Felix Urs Erich Freitag

Felix Urs Erich Freitag is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Architecture at the Barcelona School of Informatics (FIB), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). He is a key member of the CNDS - Computer Networks and Distributed Systems research group, where he actively contributes to projects in cloud computing, peer-to-peer systems, and IoT networking.

His primary research interests include Cloud Computing, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Systems, Internet of Things (IoT), LoRa Mesh Networks, Federated Learning, Edge Computing, and Blockchain for IoT. His work spans from fundamental networking protocols to applied research on decentralized systems and sustainable digital technologies. He has also contributed to educational innovation through open project-based learning methodologies.

Dr. Freitag's recent publications highlight a strong focus on integrating AI with low-power IoT networks, particularly using LoRa technology for federated learning and secure, decentralized identity solutions. His work demonstrates a clear trend towards enabling intelligent, trustworthy, and resource-efficient distributed systems at the network edge.

Scientific Awards:

• 1er Premi UPC de Ciència Oberta 2024

He has been involved in significant research and innovation projects, including European H2020 and Horizon Europe initiatives, often in collaboration with colleagues like Leandro Navarro and Roque Meseguer. His research is supported by competitive grants focused on digital, industry, and space technologies. He also contributes to educational innovation projects and has supervised student theses, fostering a collaborative research environment within the UPC.

His work is associated with the development of experimental testbeds and software libraries for LoRa mesh networks and federated learning, indicating a hands-on approach to building and validating distributed systems.