Research Interests
QoS in computer networks:- QoS and energy-efficiency oriented scheduling algorithms for packet networks
- Performance Evaluation of computer networks
- Wireless Networks (LTE, LTE Advanced, 5G, Space Networks)
An OMNeT++ based LTE/LTE-Advanced user-plane simulator and simulation model, compatible with the INET Framework.
- Official Web Page: http://simulte.com
- Source Code on GitHub
Publications
Book Chapters
- R. Riebl, G. Nardini, A. Virdis "Simulating LTE-Enabled Vehicular Communications", in Recent Advances in Network Simulation, Springer, Cham, pp. 407-422, May 2019
- A. Virdis, G. Nardini, G. Stea "Cellular-Networks Simulation Using SimuLTE", in Recent Advances in Network Simulation, Springer, Cham, pp. 183-214, May 2019
- G. Nardini, G. Stea, A. Virdis, "Geofenced broadcasts via centralized scheduling of device-to-device communications in LTE-Advanced", Springer Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS), vol. 825, ISBN 978-3-319-91631-6, 2018
- A. Virdis, G. Stea, G. Nardini, "Simulating LTE/LTE-Advanced Networks with SimuLTE", DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-26470-7_5, in: M.S. Obaidat, J. Kacprzyk, T. Ören, J. Filipe, (eds.) "Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies and Applications", Volume 402 of the series Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, pp. 83-105, Springer, ISBN 978-3-319-26469-1, 15 January 2016
International Journals (peer reviewed)
- F. De Vita, G. Nardini, A. Virdis, D. Bruneo, A. Puliafito, G. Stea, "A Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach for Data Migration in Multi-access Edge Computing", IEEE Communication Standards Magazine, to appear, 2019
- C. Vallati, A. Virdis, M. Gesi, N. Carbonaro, A. Tognetti, "ePhysio: a wearables-enabled platform for the remote management of musculoskeletal diseases", Sensors 2019, Volume 19, Issue 1, 2, DOI: 10.3390/s19010002.
- G. Nardini, A. Virdis, G. Stea, "Modeling network-controlled device-to-device communications in SimuLTE", MDPI Sensors, 18(10), 3551, DOI: 10.3390/s18103551, 2018
- D. Sabella, P. Serrano, G. Stea, A. Virdis, I. Tinnirello, F. Giuliano, D. Garlisi, P. Vlacheas, P. Demestichas, V. Foteinos, N. Bartzoudis, M. Payaró, "Designing the 5G Network Infrastructure: a Flexible and Reconfigurable Architecture Based on Context and Content Information", EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking, 2018:199, DOI: 10.1186/s13638-018-1215-1 (2018)
- G. Nardini, A. Virdis, C. Campolo, A. Molinaro, G. Stea, "Cellular-V2X Communications for Platooning: Design and Evaluation" MDPI Sensors, 18(5), 1527; DOI: 10.3390/s18051527, 2018
- A. Virdis, C. Vallati, G. Nardini, G. Tanganelli, G. Stea, E. Mingozzi, "D2D Communications for Large-Scale Fog Platforms: Enabling Direct M2M Interactions", IEEE Vehicular Technology Magazine, 2018, DOI: 10.1109/MVT.2017.2775560
- G. Nardini, G. Stea, A. Virdis, A. Frangioni, L. Galli, D. Sabella, G.M. Dell'Aera, "Practical feasibility, scalability and effectiveness of coordinated scheduling algorithms in cellular networks towards 5G", Elsevier Journal of Network and Computer Applications, 106C pp. 1-16, doi 10.1016/j.jnca.2018.01.007, 2018 [class B]
- G. Nardini, G. Stea, A. Virdis, "A scalable data-plane architecture for one-to-one device-to-device communications in LTE-Advanced", Elsevier Computer Networks 131, Feb. 2018, pp. 77-95, doi: 10.1016/j.comnet.2017.12.006
- G. Nardini, G. Stea, A. Virdis, "A fast and reliable broadcast service for LTE-Advanced exploiting multihop device-to-device transmissions", Future Internet, 2017, 9(4), 89, doi: 10.3390/fi9040089
- A. Virdis, G. Stea, D. Sabella, M. Caretti, "A distributed power-saving framework for LTE HetNets exploiting Almost Blank Subframes", IEEE Transactions on Green Communications and Networking, Vol. 1, issue 3, September 2017, DOI: 10.1109/TGCN.2017.2714205
- A. Virdis, G. Stea, D. Sabella, M. Caretti, "A practical framework for energy-efficient node activation in heterogeneous LTE networks", Mobile Information Systems, Article ID 2495934, 17 pages, 2017 doi:10.1155/2017/2495934 [Class D]
- C. Vallati, A. Virdis, E. Mingozzi, G. Stea, "MEC come home! Connecting things in future smart homes using LTE D2D communications", IEEE Consumer Electronics Magazine, October 2016, pp.77-83, DOI: 10.1109/MCE.2016.2590100
- G. Nardini, G. Stea, A. Virdis, D. Sabella, M. Caretti, "Resource allocation for network-controlled device-to-device communications in LTE-Advanced", Springer Wireless Networks, 23(3), pp. 787-804, DOI: 10.1007/s11276-016-1193-3, March 2017 [Class A]
- G. Nardini, G. Stea, A. Virdis, D. Sabella, M. Caretti, "Practical large-scale coordinated scheduling in LTE-Advanced networks", Springer Wireless Networks, Volume 22, Issue 1, pp. 11-31, January 2016, DOI: 10.1007/s11276-015-0948-6 [Class A]
- G. Stea, A. Virdis, "A comprehensive simulation analysis of LTE Discontinuous Reception (DRX)", Elsevier Computer Networks, 73 (2014), pp.22-40, DOI: 10.1016/j.comnet.2014.07.014 [Class A]
International Conference Proceedings (peer reviewed)
- A. Virdis, C. Vallati, F. Di Rienzo, N. Carbonaro, A. Tognetti, "Evaluation of off-the-shelf NFC Devices for Biomedical Applications", IEEE RFID-TA 2019, Pisa, Italy, 25-27 September 2019
- G. Tanganelli, A. Virdis, E. Mingozzi, "Implementation of Software-Defined 6LoWPANs in Contiki OS", IEEE Workshop on Communication, Computing, and Networking in Cyber Physical Systems, June 10, Washington, DC, US.
- G. Tanganelli, A. Virdis, E. Mingozzi, "Enabling Multi-hop Forwarding in 6LoWPANs through Software-Defined Networking", 20th IEEE International Symposium on a World of Wireless, Mobile and Multimedia Networks (IEEE WoWMoM 2019), June 10-12, 2019 - Washington DC, US.
- A. Virdis, G. Nardini, G. Stea, "A Framework for MEC-enabled Platooning", CLEEN 2019, Marrakech, Morocco, 15 April 2019
- D. Bruneo, F. De Vita, A. Puliafito, G. Nardini, A. Virdis, G. Stea, "A Deep Reinforcement Learning Approach for Data Migration in Multi-access Edge Computing", 2018 ITU Kaleidoscope: Machine Learning for a 5G Future (ITU K), Santa Fe, Argentina, 2018, pp. 1-8. DOI: 10.23919/ITU-WT.2018.8597889
- C. Caiazza, A. Virdis, G. Stea, "Simulating LISP-Based Multilink Communications in Aeronautical Networks", OMNeT++ summit 2018, Pisa, Italy, September 2018
- G. Nardini, A. Virdis, G. Stea, A. Buono, "SimuLTE-MEC: extending SimuLTE for Multi-access Edge Computing", OMNeT++ summit 2018, Pisa, Italy, September 2018
- G. Nardini, A. Virdis, N. Iardella, A. Frangioni, L. Galli, G. Stea, "Minimizing power consumption in virtualized cellular networks", CLEEN 2018, Porto (PT), June 3 2018
- A. Virdis, G. Stea, S. La Barbera, R. Winkler, "SAPIENT-Simulator Modelling and Architecture", In Proceedings of the 23rd Ka and Broadband Communications Conference, Trieste, Italy, October 4-6 2017, ISBN:ISSN-2573-6124
- S. La Barbera, R. Winkler, D. Finocchi, J. Capolicchio, G. Stea, A. Virdis, G. Dini, "SESAR Exploratory Research SAPIENT Project Overview", In Proceedings of the 23rd Ka and Broadband Communications Conference, Trieste, Italy, October 4-6 2017, ISBN:ISSN-2573-6124
- G. Nardini, A. Virdis, G. Stea, "Simulating Cellular Communications in Vehicular Networks: Making SimuLTE Interoperable with Veins", Proc. of the 4th OMNeT++ Community Summit, University of Bremen - Germany - September 7-8, 2017
- N. Iardella, G. Nardini, G. Stea, A. Virdis, A. Frangioni, L. Galli, D. Sabella, F. Mauro, G.M. Dell'Aera, M. Caretti, "A testbed for flexible and energy-efficient resource management with virtualized LTE-A nodes", CLEEN 2017, Turin, Italy, 21-22 June 2017
- G. Nardini, G. Stea, A. Virdis, A. Frangioni, L. Galli, D. Sabella, G.M. Dell'Aera, "Scalability and energy efficiency of Coordinated Scheduling in cellular networks towards 5G", CLEEN 2017, Turin, Italy, 21-22 June 2017
- D. Sabella, P.Serrano, G.Stea, A.Virdis, I. Tinnirello, F. Giuliano, D. Garlisi, P. Vlacheas, P. Demestichas, V. Foteinos, N. Bartzoudis, M. Payarò, A. Medela, "A Flexible and Reconfigurable 5G Networking Architecture Based on Context and Content Information", EuCNC 2017, Oulu, Finland, June 12-15, 2017
- N. Iardella, G. Nardini, G. Stea, A. Virdis, L. Galli, A. Frangioni, D. Sabella, F. Mauro, G.M. Dell'Aera, M. Caretti, "Flexible dynamic Coordinated Scheduling in Virtual-RAN deployments", FlexNets 2017, Paris, FR, 20th May 2017
- G. Nardini, A. Virdis, G. Stea, "Simulating Device-to-Device Communications in OMNeT++ with SimuLTE: Scenarios and Configurations", 3rd OMNeT++ Community Summit, BRNO, Czech Republic, September 15-16, 2016
- A. Virdis, C. Vallati, G. Nardini, "Automating Large-Scale Simulation and Data Analysis with OMNeT++: Lessons Learned and Future Perspectives", 3rd OMNeT++ Community Summit, BRNO, Czech Republic, September 15-16, 2016
- G. Nardini, G. Stea, A. Virdis, D. Sabella, M. Caretti, "Broadcasting in LTE-Advanced networks using multihop D2D communications", PIMRC 2016, Valencia, September 7-9, 2016
- G. Nardini, A. Virdis, G. Stea, "Modeling X2 backhauling for LTE-Advanced and assessing its effect on CoMP Coordinated Scheduling", IWSLS2 2016, Vienna, July 1st, 2016
- A. Virdis, G. Nardini, G. Stea, "Modeling unicast device-to-device communications with SimuLTE", IWSLS2 2016, Vienna, July 1st, 2016
- N. Iardella, G. Stea, A. Virdis, D. Sabella, A. Frangioni, "Statistically sound experiments with OpenAirInterface Cloud-RAN prototypes", CLEEN 2016, Grenoble, FR, May 2016
- G. Nardini, G. Stea, A. Virdis, D. Sabella, M. Caretti, "Fast and agile lossless mode switching for D2D communications in LTE-Advanced networks", IEEE VTC Spring 2016, Nanjing, PRC, 15-18 May 2016
- G. Nardini, G. Stea, A. Virdis, "Performance evaluation of TCP-based traffic over direct communications in LTE-Advanced", IEEE VTC Spring 2016, Nanjing, PRC, 15-18 May 2016
- C. Vallati, A. Virdis, E. Mingozzi, G. Stea, "Exploiting LTE D2D Communications in M2M Fog Platforms: Deployment and Practical Issues", IEEE 2nd World Forum on Internet of Things (WF-IoT), Milan, Italy, 2015
- A. Virdis, N. Iardella, G. Stea, D. Sabella, "Performance analysis of OpenAirInterface system emulation", PMECT 2015, Rome, Italy, August 26, 2015
- A. Virdis, G. Stea, G. Nardini, "SimuLTE: A Modular System-level Simulator for LTE/LTE-A Networks based on OMNeT++", SimulTech 2014, Vienna, AT, August 28-30, 2014 - Slides
- G. Nardini, G. Stea, A. Virdis, D. Sabella, M. Caretti, "Effective dynamic coordinated scheduling in LTE-Advanced networks", EUCNC 2014, Bologna, IT, June 23-26, 2014
- G. Nardini, G. Stea, A. Virdis, M. Caretti, D. Sabella, "Improving network performance via optimization-based centralized coordination of LTE-A cells", CLEEN 2014, Istanbul, TK, April 6, 2014
Other Works: Posters, Tutorials, National Conferences (peer reviewed)
- N. Carbonaro, A. Tognetti, C. Vallati, A. Virdis, M. Gesi, "ePhysio: a platform for self-rehabilitation of musculoskeletal diseases", 4th CINI Annual Conference on ICT for Smart Cities and Communities (I-CiTies 2018), L'Aquila, Italy, 9-21 September, 2018
- N. Iardella, G. Nardini, G. Stea, A. Virdis, F. Mauro, D. Sabella, M. Caretti, G.M. Dell`Aera, "Coordinated scheduling in a Virtual-RAN prototype with OpenAirInterface", EUCNC 2016, Athens, 27-30 June 2016
- A. Virdis, "Optimization in the Loop: Implementing and Testing Scheduling Algorithms with SimuLTE", 2nd OMNeT++ Community Summit, IBM Research - Zurich, Switzerland, September 3-4, 2015 - Video
- A. Virdis, G. Stea, D. Sabella, M. Caretti, "A practical framework for energy-efficient node activation in heterogeneous LTE networks", 5th InfQ Workshop, Torino, Italy, October 2014
- A. Virdis, G. Stea, "System-level analysis of the tradeoffs between power saving and capacity/QoS with DRX in LTE", 4th InfQ Workshop, Sorrento, Italy, June 2013
Patents
- M. Caretti, G. Nardini, D. Sabella, G. Stea, A. Virdis, "Radiodiffusione di messaggi per mezzo di trasmissioni da dispositivo a dispositivo", Italian patent application No. 102017000003921, 16/01/2017
- M. Caretti, G. Nardini, D. Sabella, G. Stea, A. Virdis, "Method and System for loss mitigation during device to device communication mode switching", PCT Application Number 2016WO-EP060866, filed 13/5/2016
- M. Caretti, G. Nardini, D. Sabella, G. Stea, A. Virdis, "Method and System for data tunneling in device to device communications assisted by a telecommunication network", PCT Application Number 2016WO-EP060864, filed 13/5/2016
- M. Caretti, D. Sabella, G. Stea, A. Virdis, "METHOD FOR MANAGING DATA TRANSMISSION POWER IN MOBILE CELLULAR NETWORKS", PCT/EP2014/077349, filed 11/12/2014
- M. Caretti, G. Nardini, A. Rossali, D. Sabella, G. Stea, A. Virdis, "Resource Allocation System and Method Adapted to Implement Device-to-Device Communications in Wireless Communication Networks", PCT/EP2014/059490, filed 08/05/2014
- M. Caretti, D. Sabella, G. Stea, A. Virdis, "Method for Power Consumption Optimization in Mobile Cellular Networks", PCT/EP2014/053954, filed 28/2/2014
- M. Caretti, G. Nardini, D. Sabella, G. Stea, A. Virdis, "Metodo per pianificare risorse radio", MI2013A000756, filed 09/05/2013
Technical/Organization/Editorial Roles
Book Editor
- Book Tile: "Recent Advances in Network Simulation", eds. A. Virdis, M. Kirsche, Springer, May 2019.
- 201o - Hamburg University of Technology, Germany – September 04-06 - (Technical Program Co-Organizer)
- 2018 - University of Pisa, Italy - September 05-07 - (Local Co-Organizer)
- 2017 - University of Bremen, Germany - September 07-08 - (Technical Program Co-Organizer)
- 2016 - Brno, Univ. of Technology, Czech Republic - September - (Technical Program Co-Organizer)
- 2015 - IBM Research - Zurich, Switzerland - September 3-4 (TPC member)
- 2020 - Lieusaint - Paris, France - July 8-10 - (TPC Member)
- 2019 - Prague, Czech Republic - July 29-31 - (TPC Member)
- 2020 - New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, April 5-9 - (TPC Member)
- 2019 - Limerick, Ireland, April 15-18 - (TPC Member)
- 2019 - Rende, Cosenza, Italy, November 20-22 - (TPC Member)
- 2020 - Palermo, Italy, June 16-18 - (TPC Member)
- 2018 - Nice, France, October 14 - 18 (TPC member)
- 2017 - Athens, Greece, October 8 - 12 (TPC member)
- 2016 - Brussels, Belgium - August 21 - 25 (TPC member)
- 2015 - Barcelona, Spain - November 15 - 20 (TPC member)
- 2018 - Athens, Greece - April 22 - 26 (TPC member)
- 2017 - Venice, Italy - April 23 - 27 (TPC member)
- 2018 - Athens, Greece - Novembre 18 - 22 (TPC member)
- 2017 - Barcelona, Spain - Novembre 12 - 16 (TPC member)
- 2018 - Barcelona, Spain - Febbraio 18 - 22 (TPC member)
- 2019 - Nice, France - 28 Lugli - 1 Agosto (TPC member)
- 2018 - Barcelona, Spain - Luglio 22 - 26 (TPC member)
- 2019-20: MEC performance evaluations and Developers engagement. Funded by Intel GmbH (Munich, DE).
- 2016-17: SAPIENT: Satcom and terrestrial architectures improving performance, security and safety in ATM. Funded by the EU under call H2020-SESAR-2015-1
- 2015: Study of algorithms and innovative solutions for QoS and energy efficiency management in evolved mobile systems (LTE/LTE-Advanced towards 5G), funded by Telecom Italia Lab (Turin, Italy).
- 2015-17: Flex5Gware - Flexible and efficient hardware/software platforms for 5G network elements and devices, Funded by the EU under call H2020-ICT-2014-2.
- 2014: Definition of satellite network and related protocols, funded by Thales Alenia Space (Rome, Italy).
- 2014: Study of algorithms and innovative solutions for QoS and energy efficiency in evolved mobile systems towards 5G, funded by Telecom Italia Lab (Turin, Italy).
- 2013: Study of algorithms and innovative solutions for QoS and energy efficiency in evolved mobile systems (LTE/LTE-A), funded by Telecom Italia Lab (Turin, Italy).
- 2012: Study of packet scheduling and resource allocation algorithm for QoS and energy efficiency in evolved mobile systems, funded by Telecom Italia Lab (Turin, Italy).
- 2011-12: "Modelli, Algoritmi e Applicazioni di Ottimizzazione Non Lineare Intera Strutturata", prot. 2009XN4ZRR_005, funded by Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca (MIUR) under the PRIN program.
- Year 2016: "Simulation theory and practice".
- Year 2017: Supporto alla didattica per l'insegnamento di Algoritmi e strutture dati, primo anno.
- Years 2014-2016: Supporto alla didattica per l'insegnamento di Fondamenti di Informatica II, modulo di algoritmi e strutture dati, primo anno.
- Years 2013: Supporto alla didattica per l'insegnamento di Fondamenti di Informatica II, modulo di basi di dati, primo anno.
- Years 2015-2017: Co-docenza per l'insegnamento di Performance evaluation of Computer Systems and Networks, Corso di Laurea Computer Engeneering - LM, primo anno
- Year 2014: Supporto alla didattica per l'insegnamento di Performance evaluation of Computer Systems and Networks, Corso di Laurea Computer Engeneering - LM, primo anno
- Year 2015: Seminario "Computer Engineers Vs LTE", insegnamento Advanced Network Architectures and Wireless Systems, secondo anno
- Year 2013: Seminario "LTE Basics", insegnamento Advanced Network Architectures and Wireless Systems, secondo anno
- Year 2013: Seminario "Simulations and OMNeT++", insegnamento Advanced Network Architectures and Wireless Systems, secondo anno
- Year 2012: Seminario "Reti Cellulari di quarta generazione: LTE e LTE-Advanced", insegnamento Architetture Avanzate di Networking e Sistemi Wireless, secondo anno
- Year 2012: Seminario "Tecniche di simulazione mediante OMNeT++", insegnamento Architetture Avanzate di Networking e Sistemi Wireless, secondo anno