Flavio Bonomi: Often recognized as one of the pioneers of fog computing, Bonomi, former Chief Technologist at Cisco, has put forth seminal ideas that define the foundational concepts of fog computing, particularly its integration with the Internet of Things (IoT).
Dr. Tao Zhang: An eminent figure in networking R&D for over 30 years, Dr. Zhang, also from Cisco, has extensively explored fog’s role in enhancing edge capabilities, emphasizing its value in scenarios like connected vehicles and smart cities.
Dr. Mung Chiang: The Executive Vice President at Purdue University and a distinguished professor, Dr. Chiang’s work touches upon network architectures and their implications on fog computing, particularly in relation to optimization and control.
Mario Campolargo: As the former Director of “Net Futures” at the European Commission’s DG CONNECT, Campolargo’s insights have driven European initiatives in IoT and fog computing, focusing on developing a sustainable digital single market.
Dr. Schahram Dustdar: Heading the Distributed Systems Group at TU Wien, Austria, Dr. Dustdar delves into the intricacies of fog and edge computing from a systems perspective, particularly looking at their role in supporting distributed applications.
Lynne Canavan: As the Executive Director of the OpenFog Consortium, Canavan’s efforts are pivotal in shaping industry standards for fog computing. Her work ensures cohesive development and deployment practices across sectors.
Dr. Rajkumar Buyya: A professor at the University of Melbourne, Dr. Buyya’s research encompasses cloud, fog, and edge computing. His contributions touch upon the intricacies of orchestrating applications and resources in a fog environment.
Antonio J. Jara: CEO of HOP Ubiquitous, Jara’s work in smart cities heavily emphasizes the utility of fog computing. His approach champions the localized processing of data to achieve responsiveness and efficiency in urban contexts.
Dr. Tom Bradicich: As a VP at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Dr. Bradicich’s insights have been instrumental in steering HPE’s forays into edge and fog computing, especially in industrial IoT applications.
Dr. Dimitrios Georgakopoulos: Based at Swinburne University of Technology, Dr. Georgakopoulos’s research on fog-enabled environments underscores their role in facilitating scalable and reliable IoT applications.
