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(Full text pre-prints available for\u00a0download in some cases)<\/p>\n

Journals, Magazines and Letters<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. S. Srikant Adhatarao, Z. Despotovic, A. Hecker, D. Corujo, L. Jorguseski,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, E. Brandsma, “Standardization Roadmap towards Sustainable 6G”, accepted for publication in the IEEE Communications Standards Magazine<\/em>, doi: 10.1109\/MCOMSTD.2026.3654643 (pdf<\/a>)<\/li>\n
  2. A. del Rio, A. Mu\u00f1iz, J. Serrano, D. Jimenez,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, “Adaptive QoE optimization in non-stationary networks: Integrating PPO and digital twins for video streaming”, Computer Communications<\/em>, 2026, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.comcom.2026.108520.<\/li>\n
  3. F. Khan, O. Gil, L. Diez, E. Serna,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, R. Aguero, “Evaluating Fronthaul Network Performance under the O-RAN Paradigm: A novel methodology based on queuing theory”, IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, <\/em>vol. 23, pp. 1723-1741, 2026, doi: 10.1109\/TNSM.2025.3646845 (pdf<\/a>)<\/li>\n
  4. A. del Rio, \u00c1. Llorente, S. Ortiz-Arce, M. Belesioti, G. Pappas, A. Mu\u00f1iz,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, D. Christopoulos, “Seamless User-Generated Content Processing for Smart Media: Delivering QoE-Aware Live Media with YOLO-Based Bib Number Recognition”, Electronics<\/em>, 14, 4115, 2025, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/electronics14204115 (pdf<\/a>)<\/li>\n
  5. M. Richart, J.-L. Gorricho, J. Baliosian,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, A. Mu\u00f1iz, J. Serrat, “LQ-GNN: A Graph Neural Network Model for Response Time Prediction of Microservice-based Applications in the Computing Continuum”, IEEE Transactions on Parallel and Distributed Systems<\/em>, vol. 36, no. 12, pp. 2566-2577, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.1109\/TPDS.2025.3564214 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  6. J.A. Brito, J.I. Moreno, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, “Energy-Aware Edge Infrastructure Traffic Management Using Programmable Data Planes in 5G and Beyond”, Sensors<\/em>, 25(8), April 2025; https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/s25082375 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  7. P.L. de Araujo, M. Guimaraes Carneiro,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, R. Pasquini, “MTP-NT: A Mobile Traffic Predictor Enhanced by Neighboring and Transportation Data”, IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management,<\/em> vol. 22, no. 1, pp. 648-659, Feb. 2025, <\/em>doi: 10.1109\/TNSM.2024.3488568.<\/em><\/li>\n
  8. B. Serracanta, K. Gao, J. Ros-Giralt, A. Rodriguez-Natal,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, R. Yang, A. Cabellos, “Towards Deep Application-Network Integration: Architectures, Progress and Opportunities”, IEEE Communications Magazine<\/em>, vol. 62, no. 12, pp. 128-134, December 2024, doi: 10.1109\/MCOM.004.2300693\u00a0<\/em>(pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  9. J.M. Rivas-Moscoso, F. Arpanaei, G. Otero Perez, J.D. Martinez Jimenez, J.P. Fernandez-Palacios, \u00d3. Gonzalez de Dios, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, A. Sanchez-Macian, J.A. Hernandez, D. Larrabeiti, J. Folgueira, \u201cTEFNET24: reference packet optical network topology for edge to core transport\u201d, Journal of Optical Communications and Networking<\/em>, Vol. 16, Issue 11, pp. G28-G39, November 2024, doi: 10.1364\/JOCN.533131. (Associated data set here<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  10. P. Armingol Robles, \u00d3. Gonz\u00e1lez de Dios, J.P. Fern\u00e1ndez-Palacios Gim\u00e9nez,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>,\u00a0 L. Roelens, A. Mu\u00f1iz Da Costa, J. Vel\u00e1zquez Mat\u00ednez, D. De La Osa Mostazo, \u201cTransport SDN architecture for Multi-layer Transport Slicing\u201d, Journal of Optical Communications and Networking<\/em>. vol. 16, no. 8, pp. D76-D85, August 2024, doi: 10.1364\/JOCN.522783.<\/li>\n
  11. S.L. Correa,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, E.V. Dias, L.R. Furtado, K.M.R. Cunha, R.F. Xavier, L.A. Freitas, V.C.M. Borges, A. Oliveira-Jr, C.B. Both, S. Clayman, K.V. Cardoso, \u201cSupporting MANOaaS and Heterogenous MANOaaS Deployment within the Zero-touch network and Service Management Framework\u201d, IEEE Communications Standards Magazine<\/em>, vol. 8, no. 2, pp. 4-11, June 2024, doi: 10.1109\/MCOMSTD.0001.2100088\u00a0<\/em>(pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  12. R. Sofia, J. Salomon, S. Ferlin-Reiter, L. Garc\u00e9s-Erice, P. Urbanetz, H. Mueller, R. Touma, A. Espinosa,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, V. Theodorou, N. Psaromanolakis, L. Mamatas, V. Tsaoussidis, X. Fu, T. Yuan, A. del Rio, D. Jim\u00e9nez, A. Stam, E. Paraskevoulakou, P. Karamolegkos, V. Vieira, J. Martrat, I. Mariscal Prusiel, D. Matzakou, J. Soldatos, D. Rem\u00f3n, M. Jahn, “A Framework for Cognitive, Decentralized Container Orchestration”, IEEE Access, <\/em>vol. 12, pp. 79978-80008, May 2024, doi: 10.1109\/ACCESS.2024.3406861 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  13. A. del R\u00edo, J. Serrano, D. Jim\u00e9nez,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, F. \u00c1lvarez, “Multisite gaming streaming optimization over virtualized 5G environment using Deep Reinforcement Learning techniques”, Computer Networks<\/em>, Volume 244, May 2024, 110334, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.comnet.2024.110334 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  14. A. Minetto, B. Rat, M. Pini, B.D. Polidori, I. De Francesca,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, F. Dovis, \u201cNanosecond-level Resilient GNSS-based Time Synchronization in Telecommunication Networks through WR-PTP HA\u201d, IEEE Systems Journal<\/em>, vol. 18, no. 1, pp. 327-338, March 2024, doi: 10.1109\/JSYST.2023.3341243 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  15. H. L\u00f8nsethagen, S. Lange, T. Zinner, H. \u00d8verby,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, N. Ciulli, E. Dotaro, “Towards Smart Public Interconnected Networks and Services\u2013Approaching the Stumbling Blocks”, IEEE Communications Magazine<\/em>, vol. 61, no. 11, pp. 184-190, November 2023, doi: 10.1109\/MCOM.006.00210. (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  16. J.A. Brito, J.I. Moreno,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, M. Alvarez-Campana, M. Blanco Caama\u00f1o, “Programmable Data Plane Applications in 5G and Beyond Architectures: A Systematic Review”, Sensors,<\/em> 23, 6955, 2023. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/s23156955 (pdf<\/a>).\u00a0<\/li>\n
  17. P. Valsamas, S. Skaperas, L. Mamatas,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, “Virtualization Technology Blending for Resource-Efficient Edge Clouds”, Computer Networks<\/em>, Volume 225, 109646, 2023. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.comnet.2023.109646 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  18. D. Larrabeiti,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, G. Otero, J.A. Hern\u00e1ndez, J. Fernandez-Palacios, “Toward end-to-end latency management of 5G network slicing and fronthaul traffic”, Optical Fiber Technology<\/em>, 76, 103220, 2023. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.yofte.2022.103220 (pdf<\/a>).\u00a0<\/li>\n
  19. L.M. Contreras<\/u>, A. Solano, F. Cano, J. Folgueira, “Analysis of Network Function Sharing in CDN-as-a-Service Slicing Scenario”, International Journal of Network Management<\/em>, Vol. 33, Issue 4, pp. 1055-7148, 2023. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/nem.2221<\/li>\n
  20. F.Z. Morais, G.Z. Bruno, J. Renner, G. Almeida, L.M. Contreras<\/u>,\u00a0 R.R. Righi, K.V. Cardoso, C.B. Both , \u201cOPlaceRAN – a Placement Orchestrator for Virtualized Next-Generation of Radio Access Network\u201d, IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management, <\/em>2022. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1109\/TNSM.2022.3222298 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  21. L.M. Contreras<\/u>, J. Serrano, L. Mamatas, G. Bernini, P. Monti, M. Antunes, U. Atmojo, E. Tocker, I. Val, A. Sgambelluri, J. H\u00e4rri, A. Lioy, P. Martinez-Julia, J. Gonz\u00e1lez, J. S\u00e1nchez-Garrido, H. Asaeda, “Modular Architecture Providing Convergent and Ubiquitous Intelligent Connectivity for Networks Beyond 2030”, ITU Journal on Future and Evolving<\/em> Technologies, Volume 3, Issue 3, Pages 693-709, 2022 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  22. I. Sarrigiannis, A. Antonopoulos, K. Ramantas, M. Efthymiopouloy, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, C. Verikoukis, \u201cCost-aware Placement and Enhanced Lifecycle Management of Service Function Chains in a Multidomain 5G Architecture\u201d, IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management<\/em>, vol. 19, no. 4, pp. 5006-5020, Dec. 2022.\u00a0 https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1109\/TNSM.2022.3187314.2022<\/li>\n
  23. F.Z. Morais, G.M. de Almeida, L. Pinto, K.V. Cardoso,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>,\u00a0 R.R. Righi, C.B. Both , \u201cPlaceRAN: Optimal Placement of Virtualized Network Functions in the Next-generation Radio Access Networks\u201d,\u00a0accepted in IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing<\/em>, 2022, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1109\/TMC.2022.3171525 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  24. A. del R\u00edo, J. Serrano, D. Jim\u00e9nez, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, F. \u00c1lvarez, \u201cA Deep Reinforcement Learning quality optimization framework for multimedia streaming over 5G networks\u201d, Applied Sciences<\/em>, 12, 10343, 2022, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/app122010343 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  25. J. Serrano, A. del R\u00edo, W. Nakimuli, D. Jim\u00e9nez, J. Garcia-Reinoso,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, F. Alvarez, “Design, Implementation, and Validation of a Multi-site Gaming Streaming Service Over a 5G-Enabled Platform”, IEEE Transactions on Broadcasting<\/em>, vol. 68, no. 2, pp. 464-474, June 2022, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1109\/TBC.2022.3141615.<\/li>\n
  26. P. Valsamas, L. Mamatas, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, “A Comparative Evaluation of Edge Cloud Virtualization Technologies”, IEEE Transactions on Network and Service Management<\/em>, vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 1351-1365, June 2022, https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1109\/TNSM.2021.3130792.<\/li>\n
  27. J. Ordonez-Lucena, P. Ameigeiras,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, J. Folgueira, D.R. L\u00f3pez, “On the Rollout of Network Slicing in Carrier Networks: a Technology Radar”, Sensors<\/em> no. 23: 8094, 2021 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  28. J. Baliosian,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, P. Mart\u00ednez-Julia, J. Serrat, \u201cAn Efficient Algorithm for Fast Edge Selection in Cloud-based Telco Networks\u201d, IEEE Communications Magazine<\/em>, Vol. 59, Issue 9, October 2021 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  29. C. Guimar\u00e3es, X. Li, C. Papagianni, J. Mangues-Bafalluy, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, A. Garcia-Saavedra, J. Brenes, D. San Cristobal, J. Alonso, A. Zabala, J.-P. Kainulainen, A. Mourad, M. Lorenzo, C.J. Bernardos, \u201cPublic and Non-Public Network Integration for 5Growth Industry 4.0 Use Cases\u201d, IEEE Communications Magazine<\/em>, Vol. 59, Issue 7, July 2021 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  30. S. Barguil, V. L\u00f3pez,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, O. Gonz\u00e1lez de Dios, A. Alcal\u00e1, C. Manso, P. Alemany, R. Casellas, R. Mart\u00ednez, D. Gonz\u00e1lez-P\u00e9rez, X. Liu, J.M. Pulido, J.P. Fern\u00e1ndez-Palacios, R. Mu\u00f1oz, R. Vilalta, \u201cPacket Optical Transport Network Slicing with Hard and Soft Isolation\u201d, Applied Sciences<\/em>, 11(13), July 2021 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  31. C. Guimar\u00e3es, M. Groshev, L. Cominardi, A. Zabala, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, S.T. Talat, C. Zhang, S. Hazra, A. Mourad, A. de la Oliva, \u201cDEEP: A Vertical-Oriented Intelligent and Automated Platform for the Edge and Fog\u201d, IEEE Communications Magazine<\/em>, Vol. 59, No. 6, pp. 66-72, June 2021 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  32. L.M. Contreras<\/u>, S. Barguil, R. Vilalta, V. Lopez, \u201cArchitecture for integrating vertical customer\u2019s programmability control of network functions and connectivity in a slice-as-a-service schema\u201d, EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking<\/em>, May 2021 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  33. C. Guimar\u00e3es, A. de la Oliva, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, \u201cSupport for Availability Attributes in Network Slices in GANSO\u201d, Internet Technology Letters<\/em>, April 2021 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  34. I. Sarrigiannis,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, K. Ramantas, A. Antonopoulos, C. Verikoukis, \u201cApplication as a Service Function Chain in a Fog-enabled C-V2X Architecture\u201d, IEEE Network<\/em>, vol. 34, no. 5, pp. 120-126, September\/October 2020 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  35. L.M. Contreras<\/u>, C.J. Bernardos, \u201cOverview of Architectural Alternatives for the Integration of ETSI MEC Environments from Different Administrative Domains\u201d, in Electronics<\/em>, Vol. 9, Issue 9, September 2020 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  36. L.M. Contreras<\/u>, L. Cominardi, J. Mart\u00edn-P\u00e9rez, C.J. Bernardos, \u201cApplicability of SDN and NFV techniques for a virtualization-based roaming solution\u201d, in Journal of Network and Systems Management<\/em>, vol. 28, no. 3, pp. 576-604, 2020 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  37. P. Iovanna, G. Bottari, F. Ponzini, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, \u201cLatency Driven Transport for 5G\u201d, in IEEE\/OSA Journal of Optical Communications and Networking (JOCN)<\/em>, Vol. 10, Issue 8, pp. 695-702, 2018.<\/li>\n
  38. J. M. Fabrega, M. Svaluto Moreolo, L. Nadal, F. J. V\u00edlchez, R. Casellas, R. Vilalta, R. Mart\u00ednez, R. Mu\u00f1oz, J. P. Fern\u00e1ndez-Palacios, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, \u201cExperimental Validation of a Converged Metro Architecture for Transparent Mobile Front-\/Back-Haul Traffic Delivery using SDN-enabled Sliceable Bitrate Variable Transceivers\u201d, in IEEE\/OSA Journal of Lightwave Technology (JLT)<\/em>, Vol. 36, Issue 7, pp. 1429-1434, April 2018 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  39. R. Guerzoni, I. Vaishnavi, D. Perez-Caparros, A. Galis. F. Tusa, P. Monti, A. Sgambelluri, G. Bicz\u00f3k, B. Sonkoly, L. Toka, A. Ramos, J. Meli\u00e1n, O. Dugeon, F. Cugini, B. Martini, G. Giuliani, R. Figueiredo, L. M. Contreras<\/u>, C. J. Bernardos, R. Szab\u00f3, <\/em>\u201cAnalysis of End-to-End Multi-Domain Management and Orchestration Frameworks for Software Defined Infrastructures: an Architectural Survey\u201d, in Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies, <\/em>Vol. 28, Issue 4, 2017 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  40. Ll. Gifre, M. Tornatore, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, B. Mukherjee, L. Velasco, \u201cABNO-driven Content Distribution in the Telecom Cloud\u201d,\u00a0in Elsevier Optical Switching and Networks, <\/em>vol. 26, pp. 25-38, 2017 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  41. F. Morales, M. Ruiz, L. Gifre, L. M. Contreras<\/u>, V. L\u00f3pez, L. Velasco, \u201cVirtual Network Topology Adaptability based on Data Analytics for Traffic Prediction\u201d, in IEEE\/OSA Journal of Optical Communications and Networking (JOCN)<\/em>, Vol. 9, Issue 1, pp. A35-A45, 2017.<\/li>\n
  42. A. Asensio, M. Ruiz, L. M. Contreras<\/u>, L. Velasco, \u201cDynamic Virtual Network Services to Support 5G Backhauling\u201d, in IEEE\/OSA Journal of Optical Communications and Networking (JOCN)<\/em>, vol. 8, pp. B93-B103, 2016 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  43. M. Ruiz, M. Germ\u00e1n, L. M. Contreras<\/u>, L. Velasco, \u201cBig Data-backed Video Distribution in the Telecom Cloud\u201d, in Elsevier Computer Communications<\/em>, Volume 84, pp. 1-11, 2016 (pdf<\/a>).<\/em><\/li>\n
  44. L.M. Contreras<\/u>, L. Cominardi, H. Qian, C.J. Bernardos, \u201cSoftware-Defined Mobility Management: Architecture Proposal and Future Directions\u201d, in ACM\/Springer Mobile Applications and Networks<\/em>, Volume 21, Issue 2, pp. 226-236, 2016.<\/em><\/li>\n
  45. L.M. Contreras<\/u>, P. Doolan, H. L\u00f8nsethagen, D.R.L\u00f3pez, \u201cOperation, organization and business challenges for network operators in the context of SDN and NFV\u201d, in Elsevier Computer Networks<\/em>, Volume 92, pp. 211-217, 2015.<\/em><\/li>\n
  46. D. Bercovich, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, Y. Haddad, A. Adam, C.J. Bernardos, \u201cOpportunities for Software-Defined Wireless Transport Networks to Deploy a Flexible Mobile Backhaul\u201d, in ACM\/Springer Mobile Applications and Networks<\/em>, Volume 20, Issue 6, pp. 793-801, 2015 (pdf<\/a>).<\/em><\/li>\n
  47. L. Velasco, L. M. Contreras<\/u>, G. Ferraris, A. Stavdas, F. Cugini, M. Wiegand, J. P Fern\u00e1ndez-Palacios, \u201cA Service-Oriented Hybrid Access Network and Cloud Architecture\u201d, in IEEE Communications Magazine<\/em>, Vol. 53, No. 4, pp. 159-165, 2015 (pdf)<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  48. Ll. Gifre, F. Paolucci, O. Gonz\u00e1lez de Dios, L. Velasco, L. M. Contreras<\/u>, F. Cugini, P. Castoldi, V. L\u00f3pez \u201cExperimental Assessment of ABNO-driven Multicast Connectivity in Flexgrid Networks\u201d, in Journal of Lightwave Technology<\/em>, Vol. 33, Issue 8, pp. 1549-1556, 2015 (pdf)<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  49. M.R. Sama, L. M. Contreras<\/u>, J. Kaippallimalil, I. Akiyoshi, H. Qian , H. Ni, \u201cSoftware-Defined Control of Virtualized Mobile Packet Core\u201d, in IEEE Communications Magazine<\/em>, Vol. 53, No. 2, pp. 107-115, 2015 (pdf<\/a>).<\/em><\/li>\n
  50. C.J. Bernardos, A. de la Oliva, P. Serrano, A. Banchs, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, H. Jin, J.C. Z\u00fa\u00f1iga, \u201cAn Architecture for Software Defined Wireless Networking\u201d, in IEEE Wireless Communication Magazine<\/em>, Vol. 21, No. 3, pp. 52-61, 2014 (pdf)<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  51. B. Belter, J. Rodriguez Martinez, J. I. Aznar, J. Ferrer Riera, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, M. Antoniak-Lewandowska, M. Biancani, J. Buysse, C. Develder, Y. Demchenko, P. Donadio, D. Simeonidou, R. Nejabati, S. Peng, L. Drzewiecki, E. Escalona, J. A. Garcia-Espin, S. Gheorghiu, M. Ghijsen, J. Gutkowski, G.Landi, G. Carrozzo, D. Parniewicz, P. Robinson, S. Soudan, \u201cThe GEYSERS Optical Test-bed: a Platform for the Integration, Validation and Demonstration of Cloud-based Infrastructure Services\u201d, in Elsevier Computer Networks<\/em>, Vol. 61, pp. 197-215, March 2014 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  52. J. Buysse, M. De Leenheer, L. M. Contreras<\/u>, J. I. Aznar, J. Rodriguez Martinez, G. Landi, C. Develder, \u201cNCP+: an integrated network and IT control plane for cloud computing\u201d, in Elsevier Optical Switching and Networking<\/em>, Vol. 11, pp. 137-152, 2014 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  53. L.M. Contreras<\/u>, V. L\u00f3pez, O. Gonz\u00e1lez De Dios, A. Tovar, F. Mu\u00f1oz, A. Aza\u00f1\u00f3n, J. P. Fernandez-Palacios, J. Folgueira, \u201cToward cloud-ready transport networks\u201d, in IEEE Communications Magazine<\/em>, Vol. 50, No. 9, pp. 48-55, 2012 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
  54. L.M. Contreras<\/u>, C. J. Bernardos, I. Soto, \u201cRAMS: A protocol extension to PMIPv6 for improving handover performance of multicast traffic\u201d, in Journal of Wireless Mobile Networks, Ubiquitous Computing, and Dependable Applications (JoWUA)<\/em>, Vol.2, No. 2, pp. 67-82, 2011 (pdf)<\/a>.<\/li>\n
  55. C.J. Bernardos, M. Gramaglia, L. M Contreras<\/u>, M. Calder\u00f3n, I. Soto, \u201cNetwork-based localized IP mobility management: Proxy Mobile IPv6 and current trends in standardization\u201d, in Journal of Wireless Mobile Networks, Ubiquitous Computing, and Dependable Applications (JoWUA)<\/em>, Vol.1, No. 2\/3, pp. 16-35, 2010 (pdf)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Conferences and Workshops<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. J. Baranda, A. Kliks, J. Vel\u00e1zquez Mart\u00ednez,\u00a0L. Contreras<\/u>,\u00a0 M. Pagin, E. Zeydan, G. Kedar, T. De Cola, P. Joshi, S. Spantideas, A.E. Giannopoulos, J. Haxhibeqiri, V. Maglogiannis, D. Naudts, J. Hoebeke, G. Fontanesi, \u0141. Ku\u0142acz, “A Service-Based Management Architecture for Intelligent Cross-Domain Orchestration in 6G Networks”, 32nd International Conference on Telecommunications<\/em>, Thessaloniki, Greece, May 2026.<\/li>\n
    2. J. Vel\u00e1zquez Mart\u00ednez,\u00a0L. Contreras<\/u>, “Design and Validation of an Open-Source Standards-Compliant Network Slice Controller”,\u00a0European Conference on Networks and Communications (EuCNC) & 6G Summit<\/em>, M\u00e1laga, Spain, June 2026.<\/li>\n
    3. L. Blanco, C. J. Vaca-Rubio, J. Baranda, F. Javed, S. Via, E. Zeydan, L. Contreras<\/u>, J. Vel\u00e1zquez Mart\u00ednez, G. Kedar, E. Dvir, G. Rizzo, B. Buzcu, M. A. Serrano, A. Antonopoulos, G. Mirondo Kibalya, J. Haxhibeqiri, V. Maglogiannis, D. Naudts, J. Hoebeke, T. De Cola, B. Kirubakaran, S. Spantideas, A. E. Giannopoulos, P. Trakadas, H. Koumaras, S. Plastras, A. Piemonti, V. Cianchini, C. Amatetti, B. De Filippo, Z. Gao, P. Kryszkiewicz, M. Pakula, \u0141. Ku\u0142acz, P. P\u0142aczkiewicz, A. Kliks, M. Pagin, H. Wang, S. Cherrared, T. Djaidja, “Advances on Unified Architecture for Open RAN-Enabled Distributed and Scalable 6G Networks”,\u00a0European Conference on Networks and Communications (EuCNC) & 6G Summit<\/em>, M\u00e1laga, Spain, June 2026.<\/li>\n
    4. G. Sanchez Illan, A. Mu\u00f1iz Da Costa, A. del Rio, A. T. de Cock Buning Sanguino,\u00a0L. Contreras<\/u>, J. Serrano, D. Jimenez, B. Nogales, I. Vidal, F. Valera, V. Theodorou, M. Mertiri, K. Lambropoulou, “Enhanced Operation of a Media Delivery System on a Cognitive Edge-Cloud Continuum”, 2026 7th International Conference on Communications, Signal Processing, and their Applications (ICCSPA)<\/em>, Alcal\u00e1 de Henares, Spain, June 2026.<\/li>\n
    5. S. Sultana, D. Christoph, M. Rausch, M.T. Watts,\u00a0L.M. Contreras Murillo<\/u>, U. Neiser, T. Bauschert, “O-RAN SMO Extension: Addressing the challenges of heterogeneity with UM-L”, IEEE Network Operations and Management Symposium (NOMS)<\/em>, Rome, Italy, May 2026.<\/li>\n
    6. K. Kecskem\u00e9ti, J.A. Brito, G. Gombos, S. Laki, J.I. Moreno,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, “Energy-Efficient Resource Management Optimization Using Programmable Switches”, IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC)<\/em>, Glasgow, United Kingdom, May 2026.<\/li>\n
    7. \u00d3. Gil, E. Serna, H. Sun, M. Lecci, F. Khan, D. Gregoratti, J. Vel\u00e1zquez Mart\u00ednez, J. Rivas, L. Diez, C. Navarro Manch\u00f3n,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, R. Aguero, “Assessing the Feasibility of Extended Fronthaul Networks in Centralized Open RAN Architectures”, IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC)<\/em>, Glasgow, United Kingdom, May 2026.<\/li>\n
    8. S. Spadaro, A. Pag\u00e8s, F. Agraz, M. Blanco Caama\u00f1o,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, “On the selection of KPI-aware E2E paths for deterministic services in 6G networks”, 25th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON)<\/em>, Barcelona, Spain, July 2025.\u00a0<\/li>\n
    9. J. Baranda, J. Vel\u00e1zquez Mart\u00ednez, A. Bel, D. Gregoratti, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, J. Mangues-Bafalluy, “Full Orchestration of a Distributed 5G Cloud-Native Mobile Network: O-RAN, Core, and Transport”, 11th IEEE International Conference on Network Softwarization (NetSoft)<\/em>, Budapest, Hungary, June 2025 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    10. L. Blanco, S. Via, C.J. Vaca-Rubio, E. Zeydan,\u00a0L.M. Contreras Murillo<\/u>, G. Kedar, G. Rizzo, A. Antonopoulos, J. Haxhibeqiri, V. Maglogiannis, D. Naudts, J. Hoebeke, T. de Cola, L. Galati Giordano, G. Fontanesi, S. Spantideas, H. Koumaras, M. Neri, A. Vesco, C. Amatetti1, N.C. Trujillo Quijada, M. Dryja\u0144ski, N. Kanakaris, C. Pamminger, M. Pagin, F. Ivanovic, \u201cUNITY-6G: UNified archITecture for Open RAN-enabled Distributed, Scalable and SustainabilitY-enhanced 6G Networks\u201d, European Conference on Networks and Communications (EuCNC) & 6G Summit<\/em>, Poznan, Poland, June 2025.<\/li>\n
    11. F. Khan, O. Gil, L. Diez, E. Serna,\u00a0L. Contreras<\/u>, R. Ag\u00fcero, “End-to-end delay analysis in disaggregated O-RAN Fronthaul Networks”, IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC)<\/em>, Montreal, Canada, June 2025.<\/li>\n
    12. L.M. Contreras<\/u>, G. S\u00e1nchez Ill\u00e1n, J. Vel\u00e1zquez Mart\u00ednez, “Decarbonization Level Agreements in the Provision of Transport Network Slices”, 28th Conference on Innovation in Clouds, Internet and Networks<\/em>, Paris, France, March 2025.<\/li>\n
    13. S. Robitzsch, A. de la Oliva, C.F. Chiasserini, C.E. Casetti, F. Agraz, G. Landi, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, P. Szilagyi, P.G. Giardina, R. Rosales, S. Spadaro, V. Frascolla. \u201cStandardisation Assessment of a Digital Twin-Based Multi-Domain Deterministic Communications System\u201d, 4th Workshop on architectural evolution toward 6G networks (6GArch)<\/em>, co-located to 2024 IEEE Globecom, <\/em>Cape Town, South Africa, December 2024 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    14. O. Segou, D.S. Skias, T.-H. Velivassaki, T. Zahariadis, E. Pages, R. Ramiro, R. Rossini, P.A. Karkazis, A. Muniz, L. Contreras<\/u>,\u00a0A. del Rio, J. Serrano, D. Jimenez, M. Belesioti, I. Chochliouros, S. Vantolas, “NExt generation Meta Operating systems (NEMO) and Data Space: envisioning the future”, 4th Eclipse Security, AI, Architecture and Modelling Conference on Data Space<\/em>, Mainz (Germany) October 2024 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    15. O. Sallent, J. P\u00e9rez-Romero, I. Gonz\u00e1lez, A. Santiago, J. Baliosian, L. Diez, R. Ag\u00fcero, A. Mu\u00f1iz, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, E. Fern\u00e1ndez, J. Moreno, \u201cAn Optimisation as a Service Platform for Beyond 5G and 6G Networks\u201d, XXXIX Simposio Nacional de la Uni\u00f3n Cient\u00edfica Internacional de Radio (URSI2024)<\/em>, Cuenca, Spain, September 2024 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    16. A. Mu\u00f1iz, P. Armingol,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, \u00d3. Gonz\u00e1lez, “Creation of Topological Maps of Energy Consumption for IP Networks”, 20th IEEE International Conference on Green Computing and Communications (GreenCom 2024)<\/em>, Copenhagen, Denmark, August 2024.<\/li>\n
    17. R. Ingabire, A. Bazco-Nogueras, V. Mancuso,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, J. Folgueira, \u201cCharacterization of Real-Time Public Cloud Latency\u201d, 33rd International Conference on Computer Communications and Networks (ICCCN 2024)<\/em>, Big Island, Hawaii, USA, July 2024 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    18. A. G. Buend\u00eda-L\u00f3pez, F.J. Moreno-Muro,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, J. Folgueira, P. Pavon, \u201cAn evaluation of Flex-Algo traffic engineering techniques in Segment-Routing networks\u201d, 24th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON)<\/em>, Bari, Italy, July 2024.<\/li>\n
    19. M. Blanco Caama\u00f1o,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, J. Vel\u00e1zquez Mart\u00ednez, R.A. L\u00f3pez da Silva, \u201cReliability in deterministic networks: Comparison of FRER (TSN) and PREOF (DetNet)\u201d, 24th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON)<\/em>, Bari, Italy, July 2024 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    20. M. Blanco Caama\u00f1o,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, R.A. L\u00f3pez da Silva, \u201cHeader Proposal for the DetNet Application Layer\u201d, 24th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON)<\/em>, Bari, Italy, July 2024 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    21. A. Mu\u00f1iz, R. Cant\u00f3,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, A. Pastor, D. L\u00f3pez, J. Morales, J. Folgueira, J.Brito, R. Brito, J. Ballesta, P. Piscione, P. Giardina, A. Abdulwahed, “Using ALTO protocol to address SD-QKD federation in multi-domain scenarios”, International Conference on Quantum Communications, Networking, and Computing (QCNC 2024)<\/em>, Kanazawa, Japan, July 2024.<\/li>\n
    22. L. Diez, R. Ag\u00fcero, J. P\u00e9rez-Romero, O. Sallent, E. Fern\u00e1ndez, J. Moreno, I. Gonz\u00e1lez, A. Santiago, J. Baliosian, A. Mu\u00f1iz,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, \u201cExploiting a Network Digital Twin to optimize B5G networks management. The OPTIMAIX approach\u201d,\u00a0IEEE International Mediterranean Conference on Communications and Networking (MeditCom)<\/em>, Madrid, Spain, July 2024.<\/li>\n
    23. F. Khan, L. Diez,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, O. Gil, E. Serna, D. Gregoratti, R. Ag\u00fcero, \u201cQoS-Aware Scheduling Policies for Open Fronthaul Transport Networks\u201d, IEEE International Mediterranean Conference on Communications and Networking (MeditCom)<\/em>, Madrid, Spain, July 2024.<\/li>\n
    24. J.A. Brito, J.I. Moreno, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, M. Blanco Caama\u00f1o, “Architecture and Methodology for Green MEC Services Using Programmable Data Planes in 5G and Beyond Networks”, 4th International Workshop on Time-Sensitive and Deterministic Networking (TENSOR)<\/em>, co-located with IFIP\/IEEE Networking<\/em>, Thessaloniki, Greece, June 2024.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n
    25. P. Szil\u00e1gyi, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, D. Rico Men\u00e9ndez, P. Giardina, A. de la Oliva, \u201c6G Architecture for Enabling Predictable, Reliable and Deterministic Networks: the PREDICT6G Case\u201d, Workshop on 6G Architecture (6GArch)<\/em>, co-located with IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC)<\/em>, Dubai. UAE, April 2024 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    26. I.P. Chochliouros, E. Pages-Montanera, A. Alc\u00e1zar-Fern\u00e1ndez, T. Zahariadis, T.-H. Velivassaki, C. Skianis, R. Rossini, M. Belesioti, N. Drosos, E. Bakiris, P. K. Pedholla, P. Karkazis, A. K. Samal,\u00a0L.M. Contreras Murillo<\/u>, A. Del R\u00edo, J. Serrano, D. Skias, O.E. Segou, S. Waechter, “NEMO: Building the Next Generation Meta Operating System”, Proceedings of the 3rd Eclipse Security, AI, Architecture and Modelling Conference on Cloud to Edge Continuum (eSAAM)<\/em>, Ludwigsburg, Germany, October 2023 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    27. C.J. Bernardos, A. Mourad, M. Groshev,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, M. Moll\u00e0 Rosell\u00f3, O. Bularca, V. Frascolla, P. Szilagyi, S. Robitzsch, “Using RAW as Control Plane for Wireless Deterministic Networks: Challenges Ahead”, MobiHoc ’23<\/em>: Proceedings of the Twenty-fourth International Symposium on Theory, Algorithmic Foundations, and Protocol Design for Mobile Networks and Mobile Computin<\/em>g, Washington, USA, October 2023 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    28. A. Mu\u00f1iz da Costa,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, “Integration of Network Slice Controller for Enhanced Intent-Based Networking in 5G\/6G Networks”, Workshop on Mobility in the Evolving Internet Architecture (MobiArch)<\/em>, ACM MobiCom 2023, Madrid, Spain, October 2023.<\/li>\n
    29. \u00c1. Burgaleta Ledesma, A. Mu\u00f1iz Da Costa, D. L\u00f3pez,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, A. Pastor Perales, \u201cProposal of a Methodology and Architecture for the Development of a Network Digital Twin\u201d, XXXVIII Simposio Nacional de la Uni\u00f3n Cient\u00edfica Internacional de Radio (URSI2023)<\/em>, C\u00e1ceres, Spain, September 2023.<\/li>\n
    30. J.M. Mart\u00ednez Caro, J. P\u00e9rez-Romero, R. Ag\u00fcero, A. Mu\u00f1iz Da Costa, E. Atxutegi, L. D\u00edez,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, I. Gonz\u00e1lez, F.J. Moreno Mouro, P. Pav\u00f3n Mari\u00f1o, O. Sallent, \u201cThe role of Network Digital Twinning in a 6G-oriented Optimization-as-a-Service Platform\u201d, XXXVIII Simposio Nacional de la Uni\u00f3n Cient\u00edfica Internacional de Radio (URSI2023)<\/em>, C\u00e1ceres, Spain, September 2023 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    31. D. Trossen, A. Farrel, D. King, M. Boucadair,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>,\u00a0“Providing More Than ‘Just’ Reachability Through Semantic Networking”,\u00a0Workshop on Future of Internet Routing & Addressing (FIRA)<\/em>, ACM SIGCOMM 2022, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, August 2022.<\/li>\n
    32. A. del Rio, J. Serrano, A. L\u00f3pez,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, D. Jim\u00e9nez, F. \u00c1lvarez, \u201cA Topological and performance metrics approach to the decision making of Content Delivery Networks\u201d, Workshop on Network Application Integration (NAI 2022)<\/em>, ACM SIGCOMM 2022, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, August 2022 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    33. J.P. Fern\u00e1ndez-Palacios,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, O. Gonz\u00e1lez, D. Larrabeiti, G. Otero, J.A. Hern\u00e1ndez, \u201c’Use Cases and Drivers for Optical Grooming in 5G Transport Networks’\u201d, 13th IEEE\/IET International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks & Digital Signal Processing (CSNDSP)<\/em>, Porto, Portugal, July 2022.<\/li>\n
    34. A. Solano,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, R. Cant\u00f3, J. Folgueira, “Outdoor-Backhaul Network of Fixed Topology based on D-Band”, 25th Conference on Innovation in Clouds, Internet and Networks (ICIN)<\/em>, Paris, France, March 2022.<\/li>\n
    35. D. Larrabeiti, G. Otero, J. P. Fern\u00e1ndez-Palacios,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, J.A. Hern\u00e1ndez, “Latency-aware network architectures for 5G backhaul and fronthaul”, 2022 Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition (OFC)<\/em>, pp. 1-3, San Diego, USA, March 2022.<\/li>\n
    36. G. Matos, L.C. de Almeida, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, F. Verdi, \u201cINCA: a mechanism for traffic identification and chaining in data plane\u201d, IEEE Latin-American Conferecen on Communications (LATINCOM)<\/em>, 2021 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    37. S. Nadas, B. Varga,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, S. Laki, \u201cIncentive based traffic management and QoS and measurements\u201d, IAB Workshop on Measuring Network Quality for End-Users<\/em>, 2021 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    38. M. Pini, A. Minetto, A. Vesco, D. Berbecaru, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, P. Nemry, I. De Francesca, T. Garc\u00eda, K. Callewaert, \u201cSatellite-derived time for enhanced telecom networks synchronization: the ROOT project\u201d, IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Aerospace<\/em>, June 2021.<\/li>\n
    39. L.M. Contreras<\/u>, A. Solano, F.J. Cano Hila, J. Folgueira Chavarria, “Efficiency Gains due to Network Function Sharing in CDN-as-a-Service Slicing Scenarios”, IEEE Conference on Network Softwarization (NetSoft)<\/em>, Tokyo, Japan, June 2021 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    40. L.M. Contreras<\/u>, J. Ordonez-Lucena, “On Slice Isolation Options in the Transport Network and Associated Feasibility Indicators”, IEEE Conference on Network Softwarization (NetSoft)<\/em>, Tokyo, Japan, June 2021 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    41. A. Alcal\u00e1, S. Barguil, V. L\u00f3pez,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, C. Manso, P. Alemany, R. Casellas, R. Mart\u00ednez, D. Gonz\u00e1lez-P\u00e9rez, X. Liu, J.M. Pulido, J.P. Fernandez-Palacios, R. Mu\u00f1oz, R. Vilalta, \u201cMulti-layer Transport Network Slicing with Hard and Soft Isolation\u201d, OSA Optical Fiber Communication Conference (OFC)<\/em>, June 2021 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    42. G. Matos, L.C. de Almeida, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, F. Verdi, “When SRv6 meets 5G Core: Implementation and Deployment of a Network Service Chaining Function in SmartNICs”, 2021 P4 Workshop<\/em>, May 2021.<\/li>\n
    43. J. Zhang,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, K. Gao, F. Cano, P. Diez Cano, A. Escribano, Y. R. Yang, \u201cSextant: Enabling Network-Aware Applications in Carrier Networks\u201d, IFIP\/IEEE International Symposium on Integrated Network Management<\/em>, Bordeux, France, May 2021 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    44. D. Fern\u00e1ndez,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, R. Flores Moyano, S. Garc\u00eda, \u201cNFV\/SDN Based Multiple Upstream Interfaces Multicast Proxy Service\u201d, 24th Conference on Innovation in Clouds, Internet and Networks (ICIN)<\/em>, Paris, France, March 2021.<\/li>\n
    45. J.T. Infiesta, C. Guimar\u00e3es,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, A. de la Oliva, \u201cGANSO: Automating the Provisioning of Network Slices over SDN Infrastructures\u201d, IEEE Conference on Network Function Virtualization and Software Defined Networks (IEEE NFV-SDN)<\/em>, Madrid, Spain, November 2020 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    46. K. Gao, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, S. Randriamasy, \u201cBi-directional Network and Application Interaction: Application Intents upon Abstracted Network Information\u201d, Workshop on Network Application Integration\/CoDesign (NAI 2020)<\/em>, ACM SIGCOMM<\/em>, New York, USA, August 2020 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    47. D. A. Lachos, Q. Xiang, C.E. Rothenberg, S. Randriamasy,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>,\u00a0B. Ohlman, \u201cTowards Deep Network & Application Integration: Possibilities, Challenges, and Research Directions\u201d, Workshop on Network Application Integration\/CoDesign (NAI 2020)<\/em>, ACM SIGCOMM<\/em>, New York, USA, August 2020 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    48. S. Bryant, U. Chunduri, T. Eckert, A. Clemm,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, P. Diez Cano, \u201cA novel hybrid distributed-routing and SDN solution for Traffic Engineering\u201d, Applied Networking Research Workshop (ANRW)<\/em>, Madrid, Spain, July 2020 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    49. D. A. Lachos, C.E. Rothenberg, Q. Xiang, Y.R. Yang, B. Ohlman, S. Randriamasy,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, K. Gao, \u201cMulti-Domain Information Exposure using ALTO: The Good, the Bad and the Solution\u201d, Applied Networking Research Workshop (ANRW)<\/em>, Madrid, Spain, July 2020 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    50. A. Solano,\u00a0L.M. Contreras<\/u>, \u201cInformation Exchange to Support Multi-Domain Slice Service Provision for 5G\/NFV\u201d, 2nd International Workshop on Network Slicing (Network Slicing 2020)<\/em>, co-located with the IFIP Networking 2020 Conference (NETWORKING 2020)<\/em>, Paris, France, June 2020 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    51. J. Ordonez-Lucena, C. Tranoris, J. Rodrigues, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, \u201cCross-domain Slice Orchestration for Advanced Vertical Trials in a Multi-Vendor 5G Facility\u201d, European Conference on Networks and Communications (EuCNC)<\/em>, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 2020.<\/li>\n
    52. S. Clayman, F. Tusa, A. Galis, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, \u201cWIM on-demand \u2013 A modular approach for managing network slices\u201d, IEEE Conference on Network Softwarization (NetSoft)<\/em>, Ghent, Belgium, June 2020 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    53. L.M. Contreras<\/u>, J. Baliosian, P. Martinez-Julia, J. Serrat, \u201cComputing at the edge, but what edge?\u201d, IEEE\/IFIP Network Operations and Management Symposium (NOMS)<\/em>, Budapest, Hungary, April 2020 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    54. M. Lashgari, C. Natalino, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, P. Monti, \u201cCost Benefits of Centralizing Service Processing in 5G Network Infrastructures\u201d, Asia Communications and Photonics Conference (ACP 2019)<\/em>, November 2019 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    55. L.M. Contreras<\/u>, \u00d3. Gonz\u00e1lez, V. L\u00f3pez, J.P. Fern\u00e1ndez-Palacios, J. Folgueira, \u201ciFUSION: Standards-based SDN Architecture for Carrier Transport Network\u201d, IEEE Conference on Standards for Communications and Networking (CSCN)<\/em>, Granada, Spain, October 2019 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    56. J. Ordonez-Lucena, J. Folgueira, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, A. Pastor Perales. \u201cThe use of 5G Non-Public Networks to support Industry 4.0 scenarios\u201d, IEEE Conference on Standards for Communications and Networking (CSCN)<\/em>, Granada, Spain, October 2019 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    57. J. Garcia-Reinoso, M. Molla, E. Kosmatos, G. Landi, G. Bernini, R. Legouable, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, M. Lorenzo, \u201cThe 5G-EVE Multi-site Experimental Architecture\u201d, IEEE 5G World Forum conference<\/em>, October 2019.<\/li>\n
    58. D.A. Lachos, C.E. Rothenberg, Q. Xiang, Y.R. Yang, B. Ohlman, S. Randriamasy, F. Weaver, L. M. Contreras<\/u>, \u201cSupporting Multi-domain Use Cases with ALTO\u201d, Applied Networking Research Workshop (ANRW)<\/em>, Montreal, Canada, July 2019 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    59. L.M. Contreras<\/u>, L. Luque, G. Landi, G. Bernini, G. Carrozzo, J. Garc\u00eda-Reinoso, M. Moll\u00e0-Rosell\u00f3, \u201cInterworking of softwarized infrastructures for enabling 5G multi-site slice orchestration\u201d, IEEE Conference on Network Softwarization (NetSoft)<\/em>, June 2019.<\/li>\n
    60. L. Mo, W. Cheng, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, \u201cZTE 5G Transport Solution and Joint Field Trials with Global Operators\u201d, in Proc. Optical Fiber Conference (OFC)<\/em>, March 2019.<\/li>\n
    61. P. Iovanna, S. Stracca, F. Ubaldi, F. Cavaliere, G. Vall-Llosera, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, \u201cNetwork Convergence in 5G Transport\u201d, in Proc. Optical Fiber Conference (OFC)<\/em>, March 2019.<\/li>\n
    62. F.S. Dantas Silva, M.O.O. Lemos, A. Medeiros, A.V. Neto, R. Pasquini, D. Moura, C. Rothenberg, L. Mamatas, S.L. Correa, K. Vieira Cardoso, C. Marcondes, A. Abelem, M. Nascimento, A. Galis, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, J. Serrat, P. Papadimitriou, \u201cNECOS Project: Towards Lightweight Slicing of Cloud Federated Infrastructures\u201d, in Proc. of the IEEE NetSoft<\/em>, Montreal, June 2018 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    63. J. Kim, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, P. Greto, H. Magnusson, H. Woesner, D. Fritzsche, L. Cominardi, C.J. Bernardos, \u201cGiLAN Roaming: Roam Like at Home in a Multi-Provider NFV Environment\u201d, in Proc. of the IEEE International Symposium on Networks, Computers and Communications (ISNCC)<\/em>, Rome, June 2018.<\/li>\n
    64. M.\u00c1. V\u00e1zquez-Castro, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, \u201cSoftwarization of Network Coding Functions and Logical Mapping to SDN\u201d, in Proc. of the IEEE International Symposium on Networks, Computers and Communications (ISNCC)<\/em>, Rome, June 2018.<\/li>\n
    65. R. Vilalta, R. Casellas, R. Mart\u00ednez, R. Mu\u00f1oz Y. Lee, H. Zheng, Y. Lin, V. L\u00f3pez, L. M. Contreras<\/u>, \u201cFully automated peer service orchestration of cloud and network resources using ACTN and CSO\u201d, in Proc. of the 22nd International Conference on Optical Network Design and Modeling<\/em> (ONDM),<\/em> 2018 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    66. S. Gonz\u00e1lez, A. de la Oliva, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, C.J. Bernardos, \u201cTowards a resilient OpenFlow channel through MPTCP\u201d, in Proc. of the IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting<\/em>, Valencia, June 2018 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    67. L.M. Contreras<\/u>, H. Asaeda, C.J. Bernardos, N. Leymann, \u201cEnabling new multicast distribution architectures through the introduction of IGMP\/MLD proxy with multiple upstream interfaces\u201d, in Proc. of the IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting<\/em>, Valencia, June 2018.<\/li>\n
    68. L. Cominardi, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, C.J. Bernardos, I. Berberana, \u201cUnderstanding QoS applicability in 5G transport networks\u201d, in Proc. of the IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting<\/em>, Valencia, June 2018 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    69. P. Trakadas, P. Karkazis, H.-C. Leligou, T. Zahariadis, W. Tavernier, T. Soenen, S. van Rossem, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, \u201cScalable Monitoring for Multiple Virtualized Infrastructures for 5G Services\u201d, in Proc. of the 7th<\/sup> International Conference on Networks (ICN 2018)<\/em> Athens, April 2018.<\/li>\n
    70. B. Ger\u00f6, D. Jocha, R. Szab\u00f3, J. Czentye, D. Haja, B. N\u00e9meth, B. Sonkoly, M. Szalay, L. Toka., C.J. Bernardos, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, \u201cThe Orchestration in 5G Exchange \u2013 a Multi-Provider NFV Framework for 5G Services\u201d, in Proc. of the<\/em> IEEE Conference on Network Function Virtualization and Software Defined Networks 2017<\/em>, Berlin, Germany.<\/em><\/li>\n
    71. J.M. Fabrega, M. Svaluto Moreolo, L. Nadal, F. Javier V\u00edlchez, R. Casellas, R. Vilalta, R. Mart\u00ednez, R. Mu\u00f1oz, Juan P. Fern\u00e1ndez-Palacios, Luis M. Contreras<\/u>, \u201cExperimental Validation of a Converged Metro Architecture for Transparent Mobile Front-\/Back-Haul Traffic Delivery using SDN-enabled Sliceable Bitrate Variable Transceivers\u201d, in ECOC 2017<\/em>.<\/li>\n
    72. T. Dei\u00df, J. Baranda, L. Cominardi, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, J. Gomes, S. Gonzalez, P. Iovanna, J. Mangues-Bafalluy, N. Molner, J. N\u00fa\u00f1ez-Mart\u00ednez, A. de Oliva, S. Stracca, \u201cDataplane Measurements on a Fronthaul and Backhaul Integrated Network\u201d, in CLEEN 2017<\/em>.<\/li>\n
    73. J.M. Fabrega, M. Svaluto Moreolo, L. Nadal, F.J. V\u00edlchez, J.P. Fern\u00e1ndez-Palacios, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, \u201cMobile front-\/back-haul delivery in elastic metro\/access networks with sliceable transceivers based on OFDM transmission and direct detection\u201d, in ICTON 2017<\/em>.<\/li>\n
    74. R. Casellas, R. Vilalta, A. Mayoral, R. Mart\u00ednez, R. Mu\u00f1oz, L. M. Contreras<\/u>, \u201cControl Plane Architectures Enabling Transport Network Adaptive and Autonomic Operation\u201d, in ICTON 2017<\/em>.<\/li>\n
    75. V. L\u00f3pez, R. Jim\u00e9nez, O. Gonz\u00e1lez de Dios, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, J.P. Fern\u00e1ndez Palacios, \u201cOpen Source Netphony Suite: Enabling Multi-layer Network Programmability\u201d, in ONDM 2017<\/em>.<\/li>\n
    76. L.M. Contreras<\/u>, C.J. Bernardos, A. de la Oliva, X. Costa-P\u00e9rez, \u201cSharing of Crosshaul Networks via a Multi-Domain Exchange Environment for 5G Services\u201d, in IEEE Conference on Network Softwarization (NetSoft), <\/em>July 2017 (pdf<\/a>).<\/em><\/li>\n
    77. R. Vilalta, Y. Lee, H. Zheng, Y. Lin, R. Casellas, A. Mayoral, R. Martinez, R. Mu\u00f1oz, L. M. Contreras<\/u>, V. Lopez, \u201cFully Automated Peer Service Orchestration of Cloud and Network Resources Using ACTN and CSO\u201d, in Proc. Optical Fiber Conference (OFC)<\/em>, March 2017.<\/li>\n
    78. A. Sgambelluri, A. Milani, J. Czentye, J. Melian, W. Y. Poe, F. Tusa, O. Gonzalez de Dios, B. Sonkoly, M. Gharbaoui, F. Paolucci, E. Meini, G. Giuliani, A. Ramos, P. Monti, L. M. Contreras<\/u>, I. Vaishnavi, C. J. Bernardos, R. Szab\u00f3, \u201cA Multi-Operator Network Service Orchestration Prototype: The 5G Exchange\u201d, in Proc. <\/em>Optical Fiber Conference (OFC)<\/em>, March 2017 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    79. F. Paolucci, V. Uceda, A. Sgambelluri, F. Cugini, O. Gonzalez De Dios, V. Lopez, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, P. Monti, P. Iovanna, F. Ubaldi, T. Pepe, P. Castoldi, \u201cInteroperable Multi-Domain Delay-aware Provisioning using Segment Routing Monitoring and BGP-LS Advertisement\u201d, in Proceedings of the 42nd European Conference and Exhibition on Optical Communications (ECOC)<\/em>, D\u00fcsseldorf, Germany, September 2016.<\/li>\n
    80. V. L\u00f3pez, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, \u00d3. Gonz\u00e1lez de Dios, J.P. Fern\u00e1ndez-Palacios, \u201cTowards a Transport SDN for Carrier Networks: An Evolutionary Approach\u201d, in Proceedings of the 21st European Conference on Network and Optical Communications (NOC)<\/em>, Lisbon, Portugal, June 2016.<\/li>\n
    81. G. Gardikis, S. Costicoglou, H. Koumaras, Ch. Sakkas, G. Xilouris, F. Arnal, L. M. Contreras<\/u>, P. Aranda, M. Guta, \u201cNFV Applicability and Use Cases in Satellite Networks\u201d, in Proc. of the 25th Edition of the European Conference on Networks and Communications (EuCNC), <\/em>Athens, Greece, June 2016 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    82. L.M. Contreras<\/u>, C.J. Bernardos, A. de la Oliva, X. Costa-P\u00e9rez, R. Guerzoni, \u201cOrchestration of Crosshaul Slices from Separated Administrative Domains\u201d, in Proc. of the 25th Edition of the European Conference on Networks and Communications (EuCNC), <\/em>Athens, Greece, June 2016 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    83. X. Li, G. Landi, J. N\u00fa\u00f1ez-Mart\u00ednez, R. Casellas, S. Gonz\u00e1lez, C.-F. Chiasserini, J. Rivas, D. Siracusa, L. Goratti, D. Jimenez, L. M. Contreras<\/u>, \u201cInnovations through 5G-Crosshaul Applications\u201d, in Proc. of the 25th Edition of the European Conference on Networks and Communications (EuCNC), <\/em>Athens, Greece, June 2016 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    84. V. L\u00f3pez, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, \u00d3. Gonz\u00e1lez de Dios, J.P. Fern\u00e1ndez-Palacios, \u201cTowards a Transport SDN for Carrier Networks: An Evolutionary Approach\u201d, in Proceedings of the 21st European Conference on Network and Optical Communications (NOC)<\/em>, Lisbon, Portugal, June 2016.<\/li>\n
    85. Ll. Gifre, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, V. L\u00f3pez, L. Velasco \u201cBig Data Analytics in Support of Virtual Network Topology Adaptability\u201d, in Proc. Optical Fiber Conference (OFC)<\/em>, Anneheim, March 2016 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    86. A. Asensio, M. Ruiz, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, L. Velasco, G. Junyent, \u201cDynamic Customer Virtual Network Reconfiguration with QoS and Bandwidth Guarantees\u201d, in the Proceedings of the 41st<\/sup> European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC), <\/em>Valencia, Spain, September 2015. <\/em>(pdf)<\/a>.<\/em><\/li>\n
    87. F. Ubaldi, P. Iovanna, F. Giurlanda, S. Noto, A. Priola, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, V. L\u00f3pez, J.P. Fern\u00e1ndez-Palacios, \u201cEffective Elasticity for Data Centers Interconnection in Multi-Domain WAN: Information Modelling and Routing\u201d, in the Proceedings of the 41st<\/sup> European Conference on Optical Communication (ECOC), <\/em>Valencia, Spain, September 2015. <\/em>(pdf)<\/a>.<\/em><\/li>\n
    88. P. Iovanna, F. Ubaldi, T. Pepe, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, V. L\u00f3pez, J.P. Fern\u00e1ndez-Palacios, \u201cMain Challenges on WAN due to NFV and SDN: Multi-layer and Multi-domain Network Virtualization and Routing\u201d, in Optical Networking Design and Modeling (ONMD), <\/em>May 2015 (pdf)<\/a>.<\/li>\n
    89. A. Asensio, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, M. Ruiz, V. L\u00f3pez, L. Velasco, \u201cScalability of Telecom Cloud Architectures for Live-TV Distribution\u201d, in Proc. <\/em>Optical Fiber Conference (OFC)<\/em>, March 2015 (pdf)<\/a>.<\/li>\n
    90. V. L\u00f3pez, O. Gonz\u00e1lez de Dios, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, J. Foster, H. Silva, L. Blair, J. Marsella, T. Szyrkowiec, A. Autenrieth, C. Liou, A. Sasdasivarao, S. Syed, J. Sun, B. Rao, F. Zhang, J.P. Fern\u00e1ndez-Palacios, \u201cDemonstration of SDN Orchestration in Optical Multi-Vendor Scenarios\u201d, in Proc. Optical Fiber Conference (OFC)<\/em>, March 2015 (pdf)<\/a>.<\/li>\n
    91. Ll. Gifre, F. Paolucci, J. Marhuenda, A. Aguado, L. Velasco, F. Cugini, P. Castoldi, O. Gonzalez de Dios, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, V. Lopez, \u201cExperimental Assessment of Inter-datacenter Multicast Connectivity for Ethernet services in Flexgrid Networks\u201d, in European Conference on Optical Communications (ECOC)<\/em> 2014 (pdf)<\/a>.<\/li>\n
    92. T. Szyrkowiec, A. Autenrieth, J-P. Elbers, W. Kellerer, P. Kaczmarek, V. L\u00f3pez, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, O. Gonzalez de Dios, J. P. Fern\u00e1ndez-Palacios, R. Mu\u00f1oz, R. Vilalta, R. Casellas, R. Mart\u00ednez, A. Mayoral, M. Channegowda, S. Peng, R. Nejabati and D. Simeonidou, \u201cDemonstration of SDN Based Optical Network Virtualization and Multidomain Service Orchestration\u201d, in the Third European Workshop on Software Defined Networking (EWSDN)<\/em>, Sep 2014.<\/li>\n
    93. J. Gonz\u00e1lez, F. \u00c1lvarez, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, \u00d3. Gonz\u00e1lez, \u201cInterdomain Monitoring and Internetworking Connectivity in Federated Infrastructures based on Software Defined Networking\u201d, Proceedings of 2014 European Conference on Networks and Communications (EuCNC)<\/em>, Bologna, June, 2014 (pdf)<\/a>.<\/li>\n
    94. R. Mu\u00f1oz, R. Vilalta, R.Casellas, R. Mart\u00ednez, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, V. L\u00f3pez, J.P. Fern\u00e1ndez-Palacios, O. Gonz\u00e1lez de Dios, S. Peng, M. Channegowda, R. Nejabati, D. Simeonidou, X. Cao, N. Yoshikane, T. Tsuritani, A. Autenrieth, M. Schlosser, \u201cNetwork Virtualization, Control Plane and Service Orchestration of the ICT STRAUSS Project\u201d, Proceedings of 2014 European Conference on Networks and Communications (EuCNC)<\/em>, Bologna, June, 2014.<\/li>\n
    95. E. Escalona, J.I. Aznar, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, O. Gonz\u00e1lez de Dios, G. Cossu, E. Salvadori, F.M. Facca, \u201cUsing SDN for Cloud services provisioning: the XIFI use case\u201d, in Proceedings of IEEE 1st Workshop on Software Defined Networks for Future Networks and Services (SDN4FNS)<\/em>, Trento, Italy, 2013.<\/li>\n
    96. L.M. Contreras<\/u>, C.J. Bernardos, \u201cOptimal Distribution of Remotely-Subscribed Multicast Traffic within a Proxy Mobile IPv6 Domain by Using Explicit Multicast\u201d, in Proceedings of JITEL<\/em>, Granada, Spain, 2013 (pdf)<\/a>.<\/li>\n
    97. Y. Demchenko, C. Ngo, C. de Laat, J. A. Garcia-Espin, S. Figuerola, J. Rodriguez, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, G. Landi, N. Ciulli, \u201cIntercloud Architecture Framework for Heterogeneous Cloud based Infrastructure Services Provisioning On-Demand\u201d, in Proceedings of the 2013 27th International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications Workshops<\/em>, pp. 777-784, Barcelona, Spain, 2013 (pdf)<\/a>.<\/li>\n
    98. A-F. Antonescu, P. Robinson, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, J. Aznar, S. Soudan, F. Anhalt, J. A. Garcia-Espin, \u201cTowards Cross Stratum SLA Management with the GEYSERS Architecture\u201d, in Proceedings of the 10th IEEE International Symposium on Parallel and Distributed Processing with Applications (ISPA)<\/em>, pp. 527-533, Legan\u00e9s, Spain, 2012 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n
    99. L.M. Contreras<\/u>, C. J. Bernardos, I. Soto, \u201cOn the efficiency of a dedicated LMA for multicast traffic distribution in PMIPv6 domains\u201d, in Proceedings of the Fifth ERCIM Workshop on e-Mobility<\/em>, pp. 51-62, Vilanova i la Geltr\u00f9, Spain, 2011 (pdf)<\/a>.<\/li>\n
    100. L.M. Contreras<\/u>, F. Escrihuela. \u201cVoIP transmission in Fixed Wireless Access networks based on DECT Packet Radio Service\u201d, XIII International Symposium on Services and Local accesS, ISSLS 2000, Stockolm, Sweden, June 2000 (pdf<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Book Chapters<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      1. O. Sallent, J.-M. Mart\u00ednez-Caro, J. Baliosian, L. Diez,\u00a0L. M. Contreras<\/u>, J. P\u00e9rez-Romero, J.L. Gorricho, M. Richart, R. Ag\u00fcero, J. Serrat, P. Pav\u00f3n-Mari\u00f1o, I. Vil\u00e0, “An Optimization-as-a-Service platform for 6G exploiting network digital twins”, in Digital Twins for 6G: Fundamental theory, technology and applications<\/em>, H. Ahmadi, T.Q. Duong, A. Nag, V. Sharma, B. Canberk, O.A. Dobre (Eds.), IET, 2024.<\/li>\n
      2. R. Vaez-Ghaemi,\u00a0L. M. Contreras<\/u>, “Open Transport”, in Open RAN: The Definitive Guide<\/em>, I.C. Wong, A. Chopra, S. Rajagopal, R. Jana, Wiley 2023.<\/li>\n
      3. A. Okic, I. Sarrigiannis, U. Fattore, B. Xiang, A. Redondi, E. Di Nitto, A. Antonopoulos, K. Ramantas, C. Verikoukis, L. M. Contreras<\/u>, M. Liebsch, “Resource Management for Cost-Effective Cloud Services”, in Enabling 6G Mobile Networks<\/em>, J. Rodiguez, C. Verikoukis, J.S. Vardakas, N. Passas (Eds.), Springer, 2022.<\/li>\n
      4. S. Yamany,\u00a0L. M. Contreras<\/u>,\u00a0 “Network Slicing and Management”, in Future Networks, Services and Management<\/em>, M. Toy (Ed.), Springer, 2021.<\/li>\n
      5. L. M. Contreras<\/u>, \u201cSlicing challenges for operators\u201d, in Emerging Automation Techniques for the Future Internet<\/em>, M. Boucadair and C. Jacquenet (Eds.), IGI Global, 2019 (reprinted in\u00a0Research Anthology on Developing and Optimizing 5G Networks and the Impact on Society<\/em>, IGI Global, 2021) .<\/li>\n
      6. L. M. Contreras<\/u>, V. L\u00f3pez, R. Vilalta, R. Casellas, R. Mu\u00f1oz, W. Jiang, H. Schotten, J. Alcaraz-Calero, Q. Wang, B. Sonkoly and L. Toka, \u201cNetwork Management and Orchestration\u201d, in 5G System Design – Architectural and Functional Considerations and Long Term Research<\/em>, P. Marsch, \u00d6. Bulakci, O. Queseth, M. Boldi (Eds.), Wiley, 2018.<\/li>\n
      7. M. Gramaglia, A. Kaloxylos, P. Spapis, X. Costa, L. M. Contreras<\/u>, R. Trivisonno, G. Zimmermann, A. de la Oliva, P. Rost, P. Marsch, \u201cE2E Architecture\u201d, in 5G System Design – Architectural and Functional Considerations and Long Term Research<\/em>, P. Marsch, \u00d6. Bulakci, O. Queseth, M. Boldi (Eds.), Wiley, 2018.<\/li>\n
      8. G. Bicz\u00f3k, M. Dramitinos, H. L\u00f8nsethagen, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, G.D. Stamoulis, L. Toka, \u201cTowards multi-operator IPTV services over 5G networks\u201d, in A Comprehensive Guide to IPTV Delivery Networks<\/em>, Suliman Mohamed Fati, Saiful Azad, Al-Sakib Khan Pathan (Eds.), Wiley, 2018.<\/li>\n
      9. A. Asensio, L.M. Contreras<\/u>, M. Ruiz, L. Velasco, \u201cDynamic connectivity services in support of future mobile networks\u201d, in Provisioning, Recovery and In-Operation Planning in Elastic Optical Networks<\/em>, L. Velasco, M. Ruiz (Eds.), Wiley, October, 2017.<\/li>\n
      10. L.M. Contreras<\/u>, V. L\u00f3pez, O. Gonz\u00e1lez de Dios, F. Jim\u00e9nez, J. Rodr\u00edguez, J.P. Fern\u00e1ndez-Palacios, \u201cMigration Path Towards Cloud-Aware Core Networks\u201d, in Communication Infrastructures for Cloud Computing: Design and Applications, H.T. Mouftah and B. Kantarci (Eds.), IGI Global, September, 2013.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Other<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        1. P. P\u00e9rez, F. Blouin, B. Adsumilli, S. Baldoni, F. Battisti, N. Birkbeck, K. Brunnstr\u00f6m, L. M. Contreras, M. Fiedler, J. Folgueira, N. Garc\u00eda, E. Halepovic, T. Ho\u00dffeld, T. Karagioules, I. Katsavounidis, K. Koniuch, D. Lindero, S. Nadas, M. Orduna, P. Rojo, A. Raake, R. Rao Ramachandra Rao, W. Robitza, T. Tsou, M. Zorzi, “VQEG White Paper on Quality of Experience-Aware Management for Collaboration Between Network and Application Providers”, Video Quality Experts Group (VQEG) Technical Report, March 2026, available at: https:\/\/vqeg.github.io\/doi\/10.66537\/OLKA7578\/<\/a><\/li>\n
        2. L.M. Contreras, D. L\u00f3pez, \u201cA Network Service Provider Perspective on Network Slicing\u201d, IEEE Softwarization<\/em>, Month 2018, available at: https:\/\/sdn.ieee.org\/newsletter\/january-2018\/a-network-service-provider-perspective-on-network-slicing<\/a><\/li>\n
        3. P. Robinson, A.-F. Antonescu, F. Anhalt, J. Aznar, E. Escalona, J. A. Garc\u00eda-Esp\u00edn, L. M. Contreras, P. Vicat-Blanc, \u201cSLA Management for Composite Infrastructure as a Service\u201d, FP7 GEYSERS project white paper, 2012 (pdf)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Talks<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          1. L.M. Contreras, “The role of TeraFlowSDN for controlling networks in the AI evolution”, Workshop on AI for Networks and Networks for AI<\/em> at NetworkX, Paris, France, October 2025.<\/li>\n
          2. L.M. Contreras, “Exigence project”, track on Projects applying vertical use cases with 5G\/6G<\/em> at AIOTI Days, Madrid, Spain, September 2025.<\/li>\n
          3. L.M. Contreras, “Fundamental Enablers for Future 6G Systems”, Session on Networld Europe Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda<\/em>\u00a0at EuCNC, Poznan, Poland, June 2025.<\/li>\n
          4. L.M. Contreras, “TN-NTN integration, AI-native architectures, and digital twins”, Special Session AURA-6G: Towards an AI-native, service oriented, ubiquitous and verifiable 6G integrated fabric<\/em> at EuCNC, Poznan, Poland, June 2025.<\/li>\n
          5. L.M. Contreras, “Telefonica: Considerations on Jitter and Latency”, MPLS & SRv6 AI Net World, Paris, France, March 2025.<\/li>\n
          6. L.M. Contreras, “Advanced Communications Contributing to Sustainability”, panel presentation at Networld Europe + AIOTI workshop on How advanced communications can support sustainability goals<\/em>, on-line, January 2025.\u00a0<\/li>\n
          7. L.M. Contreras, “Pathways for sustainability on transport networks”, Dagstuhl Seminar 24402 – Greening Networking: Toward a Net Zero Internet, Wadern, Germany, October 2024.<\/li>\n
          8. L.M. Contreras, “Network Management and Adaptability in CODECO for CDNs”, at CONASENSE workshop co-located to the European Conference on Networks and Communications (EuCNC) & 6G Summit, Antwerp, Belgium, June 2024.\u00a0<\/li>\n
          9. L.M. Contreras, “Intent-based meta-Network Management in the 5G\/6G era”, at CONASENSE workshop co-located to the European Conference on Networks and Communications (EuCNC) & 6G Summit, Antwerp, Belgium, June 2024.\u00a0<\/li>\n
          10. L.M. Contreras, “Operator\u2019s perspective on Research, Standardization and Open Source”, Special Session on Open Source for bridging Research and Standardization, co-located to the European Conference on Networks and Communications (EuCNC) & 6G Summit, Antwerp, Belgium, June 2024.\u00a0<\/li>\n
          11. L.M. Contreras, “TFS ecosystem project: ALLEGRO”, Special Session on Open Source for bridging Research and Standardization, co-located to the European Conference on Networks and Communications (EuCNC) & 6G Summit, Antwerp, Belgium, June 2024.\u00a0<\/li>\n
          12. L.M. Contreras, “Transport Slicing from the perspective of the IETF”, tutorial at the 28th International Conference on Optical Network Design and Modelling (ONDM 2024), Madrid, Spain, May 2024.\u00a0<\/li>\n
          13. L.M. Contreras, “Challenges and Drivers of the Edge-Cloud Continuum”, panel at MobiArch 2023 workshop, co-located to ACM MobiCom, Madrid, Spain, October 2023.<\/li>\n
          14. L.M. Contreras, “Deterministic communications (with some emphasis on latency and jitter)”, 3rd International Workshop on Time-Sensitive and Deterministic Networking (TENSOR), co-located with IFIP Networking 2023, Barcelona, Spain, June 2023.<\/li>\n
          15. L.M. Contreras, “Exposing compute and connectivity information for enabling edge-cloud-network continuum”, panel at the Next Generation Routing and Management Infrastructures in 6G \u2013 NET-GENES22 Workshop, co-located with the IEEE Future Networks World Forum, Montreal, Canada + Virtual (Hybrid), October 2022.<\/li>\n
          16. L.M. Contreras, \u201cProviding More Than \u2018Just\u2019 Reachability Through Semantic Networking (+ some personal views)\u201d, presentation at the Workshop on Future of Internet Routing & Addressing (FIRA 2022), co-located with SIGCOMM\u201922, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, August 2022.<\/li>\n
          17. L.M. Contreras, \u201cSRv6 and IETF Network Slices\u201d, presentation at the Informa event IPv6 Enhanced \u2013 Boosting the Digital Economy, Paris, France, April 2022.<\/li>\n
          18. L.M. Contreras, \u201cPathways for sustainability on transport networks\u201d, presentation at the IEEE Future Networks Initiative workshop Forging a Sustainable Path to 6G, Barcelona, Spain, March 2022.<\/li>\n
          19. O. Gonzalez de Dios, S. Barguil, L.M. Contreras, “Standard-based Transport Network Programmability and Automation”, tutorial at the IEEE Conference on Network Function Virtualization and Software Defined Networks (IEEE NFV-SDN), virtual conference, November 2021.<\/li>\n
          20. L.M. Contreras, “Routing and Addressing Challenges – an Operator Perspective”. panel at the 2nd Workshop on
            New Internetworking Protocols, Architecture and Algorithms (NIPAA), co-located with the 29th IEEE International Conference on Network Protocols (IEEE ICNP), virtual conference, November 2021.<\/li>\n
          21. L.M. Contreras, “Addressing Network Automation and Programmability”, panel at the 1st Joint International Workshop on Network Programmability & Automation (NetPA 2021), co-located with the 17th International Conference on Network and Service Management (CNSM), virtual conference, October 2021.<\/li>\n
          22. L.M. Contreras, \u201cTransformation of Transport Networks through Softwarization\u201d, keynote at the IEEE International Conference on Network Softwarization (NetSoft), Tokyo, Japan (going virtual), June 2021.<\/li>\n
          23. L.M. Contreras, \u201cTowards B5G \u2013 an operator\u2019s viewpoint\u201d, keynote at the 24th Conference on Innovation in Clouds, Internet and Networks (ICIN \u201921), Paris, France (going virtual), March 2021.<\/li>\n
          24. L.M. Contreras, \u201cThe role of service providers\u2019 network for supporting edge computing in 5G and beyond\u201d, presentation at the ECOC 2020 workshop \u201cPost 5G edge cloud computing: why, what and when?\u201d, Brussels, Belgium (going virtual), December 2020.<\/li>\n
          25. L.M. Contreras, \u201c5G and beyond Transport Networks: challenges and technology drivers\u201d, presentation in the 5G-VINNI workshop on emerging technologies for smart networks and services (virtual event), November 2020.<\/li>\n
          26. L.M. Contreras, “The Operator Point of View on Transport Network” presentation at the workshop \u201cNot just phone calls and messages where new telecommunication technologies (5G) are hiding?\u201d, organized by the 5GSolutions project in collaboration with the IEEE ComSoc EMEA Region board (on-line), September 2020.<\/li>\n
          27. L.M. Contreras, “Transport slicing \u2013 ongoing work at IETF with a personal view”, Second International Workshop on Network Slicing – Network Slicing 2020, co-located with the IFIP Networking 2020 Conference (NETWORKING 2020), Paris, France, June 2020 (going virtual).<\/li>\n
          28. L.M. Contreras, \u201cEvolutionary trends in operators\u2019 networks for beyond 5G\u201d, workshop on The role of computing in the post 5G-era: Architectures and enabling technologies, co-located with the 24th International Conference on Optical Network Design and Modelling (ONDM 2020), Castelldefels, Spain, May 2020 (going virtual).<\/li>\n
          29. L.M. Contreras, “Towards a standardized transport slicing architecture in operator networks”, 5th IEEE International Workshop on Orchestration for Software Defined Infrastructures (O4SDI), co-located with the 2020 IEEE\/IFIP Network Operations and Management Symposium (NOMS 2020), Budapest, Hungary, April 2020 (going virtual).<\/li>\n
          30. L.M. Contreras, “Network 2030 – Implications of the new technologies for an operator”, Sixth ITU Workshop on Network 2030, Lisbon, Portugal, January 2020.<\/li>\n
          31. L.M. Contreras, “Networking the cloud, cloudifying the network”, invited special session at the IEEE International Conference on Cloud Networking (CloudNet), Coimbra, Portugal,\u00a0 November 2019.<\/li>\n
          32. L.M. Contreras, “5G + Cloudification = Slicing”, NECOS Industrial Workshop, Campinas, Brazil, October 2019.<\/li>\n
          33. L.M. Contreras, R. Lafet\u00e1, “Lightweight Cloud Slicing: The NECOS Project”, 5G Core Summit, Madrid, Spain, September 2019.<\/li>\n
          34. L.M. Contreras, \u201cFederating MEC and Telco Cloud environments for multi-domain slice provision\u201d, in the workshop on Multi-provider, multi-vendor, multi-player orchestration: from distributed cloud to edge and fog environments in 5G, at EuCNC 2018, Ljubljana, Slovenia, June 2018.<\/li>\n
          35. L.M. Contreras, \u201cOngoing transformations in transport networks: how making all them work\u201d, Keynote at the IEEE\/IFIP Network Operations and Management Symposium, Taipei, Taiwan, April 2018.<\/li>\n
          36. L.M. Contreras, “Telefonica path towards 5G – exploration of new capabilities for transport networks”, 39th<\/sup> meeting of the Wireless Word Research Forum , Castelldefels, Spain, October 2017.<\/li>\n
          37. L.M. Contreras,”Slicing across multiple administrative domains”, 39th<\/span><\/sup> meeting of the Wireless Word Research Forum , Castelldefels, Spain, October 2017.<\/li>\n
          38. L.M. Contreras, “Programmability, Virtualization, Automation and Slicing as Foundation of Next 5G Telco Networks”, Keynote at the 3rd Open International Workshop on Elastic Networks and 5G organized by the Spanish academic interest group ElasticNetworks, Castelldefels, Spain, October 2017.<\/li>\n
          39. L.M. Contreras, \u201cThe ingredients of the new networks – SDN, NFV and Slicing in the evolution towards 5G\u201d, Network System Research Institute, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), Tokyo, Japan, July 2017.<\/li>\n
          40. L.M. Contreras, \u201cThe ingredients of the new networks – SDN, NFV and Slicing in the evolution towards 5G\u201d, Nakao Research Laboratory, Daiwa Ubiquitous Computing Research Building, University of Tokyo, Japan, June 2017.<\/li>\n
          41. L.M. Contreras, \u201cSDN initiatives in the Telefonica group\u201d, Telefonica Business Solutions event \u201cDECIDE\u201d, Madrid, Spain, April 2017.<\/li>\n
          42. L.M. Contreras, \u201cMicrowave POC overview and demo\u201d, Workshop on OpenDayLight and NFV\/SDN Orchestration at the 5TONIC Laboratory, Legan\u00e9s, Spain, October 2016.<\/li>\n
          43. L.M. Contreras, \u201cConnecting Multiple SDN\/NFV Administrative Domains\u201d, 4th<\/sup> Annual Network Virtualization & SDN Europe, Madrid, Spain, June, 2016.<\/li>\n
          44. L.M. Contreras, \u201cControl Plane for High Capacity Networks\u201d, 5th<\/sup> International Workshop on Trends in Optical Technologies, Campinas-S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil, May, 2016.<\/li>\n
          45. L.M. Contreras, \u201cOperation, organization and business challenges for network operators in the context of SDN and NFV\u201d, FUSECO Forum, Berlin, November 2015.<\/li>\n
          46. L.M. Contreras, \u201c5G backhauling\u201d, FUSECO Forum, Berlin, November 2015<\/li>\n
          47. P. Congdon, L.M. Contreras, A. de la Oliva, S. Manning, R. Marks, J.C. Zuniga, \u201cWireless SDN in Access and Backhaul\u201d, IEEE 802 Plenary, Dallas, November, 2013.<\/li>\n
          48. L.M. Contreras, \u201cHiperlan 2\u201d, within the course \u201c21st Century Telecommunications in the Home and Office: WLAN and WPAN networks\u201d, XVI Laredo Summer Courses, Universidad de Cantabria, \u00a0Laredo,\u00a0Spain, 24th -28th of July 2000.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Further contributions<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

            Apart from the publications above, I have contributed to the following work:<\/p>\n