Supervised Students

Ph.D. STUDENTS

  1. Anatolij Borroni, Ph.D. in Information Technologies, Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, Italy. Research topic: “active control of personal sound space by digital signal processing*,” XXXVI cycle, 2020-2023 (in progress). Advisor: Prof. R. Raheli.

  2. Alessandro Opinto, Ph.D. in Automotive for Intelligent Mobility, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Bologna, Italy. Thesis title: “Control of the noise acoustic field in a vehicle cabin,” XXXIV cycle, 2018-2021 (defended in June 2022). Advisor: Prof. A. Farina.

  3. Muhammad Asim, Ph.D. in Information Technologies, Department of Information Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “Advanced receivers for next generation wireless communication systems,” XXVIII cycle, 2013-2015 (defended in March 2016). Advisor: Prof. G. Ferrari.

MASTER STUDENTS (5-YEAR PROGRAM)

  1. Matteo Flumini, School of Engineering, University of Cagliari, Italy. Thesis topic: “Machine learning for encrypted network traffic classfication,” expected defense in February 2023. Advisor: Prof. M. Martalò.

  2. Giovanni Pettorru, School of Engineering, University of Cagliari, Italy. Thesis title: “Secure and low-latency communications based on Websocket and QUIC in IoT scenarios,” in Italian, expected defense in September 2022. Advisor: Prof. M. Martalò.

  3. Riccardo Straccia, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “Temporal convolutional networks for microphone virtualization,” March 2021. Advisor: Prof. R. Raheli.

  4. Mona Shivaji Rao Chavan, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “Synchronization issues in positioning systems for next-generation wireless systems,” December 2020. Advisor: Dr. M. Martalò.

  5. Anatolij Borroni, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Tentative thesis title: “Performance analysis of digital signal processing algorithms for active control of individual acoustic zones,” October 2020. Advisor: Prof. R. Raheli.

  6. Gianmarco Carraglia, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “Adaptive filter estimation for active noise control in a tractor cabin,” March 2020. Advisor: Dr. M. Martalò.

  7. Fabrizio Carpi, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “Exploring machine learning algorithms for decoding linear block codes,” October 2018. Advisor: Prof. R. Raheli.

  8. Elia Santi, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “Decoding Reed-Muller codes using minimum-weight parity checks,” October 2018. Advisor: Prof. R. Raheli.

  9. Alessandro Opinto, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “Design and performance of a precoded OFDM massive MIMO system for new generation cellular network,” March 2018. Advisor: Prof. R. Raheli.

  10. Antonino Gervasi, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “Information rate analysis of the oversampled phase-noise channel,” in Italian, March 2015. Advisor: Prof. R. Raheli.

  11. Carlo Tripodi, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “Information rate analysis of phase noise-limited communications,” December 2012. Advisor: Prof. R. Raheli.

  12. Michele Mohorovicich, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “Network-coded multihop multicast: topology and complexity,” March 2011. Advisor: Prof. G. Ferrari.

  13. Naldo Poletti, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “Design and experimental development of a wireless network with mesh topology,” in Italian, March 2011. Advisor: Prof. G. Ferrari

  14. Erind Meco, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “Design of a network-coded P2P architecture for managing large information flows,” in Italian, March 2011. Advisor: Prof. M. Amoretti.

  15. Davide Ribolini, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “Highly energy efficient target tracking in clustered sensor networks,” in Italian, December 2010. Advisor: Prof. G. Ferrari.

  16. Matteo Giuberti, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “Design of localization algorithms for motion capture in wireless SunSpot sensor networks,” in Italian, December 2010. Advisor: . Prof. G. Ferrari.

  17. Giovanni Spigoni, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “Design and performance analysis of a software for vertical handover between heterogeneous networks,” in Italian, July 2010. Advisor: Prof. G. Ferrari.

  18. Riccardo Bussandri, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “Design and performance evaluation of a P2P distributed storage system based on network and erasure coding,” in Italian, December 2009. Advisor: Prof. M. Amoretti.

  19. Stefano Busanelli, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “Markov chain models for performance analysis of sensor networks with multihop communications,” in Italian, December 2007. Advisor: Prof. G. Ferrari.

  20. Marco Sarti, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “Algorithms for distributed detection of non-constant binary phenomena in sensor networks,” in Italian, December 2006. Advisor: Prof. G. Ferrari.

  21. Paolo Medagliani, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “Design and implementation of wireless sensor networks with Zigbee technology,” in Italian, April 2006. Advisor: Prof. G. Ferrari.

BACHELOR STUDENTS (3-YEAR PROGRAM)

  1. Michele Portas, School of Engineering, University of Cagliari, Italy. Tentative thesis title: “Traffic analysis and statistical classification in heterogeneous IoT networks,” in Italian, expected defense in September 2022. Advisor: Prof. M. Martalò.

  2. Chiara Guadagno, School of Engineering, University of Cagliari, Italy. Tentative thesis title: “Mutual authentication schemes in medical systems based on Internet of Things technology,” in Italian, February 2022. Advisor: Prof. M. Martalò.

  3. Davide Alzeti, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “Inertial data collection and analysis for vehicle driving monitoring,” in Italian, December 2020. Advisor: Dr. M. Martalò.

  4. Mattia Lo Castro, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “Augmented and virtual reality environments and technologies: a use case applied to the retail,” in Italian, October 2020. Advisor: Dr. M. Martalò.

  5. Amedeo Giuliani, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “Experimental analysis of GNSS-based positioning accuracy in mobile devices,” in Italian, July 2020. Advisor: Prof. G. Ferrari.

  6. Francesco Filippini, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “Development of simulator for the identification of LOSNLOS conditions in an LTE channel,” in Italian/, March 2019. Advisor: Prof. G. Ferrari.

  7. Emanuele Palmisani, School of Engineering, E-Campus University, Italy. Thesis title: “Performance analysis of distributed networks using the NS-3 simulator,” in Italian, April 2017. Advisor: Dr. M. Martalò.

  8. Tarcisio Vito Brigati, School of Engineering, E-Campus University, Italy. Thesis title: “Analysis of possible attacks in IP-based communication networks,” in Italian, November 2016. Advisor: Dr. M. Martalò.

  9. Stefano Marmani, School of Engineering, E-Campus University, Italy. Thesis title: “Study of possible attacks and countermeasures in Kademlia networks,” in Italian, July 2016. Advisor: Dr. M. Martalò.

  10. Paolo Suraci, School of Engineering, E-Campus University, Italy. Thesis title: “Simulation-based performance analysis of network protocols,” in Italian, March 2016. Advisor: Dr. M. Martalò.

  11. Gianluca Ciraolo, School of Engineering, E-Campus University, Italy. Thesis title: “Security protocols for Internet of Things scenarios,” in Italian, March 2015. Advisor: Dr. M. Martalò.

  12. Mauro Manganiello, School of Engineering, E-Campus University, Italy. Thesis title: “Protocols for secure access to confidential and biometric data in e-passport applications,” in Italian, October 2014. Advisor: Dr. M. Martalò.

  13. Antonio Trogu, School of Engineering, E-Campus University, Italy. Thesis title: “Connectivity analysis in information networks with application to the World Wide Web,” in Italian, November 2013. Advisor: Dr. M. Martalò.

  14. Agostino Sorbara, School of Engineering, E-Campus University, Italy. Thesis title: “The LTE standard for high-capacity mobile cellular networks,” in Italian, October 2013. Advisor: Dr. M. Martalò.

  15. Luca Scozzari, School of Engineering, E-Campus University, Italy. Thesis title: “Security in online social networks,” in Italian, October 2013. Advisor: Dr. M. Martalò.

  16. Paolo Ciscato, School of Engineering, E-Campus University, Italy. Thesis title: “Anonymity techniques for content distribution in P2P networks,” in Italian, July 2013. Advisor: Dr. M. Martalò.

  17. Daniele Di Stefano, School of Engineering, E-Campus University, Italy. Thesis title: “Content-Centric Networks: A new approach to networking,” in Italian, July 2013. Advisor: Dr. M. Martalò.

  18. Federica Scolari, School of Engineering, E-Campus University, Italy. Thesis title: “RFID technologies and their applications to warehouse management,” in Italian, July 2013. Advisor: Dr. M. Martalò.

  19. Alessandro Pontremoli, School of Engineering, E-Campus University, Italy. Thesis title: “Design of control applications based on Arduino and Android,” in Italian, November 2012. Advisor: Dr. M. Martalò.

  20. Alfonso Longo, School of Engineering, E-Campus University, Italy. Thesis title: “DVB-MHP,” in Italian, October 2012. Advisor: Dr. M. Martalò.

  21. Gianclemente Ciletti, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “Wireless sensor network applications for animal monitoring,” in Italian, March 2011. Advisor: Prof. G. Ferrari.

  22. Andrea Gorrieri, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “A vertical handover algorithm with a selection criterion based on bandwidth and power,” in Italian, February 2010. Advisor: Prof. G. Ferrari.

  23. Alessandro Ugolini, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “Low-complexity processing techniques for bidimensional localization of audio sources,” in Italian, December 2009. Advisor: Prof. G. Ferrari.

  24. Antonino Gervasi, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “Analysis and design of an algorithm for pitch extraction,” in Italian, October 2009. Advisor: Prof. R. Raheli.

  25. Roberto Mereu, School of Engineering, University of Parma, Italy. Thesis title: “An algorithm for adaptive and energetically efficient management of a wireless sensor network,” in Italian, October 2008. Advisor: Prof. G. Ferrari.