Julio E. Ibarra

Julio E. Ibarra, PhD, is a Research Professor at Florida International University (FIU) in the Knight Foundation School of Computer Science, part of the College of Engineering and Computing. He also serves as Assistant Vice President for Technology Augmented Research in FIU's Division of IT. His work focuses on advancing cyberinfrastructure to support global scientific collaboration.

• Ph.D., Telematics and Information Technology, University of Twente
• M.S., Computer Science, Florida International University
• B.S., Computer Science, Florida International University

Dr. Ibarra specializes in next-generation network technologies, including Software Defined Networks (SDN), Autonomic Network Architectures, and Network Automation. He leads NSF-funded initiatives like AMPATH International Exchange Point and Americas Lightpaths (AmLight), which connect research networks across continents. His work enables seamless access to experimental backbones like Internet2 and ESnet for international collaborations in science and education.

As principal architect of CIARA (Center for Internet Augmented Research and Assessment), Dr. Ibarra drives the development of scalable network solutions. His career bridges academic research with operational leadership, shaping global cyberinfrastructure policies and implementations. Projects under his stewardship demonstrate FIU's commitment to fostering international scientific partnerships through advanced networking technologies.