Inference, Control and Trust for ICT (ICT4ICT)

Next-generation Information and C ommunication Technology (IC T) networked systems will have to support diverse needs: Internet-of-Things (IoT), 5G-and-beyond mobile communication, and connectivity with and within cyber-physical infrastructures.

The continually increasing demands for ubiquitous connectivity and autonomy bring forth new fundamental challenges: increased flexibility, autonomy, in-network intelligence, self-reliability, security and trustworthiness.

This research project, Inference, Control and Trust for ICT (ICT4ICT) brings together a unique consortium, with expertise in communication networks, complex networks, control, statistical inference and security, to address fundamental research problems related to these broader trends and needs.The research effort focuses on three challenges: (i) Learning of complex and fast-changing network states, both at traffic and trust layers, (ii) C oordination of autonomously interacting network entities and optimization of resource allocation, (iii) Trust management for secure and resilient network operations.

The research will evolve along three research thrusts (RTs) each closely connected with pairs of challenges outlined above: (RT1) Resilient networking, (RT2) Inference of multilayer network states, (RT3) Analysis and control of open multilayer networks.

All three thrusts lie at the interface between the different scientific competences of the PI and the participating researchers.