Prof. Dr. Martina Hartmann is an Adjunct Professor of Medieval History at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and the President of the Monumenta Germaniae Historica (MGH) since 2018. Her research bridges medieval text transmission , gender studies , and historical auxiliary sciences , with a focus on early and high medieval periods. Education: History and Classical Philology (University of Bonn, 1980-1986); Doctorate in Medieval History (1989); Habilitation at University of Regensburg (2000). Research: Analyzes gender dynamics in medieval royal courts , source criticism of lost Carolingian documents , and the MGH's role during the Nazi era . She has extensively studied the Magdeburger Centurien and Matthias Flacius Illyricus . Her recent publications (2019-2024) examine deperdita (lost medieval documents), WWII-era academic survival , and digitization challenges for historical sources . She has contributed to debates on medieval women's agency and monastic administrative practices . Awards include an honorary doctorate from Masaryk University (2023). Current projects involve revising the MGH's historical narrative and documenting persecuted scholars in volumes like Zwischen Vaterlandsliebe und Ausgrenzung .
Lorenzo Geri is an Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Literature and Culture at Sapienza University of Rome's Faculty of Letters and Philosophy. His academic work focuses on Italian literature from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance, with particular expertise in Petrarchan studies, humanism, and Baroque literature. He teaches multiple courses including Italian Literature I, Texts and Questions of Italian Literature III, Italian Renaissance, and Italian Culture and Literature across various degree programs. Professor Geri's research spans eight major areas: meta-literary paths in Petrarch's work; Petrarch's relationship with religious culture; Petrarch's courtly connections; Italian lyric poetry from its origins to the 16th century; Baroque literary genres; Lucian's influence in the 15th century; connections between Italian and Northern European humanism; and Guicciardini's political experience. His work demonstrates deep engagement with textual analysis, historical context, and interdisciplinary approaches to literary studies. His recent publications show a strong focus on Petrarch's epistolary works, Erasmian studies, and Italian lyric poetry. The trend in his scholarship reveals increasing attention to the intersection of religious culture with literary production, particularly examining how theological concepts shape poetic expression across different historical periods. His editorial work on collections like 'Paths in Free Will' demonstrates his ability to synthesize complex interdisciplinary topics. Professor Geri has co-edited significant collections including 'Italian Lyric Poetry: A Fundamental Lexicon (13th-14th centuries)', 'Paths in Free Will: Theology, Philosophy and Literature from the Late Middle Ages to the Reformation', and 'Lirica e sacro tra Medioevo e Rinascimento'. His research has been supported by projects such as 'The political poetry in Curia from Avignon to Rome (1334-1513)' and studies on the manuscript circulation of Petrarch's anticurial texts. His office hours are held on Thursdays from 3-4pm, and he conducts exams in Room 1 of the Department of Modern Literature and Cultures on the fourth floor of the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy building.
Mary A. Carskadon is Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School and Director of the EP Bradley Hospital COBRE Center for Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Her distinguished career spans over five decades with foundational contributions to sleep science. Her educational background includes a BA in psychology from Gettysburg College (1969) and a doctorate with distinction in neuro- and biobehavioral sciences from Stanford University (1979), earned under William C. Dement. She is a distinguished alumna of Gettysburg College and holds an honorary doctor of sciences degree from that institution. Carskadon's research focuses on circadian timing systems and sleep/wake patterns in children, adolescents, and young adults. Her work on school start times has significantly influenced public health policy, prompting organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC to advocate for later school schedules. She developed the multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) with Dr. Dement, which remains a global standard for assessing sleep disorders. Current research examines sleep-health disparities in urban children with asthma, sleep patterns in suicide risk populations, and the impact of sleep restriction on adolescent performance. Her extensive publication record shows consistent focus on adolescent sleep physiology, circadian rhythms, and public health implications. Recent work explores connections between sleep timing, mental health, and academic performance, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, while maintaining her foundational work on sleep measurement methodologies. Lifetime Achievement Award of the National Sleep Foundation Distinguished Scientist and Outstanding Educator Awards of the Sleep Research Society (the latter now presented in her name) 2023 Brown University Distinguished Research Achievement Award William C. Dement Academic Achievement Award (2023) V. Sagar Sethi, M.D., Mental Health Research Award Leadership in Sleep Medicine Award from American Academy of Physicians of Indian Origin-Sleep Elected Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science Elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Carskadon directs the NIH/NIGMS-funded Bradley Hospital COBRE Center, mentoring junior researchers in pediatric sleep and circadian rhythms. She serves as inaugural editor-in-chief of SLEEP Advances and has secured multiple NIH grants including R01 HL142058 examining ethnic differences in children's sleep patterns with asthma, P20 GM139743 for the COBRE center, and R01 HD103665 investigating sleep restriction effects using neuroimaging. Her work bridges laboratory research with real-world applications, particularly in school policy reform and health equity initiatives. She leads multiple research teams including the CLASS Study (Circadian Light in Adolescence, Sleep and School), projects on sleep disruption in urban children with asthma, and studies examining sleep's role in opioid use disorder treatment. Her laboratory continues to innovate in sleep measurement techniques while maintaining longitudinal studies on adolescent sleep patterns across developmental stages.
Prof. Barry Smyth holds the Digital Chair of Computer Science at University College Dublin and serves as Director of the Insight Centre for Data Analytics. A Fellow of the European Coordinating Committee on Artificial Intelligence (ECCAI) since 2003 and Member of the Royal Irish Academy since 2011, he previously directed the Clarity Centre for Sensor Web Technologies (2008-2013) and led UCD's School of Computer Science and Informatics as Head of School. His research spans Artificial Intelligence with core expertise in case-based reasoning, machine learning, and recommender systems, uniquely applied to domains including e-commerce personalization, health informatics, and sports science. Recent work demonstrates exceptional translational impact through marathon training optimization systems that generate personalized injury-prevention protocols and performance predictions, bridging AI theory with real-world athletic applications. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong trend toward interdisciplinary AI applications: 60% focus on sports science (particularly marathon running), 25% on privacy-enhanced recommender systems, and 15% on financial time-series analysis. This reflects his strategic shift from pure algorithmic innovation toward high-impact societal applications while maintaining technical rigor in areas like federated learning and contrastive embedding. Barry Smyth's scientific recognition includes: ECCAI Fellowship (2003) Royal Irish Academy Membership (2011) Honorary Doctorate from Robert Gordon University (2014) SFI Researcher of the Year (2014) Over 20 best paper awards Earnst & Young Entrepreneur Finalist (2006) Irish Software Association's Outstanding Academic Achievement Award (2012) His research funding and advisory impact manifests through entrepreneurial success: co-founding ChangingWorlds (acquired for $60M) and HeyStaks (€3M venture capital), while actively advising Irish startups and serving on the Irish Times Trust board. This commercial translation complements traditional grant funding, with his 400+ publications generating 13,000+ citations and an h-index of 58. Leading the Recommender Systems research group at Insight Centre, Smyth directs collaborative projects spanning academia and industry. His teams integrate computer scientists, sports physiologists, and financial analysts to develop deployable AI solutions, notably the marathon training recommendation system used by recreational runners globally and privacy-preserving frameworks adopted by financial technology partners.
Mostafa Ammar is a Regents' Professor and Interim Chair at the School of Computer Science , Georgia Institute of Technology. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo and degrees (S.B., S.M.) from MIT. His career spans academia, industry collaboration, and leadership in networking research. Research Interests : Network architectures, protocols, and services; multicast communication; multimedia streaming; content distribution networks; disruption-tolerant networks; mobile cloud computing; network virtualization; HTTP adaptive streaming; video quality of experience (QoE); encrypted traffic analysis; vehicular networks; peer-to-peer systems; overlay networks. Funding : Supported by NSF, DARPA, AFOSR, CISCO, IBM, Intel, BellSouth, Sprint, and others. His research focuses on video QoE estimation using network measurements, mobile cloud computing , and network agility through virtualization. Recent work includes machine learning approaches for encrypted traffic analysis and scalable techniques for network performance. Key scientific awards include: IBM Faculty Partnership Award (1996), Best Paper at WWW '98, IEEE Fellow (2002), ACM Fellow (2003), GT Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Advisor (2006), IEEE TCCC Service Award (2010), ACM Mobihoc Best Paper (2012), College of Computing Awards (2015, 2018), IFIP Best Paper (2018), and multiple teaching excellence awards (2013-2017, 2022 CIOS Award). Dr. Ammar has advised 39 PhD students , many of whom hold prominent positions at institutions like UC Santa Barbara, Emory University, and companies including Google, Microsoft, and Facebook. His editorial leadership includes Editor-in-Chief of IEEE/ACM Transactions on Networking (1999-2003) and roles in conference committees.
Alan Briones Delgado is a researcher at the La Salle School of Engineering , Universitat Ramon Llull , with a focus on Internet of Things , Cybersecurity , and Transport Protocols . His work spans projects funded by the European Commission and national grants, including EXCEL4HOUSING4.0 , WeB-Nimbus , and NG-SOC , addressing challenges in cloud computing education, ecological monitoring, and security operations. His research integrates Artificial Intelligence and Wireless Sensor Networks for sustainable solutions. Key research areas include Quality of Service in heterogeneous networks, Environmental Conservation via IoT, and Teaching and Learning strategies for Big Data. Projects like EcoSentinel and BTL-COP highlight his commitment to Environmental Monitoring and Community Policing applications. His collaborations extend to institutions in the UK , Albania , and Western Balkans . Contact: alan.briones@salle.url.edu
Magnus Westerlund is a Senior Lecturer in Information Technology and Director of the Laboratory for Trustworthy AI at Arcada University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki, Finland. His industry background spans telecom and information management, and he holds a doctoral degree in Information Systems from Åbo Akademi University. He actively contributes to the Z-Inspection® network, focusing on ethical AI implementation and governance. Westerlund’s research emphasizes trustworthy AI, cybersecurity, and distributed systems. Key areas include AI regulatory compliance (e.g., EU AI Act), healthcare AI applications, blockchain security, and IoT edge solutions. His work bridges academia and industry, such as the Valohai-CSC collaboration for machine learning infrastructure in Finnish academia. His publications highlight practical AI assessment methods, ethical AI integration, and decentralized technologies. Notable contributions include frameworks for sustainable AI development, privacy-preserving autonomous systems, and smart contract-based IoT security protocols. Westerlund also explores educational innovations, such as integrating large language models (LLMs) into coding education. His research consistently addresses real-world challenges like pandemic-era healthcare AI, edge computing for IoT, and cybersecurity in autonomous systems.
Peter A. Tass is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford University's School of Medicine, where he leads the Tass Lab within the Department of Neurosurgery. His research focuses on developing groundbreaking neuromodulation techniques designed to impact the course of neurological diseases including Parkinson's disease, stroke, epilepsy, and tinnitus. The Tass Lab is part of several prestigious Stanford initiatives including Bio-X, the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, the Maternal & Child Health Research Institute (MCHRI), and the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute. MD from Universities of Ulm and Heidelberg, Germany (1989) PhD in Physics from University of Stuttgart, Germany (1993) Diploma (master's degree) in Mathematics from University of Stuttgart, Germany (1993) Habilitation thesis in Physiology from RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, Germany (2001) Dr. Tass's primary research interests center around computational neuroscience approaches to understanding and treating neurological disorders. His lab pioneers neuromodulation techniques based on thorough computational modeling that employs dynamic self-organization, plasticity, and other neuromodulation principles to produce sustained therapeutic effects after stimulation. He specifically focuses on developing stimulation methods that cause sustained neural desynchronization by unlearning abnormal synaptic interactions. His work spans both invasive techniques like deep brain stimulation and non-invasive approaches such as vibrotactile and acoustic stimulation. Current projects involve developing novel therapies for Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, tinnitus, and other neurological conditions using comprehensive computational neuroscience methods derived from non-linear dynamics, statistical physics, and numerics. Analysis of Dr. Tass's recent publications reveals a strong focus on coordinated reset stimulation techniques, neural network modeling with plasticity mechanisms, and computational approaches to brain stimulation. His work consistently bridges theoretical computational neuroscience with clinical applications, particularly for Parkinson's disease treatment. A significant portion of his recent research examines how stimulation parameters, sequences, and timing affect long-lasting desynchronization effects in neural networks. His publications demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach combining physics, mathematics, neuroscience, and clinical medicine to develop novel therapeutic interventions. Member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts (2012) Nicolaus August Otto Innovation Prize (2011) German Innovation Award in Medicine (2011) Rapid Response Innovation Awards from The Michael J. Fox Foundation (2009, 2010) Runner-up for the German future prize (2006) Erwin Schrödinger prize (2005) Fritz Winter prize (2000) Dr. Tass actively mentors a diverse team of researchers including staff scientists, postdoctoral fellows, clinician-scientists, and students. His lab currently includes researchers with backgrounds in physics, computational neuroscience, biomedical engineering, and clinical neurology. The lab is involved in multiple clinical trials, including studies on coordinated reset spinal cord stimulation and vibrotactile coordinated reset stimulation for Parkinson's disease. His research is supported by various funding sources including foundations focused on neurological disorders and innovation in medical technology. Dr. Tass collaborates extensively with both internal Stanford researchers and external collaborators worldwide. The Tass Lab at Stanford is a multidisciplinary research group comprising physicists, neuroscientists, engineers, and clinicians working together to develop novel neuromodulation therapies. The lab team includes staff scientists like Justus Kromer (theoretical physicist), postdocs like Daniel Ehrens and Kanishk Chauhan, clinician-scientists like Tina Munjal, and clinical research coordinators. The lab maintains active collaborations with Stanford colleagues across departments including Kwabena Boahen, Vivek P. Buch, and Jaimie Henderson, as well as external collaborators like Alexander Neiman and Kęstutis Pyragas. Current research directions include developing non-invasive vibrotactile treatments for Parkinson's disease, acoustic coordinated reset therapy for tinnitus, and responsive deep brain stimulation for conditions like loss-of-control eating.
Reda Mastouri is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Data Sciences within the College of Computer and Information Sciences at Saint Peter’s University. He combines academic roles with 12 years of industry experience as a Lead Cyber Security Engineer and Product Consultant, collaborating with Fortune 200 and 500 companies. His teaching includes courses such as DS-520 Data Analysis, DS-530 Big Data, and CS-332 Advanced Computing. Ph.D., AI & Data Sciences, Saint Peter’s University M.Eng., Telecommunication and Network Engineering, ENSA-M Cadi Ayyad University M.S., Data Sciences, Saint Peter’s University B.S., Computer Sciences, New Jersey Institute of Technology B.A., Applied Mathematics, Rutgers University His scholarly work focuses on AI-driven algorithms for truth demystification and cluster computing applications in high-fidelity image/video forgery detection within cybersecurity. Additional expertise spans DevSecOps, enterprise architecture, and software economics, with a dedication to innovation in business strategy and technology integration. Dr. Mastouri’s research trends emphasize heterogeneous ad hoc networks, collaborative honeypot architectures, and blockchain-based security models for IoT. His work addresses distributed attack detection, false positive/negative reduction, and protocol optimization, aligning with his specialization in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Certified Splunk Super User Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA) CyberArk Certified Trustee Certified Scrum Professional SFPC Certified 10-Hr OSHA Training for the Construction Industry Certified Project Management Essentials Certified (PMEC)™ Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (ICYB) CPR & AED Certified AWS Certified Developer Associate Scrum Foundation Professional Certificate NSE 1 Network Security Associate NSE2 Fortinet's Network Security Expert
Nikolaus Rajewsky is a leading Professor at the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin , where he founded and directs the Berlin Institute for Medical Systems Biology (BIMSB) . His lab integrates experimental (biochemistry, molecular biology) and computational (bioinformatics, physics) approaches to study RNA regulation in gene expression , with applications to developmental biology, regeneration, neurodegenerative diseases, and cancer . Using model systems like C. elegans , planaria, and human brain organoids, his team pioneers cutting-edge methods such as MirDeep , DistMap , and FLAM-seq for RNA analysis. His research focuses on single-cell transcriptomics , spatial RNA sequencing , and circular RNA (circRNA) regulation , revealing novel roles for circRNAs like CDR1as in neuropsychiatric disorders. Recent work includes 3D tumor microenvironment mapping and computational modeling of RNA metabolism in diseases. Scientific Awards : Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (2012) EMBO Membership (2010) Honorary PhD, Sapienza University of Rome (2014) Berlin Science Award (2009) His team's recent articles highlight breakthroughs in 3D spatial transcriptomics , circRNA degradation mechanisms , and mitochondrial disease modeling using human brain organoids. The lab actively collaborates with clinical partners across Charité and European institutions, driving the LifeTime initiative for cell-based interceptive medicine.
Amalia Miliou is a Professor in the Department of Informatics at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, where she has served since 1993, progressing through the academic ranks from Lecturer to her current position as Professor since 2022. She holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Florida (1991) with specialization in Optoelectronics, following an MSc in the same field (1988) and a Physics degree from Aristotle University (1985). Her research focuses on optical communications systems, with specific expertise in optoelectronic circuits simulation, optical switching, optical RAM development, converged fiber-wireless technology, 5G networks, and secure optical communications using chaos theory. Over her career, she has supervised numerous graduate students across these research areas, with thesis topics spanning optical memory systems, fiber-wireless integration, chaos-based secure communications, and advanced optical network architectures. Her recent publications (2021-2024) demonstrate a strong focus on next-generation optical networking solutions for 5G/6G applications, including fiber-wireless convergence, optical memory systems for high-speed networks, and innovative approaches to optical signal processing. Her work bridges fundamental photonics research with practical telecommunications applications, particularly in addressing the bandwidth and latency challenges of modern mobile networks. Professor Miliou has served as the Coordinator of the LLP-ERASMUS student exchange program at the Department of Informatics since 1997 and has held various administrative positions including membership in the University Senate and General Assembly. She has led and participated in numerous research projects, most recently focusing on technological improvements for 5G systems through optical-wireless network development (2019-2021), next-generation healthcare applications leveraging 6G networks (2023-2027), and photonic integrated circuits for random access memory (2012-2015).
Trista Vick-Majors is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences within the College of Sciences and Arts at Michigan Technological University. Her research bridges microbial ecology and biogeochemistry in aquatic ecosystems, with specialized focus on polar environments and ice-covered systems. Her educational background includes a PhD and MSc in Ecology and Environmental Sciences from Montana State University, and a BA in Biology from Colorado College. This foundation supports her investigation of microbial community interactions with elemental cycles in extreme environments. Research interests center on microbial ecology in cryosphere systems , examining how physical and chemical factors influence microbial metabolism in both seasonal ice environments and permanent Antarctic ice covers. Her work addresses critical questions about energetic constraints on microbial life during ecosystem transitions and seasonal changes, with implications for global biogeochemical cycles. Publication trends reveal consistent contributions to Antarctic subglacial lake research since 2016, with recent work focusing on Mercer Subglacial Lake sediment analysis, biogeochemical connectivity beneath ice sheets, and microbial responses to environmental change. Her research spans glaciology, limnology, and microbial ecology with strong interdisciplinary collaboration. Current research is supported through major Antarctic science initiatives including the Subglacial Antarctic Lakes Scientific Access project and Winter Network Project, providing field opportunities in extreme environments and access to specialized drilling and sampling technologies for subglacial exploration. Her laboratory work emphasizes environmentally clean access to pristine subglacial environments, with research groups focused on microbial community analysis in ice-covered aquatic systems and biogeochemical processes in polar sediments.
Mohamed Hefeeda is a Professor in the School of Computing Science at Simon Fraser University (SFU), Canada. He leads the Network and Multimedia Systems Lab (NMSL) and previously served as Director of the School from 2018 to 2023. His research focuses on multimedia networking, mobile computing, cloud systems, and hyperspectral imaging. He holds an ACM Distinguished Member designation and has received prestigious awards including the NSERC Discovery Accelerator Supplements (2011) and multiple best paper awards at top conferences like ACM MM and IEEE Infocom. Education: Ph.D., Purdue University, 2004 M.Sc., University of Connecticut, 2001 B.Sc., Mansoura University, Egypt, 1994 Research Interests: Design of efficient multimedia systems and protocols for wired/wireless networks Cloud gaming optimization and video encoding techniques Hyperspectral imaging for healthcare and mobile applications AI-driven multimedia systems and mobile computing innovations Grants & Industry Collaborations: Funded by NSERC, CFI, and companies like AMD, Huawei, and CBC Co-founded Video Semantics (acquired by tech firm) Partnered with CBC on peer-assisted content distribution systems Awards Highlights: 2025: ACM Distinguished Member 2019: Best Student Paper Award at ACM MMSys 2015: NSERC Discovery Accelerator Supplements Labs & Leadership: Network and Multimedia Systems Lab (NMSL) at SFU Contributed to creation of Qatar Computing Research Institute (QCRI)
Ooi Beng Chin is a Professor at the School of Computing , National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds concurrent roles as an adjunct Chang Jiang Professor at Zhejiang University, Visiting Distinguished Professor at Tsinghua University, and Director of NUS AI Innovation and Commercialization Centre in Suzhou, China. He earned his B.Sc. (1st Class Honours, 1985) and Ph.D. (1989) from Monash University, Australia. His research spans database systems, blockchain, machine learning, and large-scale analytics , focusing on system architectures, security, and cross-domain applications. Notable contributions include initiating the Apache SINGA distributed deep learning platform and developing Blockbench, the first blockchain benchmarking system. He also co-founded MZH Technologies (2018) for healthcare analytics. Key publications highlight his work in blockchain-database integration, AI for healthcare/finance, and 5G-enabled data systems. Awards include the ACM SIGMOD EF Codd Innovation Award (2020), Singapore President's Science Award (2011), and fellowships from SNAS, IEEE, ACM , and SAEng (2023). He leads the Singapore Blockchain Innovation Programme (SBIP) and contributes to industry collaborations with healthcare institutions and financial organizations. Fellow, Singapore National Academy of Science (SNAS) Fellow, IEEE Fellow, ACM Singapore President's Science Award, 2011 IEEE Kanai Award, 2012 NUS Outstanding Researcher Award, 2013 ACM SIGMOD EF Codd Innovation Award, 2020 Foreign Member, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2023
Andrea Fumagalli is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science , The University of Texas at Dallas. He earned his Ph.D. (1992) and Laurea (1987) in Electrical Engineering from Politecnico di Torino, Italy. Research Interests: All-Optical Network Architectures, Photonic Slot Routing, Wavelength Routing and Protection, Sensor Networks, Cooperative Wireless Networks, Network Optimization, Next Generation Internet (NGI), and Multi-hop Optical Networks. Education: Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Politecnico di Torino (1992) Laurea, Electrical Engineering, Politecnico di Torino (1987) Key Research Trends: His recent publications focus on 5G networking, optical network automation, elastic optical networks, network reliability, and cross-layer optimization. He explores FPGA acceleration in 5G Low-PHY functions, live migration of containerized network components, and spectral fragmentation mitigation in EONs. Scientific Awards: Best Teaching Award, Electrical Engineering, UTD (2002) Best Thesis Award for Ph.D. Advisee Isabella Cerutti (2002) IEEE ComSoc Distinguished Lecturer Tour (2000) Best Paper Award (1999): 'An Optimal Design Algorithm for Photonic Slot Routing Networks Migrating to Optical Packet Switching' Advising and Grants: He advised Ph.D. student Isabella Cerutti. In 2001, he secured a $300,000 grant from FUNDACAO CPqD for optical network reliability research. He leads the Optical Networking Advanced Research (OpNeAR) Lab at UTD, collaborating on international projects like the Italian government-funded grid computing initiative (2002) and the OMEGA Test-bed for differentiated reliability. Laboratories and Teams: He directs the OpNeAR Lab , which develops tools for optical network emulation and reliability testing. His projects involve partnerships with institutions in Brazil (Unicamp), Sweden (KTH), Italy (Politecnico di Torino, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna), and CNR/CNIT.
