L. Crocetti, E. Noccetti, P. Nannipieri, S. Di Matteo, I. Sarno and S. Saponara, "A Robust and Portable All-Digital TRNG Circuit for Extending the Instruction Set Architecture of RISC-V Processors," in IEEE Access, vol. 13, pp. 201741-201749, 2025, d

Antonelli, G., Biondi, A., Caiti, A., Chiaverini, S., Costanzi, R., Di Lillo, P., ... & Munafò, A. (2026). Towards a multi-robot architecture for bearing-only tracking of underwater acoustic sources using vector sensors. Ocean Engineering, 353, 12471

This paper presents a multi-vehicle distributed system for the real-time estimation of the position of an underwater acoustic source, based on Direction of Arrival (DOA) observations obtained through onboard Acoustic Vector Sensors (AVSs) mounted on...

Kumar, Vinay, Claudio Cicconetti, Riccardo Bassoli, Marco Conti, and Andrea Passarella. "Instruction-Set Architecture for Programmable NV-Center Quantum Repeater Nodes." arXiv preprint arXiv:2602.14995 (2026).

Abstract—Programmability is increasingly central in emerging quantum network software stacks, yet the node-internal controller-to-hardware interface for quantum repeater devices remains under-specified. We introduce the idea of an instruction-set...

L. Ciacchini et al., "Enabling the Hardware Acceleration of Residual Layers within the FPG-AI Framework for Space Applications", 2025 European Data Handling & Data Processing Conference, Elche, Spain

L. Ciacchini, T. Bocchi, T. Pacini, P. Nannipieri, L. Fanucci Abstract: Artificial Intelligence, particularly Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs), plays a key role in satellite image processing, enabling tasks such as object detection, classification,...

P. Usai, G. Sabatini, D. Brizi and A. Monorchio, "Optically Transparent Frequency Selective Surfaces for Electromagnetic Shielding in Cybersecurity Applications", Applied Sciences, vol. 16, no. 2, 821, January 2026

Abstract: With the widespread diffusion of personal Internet of Things (IoT) devices, Electromagnetic Side-Channel Attacks (EM-SCAs), which exploit electromagnetic emissions to uncover critical data such as cryptographic keys, are becoming extremely...

E. Giusti, P. Usai, D. Brizi and A. Monorchio, "Smart Absorbing Material Positioning for Bistatic RCS Reduction: A Reinforcement Learning Approach," 2025 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation

Abstract: Fully covering a metallic target with a radar absorbing material is the most effective way to reduce its radar signature although not always practically viable especially for large surfaces. Conversely, randomly positioning radarabsorbing...

F. Fiorini, R. G. Garroppo, M. Pagano, "Threshold-Based Eavesdropper Detection for Partial Intercept-Resend Attack in Noisy BB84 Quantum Key Distribution", Computer Networks 2026

Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) protocols are critical for ensuring secure communication against the threats posed by post-quantum technologies. Among these, the BB84 protocol remains the most widely studied and implemented QKD scheme, providing a...

F. Fiorini, J. Wu, D. M. Kurkcuoglu, A. Cameron, R. G. Garroppo, M. Pagano, S. Zorzetti, "Fidelity Comparison of Time-Bin and Fock State Encoding in Hybrid Quantum Systems Under Channel and Transduction Effects", IEEE ICC 2026, Glasgow (UK)

Future quantum networks are expected to integrate a heterogeneous combination of quantum systems, owing to the diverse advantages offered by different physical platforms in terms of scalability, coherence times, and interfacing capabilities. Within the...

F. Fiorini, R. G. Garroppo, M. Pagano, S. Pini, "A Simulation Framework for Performance and Security Analysis of the SARG04 Quantum Key Distribution Protocol under Two Attack Strategies", IEEE ICC 2026, Glasgow (UK)

Among the various quantum key distribution (QKD) protocols, SARG04 was proposed as a modification of the wellknown BB84 protocol to enhance its resilience against sophisticated eavesdropping strategies, particularly the Photon Number Splitting (PNS)...

F. Fiorini, R. G. Garroppo, M. Pagano, R. Schiavini Yadzhak, "Eavesdropper Detection in Six-State Protocol Against Partial Intercept–Resend Attack", Future Internet, October 2025

This work presents and evaluates two threshold-based detection methods for the Six-State quantum key distribution protocol, considering a realistic scenario involving partial intercept–resend attack and channel noise. The statistical properties of the...

A. Modenini, et al., "PN Ranging with Filtered High-Order Modulations for Spacecraft TT&C Systems: Where we are", 2025 10th International Workshop on Tracking, Telemetry and Command Systems for Space Applications (TTC), Darmstadt, Germany, 2025

Abstract: The objective of this paper is to provide a survey of a novel technology concept for tracking, telemetry, and command (TT&C) systems that enable the simultaneous downlink of pseudo-noise (PN) ranging with filtered high-order modulations...

Impact of Bacillus cereus on the Human Gut Microbiota in a 3D In Vitro Model

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Kumar, V., Cicconetti, C., Conti, M., & Passarella, A. (2025). Quantum internet: Technologies, protocols, and research challenges. International Journal of Networked and Distributed Computing, 13(2), 22.

Abstract: As the field of the quantum internet advances, a comprehensive guide to navigate its complexities has become increasingly crucial. While quantum computing shares foundational principles with the quantum internet, distinguishing between the...

Kumar, V., Cicconetti, C., Conti, M., & Passarella, A. (2025). Routing in quantum networks with end-to-end knowledge. IET Quantum Communication, 6(1), e70000.

Abstract: Given the diverse array of physical systems available for quantum computing and the absence of a well-defined quantum Internet protocol stack, the design and optimisation of quantum networking protocols remain largely unexplored. To address...

Kumar, V., Cicconetti, C., Conti, M., & Passarella, A. (2024, October). Routing in Quantum Repeater Networks with Mixed Efficiency Figures. In 2024 IEEE Future Networks World Forum (FNWF) (pp. 198-203). IEEE.

Abstract— This study explores an approach to routing in quantum networks, which targets practical scenarios for quantum networks, mirroring real-world classical networks. By addressing practical constraints, we examine the impact of heterogeneous nodes...

T. Bocchi et al., "FPG-AI for On-Board AI Acceleration: A Case Study for Semantic Segmentation of Maritime and Terrestrial Areas", 2025 European Data Handling & Data Processing Conference, Elche, Spain

T. Bocchi, L. Ciacchini, P. Nannipieri, T. Pacini, C. Tancredi, F. Tosetti, F. Rossi, I. Bloise, A. La Rocca, F. Fontana & L. Fanucci Abstract: The increasing demand for artificial intelligence(AI)-based on-board data processing in space missions is...

M. Monopoli, D. Deiana, G. Benelli, P. Nannipieri, G. Lettieri & L. Fanucci, "Extension to Vector Operations of a Soft GPU Core for Machine Learning Acceleration in Space", 2025 European Data Handling & Data Processing Conference, Elche, Spain

Abstract: In recent years, there has been growing interest in executing Artificial Intelligence algorithms directly onboard satellites. AI can significantly optimize data storage and transmission, allowing real-time payload processing, minimizing...

Wireless Single-Chip ECG Monitoring System With Bioimpedance Analysis

Abstract: Low-cost commercial ECG electrodes combined with custom integrated electronic circuits can create a compact system capable of performing both ECG and bioimpedance mea surements. This paper introduces a compact and wireless solution for ECG...