Luis Velasco is a Full Professor at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) , affiliated with the Computer Architecture Department and the Optical Communications Group . His work focuses on advanced optical networking, quantum communication security, AI-driven network control, and 6G infrastructure. He leads research initiatives such as the OCATA digital twin framework for optical networks and SEASON for sustainable high-capacity optical systems. Research Interests: Optical communications and multiband transmission AI-based network control planes and autonomous systems Quantum key distribution and optical security 6G and B5G network architectures Digital twins for network performance optimization Recent Work Trends: His articles emphasize real-time network operation, zero-touch optical networking, and hybrid quantum-classical security solutions. Key themes include autonomous flow routing, multi-domain service provisioning, and AI-enhanced telemetry for network monitoring. Advising/Grants: No formal advisees listed. Active in EU-funded projects like UNICO 5G TIMING and OCATA. Labs/Teams: Core member of the Optical Communications Group , collaborating on projects involving quantum-enabled networks, digital twin simulation, and 6G infrastructure.



