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Sonia Vanier is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at École Polytechnique, where she holds multiple leadership positions: Head of the 'Trusted and Responsible AI' Chair (X/Crédit Agricole), Head of the 'Optimization and AI for Mobility' Chair (X/SNCF), Head of 3A, and Scientific Manager of Industrial Relations for both the Department and the Computer Science Laboratory (LIX). She coordinates the GdT OR (Network Optimization) working group and leads the REST (Energy, Services and Transport Networks) research axis of the CNRS GDROD, while serving on its scientific council. Her research develops decision support tools for complex industrial problems through hybrid approaches combining Artificial Intelligence and Operations Research , with focus areas including Network Optimization, ethical AI systems, sustainable computing, and trustworthy AI frameworks. Her work bridges theoretical foundations with applications in telecommunications, transportation, and cybersecurity. Publications demonstrate strong emphasis on optimization techniques (branch-and-price, cutting planes) applied to wireless networks, AI safety, and security challenges. Recent works explore LLM memorization, signomial programming, and multi-commodity flow problems, showing consistent integration of OR with machine learning for industrial-scale problems. Awards: Research Award and Innovation Award, Telecom Valley Association ALOES Orange Innovation Project She leads major industrial-academic partnerships through the Crédit Agricole and SNCF chairs, managing research grants focused on responsible AI deployment and mobility optimization. As Scientific Manager of Industrial Relations, she oversees industry collaborations for LIX laboratory. Affiliated with the Computer Science Laboratory (LIX), she directs the 3A research group and contributes to national initiatives through CNRS GDROD, coordinating research in network optimization and sustainable systems.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Operations Research
• Network Optimization
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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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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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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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Arturo Azcorra is a Full Professor at the University Carlos III of Madrid in the Telematics Engineering Department and serves as Director of the IMDEA Networks Institute . His career spans academic leadership and research in network architectures, communication protocols, and wireless technologies. Full Professor at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (since 1998) Director of IMDEA Networks Institute (since 2006) Senior Member of IEEE Communications Society Research Interests: His work focuses on network architectures, communication protocols, wireless and mobile networks, peer-to-peer systems, and energy-efficient networking. Current projects include 5G network slicing, microsleep techniques for WiFi, and collaborative file distribution systems. Publications Trends: Recent articles address 5G network optimization, energy-efficient protocols, ad traffic filtering systems, and multicast video delivery mechanisms. His research combines theoretical modeling with practical implementations in real-world network environments. Scientific Awards: IEEE Communications Society Senior Member President of the Association for Telematics Academic Leadership: He has held significant administrative roles including Deputy Vice-Provost and Department Director at UC3M. Currently supervises the NETCOM Research Group and collaborates with IMDEA Networks .

• Network Architectures
• Communication Protocols
• Wireless and Mobile Networks
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Rafael Marin-Lopez is a full-time Lecturer in the Department of Information and Communications Engineering at the University of Murcia, Spain. He earned his B.E., M.E., and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Murcia in 1998, 2000, and 2008, respectively, and completed a pre-doctoral internship at Toshiba America Research (2005-2006). His research focuses on Authentication, Authorization, Access Control, and Key Distribution across mobile networks , Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) , and Internet of Things (IoT) . He actively contributes to standardization, co-authoring RFC 5193 , RFC 5609 , RFC 5637 , and the IEEE 802.21a standard. His recent publications analyze trends in IoT bootstrapping (e.g., CoAP-based solutions), cloud SSO for federated access, secure handover protocols in mobile networks, and privacy frameworks for Kerberos. He has advised Dan Garcia-Carrillo on IoT bootstrapping research and participated in European/national projects, including software-defined networking (SDN) and network function virtualization (NFV) security. Contact: rafa@um.es , Facultad de Informática, Campus de Espinardo, Murcia, Spain.

• Network Security
• Authentication
• Authorization
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José Manuel Arco Rodríguez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Automation at the Universidad de Alcalá (Spain). He holds a Doctorate from the same institution for his thesis Propuesta de optimización de la interconexión de redes con calidad de servicio para aplicaciones multimedia (2000), supervised by Dr. Daniel Meziat Luna. His research focuses on intelligent networks, software-defined networking (SDN), edge computing, and telecommunication systems, with particular emphasis on network optimization, protocol design, and AI integration in network architectures. He leads the NetIS research group (Networks and Intelligent Systems), exploring cutting-edge solutions for scalable, reliable data center networks and industrial IoT ecosystems. Key research areas include in-band network control, hybrid SDN architectures, multi-hop edge computing with IoT devices, and low-latency bridging protocols. His work spans theoretical frameworks to hardware implementations (e.g., NetFPGA), with a strong emphasis on practical applications in data centers, campus networks, and industrial environments. Recent contributions address AI-driven network management, plug-and-play routing protocols, and zero-configuration network architectures. Publications highlight advancements in SDN topology discovery (TEDP), scalable addressing (GA3), and path exploration protocols (ARP-Path, All-Path Bridging). His research bridges theoretical networking principles with real-world deployment challenges, often emphasizing interoperability between legacy and modern systems. Arco Rodríguez has collaborated on EU-funded projects and contributed to international standards for network protocols. His lab (NetIS) actively develops open-source tools for network analysis and simulation. Current research trends include AI-enhanced softwarized networks and cloud-edge continuum architectures for IIoT.

• Computer Networks
• Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
• Telecommunications
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Francisco Valera Pintor is a Full Professor at the Telematics Engineering Department of Carlos III University of Madrid , where he also serves as Deputy Director of General Affairs. His work focuses on advanced networking systems and virtualization technologies. Academic Rank: Professor Department: Telematics Engineering Contact: francisco.valera@uc3m.es Research interests include network function virtualization (NFV), 5G infrastructure integration, and UAV-based communication systems. He specializes in software-driven connectivity solutions across multi-domain ecosystems. Recent publications highlight his contributions to NFV orchestration for multi-site environments, UAV network integration, and secure connectivity platforms. Key trends involve cloud-native networking, digital twin deployment, and aerial network virtualization. Contact details: Office located at Quevedo Towers (Leganés campus), Phone: +34 916248785.

• Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
• 5G Networks
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Networks
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José Antonio Lázaro is an Associate Professor at the Optical Communications Group (GCO) and former Vice Dean of International Relations at the School of Telecommunications Engineering (ETSETB) at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Zaragoza (1999) and has extensive experience in research and industry, including roles at ALCATEL-LUCENT and as a Ramón y Cajal Researcher at UPC. His research focuses on optical communications, 5G/6G networks, quantum key distribution, and connected mobility. Education: Ph.D. in Physics (University of Zaragoza, 1999), M.B.A. in Business Administration Roles: Coordinator of Horizon-JU-SNS project (6G-EWOC), leader of multiple EU/Spain projects (e.g., TEYDE, SUNSET) Research Groups: Optical Communications Group (GCO), CCABA Advanced Broadband Communications Centre His work emphasizes AI-enhanced optical-wireless 6G networks, low-latency infrastructure, and mmWave systems. He has authored over 170 peer-reviewed publications and 18 patents. Notable contributions include projects on fiber-optic networks, quantum communication protocols, and MIMO radar systems for ADAS applications. Grants & Projects: Leading Horizon Europe-funded projects (6G-EWOC, ELEGANT) and Spanish initiatives (UNICO 6G). Active in EU programs like ALLIANCE for 5G/6G network solutions. Labs/Teams: Core member of the GCO and CCABA, collaborating with international partners in Nokia, Fujitsu, and EU research networks.

• Optical Communications
• 5G/6G Networks
• Telecommunications
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Salvatore Spadaro is a Full Professor in the Optical Communications group at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), affiliated with the Signal Theory and Communications Department. He holds M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Telecommunications Engineering from UPC, along with a Dr. Ing. in Electrical Engineering from Politecnico di Torino. His research focuses on optical networking advancements, including all-optical networks, traffic engineering, resilience, optical transmission technologies, and software-defined networking (SDN)/network function virtualization (NFV). He is a Senior IEEE Member since 2016. Education: M.Sc. in Telecommunications Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (2000) Ph.D. in Telecommunications Engineering, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (2005) Dr. Ing. in Electrical Engineering, Politecnico di Torino (2000) Research Interests: His work emphasizes cutting-edge topics such as multi-granular optical switching, optical network virtualization, deterministic networks for 5G/6G, disaggregated data center architectures, and the integration of machine learning into network control systems. He explores energy-efficient optical transmission techniques, including probabilistic constellation shaping and spatial division multiplexing (SDM), while addressing challenges in latency-sensitive industrial control systems and IoT applications. Publications & Awards: With over 150 publications, his recent work highlights advancements in AI-driven network control for deterministic services, energy savings in flex-grid optical networks, and failure analysis of ML/AI-supported disaggregated data centers. His IEEE Senior Membership reflects recognition of his contributions to telecommunications research. Key Contributions: Spadaro leads projects on network slicing for 5G/6G, autonomous resource management in optical data centers, and cross-domain orchestration of time-sensitive services. His lab develops experimental frameworks for SDN-enabled optical infrastructures and collaborates on international initiatives like the ALLIANCE project for 5G beyond networks.

• Optical Communications
• All-optical Networks
• Traffic Engineering
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Ivan Vidal is an Associate Professor at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, affiliated with the Department of Telematics Engineering at Escuela Politécnica Superior. He holds a Telecommunication Engineering degree from the University of Vigo (2001) and a Ph.D. in Telematics Engineering from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (2008). His career includes roles as Teaching Assistant (2002–2008) and Visiting Professor (2008–2022) before his current position. Research focuses on Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), 5G networks, unmanned aerial systems, network security, Information-Centric Networking (ICN), and multimedia networking. He leads projects like H2020 FISHY (cyber resilient supply chains) and H2020 LABYRINTH (drone traffic management), and co-leads the national project TRUE5G (self-managed 5G networks). His work involves collaborations with institutions like Telefónica I+D and the Instituto de Telecomunicações (Portugal). Teaching includes courses on Audiovisual Services across three undergraduate programs. He contributes to the NETCOM research group, managing projects like the L2S-M open-source Kubernetes networking solution. Ongoing initiatives emphasize multi-site NFV testbeds and 5G vertical services integration.

• Network Functions Virtualization (NFV)
• 5G networks
• Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
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Carlos Jesús Bernardos Cano is a Professor at the Telematics Engineering Department of University Carlos III of Madrid, part of the School of Engineering. He holds a Telecommunication Engineering degree (2003) and a PhD in Telematics (2006), both from the same university. Teaching: Courses on Advanced Communications Networks, Mobile Networks, NFV/SDN, and Software Networks. Research: Focuses on IP mobility management, network virtualization, 5G networks, vehicular communications, and experimental evaluation of mobile wireless networks. Projects: Led EU-funded initiatives like 5G-TRANSFORMER, 5Growth, and MEDIEVAL as Project Coordinator or Technical Manager. Standardization: Active IETF contributor with co-authored RFCs (e.g., RFC 6276, RFC 7028, RFC 7148) and co-chair roles in multiple working groups. His recent publications emphasize 5G network slicing, NFV/MEC integration, and distributed ledger applications, reflecting his leadership in evolving mobile and cloud-based architectures. Scientific contributions include a Best Paper Award at IEEE INFOCOM 2011 and over 100 peer-reviewed articles. Advising: Mentored numerous PhD and Master’s students (e.g., Fabio Giust, Marco Gramaglia). Collaborations: Works closely with IMDEA Networks Institute and international institutions like University of Cambridge and University of Coimbra.

• IP Mobility Management
• Network Virtualization
• Cloud Computing
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Dr. Albert Banchs is a Full Professor at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, affiliated with the Escuela Politécnica Superior. He also serves as Director of IMDEA Networks and has held visiting positions at ETHZ, EPFL, and the University of Texas at Austin. His expertise lies in network slicing, 5G/6G architectures, and AI-driven network management. He holds an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Telecommunications Engineering from UPC BarcelonaTech (2002). Education: Ph.D. in Telecommunications Engineering, UPC BarcelonaTech (2002) M.Sc. in Telecommunications Engineering, UPC BarcelonaTech (1997) Research Interests: Focuses on next-generation mobile networks, including network slicing, resource allocation, and AI integration. His work emphasizes optimizing 5G/6G architectures for efficiency and scalability. He has pioneered solutions like POSENS and AZTEC, leveraging deep learning and reinforcement learning. Awards: 2023-2024 World's Top 2% Scientists (Stanford/Elsevier) 2016-2017 IEEE Distinguished Lecturer National award for best PhD thesis (2003) Grants & Projects: Led major EU initiatives like 5G-MoNArch (H2020) and coordinated projects such as CARMEN (FP7). Currently manages SUSTAIN-6G (Horizon Europe) and coordinates multi-million euro grants focusing on 6G and network slicing. Labs/Teams: Directs IMDEA Networks and collaborates with industry partners (e.g., Nokia Bell Labs, Google) through joint research and standardization efforts at IETF/IEEE.

• Network Slicing
• 5G/6G Networks
• Mobile Networks
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Manuel Gil Pérez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information and Communication Engineering at the University of Murcia, Spain. As member of the Faculty of Informatics, he focuses on cybersecurity research areas including intrusion detection systems, trust management, privacy-preserving data sharing, and security operations in dynamic environments. PhD in Computer Science from University of Murcia (2015) Co-supervised by Dr. Gregorio Martínez Pérez and Dr. Antonio Skarmeta Gómez Active researcher with 70+ scientific publications His research spans multiple cutting-edge domains: 5G/6G network security and trust frameworks Decentralized federated learning systems (Fedstellar platform) Knowledge graph applications for cyber threat intelligence Device behavior fingerprinting for IoT security Healthcare data protection through blockchain and SSI Botnet detection and mitigation strategies Recent publications demonstrate trends in: Antifragile cybersecurity architectures Semantic inference for threat profiling Reputation systems in multi-stakeholder environments Edge computing security solutions Integration of AI/ML in network defense As part of the Intelligent Systems and Telematics research group, he collaborates on major EU-funded projects including 5GBarcelona, 5GZORRO, and SoftFIRE. His work addresses critical challenges in network security, trust management, and decentralized learning systems through practical implementations and benchmarking frameworks like LwHBench.

• Cybersecurity
• Intrusion Detection Systems
• Trust Management
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Jorge Bernal Bernabé is an Associate Professor at the Department of Communications and Information Engineering (DIIC) of the University of Murcia (UMU). He focuses on security, trust, and privacy management in distributed systems , particularly in Internet of Things (IoT), Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV) , and blockchain technologies . His work spans European projects like Resilmesh, RIGOUROUS, ERATOSTHENES, and INSPIRE-5Gplus. His research emphasizes Automated security policy enforcement Privacy-preserving credentials Federated learning for anomaly detection Network slicing for 6G security Cyber situational awareness Scientific awards include Best PhD Thesis Award (2015) AXA Postdoctoral Scholarship (2019) ANECA Associate Professor accreditation (2020) Best Paper Award (2009) He serves on editorial boards for journals like Frontiers in Blockchain (Blockchains Security and Privacy section), Electronics (Networks Section), and Security and Communication Networks . As a program committee member, he co-chaired SecSoft 2025 and organized workshops like ECoSP 2018.

• Cybersecurity
• Privacy Management
• Trust Management
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