Greta Vallero

Greta Vallero serves as a Fixed-term Assistant Professor in the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications (DET) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, affiliated with the College of Computer, Film, and Mechatronics Engineering. She actively contributes to multiple degree programs including Communications Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Electronic and Communications Engineering.

Her research focuses on telecommunications infrastructure innovation, particularly in wireless network optimization, energy efficiency, and resilience. Key areas include HAPS integration for traffic management, AI-driven environmental impact reduction in network operations, and microgrid applications for maintaining network functionality during power disruptions. Her work bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementations to address modern telecommunications challenges.

Recent publications reveal a strong trend toward sustainable network architectures, combining machine learning techniques with power system innovations. Her 2024 works demonstrate significant advancements in LSTM-based environmental impact reduction, HAPS offloading strategies, and microgrid integration for RAN resilience, reflecting a cohesive research direction focused on environmentally conscious network design.

Vallero supervises four active PhD students in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering: Maoquan Ni, Jun Yin, Mohammadreza Jokar, and Aurora Martiny. Her collaborative network includes prominent researchers like Michela Meo, with whom she has co-authored multiple high-impact publications. She teaches core networking courses across multiple engineering programs, including Computer Networks and Communication Networks, while contributing to specialized labs like the Internet Performance and Troubleshooting Lab.

Her research group operates within the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, focusing on next-generation network technologies with emphasis on sustainability metrics and resilience engineering. Current projects integrate telecommunications infrastructure with renewable energy systems and AI-driven optimization frameworks.