Michele Zorzi
Papers
14
Total Citations
2,279
H-Index
9
About
Michele Zorzi is a prominent telecommunications researcher whose work spans next-generation wireless networks, underwater acoustic communications, and semantic communications. He is perhaps best known for his foundational contributions to 6G network development, with his 2020 paper "Toward 6G Networks: Use Cases and Technologies" amassing an extraordinary 2,084 citations, establishing him as a leading voice in shaping the future of mobile connectivity. His research addresses the critical challenge of building fully connected, intelligent digital infrastructures capable of linking people, vehicles, sensors, and cloud resources seamlessly. Beyond cellular networks, Zorzi has made significant contributions to underwater acoustic sensor networks, particularly through the RoboVaaS project, which pioneers robotic vessel services for maritime operations including hull inspection and environmental monitoring. His work on millimeter-wave technologies, including manufacturing applications at 60 GHz, further demonstrates his breadth across the wireless spectrum. More recently, Zorzi has explored semantic and effective communication frameworks for industrial control systems, developing dynamic feature compression techniques that address bandwidth constraints in 5G and beyond deployments. His combined body of work reflects a coherent vision of intelligent, adaptive communication systems designed for an increasingly automated world, making him an essential reference point for students and researchers working at the frontier of wireless communications.
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Top Papers
- 1Toward 6G Networks: Use Cases and Technologies2,084 citations · 2020
- 2Public Safety Communications above 6 GHz: Challenges and Opportunities54 citations · 2017
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- 4Towards 6G Networks: Use Cases and Technologies20 citations · 2019
- 5The Potential of mmWaves in Smart Industry: Manufacturing at 60 GHz19 citations · 2018
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- 7Effective Communication With Dynamic Feature Compression12 citations · 2024
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