Kostas Pentikousis

European Center for Information and Communication Technologies, Shenzhen International Travel Health Care Center

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Kostas Pentikousis is a prominent researcher specializing in next-generation network architectures, 5G infrastructure, and software-defined networking. His work sits at the intersection of telecommunications innovation and information and communications technologies (ICT), with a particular focus on shaping the evolution of carrier networks toward greater efficiency and automation. Pentikousis has made notable contributions to the foundational thinking around 5G networks, co-authoring influential work on end-to-end architecture and infrastructure that envisions 5G not merely as an incremental upgrade, but as a transformative revolution in ICT — one capable of enabling a truly ubiquitous ultra-broadband future Internet. This guest editorial, cited 23 times, reflects his role as a thought leader helping to define the conceptual landscape of fifth-generation networking at a critical early stage. His research also extends to software-defined operations, exploring how automation can modernize carrier network management and bring telecommunications operations in line with broader ICT industry advances. Together, these contributions demonstrate a sustained commitment to bridging visionary network design with practical operational frameworks, making Pentikousis a valuable voice for students and researchers navigating the rapidly evolving world of advanced telecommunications and network infrastructure.