Francesco Gringoli

Francesco Gringoli dismantles, analyzes, and reinvents wireless technologies. Full Professor at the University of Brescia, he is internationally recognized for his experimental approach to reverse engineering devices and protocols: a line of research that has opened the “black box” of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, uncovering hidden vulnerabilities as well as new opportunities for innovation. With over 140 publications and multiple international best paper awards, he has developed open-source tools now used by researchers and laboratories worldwide. His projects range from the security and privacy of digital communications to the design of experimental platforms for next-generation networks. His work combines scientific rigor with engineering creativity, turning the complexity of wireless networks into knowledge that drives innovation, strengthens security, and inspires new applications.