Paola Iovanna

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Paola Iovanna is a leading expert in optical transport networks and 5G mobile infrastructure, with a research focus on enabling Industry 4.0 through advanced connectivity. Her major contributions lie in designing novel architectures that integrate mobile transport, Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC), and network function virtualization (NFV) to support demanding 5G verticals. Her invited paper, "Optical transport for Industry 4.0" (2020, 24 citations), explores how robotics, machine intelligence, and 5G connectivity are reshaping manufacturing and logistics. In her influential work "5G mobile transport and computing platform for verticals" (2018, 12 citations), she proposed a groundbreaking architecture that maps onto ETSI NFV standards, demonstrating its effectiveness for automotive and cloud gaming use cases. Iovanna’s research bridges the gap between optical transport and 5G service delivery, providing a critical foundation for next-generation industrial applications. Her work is highly regarded for its practical impact on network design, making her a key figure in the evolution of smart, connected industries.