Con il fine di riconoscere l’importanza per la comunità scientifica dell’attività di ricerca svolta dai giovani e di stimolare il perseguimento di alti standard di qualità, il GTTI ogni anno premia le tre migliori tesi di dottorato in occasione della riunione annuale.

Standing rules (valid for the 2026 edition): (pdf version)

• GTTI establishes an annual Award in recognition of the best PhD Theses defended at an Italian University in the areas of Communications Technologies (Signal Processing, Digital Communications, Networking)
• The Theses will be evaluated by a Committee (to be renewed every year) whose members are distinguished Professors and non-academic experts in the field.
• The Committee will evaluate the Theses received after the call according to their technical and scientific relevance (both in absolute terms and relatively to the subject of the work). The main aspects considered are originality and innovation, as well as the author’s research autonomy and clarity of exposition.
• The Committee will issue a maximum of three Awards per year. Each Award is constituted by a diploma and of a prize of 1,500 Euros to be presented in-person to the winners during the annual GTTI meeting 2026 in Catania, September 7-9.
• For the 2026 Award the Committee will only consider submitted PhD Theses defended in the period between May 16, 2025 and May 15, 2026.
• After successful completion of the final PhD defense, the candidates may apply for the Award by sending to GTTI the following documentation:

1. Final version of the Thesis
2. Final assessment expressed by the local Doctorate Committee after completion of the PhD program
3. Final report issued by the PhD jury after the defense of the Thesis
4. Signed application form with a declaration of conformity that documents in points 1, 2, and 3 are identical to the original.
5. A summary of the Thesis enhancing in short innovative aspects, main results, theoretical contributions, possible applications (maximum 1 page A4, format pdf, line spacing 1.5, character size 11 or 12).

All material has to be in a single .zip file sent by using the online form available at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/1An04n4DiAby June 1, 2026, h. 24:00 CET (early submission is encouraged in order to facilitate the review process).

Templates for documents at above point (4) is available in ENGLISH.

For further information, all interested parties should contact Prof. Marco Luise

I seguenti sono i vincitori degli anni precedenti:

Vincitori 2025

• Dr. Laura Crosara, “Physical Layer Techniques for the Protection of Positioning Signals and Communication Systems”, University of Padova, Supervisor: Prof. Nicola Laurenti​ (slides)
• Dr. Andrea Giani, “Quantum Sensing and Communication via Non-Gaussian States”, University of Ferrara, Supervisor: Prof. Andrea Conti (slides)
• Dr. Emilio Paolini, “AI in NextG Networks: From Neuromorphic Hardware to Applications”, Scuola Superiore S. Anna, Pisa, Supervisor: Prof. Luca Valcarenghi (slides)

Vincitori 2024

• Dr. Claudio Battiloro, “Signal Processing and Learning over Topological Spaces”, Università di Roma – La Sapienza, Supervisor: Prof. Paolo Di Lorenzo (slides)
• Dr. Nicolò Dal Fabbro, “Pushing the Boundaries of Federated Learning: Superlinear Convergence and Reinforcement Learning over Wireless”, Università degli Studi di Padova, Supervisors: Prof. Luca Schenato and Prof. Michele Rossi (slides)
• Dr. Giulia Slavic, “Emergent self-awareness in multi-sensor physical agents”, Università degli Studi di Genova and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Supervisors: Prof. Carlo Regazzoni, Prof. Lucio Marcenaro and Prof. David Martin Gomez (slides)

Vincitori 2023

• Dr. Massimo Rosamilia, “Antenna-Based Techniques for Modern Radars”, Univ. Napoli Federico II, Supervisor: Prof. Antonio De Maio (slides)
• Dr. Luca Lusvarghi, “Vehicular Connectivity in 5G and Beyond”, Univ. of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Supervisor: Prof. Maria Luisa Merani (slides)
• Dr. Federico Mason, “Communication and Learning in Dynamic Networks”, Department of Information Engineering, University of Padova, Supervisor: Prof. Andrea Zanella (slides)

Vincitori 2022

• Dr. Bruschi Valerio, “Closing the gap between Performance and Efficiency in Programmable Networking”, Univ. Roma Tor Vergata, Supervisor: Prof. Giuseppe Bianchi (slides)
• Dr. Meneghello Francesca, “Wireless Communications and Sensing – Opportunities and Challenges for Environment Aware Networks”, Università di Padova, Supervisor: Prof. Michele Rossi
• Dr. Saggese Fabio, “Optimization algorithms for physical layer in 5G and beyond wireless networks”, Università di Pisa, Supervisors: Proff. Marco Moretti e Michele Morelli (slides)

Vincitori 2021

• Dr. Lorenzo Gaudio, “Multi-carrier modulations over sparse channels: communication, channel estimation, and radar sensing”, Università degli studi di Parma, Supervisors: Advisor: Proff. Giulio Colavolpe e Giuseppe Caire (Technische Universität Berlin)
• Dr. Mattia Merluzzi, “Dynamic Edge Computing and Learning”, Sapienza University of Rome, Supervisor: Prof. Sergio Barbarossa
• Dr. David Solarna, “Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition Methods for Remote Sensing Image Registration and Fusion”, Università degli Studi di Genova, Supervisor: Prof. Gabriele Moser

Vincitori 2020 

• Dr. Stella Civelli, “Nonlinear frequency-division multiplexing: theoretical aspects, numerical algorithms, and experimental demonstration”, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna
• Dr. Francesca Filippini, “Multichannel Passive Radar Systems: Signal Processing Techniques and Design Strategies”, Sapienza University of Rome
• Dr. Mattia Savardi, “Deep Learning Driven Methods for Medical Image Analysis and Media Psychology”, Università di Brescia

Vincitori 2019

• Dr. Daniel Zucchetto, “Solutions for massive and secure Internet of Things networks”, Università degli Studi di Padova (slides)
• Dr. Andrea Matera, “Interference Mitigation Techniques in Hybrid Wired-Wireless Communications Systems for Cloud Radio Access Networks with Analog Fronthauling”, Politecnico di Milano (slides)
• Dr. Massimo Battaglioni, “Design and Analysis of Spatially Coupled LDPC Convolutional Codes”, Università Politecnica delle Marche (slides)

Vincitori 2018

• Dr. Marco Centenaro, “On the support of Massive M2M Traffic in Heterogeneous Networks and 5G Cellular Networks”, Università degli Studi di Padova (slides)
• Dr. Mario Di Mauro, “Statistical Models for the Characterization, Identification, and Mitigation of Distributed Attacks in Data Networks”, Università degli Studi di Salerno (slides)
• Dr. Nertjana Ustalli, “Detection and motion parameters estimation techniques in Forward Scatter Radar”, Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza

Vincitori 2017

• Dr. Enrico Bocchi, “Network Traffic Measurements Applications to Internet Services and Security”, Politecnico di Torino, Supervisor: Prof. M. Mellia (slides)
• Dr. Stefano Pergoloni, “Enabling Indoor Internet through Visible Light Communications: when Light brings Data”, Università di Roma La Sapienza, Supervisor: Prof. M. Biagi (slides)
• Dr. Benedetta Tondi, “Theoretical Foundations of Adversarial Detection and Applications to Multimedia Forensics”, Università degli Studi di Siena, Spervisor: Prof. M. Barni, (slides)
• Dr. Massimo Zanetti, “Advanced Methods for the Analysis of Multispectral and Multitemporal Remote Sensing Images”, Università degli Studi di Trento, Supervisor: Prof. Advisor L. Bruzzone (slides)

Vincitori 2016

• Dr. Pietro Morerio, “Hand-related Methods in Egocentric Vision”, Università degli Studi di Genova, Supervisor: Prof. C. Regazzoni
• Dr. Vincenzo Sciancalepore, “Enhancements in Spectrum Management Techniques for heterogeneous 5G Future Networks”, Politecnico di Milano, Supervisor: Prof. A. Capone 
• Dr. Daniele Staglianò, “Multichannel/Multistatic Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar”, Università degli Studi di Pisa, Supervisor: Prof. M. Martorella

Vincitori 2015

• Dr. Bartoletti Stefania, “Wireless Localization Systems: Statistical Modeling and Algorithm Design”, Università di Ferrara, Supervisor: Prof. A. Conti
• Dr. Ferrante Guido Carlo, “Sagomatura dell’interferenza verso un’ottimizzazione di moderi sistemi di ricetrasmissione”, Università di Roma La Sapienza, Supervisor: Prof. Di Benedetto
• Dr. Fontani Marco, “Digital Forensic Techniques for Splicing Detection in Multimedia Contents”, Università di Siena, Supervisor: Prof. M. Barni

Vincitori 2014

• Dr. Andrea Modenini, “Advanced transceivers for spectrally-efficient communications”, Università degli Studi di Parma, (slides)
• Dr. Marco Polverini, “Energy Saving Routing Strategies in IP Network”, La Sapienza – Università di Roma (slides)
• Dr. Giovanni Serafino, “Photonic Solutions for Digital Processing and Microwave Subsystems”, Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna di Pisa

Vincitori 2013

• Dr. Francesco Bonarrigo, “Robust and computationally effective multi-view alignment techniques for high-end 3D modeling pipelines”, Università di Brescia, Supervisor: Prof. R. Leonardi (slides)
• Dr. Luca Canzian, “On the Design of Incentive Mechanisms in Wireless Networks: a Game Theoretic Approach”, Università di Padova, Supervisor: Prof. Zorzi (slides)
• Dr. Francesco Montorsi, “Localization and Tracking for Indoor Environments”, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Supervisor: Prof. Vitetta (slides)

Vincitori 2012

• Dr. Luca Canini, “A Connotative Framework for Movie Affective Characterization”, Università di Brescia, Supervisors: Proff. Leonardi e Benini
• Dr. Paolo Di Lorenzo, “Bio-Inspired Dynamic Radio Access in Cognitive Networks based on Social Foraging Swarms”, Università di Roma La Sapienza, Supervisor: Prof. Barbarossa
• Dr. Federico Penna, “Statistical Methods for Cooperative and Distributed Inference in Wireless Networks”, Politecnico di Torino, Supervisor: Prof. Garello

Vincitori 2011

• Dr. Alfred Asterjadhi, “Network Coding for Cognitive Radio Networks”, Università di Padova, Supervisor: Prof. Michele Zorzi
• Dr. Luca Chiaraviglio, “Energy Efficient Telecommunication Networks”, Politecnico di Torino, Supervisor: Prof. Fabio Neri 
• Dr. Gianluca Falco, “Advanced Algorithms for GNSS Systems”, Politecnico di Torino, Supervisor: Prof. Fabio Dovis 

Vincitori 2010

• Dr. Chiara Buratti, “Wireless Ambient Networks”, Università di Bologna, Supervisor: Prof. Roberto Verdone
• Dr. Marco Bertolini, “Phase modulated long-haul optical transmission with differential and coherent detection”, Università di Parma, Supervisor: Prof. Alberto Bononi
• Dr. Simone Savasta, “GNSS Localisation techniques in Interfered Environments”, Politecnico di Torino, Supervisor: Prof.ssa Letizia Lo Presti