Research Areas
Optical Networks
SDM-EON, routing, resource allocation and capacity provisioning.
AI for Networks
Machine learning, deep reinforcement learning and intelligent management.
Edge, Cloud & 6G
Network computing, offloading and communication architectures.
Network Optimization
Algorithms for dynamic routing, provisioning and resource management.
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Research Projects
Current projects connect next-generation optical infrastructure with
intelligent resource management, cloud systems and emerging 6G networks.
ROCAN6G
FAPESP · 25/03079-4
2026–2029
Advanced Optical Networks for Cloud and 6G: Building a Connected Future
Research on advanced optical networks for cloud and 6G, including
spatial division multiplexing, elastic optical networking, routing,
quality of transmission, failure management and intelligent resource allocation.
Project ↗
ML / OPTICAL
FAPESP · BPE
2027–2028
Machine Learning as a Key Enabler for Future Fiber Optical Communication Systems
Research on machine learning and deep reinforcement learning for
future fiber optical communication systems, with emphasis on
adaptability and performance improvement in high-capacity networks.
Project ↗
ONDA
CNPq · Productivity Research
Ongoing
Next Generation Optical Networks with Disruptive Capacity Provisioning
Research on next-generation optical networks and mechanisms for
increasing backbone capacity, including spatial division multiplexing,
routing, provisioning, protection and resource management.
IME-USP ↗
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People
Researchers and graduate students working across the Netsys research agenda.
Faculty Lead
Helder May Nunes da Silva Oliveira
Optical networks, computer networks and AI for networking.
PhD Student
Edson Adriel Rodrigues
AI based routing and resource allocation in SDM-EON.
PhD Student
Ramon Alves Oliveira
Machine learning and optimization for optical networks.
Special PhD Student
Andreia Alexandre Felix
Artificial intelligence and intelligent network management.
Master Student
Christian Laurence Almeida Barry
Intelligent resource management in communication networks.
Master Student
Eduardo Augusto Andrade Bezerra Cavalcanti
Network optimization and intelligent networked systems.
Master Student
Kevin Miyahara Omori
Artificial intelligence applied to network management.
Special PhD Student
Paulo Victor Caminha de Oliveira
Machine learning and intelligent systems.
Master Student
Erico Medeiros Correia da Silva
Intelligent communication networks and network optimization.
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Selected Publications
Selected publications reflecting the team's work in optical networking
and intelligent resource management.
Optical Networks
Priority aware traffic routing and resource allocation mechanism for SDM elastic optical networks
Computer Networks
SDM-EON
Routing and Resource Allocation in SDM Elastic Optical Networks
IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management
Optical Networks
Routing, Spectrum and Core Assignment Algorithms for SDM Optical Networks
Journal of Network and Computer Applications
Recent Work
Analysis of Routing and Resource Allocation Mechanism for Space Division Multiplexing Elastic Optical Networks
IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management
Recent Work
Latency Aware Routing and Multidimensional Optical Resource Allocation for CF-RAN over SDM-EON
Simpósio Brasileiro de Redes de Computadores e Sistemas Distribuídos
Complete publication record via DBLP →
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Research Opportunities
We welcome motivated students and researchers interested in working at
the intersection of communication networks, optical systems,
artificial intelligence and network optimization.
Optical Networks
SDM-EON
Machine Learning
Deep Reinforcement Learning
Network Optimization
Edge Computing
6G
Network Management