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Journal Papers<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

J61.<\/strong> A. Attarpour, S. Ghane, M. Ibrahimi, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, A. Castoldi, A. Bovio, M. Tornatore, “From amplifiers to OTN boards: Multi-layer optimization for low-cost optical metro networks”, in Optical Switching and Networking Journal<\/em>, Elsevier<\/em>, vol. 272 (111726), Nov. 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J60.<\/strong> G. S. Sticca, M. Ibrahimi, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, N. Di Cicco, M. Tornatore, “Hollow-Core Fibers for Latency-Constrained and Low-Cost Edge Data Center Networks”, in IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management (TNSM)<\/em>, vol. xx, n. xx, pp. xxx-xxx, Oct. 2025 (early access)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J59<\/strong>. G. Sticca, M. Ibrahimi, N. Di Cicco, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Incremental planning with dual-fiber distributed Raman amplification in (C + L + S) networks”, in Optica Journal of Optical Communications and Networking (JOCN)<\/em>, vol. 17, n. 9, pp. D156-D166, Sep. 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J58<\/strong>. F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Failure management in optical networks with ML: a tutorial on applications, challenges, and pitfalls [Invited]”, in Optica Journal of Optical Communications and Networking (JOCN)<\/em>, vol. 17, n. 8, pp. C144-C155, Aug. 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J57.<\/strong> Q. Zhang, O. Ayoub, E. Viadana, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Capacity Sharing for Survivable Virtual Network Mapping against Double-Link Failures”, in IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management (TNSM)<\/em>, vol. 22, n. 4, pp. 3003-3015, Aug. 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J56.<\/strong> R. Wang, Q. Zhang, J. Zhang, Z. Gu, M. Ibrahimi, H. Yu, B. Zhang, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, Y. Ji, M. Tornatore, “Multi-Failure Localization in High-Degree ROADM-Based Optical Networks Using Rules-Informed Neural Networks”, in IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications (JSAC)<\/em>, vol. 43, n. 5, pp. 1738-1754, May 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J55<\/strong>. O. Karandin, O. Ayoub, M. Ibrahimi, A. Castoldi, R. Pastorelli, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Design with low cost of equipment for metro filterless optical networks”, in Optica Journal of Optical Communications and Networking (JOCN)<\/em>, vol. 17, n. 3, pp. 198-208, Mar. 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J54<\/strong>. M. Healy, A. Baum, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, “Addressing data scarcity in ML-based failure-cause identification in optical networks through generative models”, in Optical Fiber Technology (OFT), Elsevier<\/em>, vol. 90 (104137), Mar. 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J53<\/strong>. M. Wu, X. Chen, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, R. Li, Y. Zhang, Q. Lv, Z. Zhu, “On the cross-layer restoration to address packet layer failures in P2MP-TRX-based WSONs”, in Optica Journal of Optical Communications and Networking (JOCN)<\/em>, vol. 17, n. 2, pp. 95-109, Feb. 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J52<\/strong>. Q. Zhang, A. Morea, P. Layec, M. Ibrahimi, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Power-consumption analysis for different IPoWDM network architectures with ZR\/ZR+ and long-haul muxponders”, in Optica Journal of Optical Communications and Networking (JOCN)<\/em>, vol. 16, n. 12, pp. 1189-1203, Dec. 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J51<\/strong>. O. Karandin, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, G. Charlet, Y. Pointurier, M. Tornatore, “Zero-cost upgrade to a multi-fiber network with partial lane-change capabilities”, in Optica Journal of Optical Communications and Networking (JOCN)<\/em>, vol. 16, n. 11, pp. H18-H26, Nov. 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J50.<\/strong> N. Di Cicco, M. Ibrahimi, O. Ayoub, F. Bruschetta, M. Milano, C. Passera, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, “ASAP Hardware Failure-Cause Identification in Microwave Networks using Venn-Abers Predictors”, in IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management (TNSM)<\/em>, vol. 21, n. 5, pp. 5400-5409, Oct. 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J49.<\/strong> N. Di Cicco, M. Ibrahimi, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, F. Bruschetta, M. Milano, C. Passera, M. Tornatore, “Machine Learning for Failure Management in Microwave Networks: A Data-Centric Approach”, in IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management (TNSM)<\/em>, vol. 21, n. 5, pp. 5420-5431, Oct. 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J48.<\/strong> R. Wang, J. Zhang, Z. Gu, M. Ibrahimi, B. Zhang, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, Y. Ji, “Digital-twin-assisted meta learning for soft-failure localization in ROADM-based optical networks”, in Optica Journal of Optical Communications and Networking (JOCN)<\/em>, vol. 16, n. 7, pp. C11-C19, July 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J47.<\/strong> Q. Zhang, O. Ayoub, A. Gatto, J. Wu, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Routing, Channel, Key-Rate, and Time-Slot Assignment for QKD in Optical Networks”, in IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management (TNSM)<\/em>, vol. 21, n. 1, pp. 148-160, Feb. 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J46.<\/strong> A. Attarpour, M. Ibrahimi, N. Di Cicco, F. Musumeci<\/strong>,  A. Castoldi, M. Ragni, M. Tornatore, “Minimizing the cost of hierarchical optical transport network traffic grooming boards in metro networks”, in Optica Journal of Optical Communications and Networking (JOCN)<\/em>, vol. 15, n. 10, pp. E18-E28, Oct. 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J45.<\/strong> G. Sticca, M. Ibrahimi, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, N. Di Cicco, A. Castoldi, R. Pastorelli, M. Tornatore, “Selective Hybrid EDFA\/Raman Amplifier Placement to Mitigate Lightpath Degradation in (C + L) Networks”, in Optica Journal of Optical Communications and Networking (JOCN)<\/em>, vol. 15, n. 8, pp. C232-C241, Aug. 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J44.<\/strong> O. Karandin, A. Ferrari, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, Y. Pointurier, M. Tornatore, “Probabilistic Low-Margin Optical-Network Design with Multiple Physical-Layer Parameter Uncertainties”, in Optica Journal of Optical Communications and Networking (JOCN)<\/em>, vol. 15, n. 7, pp. C129-C137, July 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J43.<\/strong> M. Ibrahimi, O. Ayoub, A. Attarpour, F. Musumeci<\/strong>,  A. Castoldi, M. Ragni, M. Tornatore, “Minimizing Equipment and Energy Cost in Mixed 10G and 100G\/200G Filterless Horseshoe Networks with Hierarchical OTN Boards”, in Annals of Telecommunications, Wiley<\/em>, vol. 78, pp. 297-311, June 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J42.<\/strong> O. Ayoub, N. Di Cicco, F. Ezzeddine, F. Bruschetta, R. Rubino, M. Nardecchia, M. Milano, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, C. Passera, M. Tornatore, “Explainable Artificial Intelligence in Communication Networks: A Use Case for Failure Identification in Microwave Networks”, in Computer Networks, Elsevier<\/em>, vol. 219, pp. 1-11, Dec. 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J41.<\/strong> N. Di Cicco, E. Furkan Mercan, O. Karandin, O. Ayoub, S. Tro\u00eca, F. Musumeci<\/strong>,  M. Tornatore, “On Deep Reinforcement Learning for Static Routing and Wavelength Assignment”, in IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics (JSTQE)<\/em>, vol. 28, n. 4, pp. 1-12, July-Aug. 2022 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

J40.<\/strong> Q. Zhang, O. Ayoub, J. Wu, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, G. Li, M. Tornatore, “Progressive Slice Recovery with Guaranteed Slice Connectivity after Massive Failures”, in IEEE\/ACM Transactions on Networking (TNET)<\/em>, vol. 30, n. 2, pp. 826-839, Apr. 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J39.<\/strong> O. Ayoub, A. Bovio, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Survivable Virtual Network Mapping with Fiber Tree Establishment in Filterless Optical Networks”, in IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management (TNSM)<\/em>, vol. 19, n. 1, pp. 37-47, Mar. 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J38.<\/strong> O. Ayoub, O. Karandin, M. Ibrahimi, A. Castoldi, F. Musumeci<\/strong>,  M. Tornatore, “Tutorial on filterless optical networks”, in Optica<\/em> Journal of Optical Communications and Networking (JOCN)<\/em>, vol. 14, n. 3, pp. 1-15, Mar. 2022 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

J37.<\/strong> F. Musumeci<\/strong>,  V. G. Venkata, Y. Hirota, Y. Awaji, S. Xu, M. Shiraiwa, B. Mukherjee, M. Tornatore, “Domain Adaptation and Transfer Learning for Failure Detection and Failure-Cause Identification in Optical Networks Across Different Lightpaths”, in Optica <\/em><\/em>Journal of Optical Communications and Networking (JOCN)<\/em>, vol. 14, n. 2, pp. A91-A100, Feb. 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J36.<\/strong> F. Musumeci<\/strong>, A. C. Fidanci, F. Paolucci, F. Cugini, M. Tornatore, “Machine-Learning-Enabled DDoS Attacks Detection in P4 Programmable Networks”, in Journal of Network and Systems Management (JONS), Springer<\/em>, vol. 30, n. 21, pp. 1-27, Nov. 2021 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

J35.<\/strong> M.F. Habib, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, B. Mukherjee, “Cascading-failure-resilient interconnection for interdependent power grid – Optical network”, in Optical Switching and Networking Journal<\/em>, Elsevier<\/em>, vol. 42 (100632), July 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J34<\/strong>. O. Ayoub, A. de Sousa, S. Mendieta, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Online Virtual Machine Evacuation for Disaster Resilience in Inter-Data Center Networks”, in IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management (TNSM)<\/em>, vol. 18, n. 2, pp. 1990-2001, June 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J33.<\/strong> F. Musumeci<\/strong>, L. Magni, O. Ayoub, R. Rubino, M. Capacchione, G. Rigamonti, M. Milano, C. Passera, M. Tornatore, “Supervised and Semi-Supervised Learning for Failure Identification in Microwave Networks”, in IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management (TNSM)<\/em>, vol. 18, n. 2, pp. 1934-1945, June 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J32.<\/strong> M. Ibrahimi, O. Ayoub, O. Karandin, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, A. Castoldi, R. Pastorelli, M. Tornatore, “QoT-Aware Optical Amplifier Placement in Filterless Metro Networks”, in IEEE Communications Letters<\/em>, vol. 25, n. 3, pp. 931-935, Mar. 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J31.<\/strong> L. Askari, O. Ayoub, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “On Dynamic Service Chaining in Filterless Optical Metro-Aggregation Networks”, in IEEE Access<\/em>, vol. 8, pp. 222233-222241, Dec. 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J30.<\/strong> H. Yu, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, J. Zhang, M. Tornatore, L. Bai, Y. Ji, “Dynamic 5G RAN slice adjustment and migration based on traffic prediction in WDM metro-aggregation networks”, in OSA Journal of Optical Communications and Networking (JOCN)<\/em>, vol. 12, n. 12, pp. 403-413, Dec. 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J29.<\/strong> L. Askari, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Reprovisioning for Latency-aware Dynamic Service Chaining in Metro Networks”, in OSA Journal of Optical Communications and Networking (JOCN)<\/em>, vol. 12, n. 11, pp. 355-366, Nov. 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J28.<\/strong> M. Ibrahimi, O. Ayoub, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, O. Karandin, A. Castoldi, R. Pastorelli, M. Tornatore, “Minimum-Cost Optical Amplifier Placement in Metro Networks”, in IEEE\/OSA Journal of Lightwave Technology (JLT)<\/em>, vol. 38, n. 2, pp. 3221-3228, June 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J27.<\/strong> H. Yu, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, J. Zhang, M. Tornatore, J. Yuefeng, “Isolation-Aware 5G RAN Slice Mapping over WDM Metro-Aggregation Networks”, in IEEE\/OSA Journal of Lightwave Technology (JLT)<\/em>, vol. 38, n. 6, pp. 1125-1137, Mar. 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J26.<\/strong> O. Ayoub, D. Andreoletti, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, A. Pattavina, “Optimal Cache Deployment for Video-On-Demand in Optical Metro Edge Nodes under Limited Storage Capacity”, in MDPI Applied Sciences Journal (S.I. Optical Network Evolution Towards 5G)<\/em>, vol. 10, n. 6, 1984, Mar. 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J25.<\/strong> A. Hmaity, M. Savi, L. Askari, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, A. Pattavina, “Latency- and capacity-aware placement of chained Virtual Network Functions in FMC metro networks”, in Optical Switching and Networking Journal<\/em>, Elsevier<\/em>, vol. 35 (100536), Jan. 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J24.<\/strong> I. Mart\u00edn, S. Tro\u00eca, J. A. Hern\u00e1ndez, A. Rodr\u00edguez, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, G. Maier, R. Alvizu, O. Gonz\u00e1lez de Dios, “Machine-Learning-Based Routing and Wavelength Assignment in Software-Defined Optical Networks”, in IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management (TNSM)<\/em>, vol. 16, n. 3, pp. 871-883, Sep. 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J23. F. Musumeci,<\/strong> C. Rottondi, G. Corani, S. Shahkarami, F. Cugini, M. Tornatore, “A Tutorial on Machine Learning for Failure Management in Optical Networks”, in IEEE\/OSA Journal of Lightwave Technology (JLT)<\/em>, vol. 37, n. 16, pp. 4125-4139, Aug. 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J22. F. Musumeci,<\/strong> O. Ayoub, M. Magoni, M. Tornatore, “Latency-Aware CU Placement\/Handover in Dynamic WDM Access-Aggregation Networks”, in OSA Journal of Optical Communications and Networking (JOCN)<\/em>, vol. 11, n. 4, pp. B71-B82, Apr. 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J21.<\/strong> F. Musumeci,<\/strong> C. Rottondi, A. Nag, I. Macaluso, D. Zibar, M. Ruffini, M. Tornatore, “An Overview on Application of Machine Learning Techniques in Optical Networks”, in IEEE Communications Surveys & Tutorials (COMST)<\/em>, vol. 21, n. 2, pp. 1383-1408, Secondquarter 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J20.<\/strong> M. Shehata, F. Musumeci,<\/strong> M. Tornatore, “Resilient BBU placement in 5G C-RAN over optical aggregation networks”, in Photonic Network Communications (PNET), Springer<\/em>, vol. 37, n. 3, pp. 388-398, Jan. 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J19.<\/strong> F. Musumeci,<\/strong> E. De Silva, M. Tornatore, “Enhancing RAN Throughput by Optimized CoMP Controller Placement in Optical Metro Networks”, in IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications (JSAC)<\/em>, vol. 36, n. 11, pp. 2561-2569, Nov. 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J18.<\/strong> O. Ayoub, F. Musumeci,<\/strong> M. Tornatore, A. Pattavina, “Energy-Efficient Video-on-Demand Content Caching and Distribution in Metro Area Networks”, in IEEE Transactions on Green Communications and Networking (TGCN)<\/em>, vol. 3, n. 1, pp. 159-169, Oct. 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J17.<\/strong> M. Shehata, A. Elbanna, F. Musumeci,<\/strong> M. Tornatore, “Multiplexing Gain and Processing Savings of 5G Radio-Access-Network Functional Splits”, in IEEE Transactions on Green Communications and Networking (TGCN)<\/em>, vol. 2, n. 4, pp. 982-991, Sep. 2018 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

J16.<\/strong> A. Hmaity, F. Musumeci,<\/strong> M. Tornatore, “Power reduction strategies with differentiated quality of protection in IP over-WDM networks”, in Annals of Telecommunications, Wiley<\/em>, vol. 73, n. 1-2, pp. 81-94, Feb. 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J15.<\/strong> A. Hmaity, M. Savi, F. Musumeci,<\/strong> M. Tornatore, A. Pattavina, “Protection strategies for virtual network functions placement and service chains provisioning”, in Networks, Wiley<\/em>, vol. 70, n. 4, pp. 373-387, Dec. 2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J14. <\/strong>O. Ayoub, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, A. Pattavina, “Efficient Routing and Bandwidth Assignment for Inter-Data-Center Live Virtual-Machine Migrations”, in OSA Journal of Optical Communications and Networking (JOCN), <\/em>vol. 9, n. 3, pp. B12-B21, Mar. 2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J13. F. Musumeci,<\/strong> C. Bellanzon, N. Carapellese, M. Tornatore, A. Pattavina, S. Gosselin, “Optimal BBU placement for 5G C-RAN deployment over WDM aggregation networks”, in IEEE\/OSA Journal of Lightwave Technology (JLT)<\/em>, vol. 34, n. 8, pp. 1963-1970, Apr. 2016<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J12. <\/strong>S. Bregni, M. Recalcati, F. Musumeci,<\/strong> M. Tornatore, A. Pattavina, “Benefits of Elastic Spectrum Allocation in Optical Networks with Dynamic Traffic”, in IEEE Latin America Transactions<\/em> (Revista IEEE America Latina<\/em>), vol. 13, n. 11, pp. 3642-3648, Nov 2015 (invited paper<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J11. <\/strong>Y. Ye, F. J. Arribas, J. Elmirghani, F. Idzikowski, J. Lopez, P. Monti, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, A. Pattavina, W. Van Heddeghem, “Energy-efficient resilient optical networks: Challenges and trade-offs”, in IEEE Communications Magazine<\/em>, vol. 53, n. 2, pp. 144-150, Feb. 2015<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J10. <\/strong>W. Van Heddeghem, F. Idzikowski, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, A. Pattavina, B. Lannoo, D. Colle, M. Pickavet, “A power consumption sensitivity analysis of circuit-switched versus packet-switched backbone networks”, in Computer Networks, Elsevier<\/em>, vol. 78, pp. 42-56, Feb. 2015<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J9. <\/strong>A. Pag\u00e8s, M. Tornatore, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, S. Spadaro, J. Perello, A. Morea, “A Blocking Analysis for Green WDM Networks With Transponder Power Management”, in IEEE\/OSA Journal of Lightwave Technology (JLT)<\/em>, vol. 32, n. 22, pp. 4261-4271, Nov. 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J8. <\/strong>L. Velasco, A. Asensio, J. Ll. Berral, E. Bonetto, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, V. Lopez, “Elastic Operations in Federated Datacenters for Performance and Cost Optimization”, in Computer Communications, Elsevier<\/em>, vol. 50, pp. 142-151, Sep. 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J7. <\/strong>J. L. Vizcaino, Y. Ye, V. Lopez, F. Jim\u00e9nez, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, A. Pattavina, P. M. Krummrich, “Protection in Optical Transport Networks with Fixed and Flexible grid: Cost and Energy Efficiency Evaluation”, in Optical Switching and Networking Journal<\/em>, Elsevier, S.I. on Optical network architecture and applications<\/em>, vol. 11, part A, pp. 55-71, Jan. 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J6.<\/strong> F. Idzikowski, E. Bonetto, L. Chiaraviglio, A. Cianfrani, A. Coiro, R. Duque, F. Jim\u00e9nez, E. Le Rouzic, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, W. Van Heddeghem, J. L. Vizcaino, Y. Ye, “TREND in energy-aware adaptive routing solutions”, in IEEE Communications Magazine<\/em>, vol. 51, n. 11, pp. 94-104, Nov. 2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J5. F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, J. L. Vizcaino, Y. Ye, A. Pattavina, “Energy-Efficiency of Protected IP-over-WDM Networks with Sleep-mode Devices”, in IOS Journal of High Speed Networks (JHSN)<\/em>, vol. 19, n. 1, pp. 19-32, Jan. 2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J4. F. Musumeci<\/strong>, A. Pattavina, “Handling Priorities in Optical Buffers”, in IEEE Transaction on Communications<\/em>, vol 60. n. 10, pp. 2784-2788, Oct. 2012<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J3. F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, G. Fontana, M. Riunno, S. Bregni, A. Pattavina, “Energy-Efficiency of All-Optical Transport through Time Driven Switching”, in IET Optoelectronics Journal, Special Issue on Green Photonics<\/em>, vol. 6, n. 4, pp. 173-182, Aug 2012<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J2. F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, A. Pattavina, “A Power Consumption Analysis for IP-Over-WDM Core Network Architectures”, in OSA Journal of Optical Communications and Networking (JOCN), <\/em>vol. 4, n. 2, pp. 108-117, Feb. 2012<\/p>\n\n\n\n

J1. <\/strong>S. Bregni, V. Grkovi\u0107, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, F. Vismara, “On the Energy Efficiency of IP-over-WDM Networks”, IEEE Latin America Transactions<\/em> (Revista IEEE America Latina<\/em>), vol. 9, n. 4, pp. 477-483, July 2011 (invited paper<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book Chapters<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

B3.<\/strong> C. Rottondi, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, R. Proietti, S. Tro\u00eca, A. D’Amico, “Machine Learning for future optical network automation”, in Advances in Optical Communications: from Integrated Photonics to Optical Systems and Networks<\/em> (Chapter 12), CNIT Tehnical Report-12<\/em>, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B2.<\/strong> A. Kamisinski, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, A. Hmaity, M. Tornatore, M. Casazza, S. Secci, A. Farshad, D. Hutchison, B. E. Helvik, P. E. Heegaard, “Resilient NFV Technology and Solutions”, in Guide to Disaster-Resilient Communication Networks<\/em> (Chapter 27), Springer International Publishing<\/em>, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B1.<\/strong> C. Mas-Machuca, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, P. Vizarreta, D. Pezaros, S. Jouet, M. Tornatore, A. Hmaity, M. Liyanage, A. Gurtov, A. Braeken, “Reliable Control and Data Planes for Softwarized Networks”, in Guide to Disaster-Resilient Communication Networks<\/em> (Chapter 10), Springer International Publishing<\/em>, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Papers in International Conference Proceedings<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

C<\/strong>106.<\/strong> J. Xiong, H. Zhou, Q. Zhang, P. Medagliani, M. Ferrero, X. Liu, M. Lian, N. Di Cicco, M. Ibrahimi, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Coordinating CCL Reoptimization and WAN Reconfiguration for Cross-Regional AI Acceleration”, in IEEE\/IFIP Network Operations and Management Symposium (NOMS) 2026<\/em>, Rome, Italy, May 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C<\/strong>106.<\/strong>\u00a0H. Zhou, J. Xiong, Q. Zhang, P. Medagliani, M. Ferrero, M. Lian, M. Ibrahimi, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “NOTION: A Rolling-Horizon Algorithm for Collective Communication Libraries over WAN”, in\u00a0IEEE\/IFIP Network Operations and Management Symposium (NOMS) 2026<\/em>, Rome, Italy, May 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C<\/strong>105.<\/strong>\u00a0A. Sordello, M. Mellia, I. Drago, R. Valentim, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, F. Cerutti, M. Trevisan, A. Botta, W. B. Coelho, “Holoscope: Open and Lightweight Distributed Telescope & Honeypot Platform”, in\u00a0Joint National Conference on Cybersecurity (ITASEC) 2026<\/em>, Cagliari, Italy, Feb. 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C<\/strong>104.<\/strong>\u00a0A. Marotta, G. Di Sciullo, C. Antonelli, M. Ibrahimi, G. S. Sticca, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Experimental Insights on Fault Localization and Energy Efficiency in Multi-Core Fiber Systems”, in\u00a0Asia Communications and Photonics Conference (ACP) 2025<\/em>, Suzhou, China, Nov. 2025 (Invited Paper)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C<\/strong>103.<\/strong>\u00a0A. El Hachimi, A. Attarpour, G. Nanni, M. Ibrahimi, S. Tro\u00eca, A. Sgambelluri, E. Paolini, M. Tornatore, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, “Demo: Design and Implementation of Hierarchical Cross-Domain Orchestration Using TeraFlowSDN”, in\u00a0International Conference on Network and Service Management (CNSM) 2025<\/em>, Bologna, Italy, Oct. 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C<\/strong>102.<\/strong>\u00a0A. El Hachimi, N. Di Cicco, M. Ibrahimi, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Flow-Rule Generation for SDN Using LLMs with Retry-Based Deployment Validation”, in\u00a0International Conference on Network and Service Management (CNSM) 2025<\/em>, Bologna, Italy, Oct. 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C101.<\/strong> J. Xiong, Q. Zhang, Y. Pietri, R. Yehia, R. Boutaba, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Power Consumption Analysis of QKD Networks under Different Protocols and Detector Configurations”, in European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communications (ECOC) 2025<\/em>, Copenhagen, Denmark, Sep. 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C100.<\/strong> O. Karandin, A. Grassi, Q. Zhang, M. Tornatore, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, “Feature Selection for Generalizable Fault Detection ML Models in Optical Networks”, in International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON) 2025<\/em>, Barcelona, Spain, July 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C99.<\/strong> A. Attarpour, B. Rahmat Zadeh, M. Ibrahimi, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, A. Bovio, A. Castoldi, M. Tornatore, “An Overview on Multi-Layer Design of OTN-over-WDM Metro Networks with Low Equipment Cost”, in International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON) 2025<\/em>, Barcelona, Spain, July 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C98.<\/strong> M. Ibrahimi, P. Lobaccaro, G. Di Sciullo, G. S. Sticca, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, R. S. Luis, A. Marotta, C. Antonelli, M. Tornatore, “Data-Driven Failure Localization in Multi-Core Optical Networks”, in\u00a030th OptoElectronics and Communications Conference\/ International Conference on Photonics in Switching and Computing (OECC\/PSC) 2025<\/em>, Sapporo, Japan, June-July 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C97.<\/strong> F. Temiz, M. Ibrahimi, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, C. Passera, M. Tornatore, \u201cFailure Localization in Disaggregated Optical Networks: Application of Vertical Federated Learning on Heterogeneous Data\u201d, in IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC) 2025<\/em>, Montreal, Canada, June 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C96.<\/strong> M. Ibrahimi, F. Temiz, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, G. S. Sticca, A. Sgambelluri, P. Castoldi, M. Tornatore, “Failure Localization in Disaggregated Optical Networks: Application of Vertical Federated Learning on Heterogeneous Data”, in IEEE International Conference on Machine Learning for Communication and Networking (ICMLCN) 2025<\/em>, Barcelona, Spain, May 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C95.<\/strong> A. Attarpour, M. Ibrahimi, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, A. Castoldi, G. Galbiati, Q. Zhang, M. Tornatore, “Minimum-Cost Traffic Grooming in Metro Optical Networks with Co-Existing Muxponders and OTN Grooming Boards”, in Conference on Optical Network Design and Modelling (ONDM) 2025<\/em>, Pisa, Italy, May 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C94.<\/strong> A. Attarpour, E. Etezadi, M. Ibrahimi, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, A. Castoldi, M. Furdek, M. Tornatore, “On the Benefits of Programmable FON for Low-Cost OTN-over-WDM Metro Networks”, in Conference on Optical Network Design and Modelling (ONDM) 2025<\/em>, Pisa, Italy, May 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C93.<\/strong> M. Ibrahimi, G. S. Sticca, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “On the Benefits of Hollow-Core Fiber in Next-Generation Optical Networks”, in Conference on Optical Network Design and Modelling (ONDM) 2025<\/em>, Pisa, Italy, May 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C<\/strong>92.<\/strong> O. Karandin, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, Y. Pointurier, M. Tornatore, \u201cML-Assisted Traffic Grooming with Low Design Margins\u201d, in Optica Conference on Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) 2025<\/em><\/em>, San Francisco, CA-USA, Apr. 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C<\/strong>91.<\/strong> G. Sticca, M. Ibrahimi, N. Di Cicco, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, \u201cHollow Core Fiber as a Long-Term Solution for Capacity Scaling in Optical Networks\u201d, in Optica Conference on Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) 2025<\/em><\/em>, San Francisco, CA-USA, Apr. 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C<\/strong>90.<\/strong> M. Wu, X. Chen, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, R. Li, Y. Zhang, Q. Lv, Z. Zhu, \u201cOn the Synergy between Flexible Ethernet and Point-to-multipoint Optical Networks\u201d, in Optica Conference on Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) 202<\/em><\/em>5, San Francisco, CA-USA, Apr. 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C<\/strong>89.<\/strong> O. Karandin, A. Lahoz Torres, N. Di Cicco, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Resource-Efficient Implementation of Multiple Concurrent Tree-Based Models in P4 Switches using Feature Sharing”, in International Conference on Network and Service Management (CNSM) 2024<\/em>, Prague, Czech Republic, Oct. 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C88.<\/strong> N. Di Cicco, M. Ibrahimi, S. Tro\u00eca, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Open Implementation of a Large Language Model Pipeline for Automated Configuration of Software-Defined Optical Networks”, in European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communications (ECOC) 2024<\/em>, Frankfurt, Germany, Sep. 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C87.<\/strong> J. Xiong, Q. Zhang, R. Wang, A. Gatto, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Shared-Protected Backup Paths Assignment with Mode Group Division Multiplexing in Optical Networks”, in European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communications (ECOC) 2024<\/em>, Frankfurt, Germany, Sep. 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C86.<\/strong> G. Sticca, M. Ibrahimi, N. Di Cicco, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “On High-Power Optical Amplification in Hollow Core Fibers for Energy Efficiency and Network Throughput Maximization”, in European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communications (ECOC) 2024<\/em>, Frankfurt, Germany, Sep. 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C85.<\/strong> M. Ibrahimi, F. Temiz, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Vertical Federated Learning for Failure Localization in Partially Disaggregated Optical Networks”, in IEEE Conference on High Performance Switching and Routing (HPSR) 2024<\/em>, Pisa, Italy, July 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C84.<\/strong> M. Ibrahimi, K. Selvamuthukumaran, S. Tro\u00eca, M. Tornatore, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, “Automated Data Ingestion Framework for Enhanced Control and Maintenance of Optical Networks”, in International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON) 2024<\/em>, Bari, Italy, July 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C83. <\/strong>A. Attarpour, M. Ibrahimi, N. Di Cicco, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, A. Castoldi, M. Ragni, M. Tornatore, “Joint QoT-Aware Optimization of OTN and WDM Layers for Low-Cost Optical Metro Networks”, in IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC) 2024<\/em>, Denver, CO-USA, June 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C<\/strong>82.<\/strong> O. Karandin, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, Y. Pointurier, M. Tornatore, “Throughput Increase in Multi-Fiber Networks using Partial Lane-Change Capabilities”, in Optica Conference on Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) 2024<\/em><\/em>, San Diego, CA-USA, Mar. 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C<\/strong>81.<\/strong> R. Wang, J. Zhang, M. Ibrahimi, Z. Gu, Y. Xiao, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, Y. Ji, “Network for AI: Communication-Efficient Federated Learning with MST-based Scheduling and Multi-Aggregation over Optical Networks”, in Optica Conference on Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) 2024<\/em><\/em>, San Diego, CA-USA, Mar. 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C<\/strong>80.<\/strong> G. Sticca, M. Ibrahimi, N. Di Cicco, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Hollow-Core-Fiber Placement in Latency-Constrained Metro Networks with edge DCs”, in Optica Conference on Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) 2024<\/em><\/em>, San Diego, CA-USA, Mar. 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C<\/strong>79.<\/strong> J. Xiong, Q. Zhang, A. Gatto, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Adaptive Entanglement Routing for Quantum Networks with Cutoff”, in International Conference on Network and Service Management (CNSM) 2023<\/em>, Niagara Falls, Canada, Oct. 2023 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

C78.<\/strong> G. Sticca, M. Ibrahimi, N. Di Cicco, F. Musumeci,<\/strong> M. Tornatore, “Throughput Maximization in (C+L+S) Networks with Incremental Deployment of HFAs and 3Rs”, in European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communications (ECOC) 202<\/em>3<\/em>, Glasgow, Scotland, Oct. 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C77.<\/strong> O. Karandin, F. Musumeci,<\/strong> Y. Pointurier, M. Tornatore, “ML-Assisted Restoration Planning and Upgrade with Low Design Margins”, in European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communications (ECOC) 202<\/em>3<\/em>, Glasgow, Scotland, Oct. 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C76.<\/strong> R. Wang, J. Zhang, F. Musumeci,<\/strong> B. Zhang, Z. Gu,  M. Tornatore, Y. Ji, “Meta-Learning-based Failure Localization with Digital-Twin-enabled Multi-Mirror Models in Optical Networks”, in European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communications (ECOC) 202<\/em>3<\/em>, Glasgow, Scotland, Oct. 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C75. F. Musumeci,<\/strong> G: Marchionni, M. Tornatore, “Cross-Task and Cross-Lightpath Failure Detection and Localization in Optical Networks using Transfer Learning”, in IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC) 2023<\/em>, Rome, Italy, June 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C74.<\/strong> O. Karandin, O. Ayoub, D. Napolitano, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Protection of Inter-ONU Connectivity in Advanced PON with Minimum Trenching Cost”, in Conference on Optical Network Design and Modelling (ONDM) 2023<\/em>, Coimbra, Portugal, May 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C73.<\/strong> F. Lateano, O. Ayoub, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Machine-Learning-Assisted Failure Prediction in Microwave Networks based on Equipment Alarms”, in  International Conference on Design of Reliable Communication Networks (DRCN) <\/em>2023<\/em>, Vilanova i la Geltr\u00fa, Spain, Apr. 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C<\/strong>72.<\/strong> A. Attarpour, M. Ibrahimi, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, A. Castoldi, M. Ragni, M. Tornatore, “Minimizing Cost of Hierarchical OTN Traffic Grooming Boards in Mesh Networks”, in IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM) 2022<\/em>, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Dec. 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C<\/strong>71.<\/strong> Q. Zhang, O. Ayoub, A. Gatto, J. Wu, X. Lin, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, G. Verticale, M. Tornatore, “Joint Routing, Channel, and Key-Rate Assignment for Resource-Efficient QKD Networking”, in IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM) 2022<\/em>, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Dec. 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C70.<\/strong><\/strong> O. Karandin, A. Ferrari, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, Y. Pointurier, M. Tornatore, “Low-Margin Optical-Network Design with Multiple Physical-Layer Parameter Uncertainties”, in European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communications (ECOC) 2022<\/em><\/em>, Basel, Switzerland, Sep. 2022<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

C69.<\/strong><\/strong> M. Ibrahimi, G. Sticca, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, A. Castoldi, R. Pastorelli, M. Tornatore, “Selective Hybrid EDFA\/Raman Amplifier Placement to Avoid Lightpath Degradation in (C+L) Networks”, in European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communications (ECOC) 2022<\/em><\/em>, Basel, Switzerland, Sep. 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C68.<\/strong> T. Tandel, O. Ayoub, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, C. Passera, M. Tornatore, “Federated-Learning-Assisted Failure-Cause Identification in Microwave Networks”, in International Workshop on Resilient Networks Design and Modeling (RNDM) 2022<\/em><\/em>, Compiegne, France, Sep. 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C67.<\/strong> J. Asdikian, L. Askari, O. Ayoub, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, S. Bregni, M. Tornatore, “Availability Evaluation of Service Function Chains Under Different Protection Schemes”, in IEEE International Mediterranean Conference on Communications and Networking (MeditCom) 2022<\/em>, Athens, Greece, Sep. 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C66.<\/strong> O. Karandin, O. Ayoub, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, Y. Hirota, Y. Awaji, M. Tornatore, “If Not Here, There. Explaining Machine Learning Models for Fault Localization in Optical Networks”, in Conference on Optical Network Design and Modelling (ONDM) 2022<\/em>, Warsaw, Poland, May 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C6<\/strong>5.<\/strong> O. Karandin, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, A. Ferrari, G. Charlet, Y. Pointurier, M. Tornatore, “Spectrum and Cost Savings from Beyond-100Gbaud Optical Transponders”, in Optica Conference on Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) 202<\/em>2<\/em>, San Diego, CA-USA, Mar. 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C6<\/strong>4.<\/strong> O. Ayoub, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, F. Ezzeddine, C. Passera, M. Tornatore, “On Using Explainable Artificial Intelligence for Failure Identification in Microwave Networks”, in IEEE Conference on Innovation in Clouds, Internet and Networks (ICIN) 2022<\/em>, Paris, France, Mar. 2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C6<\/strong>3. <\/strong>M. Ibrahimi, O. Ayoub, F. Albanese, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Strategies for Dedicated Path Protection in Filterless Optical Networks”, in IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM) 2021<\/em>, Madrid, Spain, Dec. 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C6<\/strong>2.<\/strong> O. Ayoub, M. Ibrahimi, O. Karandin, L. Askari, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, “Service Chaining in Filterless Optical Metro-Aggregation Networks”, in Asia Communications and Photonics Conference (ACP) 2021<\/em>, Shenzhen, China, Oct. 2021 (Invited Paper)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C6<\/strong>1.<\/strong> E. Viadana, O. Ayoub, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Survivable Virtual Network Mapping against Double-Link Failures Based on Virtual Network Capacity Sharing”, in International Conference on Network and Service Management (CNSM) 2021<\/em>, Izmir, Turkey, Oct. 2021 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

C60.<\/strong><\/strong> M. Ibrahimi, O. Ayoub, O. Karandin, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, A. Castoldi, R. Pastorelli, M. Tornatore, “Cross-Layer Design to Optimize Optical Amplifier Placement in Metro Networks”, in OSA Photonics in Switching and Computing (PSC) 2021<\/em>, virtual, Sep. 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C59.<\/strong><\/strong> O. Karandin, A. Ferrari, Y. Pointurier, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, O. Ayoub, M. Tornatore, “Quantifying Resource Savings from Low-Margin Design in Optical Networks with Probabilistic Constellation Shaping”, in European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communications (ECOC) 202<\/em>1<\/em>, Bordeaux, France, Sep. 2021 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

C58.<\/strong> O. Karandin, O. Ayoub, M. Ibrahimi, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, A. Castoldi, R. Pastorelli, M. Tornatore, “Optical Metro Network Design with Low Cost of Equipment”, in Conference on Optical Network Design and Modelling (ONDM) 2021<\/em>, Gothenburg, Sweden, Apr. 2021 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

C57.<\/strong> F. Musumeci<\/strong>, V. G. Venkata, Y. Hirota, Y. Awaji, S. Xu, M. Shiraiwa, B. Mukherjee, M. Tornatore, “Transfer Learning across Different Lightpaths for Failure-Cause Identification in Optical Networks”, in European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communications (ECOC) 2020<\/em><\/em>, Brussels, Belgium, Dec. 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C56.<\/strong> <\/strong>O. Ayoub, L. Askari, A. Bovio, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Virtual Network Mapping vs Embedding with Link Protection in Filterless Optical Networks”, in IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM) 2020<\/em>, Taipei, Taiwan, Dec. 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C55. <\/strong>O. Karandin, O. Ayoub, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “A techno-economic comparison of filterless and wavelength-switched optical metro networks”, in International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON) 2020<\/em>, Bari, Italy, July 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C54.<\/strong> L. Askari, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, L. Salerno, O. Ayoub, M. Tornatore, “Dynamic DU\/CU Placement for 3-layer C-RANs in Optical Metro-Access Networks”, in International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON) 2020<\/em>, Bari, Italy, July 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C53. <\/strong>O. Ayoub, F. Fatima, A. Bovio, F. Musumeci,<\/strong> M. Tornatore, “Traffic-Adaptive Re-Configuration of Programmable Filterless Optical Networks”, in IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC) 2020<\/em>, Dublin, Ireland, June 2020 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

C52. F. Musumeci,<\/strong> V. Ionata, F. Paolucci, F. Cugini, M. Tornatore, “Machine-learning-assisted DDoS attack detection with P4 language”, in IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC) 2020<\/em>, Dublin, Ireland, June 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C51.<\/strong> O. Ayoub, A. Bovio, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Survivable Virtual Network Mapping in Filterless Optical Networks”, in Conference on Optical Network Design and Modelling (ONDM) 2020<\/em>, Castelldefels, Barcelona, Spain, May 2020 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

C50.<\/strong>  G. Maier, L. Askari, S. Tro\u00eca, L. Moreira Zorello, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Reconfiguration of VNF Placement in an Optical Metro Network by a Modular Planning Tool”, in OSA Conference on Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) 2020<\/em>, San Diego, CA-USA, Mar. 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C49.<\/strong> L. Askari, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “A Techno-Economic Evaluation of VNF Placement Strategies in Optical Metro Networks”, in IEEE International Conference on Computing, Communication & Security (ICCCS) 2019<\/em>, Rome, Italy, Oct. 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C48.<\/strong> O. Ayoub, M. Ibrahimi, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, A. Castoldi, R. Pastorelli, M. Tornatore, “Routing and Spectrum Allocation with Amplifier Placement in Elastic Metro-Aggregation Networks”, in European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communications (ECOC) 2019<\/em>, Dublin, Ireland, Sep. 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C47. <\/strong>L. Askari, F. Musumeci,<\/strong> M. Tornatore, “Latency-aware Traffic Grooming For Dynamic Service Chaining in Metro Networks”, in IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC) 2019<\/em>, Shanghai, China, May 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C46<\/strong>. H. Yu, J. Zhang, Y. Xiao, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, J. Yuefeng, “DU\/CU Placement for C-RAN over Optical Metro-Aggregation Networks”, in Conference on Optical Network Design and Modelling (ONDM) 2019<\/em>, Athens, Greece, May 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C45.<\/strong> D. Andreoletti, S. Tro\u00eca, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, S. Giordano, G. Maier, M. Tornatore, “Network Traffic Prediction based on Diffusion Convolutional Recurrent Neural Networks”, in IEEE INFOCOM 2019 International Workshop on Network Intelligence<\/em>, Paris, France, Apr. 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C44.<\/strong> O. Ayoub, O. Huamani, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Efficient Online Virtual Machines Migrations for Alert-Based Disaster Resilience”, in  International Conference on Design of Reliable Communication Networks (DRCN) 2019<\/em>, Coimbra, Portugal, Mar. 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C43.<\/strong> O. Ayoub, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, D. Andreoletti, M. Mussini, M. Tornatore, A. Pattavina, “Optimal Cache Deployment for Video-on-Demand Delivery in Optical Metro-Area Networks”, in IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM) 2018<\/em>, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C42.<\/strong> O. Ayoub, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, C. Addeo, M. Mussini, M. Tornatore, “Caching Placement Strategies for Dynamic Content Delivery in Metro Area Networks”, in IEEE International Multidisciplinary Conference on Engineering Technology (IMCET) 2018<\/em>, Beirut, Lebanon, Nov. 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C41.<\/strong> I. Mart\u00edn, J. A. Hern\u00e1ndez, S. Tro\u00eca, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, G. Maier, O. Gonz\u00e1lez de Dios, “Is Machine Learning Suitable for Solving RWA Problems in Optical Networks?”, in European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communications (ECOC) 2018<\/em>, Rome, Italy, Sep. 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C40.<\/strong> S. Tro\u00eca, A. Rodriguez, I. Mart\u00edn, J. A. Hern\u00e1ndez, O. Gonz\u00e1lez de Dios, R. Alvizu, F. Musumeci,<\/strong> G. Maier, “Machine-Learning-Assisted Routing in SDN-based Optical Networks”, in European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communications (ECOC) 2018<\/em>, Rome, Italy, Sep. 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C39.<\/strong> O. Ayoub, S. Shehata, F. Musumeci,<\/strong> M. Tornatore, “Filterless and Semi-Filterless Solutions in a Metro-HAUL Network Architecture”, in International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON) 2018<\/em>, Bucharest, Romania, July 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C38.<\/strong> M. Shehata, O. Ayoub, F. Musumeci,<\/strong> M. Tornatore, “Survivable BBU placement for C-RAN over optical aggregation networks”, in International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON) 2018<\/em>, Bucharest, Romania, July 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C37.<\/strong> L. Askari, A. Hmaity, F. Musumeci,<\/strong> M. Tornatore, “Virtual-Network-Function Placement For Dynamic Service Chaining In Metro-Area Networks”, in Conference on Optical Network Design and Modeling (ONDM) 2018<\/em>, Dublin, Ireland, May 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C36.<\/strong> S. Shahkarami, F. Musumeci,<\/strong> F. Cugini, M. Tornatore, “Machine-learning-based soft-failure detection and identification in optical networks”, in OSA Conference on Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) 2018<\/em>, San Diego, CA-USA, Mar. 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C35.<\/strong> O. Ayoub, F. Musumeci,<\/strong> M. Tornatore, A. Pattavina, “Techno-Economic Evaluation of CDN Deployments in Metropolitan Area Networks”, in International Conference on Networking and Network Applications (NaNa) 2017<\/em>, Kathmandu, Nepal, Oct. 2017 (Best Paper Awarded<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C34.<\/strong> M. Shehata, A. Elbanna, F. Musumeci,<\/strong> M. Tornatore, “C-RAN Baseband Pooling: Cost Model and Multiplexing Gain Analysis”, in International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON) 2017<\/em>, Girona, Spain, July 2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C33. F. Musumeci,<\/strong> C. Bellanzon, M. Tornatore, A. Pattavina, J. Torrijos Gijon, “Enhancing RAN Throughput by Optimized Controller Placement in Optical Metro Network”, in IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC) 2017<\/em>, Paris, France, May 2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C32.<\/strong> F. Musumeci<\/strong>, G. Belgiovine, M. Tornatore, “Dynamic Placement of BaseBand Processing in 5G WDM-based Aggregation Networks”, in OSA Conference on Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) 2017<\/em>, Los Angeles, CA-USA, Mar. 2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C31.<\/strong> A. Mitcsenkov, T. Cinkler, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, A. Pattavina, “Survivability of Fixed Mobile Convergent Access Networks”, in International Conference on Design of Reliable Communication Networks (DRCN) 2017<\/em>, Munich, Germany, Mar. 2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C30.<\/strong> L. Martins, R. Girao-Silva, L. Jorge, A. Gomes, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, J. Rak, “Interdependence between Power Grids and Communication Networks: A Resilience Perspective”, in International Conference on Design of Reliable Communication Networks (DRCN) 2017<\/em>, Munich, Germany, Mar. 2017<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C29.<\/strong> O. Ayoub, S. Bregni, N. Monajemi, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, “Strategies for Effective Converged Control of LTE and Wi-Fi Networks”, in IEEE Latin-America Conference on Communications (IEEE LatinCom) 2016<\/em>, Medellin, Colombia, Nov. 2016<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C28.<\/strong> M. Tornatore, J. Andre, P. Babarczi, T. I. Braun, E. F\u00f8lstad, P. E. Heegaard, A. Hmaity, M. Furdek, L. Garcia Jorge, W. Kmiecik, C. Mas Machuca, C. Medeiros, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, L. Martins, A. Pasic, J. Rak, S. Simpson, R. Travanca, A. G. Voyiatzis, “A Survey on Network Resiliency Methodologies against Weather-based Disruptions”, in International Workshop on Resilient Networks Design and Modeling (RNDM) 2016<\/em>, Halmstad, Sweden, Sep. 2016<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C27.<\/strong> A. Hmaity, M. Savi, F. Musumeci,<\/strong> M. Tornatore, A. Pattavina, “Virtual Network Function Placement For Resilient Service Chain Provisioning”, in International Workshop on Resilient Networks Design and Modeling (RNDM) 2016<\/em>, Halmstad, Sweden, Sep. 2016 (Best Paper Awarded<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C26.<\/strong> D. Breuer, E. Weis, K. Grobe, S. Kraus, F. Musumeci,<\/strong> J. Torrijos Gijon, B. Skubic, “5G Transport in Future Access Network”, in European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communications (ECOC) 2016<\/em>, Dusseldorf, Germany, Sep. 2016<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C25.<\/strong> F. Musumeci,<\/strong> M. Tornatore, A. Pattavina, “A Techno-Economic Outlook to Optical- Interface Requirements for Midhauling of 5G Small Cells”, in European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communications (ECOC) 2016<\/em>, Dusseldorf, Germany, Sep. 2016<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C24.<\/strong> O. Ayoub, L. Pace, F. Musumeci,<\/strong> A. Pattavina, “Dynamic Routing and Bandwidth Assignment for Live Virtual Machines Migrations”, in Conference on Optical Network Design and Modeling (ONDM) 2016<\/em>, Cartagena, Spain, May 2016<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C23.<\/strong> A. Hmaity, F. Musumeci,<\/strong> M. Tornatore, “Survivable Virtual Network Mapping to Provide Content Connectivity Against Double-link Failures”, in  International Conference on Design of Reliable Communication Networks (DRCN) 2016<\/em>, Paris, France, Mar. 2016<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C22. F. Musumeci,<\/strong> C. Bellanzon, N. Carapellese, M. Tornatore, A. Pattavina, S. Gosselin, “On the Placement of BBU Hotels in an Optical Access\/Aggregation Network for 5G Transport”, in IEEE\/OSA\/SPIE Asia Communications and Photonics (ACP) Conference 2015<\/em>, Hong Kong, Nov. 2015<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C21. F. Musumeci,<\/strong> A. Hmaity, M. Tornatore, A. Pattavina, “Energy Efficiency in Reliable Optical Core Networks”, in IEEE online Conference on Green Communications (GreenComm) 2015<\/em>, Nov. 2015 (online)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C20.<\/strong> M. Savi, O. Ayoub, F. Musumeci,<\/strong> Z. Li, G. Verticale, M. Tornatore, “Energy-Efficient Caching for Video-on-Demand in Fixed-Mobile Convergent Networks”, in IEEE online Conference on Green Communications (GreenComm) 2015<\/em>, Nov. 2015 (online)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C19.<\/strong> M. Recalcati, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, S. Bregni, A. Pattavina, “Benefits of elastic spectrum allocation in optical networks with dynamic traffic”, in IEEE Latin-America Conference on Communications (IEEE LatinCom) 2014<\/em>, Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, Nov. 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C18. <\/strong>R. Modrzejewski, L. Chiaraviglio, I. Tahiri, F. Giroire, E. Le Rouzic, E. Bonetto, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, R. Gonzalez, C. Guerrero, “Energy efficient content distribution in an ISP network”, in IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM) 2013<\/em>, Atlanta, GA-USA, Dec. 2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C17.<\/strong> W. Van Heddeghem, B. Lannoo, D. Colle, M. Pickavet, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, A. Pattavina, F. Idzikowski, “Power Consumption Evaluation of Circuit-Switched Versus Packet-Switched Optical Backbone Networks”, in IEEE online Conference on Green Communications (GreenComm) 2013<\/em>, Oct. 2013 (online)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C16.<\/strong> E. Le Rouzic, R. M. Indre, L. Chiaraviglio, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, A. Pattavina, J. L. Vizcaino, Y. Ye, W. Van Heddeghem, A. Bianco, E. Bonetto, M. Meo, F. Jim\u00e9nez, F. Idzikowski, R. Cuevas, “TREND big picture on energy-efficient backbone networks”, in IEEE Tyrrhenian International Workshop on Digital Communications (TIWDC) 2013<\/em>, Genoa, Italy, Sep. 2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C15. F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, M. Riunno, A. Pattavina, “A Blocking Analysis for Green WDM Networks with Transponder Power Management”, in International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON) 2013<\/em>, Cartagena, Spain, June 2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C14. F. Musumeci<\/strong>, F. Puleio, M. Tornatore, “Dynamic Grooming and Spectrum Allocation in Optical Metro Ring Networks with Flexible Grid”, in International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON) 2013<\/em>, Cartagena, Spain, June 2013 (invited paper<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C13.<\/strong> A. Bianco, E. Bonetto, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, A. Pattavina, M. Tornatore, “CapEx\/OpEx evaluation of circuit vs packet switched optical networks”, in Conference on Optical Network Design and Modelling (ONDM) 2013<\/em>, Brest, France, Apr. 2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C12. <\/strong>E. Le Rouzic, E. Bonetto, L. Chiaraviglio, F. Giroire, F. Idzikowski, F. Jim\u00e9nez, C. Lange, J. Montalvo, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, I. Tahiri, A. Valenti, W. Van Heddeghem, Y. Ye, A. Bianco, A. Pattavina, “TREND towards more energy-efficient optical networks”, in Conference on Optical Network Design and Modelling (ONDM) 2013<\/em>, Brest, France, Apr. 2013 (invited paper<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C11.<\/strong> J. L. Vizcaino, Y. Ye, V. Lopez, F. Jimenez, R. Duque, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, A. Pattavina, P. Krummrich, “Differentiated Quality of Protection to Improve Energy Efficiency of Survivable Optical Transport Networks”, in OSA Conference on Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) 2013<\/em>, Anaheim, CA-USA, Mar. 2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C10. <\/strong>J. L. Vizcaino, Y. Ye, F. Jimenez, R. Duque, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, P. M. Krummrich, A. Pattavina, “Quality of protection schemes with extended flexibility for improved energy efficiency in transport networks”, in International Conference on Design of Reliable Communication Networks (DRCN) 2013<\/em>, Budapest, Hungary, Mar. 2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C9. <\/strong>J. L. Vizcaino, <\/em>Y. Ye, V. Lopez, F. Jimenez, R. Duque, P. M. Krummrich, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, A. Pattavina, “Traffic and Power-Aware Protection Scheme in Elastic Optical Networks”, in IEEE NETWORKS 2012 Conference<\/em>, Rome, Italy, Oct. 2012<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C8.<\/strong> F. Musumeci,<\/strong> M. Tornatore, J. L. Vizcaino, Y. Ye, A. Pattavina, “Power-Aware Design of Protected IP-over-WDM Networks with Sleep-mode Devices”, in IEEE online Conference on Green Communications (GreenComm) 2012<\/em>, Sep. 2012 (online)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C7.<\/strong> F. Musumeci,<\/strong> D. Siracusa, G. Rizzelli, M. Tornatore, R. Fiandra, A. Pattavina, “On the Energy Consumption of IP-over-WDM Architectures”, in IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC) 2012<\/em>, Ottawa, Canada, June 2012<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C6.<\/strong> F. Musumeci<\/strong>, L. Hernandez, L. Zapata, M. Tornatore, M. Riunno, A. Pattavina, “Dynamic Routing and Resource Allocation in Time-Driven-Switched Optical Networks”, in IEEE Conference on High Performance Switching and Routing (HPSR) 2012<\/em>, Belgrade, Serbia, June 2012<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C5.<\/strong> F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, R. Fiandra, A. Pattavina, “The Role of Network Topology on the Energy Efficiency of IP-over-WDM Architectures”, in Conference on Optical Network Design and Modelling (ONDM) 2012<\/em>, Colchester, England, Apr. 2012<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C4.<\/strong> F. Musumeci,<\/strong> F. Vismara, V. Grkovic, M. Tornatore, A. Pattavina, “On the Energy Efficiency of Optical Transport with Time Driven Switching”, in IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC) 2011<\/em>, Kyoto, Japan, June 2011<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C3.<\/strong> G. Rizzelli, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, G. Maier, A. Pattavina, “Wavelength-Aware Translucent Network Design”, in OSA Conference on Optical Fiber Communication (OFC) 2011<\/em>, Los Angeles, CA-USA, Mar. 2011<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C2.<\/strong> F. Vismara, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, M. Tornatore, A. Pattavina, “A Comparative Blocking Analysis for Time-Driven-Switched Optical Networks”, in Conference on Optical Network Design and Modelling (ONDM) 2011<\/em>, Bologna, Italy, Feb. 2011<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C1.<\/strong> F. Vismara, F. Musumeci<\/strong>, V. Grkovic, M. Tornatore, S. Bregni, “On the Energy Efficiency of IP-over-WDM Networks”, in IEEE Latin-America Conference on Communications (IEEE LatinCom) 2010<\/em>, Bogot\u00e0, Colombia, Sep. 2010 (Best Paper Awarded<\/em>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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