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Mario Gerla Award
2024
WINNER
Leonardo Bonati
Northeastern University
Dr. Leonardo Bonati is awarded the Mario Gerla Award for his significant contributions to advancing wireless network technologies by addressing critical challenges in deploying and operating next-generation mobile networks, such as 5G and 6G. By focusing on comprehensive solutions and utilizing cutting-edge techniques, like machine learning, network orchestration, and automation, Dr.Bonati's research aims to create more efficient and reliable wireless networks that can support the growing connectivity needs of our world.
Leonardo Bonati is an Associate Research Scientist at Northeastern University's Institute for the Wireless Internet of Things. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Northeastern University in 2022. His research focuses on software-based solutions for the Open RAN in next-generation cellular networks, with a particular emphasis on O-RAN-managed networks, network automation, and orchestration. He has served on the Technical Program Committees of several IEEE and ACM conferences and was a guest editor for a special issue of Elsevier Computer Networks on Advances in Experimental Wireless Platforms and Systems.