Asma Chiha Ep Harbi is a postdoctoral researcher at Ghent University's Faculty of Engineering and Architecture , affiliated with the Department of Information Technology and IMEC. Specializing in techno-economic analysis of 5G networks , her work focuses on network slicing, cross-border mobility solutions, and satellite-5G integration. Her research addresses key challenges in cooperative, connected, and automated mobility (CCAM) through projects like 5G-CARMEN and 5G-Blueprint. She develops cost allocation models for network slicing and analyzes deployment strategies for vehicle-to-infrastructure communication systems, with particular emphasis on cross-border environments between Italy and Austria. Recent publications examine broadband inflight connectivity economics, MEC clustering for seamless mobility services, and business model frameworks for teleoperated transport. While no specific awards are listed, her work has been cited in multiple high-impact journals including Transport Policy and Journal of Network and Systems Management .








