Salvatore D'Oro

Salvatore D'Oro is an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northeastern University, affiliated with the Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things (WIoT). He holds a PhD from the University of Catania (2015), with postdoctoral and visiting research stints at Ohio State University and Université Paris-Sud 11. His research focuses on Open RAN, network slicing, AI-driven networking, and 5G/6G security. He is a co-PI on CHIPS Act-funded projects like AutoRAN and DigiRAN, emphasizing automated testing and digital twins for O-RAN systems. He has authored numerous patents, including frameworks for drone network control and O-RAN efficiency. Recognized in the 2024 Stanford top 2% cited scientists and recipient of a 2019 Best Paper Award for HIRO-NET, his work spans theoretical advancements and practical implementations in wireless systems.

Education:

• B.S./M.S. in Computer/Telecommunications Engineering, University of Catania (2011–2012)
• PhD in Telecommunications, University of Catania (2015)
• Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Catania (2016)

Research Interests:

• Open RAN and O-RAN Network Slicing
• AI/ML for Network Intelligence
• 5G/6G Security and Private Connectivity
• Automated Testing and Digital Twins in Cellular Networks

Key Projects:

• AutoRAN: Automated End-to-End Testing for Open Cellular Systems
• DigiRAN: Digital Twins for O-RAN Security and Performance
• Colosseum: Large-Scale Wireless Experimentation Platform

Awards:

• 2024 Stanford Top 2% Cited Scientists
• 2019 IEEE WoWMoM Best Paper Award
• 2015 Francesco Carassa Award

Labs/Teams:

• Wireless Networks and Embedded Systems Lab (Northeastern)
• Collaborations with industry partners on O-RAN and 5G/6G systems