Sabrina Sicari at University of Insubria, Italy📖
Prof. Sabrina Sophy Sicari is a Full Professor at the Università degli Studi dell’Insubria, Italy, specializing in Software Engineering. She is an IEEE Senior Member and serves on the editorial boards of renowned journals such as Computer Networks (Elsevier) and IEEE Internet of Things Journal. Her research primarily focuses on security and privacy in the Internet of Things (IoT), wireless sensor networks, and software engineering.
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Education Background🎓
- Ph.D. in Computer Science and Telecommunication Engineering, Università degli Studi di Catania, Italy (2003-2006)
- Thesis: “Quality of Service and Quality of Protection”
- Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering (Telecommunications), Università degli Studi di Catania (1996-2002)
- Graduated with honors (110/110 cum laude)
- Professional Qualification: Licensed Engineer (2002)
Professional Experience🌱
Prof. Sicari has over 20 years of experience in academia and research. She has been with Università degli Studi dell’Insubria since 2006, progressing from a Post-Doctoral Researcher to Full Professor in 2023. She has led multiple research projects on IoT security, collaborated with esteemed institutions, and participated in various national and European research initiatives. Additionally, she has served as a member of the University Research Ethics Committee and contributed significantly to teaching bachelor’s and master’s level courses in telecommunications and IoT.
Her research interests include:
- Security and privacy in the Internet of Things (IoT)
- Wireless sensor networks (WSN) and multimedia sensor networks
- Risk assessment and quality of service in communication networks
- Software engineering and secure data management
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Publications Top Notes 📄
1. Internet of Things: Vision, Applications and Research Challenges
- Authors: D. Miorandi, S. Sicari, F. De Pellegrini, I. Chlamtac
- Journal: Ad Hoc Networks
- Volume: 10, Issue 7
- Pages: 1497-1516
- Citations: 5368
- Year: 2012
2. Security, Privacy and Trust in Internet of Things: The Road Ahead
- Authors: S. Sicari, A. Rizzardi, L.A. Grieco, A. Coen-Porisini
- Journal: Computer Networks
- Volume: 76
- Pages: 146-164
- Citations: 2679
- Year: 2015
3. IoT-Aided Robotics Applications: Technological Implications, Target Domains and Open Issues
- Authors: L.A. Grieco, A. Rizzo, S. Colucci, S. Sicari, G. Piro, D. Di Paola, G. Boggia
- Journal: Computer Communications
- Volume: 54
- Pages: 32-47
- Citations: 240
- Year: 2014
4. 5G in the Internet of Things Era: An Overview on Security and Privacy Challenges
- Authors: S. Sicari, A. Rizzardi, A. Coen-Porisini
- Journal: Computer Networks
- Volume: 179
- Article Number: 107345
- Citations: 174
- Year: 2020
5. A Security-and Quality-Aware System Architecture for Internet of Things
- Authors: S. Sicari, C. Cappiello, F. De Pellegrini, D. Miorandi, A. Coen-Porisini
- Journal: Information Systems Frontiers
- Volume: 18
- Pages: 665-677
- Citations: 160
- Year: 2016
Conclusion
Prof. Sabrina Sicari is an outstanding candidate for the Women Researcher Award, given her remarkable achievements in academia, research impact, and leadership within the field of IoT security and software engineering. Her consistent publication record, editorial roles, and numerous recognitions make her an excellent role model for women in technology and research.
With a focus on increasing industry collaborations and outreach efforts to promote diversity in STEM, she could further strengthen her candidacy and make an even greater impact in the global research community.
Recommendation: Highly suitable for nomination, with minor suggestions for future growth.