). Former CCI co-chair for IEEE TrustCom. Co-authored influential textbooks on adversarial machine learning.
Xiaoming Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Delaware , focusing on compiler optimization, GPU computing, and hardware-software interaction. His work bridges machine learning with code generation to enhance program efficiency. B.S. and M.E. from Nanjing University (1998, 2001) Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2006) Research interests include: Compiler optimizations for static and dynamic code transformation Machine learning-driven code generation techniques FFT algorithms for sparse and hybrid systems Non-traditional compilers for SAT solvers and virtual machines GPU acceleration for large-scale computational problems His publications span 15 years , emphasizing: FFT optimization across GPU/CPU architectures Compiler techniques for heterogeneous systems Adaptive scheduling and error resilience Integration of empirical and model-driven approaches Notable awards: NSF CAREER Award (2008) Best Paper Award at ADAPT Workshop (2013) Advising highlights: Current students: Ryan Taylor, Sha Li, Shuo Chen, Yuanfang Chen, Chao Yang, Chaoyu Chen Graduates: Liang Gu (FFT Libraries), Jakob Siegel (GPGPU Frameworks), Murat Bolat (Context-Aware Compilation)
Dr. Ilias Gerostathopoulos is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Network Institute and the Department of Information Management & Software Engineering. He specializes in self-adaptive systems, cyber-physical systems, and machine learning operations (MLOps). His work focuses on software architectures for autonomous systems, decision-making under uncertainty, and experiment-driven adaptation frameworks. He teaches courses such as 'Fundamentals of Adaptive Software' and 'Information Management', emphasizing practical applications of adaptive systems and data-driven decision-making. Gerostathopoulos has been awarded the Best Presentation Award (2021) for contributions to evaluating self-adaptive systems. His research addresses challenges in industrial self-adaptation, MLOps architectures, and robotics. Key research themes include: Architecture-based self-adaptation in robotics and CPS MLOps frameworks and systematic analysis of AI systems Uncertainty management in autonomous systems Experiment-driven learning and tool development Notable contributions include the ExpEngine tool for workflow optimization and the ReBeT framework for robotic systems. His work bridges theoretical software engineering with practical industrial implementations.
Sam Emaminejad is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). His research focuses on developing advanced wearable bioelectronic systems for continuous, noninvasive health monitoring and personalized therapeutics. Key Research Areas: Biomarker detection via flexible sensors Microfluidic and ferrobotic systems Stress and drug level monitoring Biodegradable and breathable wearable materials Recent Trends: Analysis of sweat and interstitial fluids using microneedles, aerogel skins, and programmable microfluidics. Machine learning integration for physiological evaluation is prominent. Awards & Collaborations: While specific awards aren't listed, he collaborates with major UCLA Health and Engineering faculty, including Ali Khademhosseini and Dino Di Carlo, on projects funded by NIH T32 grants and institutional fellowship programs. Grants & Labs: Leads projects in NIH-funded wearable sensor research, including the development of autonomous systems for cystic fibrosis and glucose monitoring. His lab explores ferrobotic swarms and hydrogel-based interfaces for clinical and consumer applications.
Wenhao Ding is a Research Scientist at NVIDIA's Autonomous Vehicle Group, focusing on enhancing the safety and robustness of physical autonomous systems, particularly autonomous vehicles. His research integrates multi-modal large language models, reinforcement learning, and causal discovery to improve model reasoning capabilities. He holds a Ph.D. from Tsinghua University's Department of Electronic Engineering, with a thesis on 'Generative AI for Critical Digital Twins.' Key research interests include safety-critical scenario generation, causal representation learning, and offline reinforcement learning. His work emphasizes closed-loop simulation for autonomous systems and has led to contributions like the SafeBench benchmarking platform and the RealGen scenario generation framework. He has received the 2022 Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship. Notable collaborations include projects with Prof. Marco Pavone at Stanford and internships at Amazon Lab126 (Astro team) and Bosch Center for AI. He actively reviews for top conferences (ICML, NeurIPS, CVPR) and journals (IEEE T-ITS, RA-L). His recent focus on privacy risks in robotics and causal-aware driving models underscores his commitment to trustworthy AI systems. He organizes conferences like the 2024 IEEE International Automated Vehicle Validation Conference and co-hosted the Secure and Safe Autonomous Driving (SSAD) Workshop at CVPR 2023. His interdisciplinary work bridges theory and practice, addressing critical challenges in autonomous systems' safety and generalization.
David Wentzlaff is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Princeton University, with associated faculty roles in Computer Science and the High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI). He leads research in computing architecture, green computing, and sustainable system design. As Director of Undergraduate Studies, he shapes educational programs in his field. Education: Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, MIT (2012) M.S., Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MIT (2002) B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2000) Research Focus: Future Computing Systems: Designing manycore architectures, cloud computing infrastructure, and chiplet-based systems for exascale computing. Sustainability: Developing energy-efficient hardware, recyclable computing systems, and eco-friendly decommissioning strategies. Hardware-Software Co-Design: Exploring FPGA integration, in-memory computing, and parallel processing frameworks. Advising & Grants: Advises 8 current graduate students, focusing on topics like chiplet design, neural acceleration, and sustainable computing. Recipient of NSF grants for projects like OpenPiton (open-source manycore research platform) and CAREER awards for energy-efficient architectures. Labs & Collaborations: Leads the Wentzlaff Research Group at Princeton. Develops open-source frameworks like PRGA (FPGA prototyping) and OpenPiton (manycore processor).
Steve Sprecher is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Northeastern University. His research focuses on network and web security, systems security, practical applications of machine learning in security, censorship measurement, and privacy. He holds a PhD from Northeastern University, advised by Engin Kirda, and earned his MS and BS in Computer Science from the University of Michigan, where he worked with J. Alex Halderman and Roya Ensafi on censorship, ransomware, and network measurement. His teaching experience includes serving as the Instructor of Record for Foundations of Computer Security & Privacy at Northeastern (Winter 2023), and as Head Graduate Student Instructor for the introductory computer security course at the University of Michigan (2017-2019). He has also held roles as a Teaching Assistant and Guest Lecturer in multiple security-related courses. Sprecher's publications address cutting-edge security challenges such as HTTP protocol vulnerabilities, third-party script management, and decentralized internet control mechanisms. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications, emphasizing both technical depth and real-world impact.
Dr. Craig R. Forest is a Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology's Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, specializing in bioMEMS, neuroengineering, and high-throughput instrumentation. He leads the Precision Biosystems Laboratory, focusing on developing robotic tools for neuroscience and genomics. His research bridges mechanical engineering with biological systems, creating innovations like the PatcherBot for automated electrophysiology. Forest earned his Ph.D. (2007) and M.S. (2003) from MIT and B.S. (2001) from Georgia Tech. He has been recognized with awards including the 2013 Georgia Tech Class of 1940 W. Roane Beard Outstanding Teacher Award and Engineer of the Year (2013). His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly through initiatives like CREATE-X and the Invention Studio, fostering student entrepreneurship and maker culture. Key contributions include ultra-high-throughput genomics tools, microfluidic systems, and acoustic reporter genes for medical imaging. Forest’s lab explores emerging fields like intracellular robotics in neuroscience and molecular communication networks, with applications in drug discovery and personalized medicine. Scientific awards highlight his impact in education and engineering innovation. His grants and collaborations span academic and industrial partnerships, advancing both theoretical and applied research in bioengineering and nanotechnology.
Marco Di Renzo is a CNRS Professor (Directeur de Recherche Titulaire) at University of Paris-Saclay, affiliated with CentraleSupelec and the Signals and Systems Laboratory (L2S). He serves as Coordinator of the Communications Networks Area at the DigiCosme Laboratory of Excellence and Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Communications Letters. His academic leadership includes membership in the Ph.D. School on ICT Admission Committee at Paris-Saclay University. His educational background includes a Laurea (cum laude) and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from University of L'Aquila, Italy (2003, 2007), and a Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches from University Paris-Sud (2013). Laurea (cum laude), Electrical Engineering, University of L'Aquila (2003) Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, University of L'Aquila (2007) Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches, University Paris-Sud (2013) Di Renzo's research focuses on next-generation wireless communications, particularly reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS), 6G technologies, and stochastic geometry modeling. His work bridges theoretical communication theory with practical implementations in cellular networks, millimeter-wave communications, and ultra-wide band systems. Recent publications demonstrate leadership in holographic metasurfaces, integrated sensing and communication (ISAC), and AI-empowered network design, establishing him as a pioneer in electromagnetic wave manipulation for future networks. His award-winning publications span RIS-aided communications, channel modeling, and security frameworks. Analysis of his recent work reveals consistent focus on three pillars: (1) fundamental electromagnetic theory for wave manipulation, (2) practical RIS implementations across frequency bands, and (3) integration with AI for network optimization. His articles frequently address industrial applications including factory automation and space-air-ground networks. Di Renzo's scientific recognition includes: IEEE Fellow (2020) and IET Fellow (2020) Highly Cited Researcher (Web of Science, 2019) SEE-IEEE Alain Glavieux Award (2017) Multiple Best Paper Awards (IEEE ICC, EURASIP) Nokia Foundation Visiting Professorship (2020) As Principal Investigator for CNRS, he coordinates multiple Horizon 2020 projects including SURFER, PathFinder, and MetaWireless. His leadership extends to serving as Project Coordinator for H2020 5Gwireless, 5Gaura, MAPNET, and REDESIGN. With over 350 publications, 17,000+ citations, and h-index of 66+, his research group maintains strong industry partnerships with Nokia and other telecommunications leaders. Di Renzo directs the Signals and Systems Laboratory (L2S) at Paris-Saclay and coordinates the DigiCosme Excellence Lab's Communications Networks Area. His team specializes in electromagnetic modeling for wireless networks and has pioneered the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) Industry Specification Group on RIS. The group maintains active collaborations with Aalto University (Finland), University of Technology Sydney (Australia), and University of L'Aquila (Italy).