Associate Professor at University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy
Mauro De Sanctis is an esteemed Associate Professor of Telecommunications at the University of Roma “Tor Vergata” in Italy, where he teaches Information Theory and Data Science. With a Ph.D. in Telecommunications and Microelectronics Engineering from the same university, he has built a distinguished career in the field. Dr. De Sanctis is a founder of the university spin-off RadioPoints s.r.l. and has held various significant research roles, including at the Center for TeleInFrastruktur in Denmark and the Italian Space Agency (ASI). His work spans multiple international and European projects, focusing on satellite communications and wireless technologies. His contributions have been recognized through numerous awards and a high ranking in the Stanford/Elsevier list of Top 2% Scientists.
Education📚
Mauro De Sanctis earned his Ph.D. in Telecommunications and Microelectronics Engineering in 2006 from the University of Roma “Tor Vergata” (Italy). His academic journey laid the foundation for his extensive career in telecommunications research and technology.
Professional Experience🏛️
Dr. De Sanctis is an Associate Professor of Telecommunications at the Department of Electronics Engineering, University of Roma “Tor Vergata,” where he teaches Information Theory and Data Science. He has held notable positions, including research roles at the Center for TeleInFrastruktur (CTIF) in Denmark and the Italian Space Agency (ASI). He has been involved in several significant European and international projects, such as MAGNET, SatNEx, and TESHEALTH, and has coordinated high-profile projects like the Alphasat “Aldo Paraboni” Payload and the WIFISUITE project.
Research Interest🏆
His research interests focus on wireless terrestrial and satellite communication networks, wireless localization and sensing, data science, and information theory. He has contributed to advancing technologies in these areas through numerous projects and collaborations, often with a strong emphasis on space and satellite communications.
Award and Honor
Dr. De Sanctis has been recognized for his impactful work with multiple awards, including best paper awards from the International Conference on Advances in Satellite and Space Communications (SPACOMM 2009) and the International Symposium on Wireless Personal Multimedia Communications (WPMC 2022). In September 2022, he was ranked among the Top 2% Scientists by Stanford/Elsevier, highlighting his significant contributions to his field.
Achievements 🏆
- Associate Professor at the Department of Electronics Engineering, University of Roma “Tor Vergata” (Italy) 🎓
- Founder Member of the university spin-off RadioPoints s.r.l. 🏢
- Research Fellow at the CTIF (Center for TeleInFrastruktur), University of Aalborg (Denmark) 🌍
- Research Scholarship Holder at the Italian Space Agency (ASI) focused on Q/V band satellite communication links 📡
- Scientific Responsible for the MAGNET Beyond European FP6 integrated project on “Coexistence of Radio Interfaces” 📊
- Involved in the ESA ARIADNA extended study and Multipurpose Constellation project 🌌
- Coordinator for projects like Alphasat “Aldo Paraboni” Payload and WIFISUITE, funded by ASI, ESA, and LazioInnova 🔬
- General Chair of the European Wireless Conference 2023 🏆
- Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems and IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine 📚
- Recipient of best paper awards from SPACOMM 2009 and WPMC 2022 🏅
- Ranked among the Top 2% Scientists by Stanford/Elsevier in September 2022 🌟
- Published over 150 papers in journals and conference proceedings, 7 book chapters, and holds one patent 📖
- Comparing Positioning Performance of LEO Mega-Constellations and GNSS in Urban Canyons
IEEE Access | 2024
DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3364819
Contributors: Harshal More; Ernestina Cianca; Mauro De Sanctis
- Advanced Technologies for a Sustainable Future of Space
Computer | 2024-08
DOI: 10.1109/MC.2024.3402083
Contributors: Ernestina Cianca; Mauro De Sanctis; Tommaso Rossi; Marina Ruggieri
- A Study of DTN for Reliable Data Delivery From Space Station to Ground Station
IEEE Journal on Selected Areas in Communications | 2024-05
DOI: 10.1109/JSAC.2024.3365876
Contributors: Ruhai Wang; Xingya Liu; Lei Yang; Yuanrong Xi; Mauro De Sanctis; Kanglian Zhao; Hong Yang; Scott C. Burleigh
- Round Trip Time (RTT) and Doppler Measurements for IoRT Localization by a Single-Satellite
IEEE Communications Letters | 2024-03
DOI: 10.1109/LCOMM.2023.3348156
Contributors: Syed Junaid Nawaz; Ernestina Cianca; Tommaso Rossi; Mauro De Sanctis
- A Study of Licklider Transmission Protocol in Deep-Space Communications in Presence of Link Disruptions
IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems | 2023
DOI: 10.1109/TAES.2023.3273523
Contributors: Lei Yang; Jie Liang; Ruhai Wang; Xingya Liu; Mauro De Sanctis; Scott C. Burleigh; Kanglian Zhao
- Short-term Forecast of Radiocommunication Geostationary Satellite Links coupling Weather Prediction and Radiopropagation Models
2022 16th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation, EuCAP 2022 | 2022
EID: 2-s2.0-85130602131
Contributors: Biscarini, M.; Luini, L.; Riva, C.; Antonelli, P.; Di Fabio, S.; Bernardini, L.; Scaccia, P.; Cherubini, T.; Nebuloni, R.; Dossi, L. et al.
- Experimental Model of Rainfall Rate Estimation Through the Opportunistic Use of Q-/V-Band Satellite Links
IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems | 2022-10
DOI: 10.1109/TAES.2022.3163128
Contributors: Tommaso Rossi; Mauro De Sanctis; Simone Di Domenico; Marina Ruggieri; Ernestina Cianca
- RF-Based Device-Free Counting of People Waiting in Line: A Modular Approach
IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology | 2022-10
DOI: 10.1109/TVT.2022.3182548
Contributors: Mauro De Sanctis; Simone Di Domenico; Davide Fioravanti; Eduardo Ballesteros Abellan; Tommaso Rossi; Ernestina Cianca
- Low-Complexity Blind Equalization in Q/V Band Satellite Links: An Experimental Assessment
IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems | 2021-12
DOI: 10.1109/TAES.2021.3111781
Contributors: Tommaso Rossi; Mauro De Sanctis; Simone Di Domenico; Marina Ruggieri; Ernestina Cianca
- CIR-Based Device-Free People Counting via UWB Signals
Sensors | 2021-05-10
DOI: 10.3390/s21093296
Contributors: Mauro De Sanctis; Aleandro Conte; Tommaso Rossi; Simone Di Domenico; Ernestina Cianca
