Andrea Bartolini

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Andrea Bartolini is a leading figure in underwater wireless communications, with a primary focus on optical wireless systems for marine environments. Her most notable contribution is the development and sea-trial of optical Ethernet modems that exploit visible light communication (VLC) to transmit data through water. In her landmark 2018 study, she demonstrated a prototype capable of transmitting 10 Mbit/s 10Base-T signals over distances up to 10 meters in the challenging conditions of La Spezia harbor, achieving 40 citations for this pioneering work. This breakthrough addresses critical limitations of traditional acoustic and radio-frequency underwater links, offering higher bandwidth for real-time data transfer in applications like oceanography, offshore engineering, and environmental monitoring. Bartolini’s research bridges the gap between laboratory innovation and practical deployment, emphasizing robust, low-cost solutions for real-world maritime challenges. Her work has significant implications for autonomous underwater vehicles and sensor networks, positioning her as a key contributor to the advancement of underwater optical wireless technology.