Carlos Enrique Palau

Carlos Enrique Palau is a prominent researcher in the field of Internet of Things (IoT), edge computing, and cyber-physical systems. His work focuses on interoperability, security, and scalability in distributed systems, particularly in industrial and smart city applications. He has contributed to frameworks for cloud-edge continuum integration, blockchain-based IoT solutions, and federated computing architectures.

Key areas of research include:

• IoT interoperability and semantic frameworks
• Edge computing and distributed workload management
• Cybersecurity for IoT and critical infrastructure
• Smart port logistics and real-time data analytics
• Cognitive services in legacy port management systems

His recent work explores:

• Data-as-a-Product frameworks for Industry 4.0/5.0
• Autonomous workload scheduling in energy-efficient edge-cloud systems
• Deception mechanisms for IoT security
• Self-* capabilities in cloud-edge nodes

Palau has collaborated extensively with institutions like Universitat Politècnica de València and international partners in projects funded by EU initiatives. His research addresses practical challenges in industrial IoT deployments, smart city infrastructure, and emergency management systems.