Research
I am a Post-Doctoral Researcher in Information Engineering at the University of Padova, where I recently completed my Ph.D. in 2026. My academic background includes a B.Sc. in Information Engineering and an M.Sc. in Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Padova, as well as a Double Degree M.Sc. in Communication Engineering from National Taiwan University.
My research focuses on non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) and 5G/6G wireless systems, with emphasis on integrated satellite–terrestrial architectures, mobility-aware resource allocation, and network optimization for next-generation communication systems.
5G/6G Network Optimization
System-level modeling, simulation, and full-stack protocol design to optimize next-generation 5G and 6G wireless networks.
Non-Terrestrial Networks
Integrated satellite–terrestrial architectures and IoT over non-terrestrial networks (IoT-NTN) for resilient global connectivity.
Resilient & Ubiquitous Connectivity
Integrated Access and Backhaul (IAB), edge, and relaying solutions that bring reliable coverage to remote and challenging environments.
Publications
- Journal
M. Figaro, F. Rossato, M. Giordani, A. Traspadini, T. Shimizu, C. Mahabal, et al. "5G NR non-terrestrial networks: from early results to the road ahead." npj Wireless Technology, 2026.
View → - Journal
A. Traspadini, M. Pagin, R. Ihamouine, R. Lucas, A. Noren, M. Zorzi, et al. "End-to-End Simulation of 5G NR Integrated Access and Backhaul Networks for Remote Maritime Connectivity." IEEE Transactions on Communications, 2026.
View → - Conference
A. Traspadini, M. Zorzi, M. Giordani. "Performance Evaluation of LoRa for IoT Applications in Non-Terrestrial Networks via ns-3." IEEE Global Communications Conference (GLOBECOM), 2025.
View → - Conference
A. Traspadini, A. A. Deshpande, M. Giordani, C. Mahabal, T. Shimizu, M. Zorzi. "Sensing-Based Beamformed Resource Allocation in Standalone Millimeter-Wave Vehicular Networks." IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC), 2025.
View → - Conference
A. Bonora, A. Traspadini, M. Giordani, M. Zorzi. "Performance Evaluation of Satellite-Based Data Offloading on Starlink Constellations." IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), 2025.
View → - Conference
A. Traspadini, M. Giordani, M. Zorzi. "Enhanced Time Division Duplexing Slot Allocation and Scheduling in Non-Terrestrial Networks." 58th Asilomar Conference on Signals, Systems, and Computers, 2024.
View → - Conference
S. Baldoni, F. Battisti, F. Chiariotti, F. Mistrorigo, A. B. Shofi, P. Testolina, A. Traspadini, A. Zanella, M. Zorzi. "QuestSet: A VR Dataset for Network and Quality of Experience Studies." Proceedings of the 15th ACM Multimedia Systems Conference (MMSys), 2024.
View → - Conference
A. Traspadini, M. Giordani, G. Giambene, T. De Cola, M. Zorzi. "On the Energy Consumption of UAV Edge Computing in Non-Terrestrial Networks." 57th Asilomar Conference on Signals, Systems, and Computers, 2023.
View → - Journal
A. Traspadini, M. Giordani, G. Giambene, M. Zorzi. "Real-Time HAP-Assisted Vehicular Edge Computing for Rural Areas." IEEE Wireless Communications Letters, 12(4):674-678, 2023.
View → - Conference
D. Wang, A. Traspadini, M. Giordani, M.-S. Alouini, M. Zorzi. "On the Performance of Non-Terrestrial Networks to Support the Internet of Things." 56th Asilomar Conference on Signals, Systems, and Computers, 2022.
View → - Conference
A. Traspadini, M. Giordani, M. Zorzi. "UAV/HAP-Assisted Vehicular Edge Computing in 6G: Where and What to Offload?" Joint European Conference on Networks and Communications & 6G Summit (EuCNC/6G Summit), 2022.
View → - Conference
P. Testolina, M. Lecci, A. Traspadini, M. Zorzi. "An Open Framework to Model Diffraction by Dynamic Blockers in Millimeter Wave Simulations." 20th Mediterranean Communication and Computer Networking Conference (MedComNet), 2022.
View →
Education
Ph.D. in Information Engineering
University of Padova
Dissertation: "Analysis, Design and Optimization of Non-Terrestrial Networks for 6G." Advisor: Prof. Michele Zorzi.
M.Sc. in ICT for Internet and Multimedia — Telecommunications
University of Padova
Thesis: "Scheduling for MU-MIMO using hybrid analog and digital beamforming based on DPC." Supervisors: Prof. Michele Zorzi, Prof. Hsuan-Jung Su.
Double Degree M.Sc. in Communication Engineering
National Taiwan University
Graduate Institute of Communication Engineering — joint program with the University of Padova.
B.Sc. in Information Engineering
University of Padova
Thesis: "Control of a self-balancing robot." Supervisor: Prof. Mauro Bisiacco.
Contact
Open to collaborations and research discussions. Reach me at traspadini@dei.unipd.it or use the form below.