Luigi Pannocchi

Luigi Pannocchi is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies since September 2021. His research focuses on optimizing network infrastructures, virtualized systems, and autonomous systems. He holds a PhD from 2015 to 2018, with a strong emphasis on real-time systems, embedded architectures, and control frameworks.

Research interests include datacenter optimization, virtual machine (VM) placement in NFV environments, AI-driven network management, and the integration of real-time systems with autonomous robotics. His work bridges theoretical models with practical implementations in cloud computing and embedded systems.

Recent publications highlight advancements in VM placement algorithms using logic programming, AI applications in network virtualization, and optimization techniques for NFV infrastructures. His 2023 IEEE TCCPS Early-Career Award recognizes contributions to softwarized network services and real-time systems.

Key contributions include frameworks for autonomous systems prototyping, power consumption modeling in embedded systems, and HIL testing methodologies for multi-vehicle systems. His research spans interdisciplinary areas such as robotics, cloud engineering, and real-time computing.