Andrea Lacava
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Dr. Andrea Lacava is a leading researcher at the intersection of autonomous systems and next-generation wireless networks, with a primary focus on integrating Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) with 5G Radio Access Networks (RAN). Her work addresses the critical gap between theoretical simulations and real-world deployment, tackling the practical challenges of autonomous UAV operations over cellular infrastructure. Her most cited paper, "Bridging Simulation and Real-World for Autonomous UAVs in 5G RAN" (2025), has already garnered significant attention for its novel approach to enabling reliable, autonomous aerial services. Dr. Lacava’s contributions are pivotal in advancing the feasibility of drone-based applications in telecommunications, from emergency response to industrial monitoring. Her research not only pushes the boundaries of network slicing and edge computing but also provides a framework for validating autonomous behaviors in complex, dynamic environments. With a growing citation impact, Dr. Lacava is recognized as a rising authority in the field, bridging the divide between theoretical network models and practical, autonomous aerial systems.
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- 1Bridging Simulation and Real-World for Autonomous UAVs in 5G RAN2 citations · 2025