Marc Manzano Castro

Biography

Education

• Started: 2006/07 - Ended: 2008/09: Computer Science Engineering Bachelor at University of Girona.
• Started: 2009/10 - Ended: 2010/11: Computer Science Engineering Degree at University of Girona.
• Started: 2011/12 - Ended: 2011/12: Masters in Industrial Computing and Automatic Control (MIIACS) at University of Girona.
• Started: 2012: Ph.D. student at University of Girona.

Vocational Experience

• Since 2008: Member of the BCDS - BroadBand Communications and Distributed Systems research group, of the University of Girona.
• 2009-2010: Part time lecturer at the Department of Architecture and Computer Technology of the University of Girona.
• 2010-2011: Part time lecturer at the Department of Architecture and Computer Technology of the University of Girona.
• 2011-2012: Part time lecturer at the Department of Architecture and Computer Technology of the University of Girona.

Teaching

• 2009-2010: Computer Science Bachelor, Communication Networks (Lab).
• 2009-2010: Master Teacher of Secondary, Teaching within the social context of nowadays (Web 2.0).
• 2010-2011: Computer Science Bachelor, Operating Systems (Lab).
• 2011-2012: Computer Science Bachelor, Operating Systems Administration (Lab).
• 2011-2012: Electric/Electronic/Mechanic/Chemical/Industrial Engineering Degree, Computer Science (Lab).

International Journals

• Marc Manzano, Anna Manolova Fagertun, Sarah Ruepp, Eusebi Calle, Caterina Scoglio, Ali Sydney, Antonio de la Oliva, Alfonso Muñoz. "Unveiling Potential Failure Propagation Scenarios in Core Transport Networks". Submitted to IEEE Communications Magazine. February (2014) arXiv

• Marc Manzano, Faryad Sahneh, Caterina Scoglio, Eusebi Calle, Jose Luis Marzo, "Robustness Surfaces of Complex Networks". Submitted to Scientific Reports. April (2014) arXiv

• K. Bilal, M. Manzano, E. Calle, C. Scoglio, S. U. Khan. "Robustness Quantification of Hierarchical Complex Networks under Targeted Attacks". Submitted to Elsevier Physica A. October (2013)

• M. Manzano, E. Calle, J. Ripoll, A. Manolova, V. Torres-Padrosa, S. Pahwa, C. Scoglio "Epidemic and Cascading Survivability of Complex Networks". Submitted to the International Journal of Communications, Network and System Sciences. June (2014) arXiv

• M. Manzano, E. Calle, V. Torres-Padrosa, J. Segovia, D. Harle. "Endurance: a new robustness measure for complex networks under multiple failure scenarios". Elsevier Computer Networks. Pages 3641-3653, Volume 57, Issue 17. December (2013) Paper (PDF)

• M. Manzano, K. Bilal, E. Calle, S. U. Khan. "On the Connectivity of Data Center Networks". IEEE Communications Letters. Pages 2172-2175, Volume 17, Issue 11. November (2013) Paper (PDF)

• K. Bilal, M. Manzano, S. U. Khan, E. Calle, K. Li, A. Zomaya. "On the Characterization of the Structural Robustness of Data Center Networks". IEEE Transactions on Cloud Computing. Page 1, Volume 1, Issue 1. January-June (2013) Paper (PDF)

• Jordi Ripoll, Marc Manzano, Eusebi Calle. "Spread of epidemic-like failures in telecommunication networks". Physica A. Pages 457-469, Volume 410. September (2014) Paper (PDF)

• M. Manzano, M. Urueña, M. Suznjevic´, E. Calle, J. A. Hernández, M. Matijasevic. "Dissecting the protocol and network traffic of the OnLive cloud gaming platform". Springer's Multimedia and Systems Journal: Special Issue on Network and Systems Support for Games. In Press (2014) Paper (PDF)

• A. Manolova, S. Ruepp, M. Manzano, "Resolving Epidemic Network Failures through Differentiated Repair Times". IET Networks. In Press (2014) Paper (PDF)

• Albert Trias i Mansilla, Eusebi Calle Ortega, Josep Lluís de la Rosa i Esteva, Marc Manzano Castro. "Studies on Social Networks Topologies and their effect in the Dissemination of Information in P2P Social Search". Submitted to the International Journal of Communication Systems. March (2013)

• Víctor Torres-Padrosa, Marc Manzano, Eusebi Calle, Josep L. Marzo. "Community-based Traffic Preservation in Telecommunication Networks". International Journal of Communication Systems. In Press (2013) Paper (PDF)

• I. Seoane, E. Calle, J. A. Hernández, J. Segovia, R. Romeral, P. Vilà, M. Urueña, M. Manzano. "Failure propagation in GMPLS Optical Rings: CTMC model and performance analysis". Elsevier Journal of Optical Switching and Networking. January, 2012 Paper (PDF)

• Eusebi Calle, Jordi Ripoll, Juan Segovia, Pere Vilà, Marc Manzano. "A Multiple Failure Propagation Model in GMPLS-Based Networks". IEEE Network Magazine, Pag. 17-22, Volume 24 Issue 6, November/December (2010). Paper (PDF)

International Conference Proceedings

• Marc Manzano, Faryad Sahneh, Caterina Scoglio, Eusebi Calle, Jose Luis Marzo, "Robustness Surfaces: a Universal Measure for Complex Networks". In proceedings of the International School and Conference on Network Science (NetSci 2014). June (2014)

• M. Manzano, E. Calle, J. Ripoll, A. Manolova, V. Torres-Padrosa, "Epidemic Survivability: Characterizing Networks Under Epidemic-like Failure Propagation Scenarios". In proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Design of Reliable Communication Networks (DRCN), Budapest, Hungary. March (2013) - Nominated for best paper award

• M. Manzano, J. A. Hernández, M. Urueña, E. Calle. "An empirical study of Cloud Gaming". In proceedings of the 11th IEEE/ACM Annual Workshop on Network and Systems Support for Games (NetGames 2012), Venice, Italy. October (2012) Paper (PDF)

• E. Calle, M. Manzano, J. L. Marzo. "Multiple failures in telecommunication networks: robustness metrics and simulation tools". In proceedings of the 2nd Workshop of Future Internet: Efficiency in high-speed networks (W-FIERRO 2012). June (2012)

• M. Manzano, J. A. Hernández, M. Urueña, E. Calle. "A first measurement study of Online Cloud Gaming". In proceedings of the 2nd Workshop of Future Internet: Efficiency in high-speed networks (W-FIERRO 2012). June (2012)

• Marc Manzano, Víctor Torres-Padrosa, Eusebi Calle. "Vulnerability of Core Networks Under Different Epidemic Attacks". In proceedings of the 4th IEEE/IFIP International Workshop on Reliable Networks Design and Modeling (RNDM), St. Petersburg, Russia. October (2012) Paper (PDF)

• M. Manzano, J. L. Marzo, E. Calle, A. Manolova "Robustness Analysis of Real Network Topologies Under Multiple Failure Scenarios". In proceedings of the 17th European Conference on Network and Optical Communications (NOC). June (2012) Paper (PDF)

• Marc Manzano, Juan Segovia, Eusebi Calle, Josep L. Marzo. "PHISON: Playground for High-level Simulations On Networks". In proceedings of the 2012 International Symposium on Performance Evaluation of Computer and Telecommunication Systems (SPECTS). March (2012) Paper (PDF)

• Víctor Torres-Padrosa, Marc Manzano, Eusebi Calle, Josep L. Marzo. "Traffic-level Community Protection in Telecommunication Networks under Large-Scale Failures". In proceedings of the 2012 International Symposium on Performance Evaluation of Computer and Telecommunication Systems (SPECTS). March (2012) Paper (PDF)

• M. Manzano, E. Calle, D. Harle. "Quantitative and Qualitative Network Robustness Analysis Under Different Multiple Failure Scenarios". In proceedings of the 3rd IEEE/IFIP International Workshop on Reliable Networks Design and Modeling (RNDM), Budapest, Hungary. October (2011) Paper (PDF)

• Marc Manzano, Juan Segovia, Eusebi Calle, Pere Vilà, J.L. Marzo. "Modelling spreading of failures in GMPLS-based Networks". SPECTS (International Symposium on Performance Evaluation of Computer and Telecommunication Systems), Ottawa, Canada. July (2010). Paper (PDF)

• Isaac Seoane, José Alberto Hernández, Ricardo Romeral, Manuel Urueña, Eusebi Calle, Marc Manzano. "A CTMC-based characterisation of the propagation of errors in GMPLS Optical Rings". WGN9 (IX Workshop in G/MPLS networks), Girona, Spain. July (2010).

• X. Vallejo, E. Calle, A. Bueno, J. L. Marzo, M. Manzano. "MCS: Modular, Cross-platform and Secure application for Remote Assistance and Monitoring Tasks". II International Workshop of Ambient Assisted Living (IWAAL-2010), Valencia, Spain. September (2010). Paper (PDF)

• Marc Manzano, Juan Segovia, Eusebi Calle, Pere Vilà. "Failure Propagation models for GMPLS-based Networks". Workshop de "Multilayer Networks: IP over Transport Networks". December (2009).

Book Chapters

• K. Bilal, S. U. Khan, M. Manzano, E. Calle, S. A. Madani, K. Hayat, D. Chen, L. Wang, and R. Ranjan, "Modeling and Simulation of Data Center Networks", in Handbook on Data Centers, S. U. Khan and A. Y. Zomaya, Eds., Springer-Verlag, New York, USA. Forthcoming (2014)

PHISON Network Simulator

• The official website is bcds.udg.edu/phison
• PHISON's API

Bachelor's and Degree's final projects

• Computer Science Bachelor: "Entorn de simulació de fallades per a xarxes òptiques de transport (year: 2009)". Document (PDF) , Summary (PDF)
• Computer Science Degree: "Metrics to evaluate network robustness in telecommunications networks (year: 2011)". Document (PDF)
• Master's Thesis (MIIACS): "New Robustness Evaluation Mechanisms for Telecommunication Network Topologies (year: 2012)".

Scholarships and Awards

• AGAUR BE-DGR 2012 grant of Generalitat de Catalunya.
• AGAUR FI-DGR 2012 grant of Generalitat de Catalunya.
• Master's registration Scholarship in 2011-2012 at University of Girona.
• Best student award 2009-2011: award to the best student of the Computer Science Degree at University of Girona.
• BTI (Beques de Transferencia i Innovació) Scholarship 2009-2010: provided by the University of Girona in order to improve the excellence of new researchers.
• Best student award 2007-2009: award to the best student of the Computer Science Bachelor at University of Girona.