Jun.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Riccardo Bassoli

Assistant Professor

Riccardo Bassoli is a Juniorprofessur (US Assistant Professor, UK Lecturer) at the Deutsche Telekom Chair of Communication Networks and Head of the Quantum Communication Networks Research Group, at the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, at Technische Universität Dresden. He is member of the Centre for Tactile Internet with Human-in-the-loop (CeTI) , Cluster of Excellence, Dresden. He is also member of the EU Quantum Internet Alliance (QIA) and of the EU flagships for 6G Hexa-X and Hexa-X II. He is principal investigator in the 6G-life research hub of Germany. He got his Ph.D. from 5G Innovation Centre at University of Surrey (UK), in 2016. He was also a Marie Curie ESR at the Instituto de Telecomunicações (Portugal) and visiting researcher at Airbus Defence and Space (Elancourt, France). Between 2016 and 2019, he was postdoctoral researcher at Università di Trento (Italy). He is Senior Member of IEEE and ComSoc. He is also member of the Glue Technologies for Space Systems Technical Panel of the IEEE AESS. He is co-founder and member of the association “SIGN – Scienziati Italiani in Germania Network“.

Contact

Address: Raum B.311, Nöthnitzer Str. 67, 01187, Dresden
Phone: +49 351 463 36866
Email: riccardo.bassoli@tu-dresden.de
Website: www.riccardobassoli.com

Research Interests

Quantum communication networks and their integration with 6G and the Tactile Internet, quantum technologies for sensing and the IoT, quantum technologies for 6G three-dimensional networks, in-network quantum computing, low-latency resilient quantum communications, quantum-6G network simulation and emulation.

Teaching

SS 24

• Practical Quantum Communication Networks

WS 23/24

• Communication Networks 3
• Problem-Based Learning

SS 23

• Practical Quantum Communication Networks (Overview of 6G and the Quantum Internet, why we need quantum technologies in 6G, quantum network synchronisation)

WS 22/23

• Elektronische Medien (Human Role and Senses in 6G Networks)
• Communication Networks 3

SS 22

• Practical Quantum Communication Networks (Overview of 6G and the Quantum Internet, Basics of quantum mechanics, quantum synchronisation)
• Communication Networks 2 (Standardisation activities for future communication networks)

WS 21/22

• Communication Networks 3 (Quantum Communication Networks)

WS 20/21

• Communication Networks 3 (Quantum Communication Networks)

SS 20

• Communication Networks 2 (Standardisation activities for future communication networks, Network Function Virtualization)

WS 19/20

• Communication Networks 3 (Standardisation activities for future communication networks, Network Function Virtualization)

Invited Talks & Lectures

2023

• 30.08 – R. Bassoli, R. Ferrara, and J. Nötzel, “Space Quantum Communications“, Ph.D. Summer School of the IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society – Frontier Technologies for Future “Space 2.0” Communications.
• 27.04 – Modern Scientists: Funding Hunters, PI Stories Seminar, University of Trento, Trento, Italy.
• 29.03 – 6G-Quantum Networks for Future Internet of Senses, Wireless World Research Forum – Meeting 49, Poznan, Poland.
• 21.03 – 6G and the Quantum Internet: the Two Sides of Future Generation Networks, King’s College, London, UK.
• 21.03 – The Theory of Quantum Communication Networks, King’s College, London, UK.
• 02.02 – The integration of quantum technologies in future 6G networks: the why and the how, University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

2022

• 16.12 – The integration of quantum technologies in future 6G networks: the why and the how, Seminar “Measurement Systems” of the Chair Measurement and Sensor Systems (MST), Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden.
• 02.09 – R. Bassoli, R. Ferrara, and J. Nötzel, “Space Quantum Communications“, Ph.D. Summer School of the IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society – Frontier Technologies for Future “Space 2.0” Communications.
• 04.02 – Practical quantum networks for 6G: requirements and limitations – a theoretical perspective, Workshop on Entanglement Assisted Communication Networks (EACN), Bad Honnef, München, Germany.

2021

• 09.09 – R. Bassoli, R. Ferrara, and J. Nötzel, “Space Quantum Communications“, Ph.D. Summer School of the IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society – Frontier Technologies for Future “Space 2.0” Communications.
• 10.03 – Network Coding for Efficient Vertical Handovers – The Scientific Method in Engineering, Workshop on Entanglement Assisted Communication Networks (EACN), Technische Universität München, München, Germany.
• 28.01 – Quantum Communication Networks, Rising Star Workshop, Centre for the Tactile Internet with Human-in-the-Loop (CeTI), Dresden.

2020

• 18.11 – Network Coding for Efficient Vertical Handovers – The Scientific Method in Engineering, Workshop on Entanglement Assisted Communication Networks (EACN), Technische Universität München, München, Germany.
• 11.02 – Stochastic Models for Networks and Wireless Communications, H2020 ETN SECRET Training Event, Huawei, Stockholm, Sweden.

Tutorials

2023

• 01.06 – F. H.P. Fitzek, H. Boche, R. Bassoli, R. Ferrara, and J. Nötzel, “6G and Quantum Communication Networks“, TUT-21 IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC23), Rome, Italy.
• 01.06 – Claudio Sacchi; Ernestina Cianca, R. Bassoli, “Towards a New Vision of Space Communications: Design Philosophy and Technologies “, TUT-26 IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC23), Rome, Italy.

2021

• 14.06 – F. H.P. Fitzek, H. Boche, R. Bassoli, R. Ferrara, and J. Nötzel, “Entanglement-assisted (Quantum) Communication Networks“, TUT-22 IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC21), Montreal, Canada.

Organisation of Scientific Events

2023

• Chair – 4th-8th December– 2nd 6G-Quantum Communication Networks Workshop (6GQC), in IEEE Globecom 2023, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• Technical Program Chair – 2nd-4th October – European Wireless Conference 2023, Rome, Italy.

2022

• Chair – 4th-8th December– 1st 6G-Quantum Communication Networks Workshop (6GQC), in IEEE Globecom 2022, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
• Technical Program Chair – 14th-16th November – IEEE NFV-SDN 2022, Chandler, AZ, USA.
• Program Chair – 19th-21st September – European Wireless Conference 2022, Dresden, Germany.

2021

• Technical Program Chair – 10th-12th November – European Wireless Conference 2021, Verona, Italy.

Editorial roles

2021

• Guest editor of the Special Issue ‘Quantum Technologies for Space Communications and Networking’ in the journal Frontiers in Space Technologies.
• Guest editor of the Special Issue Quantum Communication Networks in the journal Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing (Wiley-Hindawi).
• Guest editor of the Special Issue ‘Softwarized Space Communications and Networking’ in the journal Frontiers in Space Technologies.

Books

A Roadmap to Future Space Connectivity

Quantenkommunikationsnetze

Quantum Communication Networks

Publications

@inproceedings{Nunavath24:Pragmatic,

title = {Pragmatic Semantic Communication through Quantum Channel},

author = {Nikhitha {Nunavath} and Emilio Calvanese {Strinati} and Riccardo {Bassoli} and Frank H. P. {Fitzek}},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-10-21},

urldate = {2024-10-01},

booktitle = {2024 International Conference on 6G Networking (6GNet 2024)},

address = {Paris, France},

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@inproceedings{Nunavath24:Graph,

title = {Quantum Semantic Communications for Graph-Based Models},

author = {Nikhitha {Nunavath} and Muhammad Idham {Habibie} and Emilio Calvanese {Strinati} and Riccardo {Bassoli} and Frank H. P. {Fitzek}},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-09-10},

urldate = {2024-09-01},

booktitle = {International Workshop on Signal Processing Advances in Wireless Communications (SPAWC)},

address = {Lucca, Italy},

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@article{Halder24:OptimalRouting,

title = {Optimal Routing and End-to-End Entanglement Distribution in Quantum Networks},

author = {Joy {Halder} and Akhmadjon {Rajabov} and Riccardo {Bassoli} and Frank H. P. {Fitzek} and Gerhard P. {Fettweis}},

doi = {10.1038/s41598-024-70114-1},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-08-20},

urldate = {2024-08-20},

journal = {Scientific Reports},

volume = {14},

number = {19262},

pages = {1-14},

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pubstate = {published},

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@inproceedings{Pous24:Road,

title = {Road to Dynamic Functional Split in Radio Access Networks},

author = {Ricardo J. B. {Pousa} and Giang T. {Nguyen} and Riccardo {Bassoli} and Frank H. P. {Fitzek}},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-06-24},

urldate = {2024-06-01},

booktitle = {IEEE Mediterranean Electrotechnical Conference (MELECON)},

pages = {6},

address = {Porto, Portugal},

abstract = {The ever-growing bandwidth requirements of mobile networks have prompted the re-evaluation of a centralized architecture for Radio Access Networks (RANs). Although relieved by optical connections, the bottleneck inherent with CRANs can impede future service delivery. Changing to a non-static functional architecture may be better suited for evolving scenarios. Different options have been outlined to split the Base Band Units (BBUs) protocol stack functionality to meet the envisioned demands while minimizing Capital Expenditure (CAPEX). The bandwidth requirement between split functions varies greatly depending on the Functional Split (FS) chosen. The emergence of Network Function Virtualization (NFV), and the possibility of using Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components with specialized software allows for easy repair and maintainability. By deploying BBU functions virtually on COTS nodes, enabling the architecture adjustment on a use-case basis, Operating Expenditure (OPEX) can be further reduced. This work covers the solution of Dynamic Functional Split (DFS), the deployment requirements, and how they affect the envisioned RAN architecture. The conclusion reached is that addressing the needs of the emergent mobile networks with a DFS unlocks new opportunities for using RAN resources.},

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@inproceedings{Akg\"{u}l24:6GArchitecture,

title = {Discussion on 6G Architecture Evolution: Challenges and Emerging Technology Trends},

author = {\"{O}\"{O}zg\"{u}r Umut {Akg\"{u}l} and Mr{a}rten {Ericson} and Pere Garau {Burguera} and Bassem {Arar} and Bahare Masood {Khorsandi} and Roberto {Querio} and Antonio {Varvara} and Hasanin {Harkous} and Stefan {W\"{a}nstedt} and Milan {Groshev} and Antonio de la {Oliva} and Janusz {Pieczerak} and Slawomir {Kuklinski} and Swaraj Shekhar {Nande} and Riccardo {Bassoli} and Frank H. P. {Fitzek}},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-06-03},

urldate = {2024-06-03},

booktitle = {EUCNC 6G Summit 2024},

address = {Antwerb, Belgium},

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {inproceedings}

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@inproceedings{Nande24:GBF,

title = {Time Synchronization in Communication Networks: A Comparative Study of Quantum Technologies},

author = {Swaraj Shekhar {Nande} and Andrea {Garbugli} and Riccardo {Bassoli} and Frank H. P. {Fitzek}},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-04-21},

urldate = {2024-04-21},

booktitle = {IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC)},

pages = {6},

address = {Dubai, UAE},

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@inproceedings{Akg\"{u}l24:6GModularity,

title = {6G Function Modularity: Benefits, Challenges, and Options},

author = {\"{O}\"{O}zg\"{u}r Umut {Akg\"{u}l} and Slawomir {Kuklinski} and Mr{a}rten {Ericson} and Hasanin {Harkous} and Roberto {Querio} and Antonio {Varvara} and Bassem {Arar} and Bahare Masood {Khorsandi} and and Stefan {W\"{a}nstedt} and Riccardo {Bassoli} and Frank H. P. {Fitzek}},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-04-21},

urldate = {2024-04-21},

booktitle = {IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC 2024)},

address = {Dubai, UAE},

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pubstate = {published},

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@article{Urgelles24:In,

title = {In-Network Quantum Computing for Future 6G Networks},

author = {Helen {Urgelles} and Shivam {Maheshwari} and Swaraj Shekhar {Nande} and Riccardo {Bassoli} and Frank H. P. {Fitzek} and Jose F. {Monserrat}},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

urldate = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Advanced Quantum Technologies},

publisher = {Wiley-VCH},

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@article{Nande24:PositioningEnhancedSync,

title = {Satellite-Based Positioning Enhanced by Quantum Synchronization},

author = {Swaraj Shekhar {Nande} and Tommaso {Rossi} and Muhammad Idham {Habibie} and Mohamed {Barhoumi} and Krishna {Palaparthy} and Wassim {Mansouri} and Ashwin {Raju} and Riccardo {Bassoli} and Ernestina {Cianca} and Frank H. P. {Fitzek} and Mauro {De Sanctis}

},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

urldate = {2024-01-01},

journal = {Computer Networks},

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@article{Barhoumi24:CavityNode,

title = {Quantum qubit-optical cavity node: effects of the temperature and coupling strengths on the cavity fock-state distribution occupation probability and entropy of the subsystems using dicke model},

author = {Mohamed {Barhoumi} and Riccardo {Bassoli} and Frank H. P. {Fitzek}},

doi = {10.21203/rs.3.rs-4777124/v1},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

urldate = {2024-01-01},

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