Thesis Code: 26012
Thesis Type: Master Thesis for Computer Engineering, ICT for Smart Societies, Telecommunication Engineering or related fields
Research Area: Connected Systems and Cybersecurity
Requirements
- Excellent software programming skills
- Strong experience with scripting and Linux environment
- Knowledge of network simulators
Motivation
5G networks are complex and heterogeneous systems composed of multiple segments, including the Radio Access Network (RAN), transport/backhaul, and core network. The performance of each segment directly impacts the end-to-end Quality of Service experienced by users. To address this complexity, network operators are increasingly adopting Network Digital Twins (NDTs), i.e., virtual representations of physical network infrastructures. These enable real-time monitoring, performance analysis, and “what-if” simulations for testing network configurations and fault scenarios.
Objective
The aim of this thesis is to create a 5G Network Digital Twin (NDT) of a 5G NR infrastructure. The 5G NDT will be tested and validated on the 5G infrastructure available at the LINKS premises.
The first part of the thesis will be devoted to analysing the main components of 5G systems. The student will define a suitable architecture of the 5G NDT, including the identification of relevant data sources, modelling approaches, and development tools. In the second part, the student will focus on the development of the core building blocks of the 5G NDT, that comprise the data collection and processing, simplified models of selected network components, and basic simulation capabilities.
The student will have the opportunity to work in a cutting-edge research laboratory and will have access to a real 5G testbed for experimentation and validation.
Contact: send a resume with attached the list of exams and related scores to daniele.brevi@linksfoundation.com specifying the thesis code and title.
