BNNC-pos
upc-logo
BNNC-pos
upc-logo

Mission

Graph Neural Networks (GNN) have been recently proposed to learn, model and generalize over graph structured data. Computer Networks are fundamentally graphs, and many of its relevant characteristics -such as topology and routing- are represented as graph-structured data. In this context, GNN are a central tool to apply ML techniques to Computer Networks. GNN can learn the relationship of complex network characteristics and build relevant models that can be useful to plan and manage the network. In addition and in combination with Deep-Reinforcement Learning (DRL) techniques, GNN can help developing autonomous network optimization mechanisms that result in unprecedented performance, achieving the ultimate vision of self-driving networks.

The Barcelona Neural Networking Center (BNN-UPC) has been created as an initiative of Prof. Albert Cabellos and Prof. Pere Barlet at UPC (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya) with the main goals of carrying fundamental research in the field of Graph Neural Network applied to Computer Networks, and educating and training the new generation of students.

Recruiting

We have several Graduate Research Assistantships leading to PhD (Doctoral degree) in the areas of Graph Neural Networking.

We are particularly interested in candidates with AI, neural networks, computer networks (routing, SDN, protocol design), deep mathematical backgrounds with Master or equivalent degrees. Candidates with mathematics, statistics or data-sciences will be more than welcome.

Please submit your resume to: recruiting@bnn.upc.edu with subject line: “PHD at BNN-UPC“

Team

cabellos

Prof. Albert Cabellos

Co-founder and Director

barlet

Prof. Pere Barlet-Ros

Co-founder and Scientific Director

rusek_

Dr. Krzysztof Rusek

Data Scientist

abadal

Dr. Sergi Abadal

Distinguished Researcher

jpaillisse

Dr. Jordi Paillissé

PostDoc Researcher

alopez

Albert López-Brescó

Head of Engineering

paul

Paul Almasan

PhD Student

guillermo

Guillermo Bernárdez

PhD Student

miquel

Miquel Ferriol

PhD Student

Spyros

Spyros Garyfallos

PhD Student

Carlos_Güemes

Carlos Güemes

PhD Student

Hamid

Hamid Latif

PhD Student

Berta_Serracanta

Berta Serracanta

PhD Student

Former Members

NameStartEnd
José Suárez-VarelaMay 2016August 2022
Josu YereguiNovember 2020January 2022
Albert CanyellesJune 2019October 2020
Maria GkotsopoulouJune 2019December 2019
Arnau BadiaJanuary 2019September 2019
Sergi CarolSeptember 2018June 2019
Adrian MancoJune 2019June 2019
Victor SendinoJanuary 2019June 2019
Albert MestresSeptember 2014December 2018

Contact us at: contactus@bnn.upc.edu

Find us in social nets