Francesco Musumeci

Francesco Musumeci is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electronics, Information and Bioengineering (DEIB) at Politecnico di Milano, Italy. He holds a PhD from the same institution (2013) and is a member of the BONSAI Lab. His research focuses on advanced telecommunication networks, including machine-learning-assisted systems, energy-efficient designs, and network resilience against disasters. He has co-authored over 130 peer-reviewed publications and received three Best Paper Awards at IEEE conferences.

Education:

• PhD in Electronics, Information, and Bioengineering (Politecnico di Milano, 2013)

Research Interests:

• Optical networking architectures and optimization
• Machine learning applications in network management
• Converged space-ground communication systems
• Cybersecurity in programmable networks (P4)
• Energy-efficient and disaster-resilient networks

Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes optical network innovation (e.g., hollow-core fibers), failure management via AI, and cost-effective design strategies. His articles span topics like federated learning for failure detection, filterless optical networks, and quantum communication integration.

Awards:

• Three Best Paper Awards at IEEE-sponsored conferences

Advising & Grants: Served as Associate/Guest Editor and Technical Programme Committee member for IEEE/OSA/Springer journals. Active in reviewing and conference organization. Advises on optical network automation, disaster resilience, and AI-driven network solutions.

Labs & Teams: Leads research within the BONSAI Lab, focusing on cutting-edge networking technologies and collaborative projects with industry partners.