Wireless networking, sensing and localization
The purpose of the NGN research program is to design, analyze, and implement ideas, solutions, architectures and protocols for the Networks of the Future.
Indeed, unprecedented requirements coming from OTT services and emerging ICT paradigms (self driving cars, robot control, virtual reality) require a paradigm shift from traditional TCP/IP solutions to more flexible, intelligent and autonomous networks.
This RP addresses R&D issues at all levels (from physical to service support) related to bring networking to the future, including autonomous networking, virtualization of network and network functions, programmable networks, 5G and beyond. In particular:
NGN Architectures
cross-layer and physical layer-aware protocol design
fog and cloud network architectures
cloud-assisted mobility and networking
edge-assisted spectrum usage monitoring
5G Service Based Architecture
cell-less mobile networks
autonomous networks
URLLC architectures
quantum Internet
Next Generation Paradigms
5G and Beyond
Broadband satellite communications in EHF
Space network intelligence: toward “Space 2.0” era
network virtualization and slicing
SDR and SDN for reconfigurable networking
fast deployable networks
networking in hostile environments
autoscaling optimization in cloud platforms
Fog and mobile edge computing
AI-driven networking
Next Generation Technologies
Short-range mm-wave and TeraHz communications
Waveform design for communication systems in hostile environment
mmWave localization and location-aided network optimization
MIMO and massive MIMO
underwater communications, networks, and sensing
software defined networking and network function virtualization
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) networking
Interplanetary networks
Publications
11 publications for 4 currently enrolled students
Optimizing Network Traffic Prediction for Network Digital Twins: The Impact of Look-Back Period and Forecast Horizon
Sengendo, John; Granelli, Fabrizio
in , IEEE: IEEE, 2025, p. 1-6. - ISBN: 9798350368369. Proceedings of: 2025 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference, WCNC 2025, Milan, Italy, 24-27 March 2025. - DOI: 10.1109/wcnc61545.2025.10978133
Robust channel comparison metrics for underwater physical layer authentication
Eccher, Davide; Casari, Paolo
in Proc. Underwater Acoustics Conference and Exhibition (UACE), Grecia: UACE, 2025. Proceedings of: UACE 2025, Halkidiki, Grecia, 15th June 2025-20th June 2025
Harnessing 1D-CNN for Received Power Prediction in Sub-6 GHz RIS: Part I
Hassan, Muhammad Abul; Granelli, Fabrizio
in , Canada: IEEE, 2025. Proceedings of: 2025 IEEE International Conference on Communications Workshops (ICC Workshops), Canada, 08-12 June. - Publication URL . - DOI: 10.1109/ICCWorkshops67674.2025.11162261
Deep Learning-Driven Optimal Beam Prediction for Drone Connectivity via Flying-RIS and Base Station
Hassan, Muhammad Abul; Granelli, Fabrizio
in , Oslo, Norway: IEEE, 2025. Proceedings of: 2025 IEEE 101st Vehicular Technology Conference (VTC2025-Spring), Oslo, Norway, 17-20 June 2025. - Publication URL . - DOI: 10.1109/VTC2025-Spring65109.2025.11174870
Optimizing Multi-Tier Cellular Networks With Deep Learning for 6G Consumer Electronics Communications
Hassan, Sher; Abul, Muhammad; Granelli, Fabrizio; Wang, Wei; Avelino, Sampedro; Gabriel, Henry Deeb; Abdullah, Al Hejaili; Bouazzi, Imen
in IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS, v. 70, n. 1 (2024), p. 627-634. - Publication URL . - DOI: 10.1109/TCE.2024.3357794
Physical Layer Authentication via Underwater Acoustic Multipath Channel Crafting
Eccher, Davide; Casari, Paolo
in OCEANS 2024 - Halifax, Stati Uniti: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2024, p. 1-6. - (OCEAN). - ISBN: 979-8-3315-4008-1. Proceedings of: OCEANS 2024 - Halifax, OCEANS 2024, Halifax, Canada, 2024. - Publication URL . - DOI: 10.1109/oceans55160.2024.10753810
Building Network Digital Twins Part I: State Synchronization
Sengendo, J.; Granelli, F.
in Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on 6G Networking, 6GNet 2024, USA: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2024, p. 182-188. - ISBN: 9798350378597. Proceedings of: 3rd International Conference on 6G Networking, 6GNet 2024, Paris, France, 2024. - DOI: 10.1109/6GNet63182.2024.10765759
An Intelligent Multi-Floor Navigational System Based on Speech, Facial Recognition and Voice Broadcasting Using Internet of Things
Ullah, M.; Li, X.; Hassan, M. A.; Ullah, F.; Muhammad, Y.; Granelli, F.; Vilcekova, L.; Sadad, T.
in SENSORS, v. 23, n. 1 (2023), p. 275. - DOI: 10.3390/s23010275
Intelligent Transportation Systems in Smart City: A Systematic Survey
Hassan, Muhammad Abul; Javed, Roofia; Farhatullah, ; Granelli, Fabrizio; Gen, Xin; Rizwan, Muhammad; Haider Ali, Syed; Junaid, Hazrat; Ullah, Sana
in The 5th International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Industry, Piscataway, NJ USA: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2023, p. 1-9. - (INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION IN INDUSTRY). - ISBN: 978-1-6654-6472-7. Proceedings of: 2023 International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Industry, ICRAI 2023, Peshawar, Pakistan, 03-05 March, 2023. - Publication URL . - DOI: 10.1109/ICRAI57502.2023.10089543
The Role of Socioeconomic Factors in Improving the Performance of Students Based on Intelligent Computational Approaches
Muhammad, Yar; Hassan, Muhammad Abul; Almotairi, Sultan; Farooq, Kawsar; Granelli, Fabrizio; Strazovska, Lubomira
in ELECTRONICS, v. 12, n. 9 (2023), p. 1982. - DOI: 10.3390/electronics12091982
A tag-less ultrawide-band passive tracking system
Santoro, Luca; Nardello, Matteo; Eccher, Davide; Sittoni, Mattia; Brunelli, Davide; Fontanelli, Daniele
in 2023 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Industry 4.0 & IoT (MetroInd4.0&IoT), Piscataway, New Jersey: IEEE, 2023, p. 287-292. - ISBN: 979-8-3503-9657-7. Proceedings of: 6th IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Industry 4.0 and IoT, MetroInd4.0 and IoT 2023, Brescia, Italia, 6th-8th June 2023. - Publication URL . - DOI: 10.1109/metroind4.0iot57462.2023.10180129
