Anna Prado

M.Sc. Anna Prado is a Research and Teaching Associate at the Chair of Communication Networks (Prof. Kellerer) at the Technical University of Munich. She holds a B.Sc. in Information Systems and Communication Engineering from Bauman Moscow State Technical University (2017) and an M.Sc. in Communication Engineering from TUM (2020). She is currently pursuing her Ph.D., focusing on mobility management in 5G/6G networks, simulation of wireless systems, and digital twins for 6G. Her research emphasizes minimizing handover occurrences while ensuring smooth user connectivity through optimization and reinforcement learning techniques.

Anna's academic role involves contributing to projects like the BMBF-funded 6G-ANNA initiative, which aims to develop holistic 6G systems prioritizing security, sustainability, and flexibility. She collaborates on network architecture design, resource allocation strategies, and resilient communication frameworks. Her work aligns with German technological sovereignty goals, addressing industrial and societal needs through advanced network technologies.

Her research interests span 5G/6G networks, wireless resource management, digital twins, and machine learning applications in networks. She has authored/co-authored peer-reviewed papers on topics like admission control, slice dimensioning, energy-efficient edge orchestration, and secure 6G architectures. Her contributions enhance network efficiency, reliability, and adaptability for future communication systems.

Anna is actively involved in the FlexComNetsLab and 6G-IP Lab, testing and demonstrating innovative 6G concepts. She participates in conferences and collaborates with industry partners to bridge academic research and real-world deployment.