ESnet 2025 Publications and Presentations

Compiled for ESnet's 2025 Operational Assessment Review (submitted May 29, 2026).

 

Reports 

Guok, C., E. Balas, S. Balasubramanian, et al., “ESnet Data and AI Workshop Report,” July 11, 2025.

Zurawski, J., D. Carder, E. Chaniotakis, et al., “High Energy Physics Network Requirements Review: Final Report,” October 1, 2025.

 

Conference Papers and Other Publications 

Aldrich, J., A. Sim, K. Wu, et al., "Exploring Data Caching Policy with Data Access Patterns from dCache Logs," European Physical Journal (EPJ) Web of Conferences (CHEP 2024), vol. 337, no. 01340, 2025. DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/202533701340.

Amara, T. B., S. P. Smith, Z. A. Xing, S. S. Denk, E. Dart, et al., "Accelerating Discoveries at DIII-D with the Integrated Research Infrastructure," Frontiers in Physics, vol. 12, p. 1524041, 2025. DOI: 10.3389/fphy.2024.1524041.

Bohan, K., B. Bose, S. Corbato, et al., "A Vision for Integrated Quantum-Classical Network Operations," 2nd Workshop on Quantum Networks and Distributed Quantum Computing, pp. 63–65, 2025.

Buraglio, N., T. Jensen, and J. Linkova, "Recommendations for Discovering IPv6 Prefix Used for IPv6 Address Synthesis," RFC 9872, IETF, September 2025.

Chan, C. H., C. Jain, E. Kissel, et al., "A Comparative Study of All-Photonic and Memory-Based Quantum Repeaters and Networks," IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering (QCE 2025), vol. 1, pp. 873–884, 2025.

Chan, C. H., C. Jain, E. Kissel, et al., "Modeling and Simulation of All-Photonic Quantum Repeaters and Networks," 2nd Workshop on Quantum Networks and Distributed Quantum Computing, pp. 28–34, 2025.

Chan, C. H., C. Jain, E. Kissel, et al., "Theoretical Analysis and Simulations of Memory-Based and All-Photonic Quantum Repeaters and Networks," arXiv preprint arXiv:2512.23111, 2025.

Das, S., R. Lan, C. Rinks, A. Gokhale, A. Essiari, E. Kissel, X. Yang, and P. Ruth, "FEDS: An Intuitive Model-Driven Middleware for Automated Orchestration and Resource Configuration Across Federated Testbeds," 28th IEEE International Symposium on Real-Time Distributed Computing (ISORC), Toulouse, France, May 2025.

Fan, B., A. Sim, K. Wu, et al., "Conditional Recurrent Neural Networks for Enhancing Throughput Prediction and Slow File Transfers Detection in Large Science Workflows," 22nd IEEE Consumer Communications & Networking Conference (CCNC 2025), 2025. DOI: 10.1109/CCNC54725.2025.10976138.

Fu, X., E. Vasilenko, G. Mishra, N. Buraglio, and X. Xiao, "IPv6 Neighbor Discovery Considerations," RFC 9898, IETF, November 2025.

Jain, C., C. H. Chan, E. Kissel, et al., "Modeling and Simulation of Trapped-Ion Quantum Repeaters and Networks," 2nd Workshop on Quantum Networks and Distributed Quantum Computing, pp. 1–7, 2025.

Kim, J., A. Sim, K. Wu, et al., "Improving Slow Transfer Predictions: Generative Methods Compared," IEEE International Conference on Computing, Networking and Communications (ICNC 2025), 2025. DOI: 10.1109/ICNC64010.2025.10994006.

Monga, I., M. Hussain, J. Balcas, A. Arora, D. Davila, B. Cho, X. Yang, and C. De Laat, "SENSE in Practice: Quantifying the End-to-End Benefits of Intent-Based Bandwidth Reservation for Exascale Science Workflows," SC Workshops of the International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis (SC-W '25), 2025.

Oguchi, C. M., V. K. Lakshminarayana, A. Sim, et al., "Achieving Deterministic and Reliable Large-Scale Data Transfers in a Scientific Network," IEEE Military Communications Conference (MILCOM 2025), 2025. DOI: 10.1109/MILCOM64451.2025.11309880.

Sim, A., E. Wang, R. Monga, et al., "Comparing Cache Utilization Trends for Regional Data Caches," European Physical Journal (EPJ) Web of Conferences (CHEP 2024), vol. 337, no. 01341, 2025. DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/202533701341.

Stone, A., V. P. Beeram, N. Buraglio, and S. Peng, "Multipath Traffic Engineering for Segment Routing," IETF, October 2025.

Wang, K.-C., P. Ruth, J. Griffioen, A. Nikolich, I. Monga, Z. Fei, Y. Song, M. Hayashida, P. Shi, K. Thareja, T. Lehman, E. Kissel, Y. Kumar, X. Yang, I. Baldin, B. Formby, and A. Acheme, "A Glimpse of Emerging Networking and Distributed Computing Research via Experiments on the FABRIC Testbed," 34th International Conference on Computer Communications and Networks (ICCCN), 2025.

Yu, S.-Y., L. Zhang, E. Kissel, et al., "An Extensible Control Plane Software Architecture for Quantum Networking Research," 2nd Workshop on Quantum Networks and Distributed Quantum Computing, pp. 35–41, 2025.

Yu, S.-Y., E. Perego, J. Phillips, et al., "A Two-Level Control Framework for Quantum Networks," IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering (QCE 2025), 2025.

Zurawski, J., E. Kissel, G. Robb, et al., "Improving Data Mobility Through Modern Security Infrastructure," IEEE International Conference on Computing, Networking and Communications (ICNC 2025), pp. 57–61, February 2025.

 

Presentations

Agrawal, K., "Detection Engineering as Code using Falco," NLIT 2025, May 6, 2025.

Agrawal, K., "Kubernetes in IPv6-Only Networks: Are We There Yet?" NLIT 2025, May 7, 2025.

Agrawal, K., "IPv6 First, Not Just Ready: Kubernetes Without IPv4 Using Cilium at ESnet," CiliumCon Atlanta, Nov. 10, 2025.

Agrawal, K., "Kubernetes in IPv6-Only Networks: Challenges, Lessons, and Design Patterns," Internet2 Technology Exchange, Dec. 9, 2025.

Amerkhanian, J., "Out-of-Band: Your Forgotten Second Network," Internet2 Technology Exchange, Dec. 11, 2025.

Baker, L., "Kubernetes On-Prem: Because the Cloud Was Too Easy," NLIT Summit 2025, May 5, 2025.

Balcas, J., and M. Sada, "Tutorial: Programmable Networking and Testbed Integration," Sixth National Research Platform (6NRP) Workshop, Jan. 28, 2025.

Balcas, J., "Routed Networks with Performance Enhancements via Hardware Offload," Mastering FABRIC: Tips and Tricks, Feb. 18, 2025.

Balcas, J., "SENSE Site Resource Manager/RTMon/E2E," AtlanticWave-SDX All-Hands Meeting, Sept. 3, 2025.

Balcas, J., "Seamless WAN/Happy Users," 21st IEEE International Conference on e-Science 2025, Sept. 15, 2025.

Balcas, J., and D. Davila, "Capability Challenge: SENSE/Rucio," Throughput Computing Week 2025 (HTC25), June 5, 2025.

Balcas, J., J. Mambretti, H. Newman, et al., "SmartNICs: What's Working and What's Next? ESnet, CERN Successes; AutoGOLE/SENSE Orchestration," Sixth National Research Platform (6NRP) Workshop, Jan. 28, 2025.

Balcas, J., Y. Kumar, J. MacAuley, et al., "Prototyping an AmSC/IRI Agent for Multi-Facility Streaming and Portable Computing Jobs," SC25, Nov. 18, 2025.

Balas, E., "ESnet Measurement & Analytics," Confab25, April 8, 2025.

Balas, E., J. Kafader, and A. Lake, "MetrANOVA Datasource Benchmarking," Internet2 Technology Exchange, Dec. 9, 2025.

Bannat Wala, F., "Zone-Hopping! A Practical Solution to DNSSEC Zone-Walking," Tem Cymru's RISE, April 8, 2025.

Buraglio, N., "Prioritizing Known-local IPv6 ULAs through Address Selection Policy," IETF 122, March 2025.

Buraglio, N., "SRv6 Security Considerations," IETF124, Nov. 4, 2025.

Buraglio, N., "6mops - IPv6 Mostly Operations," IETF124, Nov. 4, 2025.

Buraglio, N., "IPv6 - Why Should I Care?" SCinet Setup, SC25, Nov. 12, 2025.

Carder, D., "ESnet Cloud Services," Confab25, April 8, 2025.

Carder, D., "ESnet Coordinating Committee Confluence of Cloud Connectivity Community Cohesion at Confab," ESCC at Confab25, April 10, 2025.

Carder, D., "Remaining LHCONE IPv4 Usage in the U.S.," LHCONE 55, Oct. 7, 2025.

Carder, D., and E. Martelli, "LHCONE BGP Communities Update Proposal," LHCONE 55, Oct. 8, 2025.

Chaniotakis, E., "OSCARS Improvements for IRI and beyond," Confab25, April 8, 2025.

Cummings, C., "SCRAM: The Security Catch and Release Automation Manager (Training)," 2025 NSF Cybersecurity Summit, Oct. 23, 2025.

Dart, E., "20 Years of LHCOPN: An ESnet Perspective," LHCONE 54, March 19, 2025.

Dart, E., "Data Transfer For Science: A Tale of Two Projects," Jisc RNE Seminar, March 28, 2025.

Dart, E., "ESnet and LHC: a Co-Design Case Study," Confab25, April 8, 2025.

Dart, E., "IRI Outreach & Engagement Subcommittee," Confab25, April 8, 2025.

Dart, E., "Simons Observatory and CMB-S4 Networking Update," 2025 SA3CC meeting, May 6, 2025.

Dart, E., "LHN Near Term Performance Engineering," Rubin Observatory NET meeting, May 8, 2025.

Dart, E., "Science Networks: Foundations for Multi-Site Workflows," Workflows Community Monthly Seminar, May 14, 2025.

Dart, E., "ESnet Cloud Workflows," ASCR Cloud Roundtable, June 3, 2025.

Dart, E., "ESnet: Networking for Science," LBNL CSASP Seminar, June 17, 2025.

Dart, E., "Big Picture for Physics Networking: An ESnet Perspective," UCB Computational HEP Training seminar, June 24, 2025.

Dart, E., "The ESnet Facility," SciDAC PI Meeting, Sept. 16, 2025.

Dart, E., "Performant Perimeter Security for HL-LHC," LHCONE 55, Oct. 8, 2025.

Dart, E., "Host Tuning Campaign for HL-LHC," LHCONE 55, Oct. 8, 2025.

Dart, E., "Networks for AI," 16th SIG-NGN Meeting, Oct. 9, 2025.

Dart, E., "IRI and Light Sources," SC25 IRI light source pathfinder booth demo, Nov. 18 and 19, 2025.

Dart, E., "The ESnet Facility," 2025 ESnet/FES Requirements Review, Dec. 2, 2025.

Dopheide, M., "Adventures with Zeek's Management Framework," 2025 NSF Cybersecurity Summit, Oct. 23, 2025.

Elam, B., "Role-Based Access Control in Workflow Orchestrator," WFO Dev Days, September 23, 2025.

Guok, C., "QUANT-NET: A Distributed Quantum Computing Testbed," GNA-G @ APAN59, March 3, 2025.

Guok, C., "ESnet Data and AI Workshop 2025 Readout," AINWG @ APAN59, March 5, 2025.

Guok, C., "ESnet Plans: Future projects and Capabilities," Confab25, April 9, 2025.

Herron, J.-P., "Overview of ESnet Advanced Services," Confab25, April 8, 2025.

Herron, J.-P., and B. Hess, "ESCC 2024 Annual Survey Results," ESCC at Confab25, April 10, 2025.

Herron, J.-P., and P. Dorn, "ESnet Engineering Update," ESCC at Confab25, April 10, 2025.

Kafader, J., "SOLAR-Q: A Field Measurement Device," Internet2 Technology Exchange, Dec. 9, 2025.

Kim, G., A. Sim, and K. Wu, "Analyzing Dataset Popularity for Optimizing In-Network Storage," SC25, Nov. 19, 2025.

Kissel, E., "Building a Quantum Network Control Plane for the QUANT-NET Project," WIDE Camp, March 11, 2025.

Kissel, E., "Modeling and Simulation of 1G and All-Photonic Quantum Repeater Chains," OFCnet Panel 5 - Quantum Networking, April 3, 2025.

Kumar, Y., "Streaming to a Facility Near You: Update on EJFAT (Technical Perspective)," Confab25, April 8, 2025.

Kumar, Y., "Office Hours: Streaming with EJFAT for BES Light Sources," SC25, Nov. 19, 2025.

Kwang, S., "Solving Secret Zero: Bootstrapping On-Premises Kubernetes Clusters Using SealedSecrets and ArgoCD," NLIT, May 5, 2025.

Kwang, S., "Solving Secret Zero: Bootstrapping On-Premises Kubernetes Clusters Using SealedSecrets and ArgoCD," Internet2 Technology Exchange, Dec. 8, 2025.

Kwang, S., "Solving Secret Zero: Bootstrapping On-Premises Kubernetes Clusters Using SealedSecrets and ArgoCD," Internet2 Technology Exchange, Dec. 10, 2025.

Lake, A., "Flow data sharing with MetrANOVA," 23rd GEANT SIG-NOC, Oct. 14, 2025.

Lake, A., and M. Feit, "perfSONAR Quarterly Office Hours," CI Engineering, Oct. 17, 2025.

Lake, A., K. Turner, and D. Southworth, "MetrANOVA: An Open-Source Software Stack for Sharing Network Telemetry," SC25, Nov. 18, 2025.

Lake, A., M. Feit, and S. Trocha, "perfSONAR Tutorial," Internet2 Technology Exchange, Dec. 8, 2025.

Lake, A., and M. Feit, "Celebrating 20 Years of Network Measurement with perfSONAR," Internet2 Technology Exchange, Dec. 10, 2025.

Lehman, T., X. Yang, and J. Balcas, "Multi-Resource Cyberinfrastructure Services for Science Domain Workflows via SENSE (NRE-106)," SC Theater, Supercomputing 2025.

MacAuley, J., "Build Your Own Network for Science," Confab25, April 8, 2025.

Mah, B., "High Touch: High-Precision, Real-Time Visibility into Network Traffic," Confab25, April 8, 2025.

Mah, B., "ESnet High Touch Services," ESCC at Confab25, April 10, 2025.

Mah, B., "ESnet High-Touch Services," Vera Rubin NET Meeting, May 8, 2025.

Martin, D., "The Network as an Instrument," HPC User Forum, Oct. 7, 2025.

Martin, D., and J. Zurawski, "ESnet: The Network as a Scientific Instrument," INFUSE FY2026 Workshop, Nov. 6, 2025.

Martin, D., "Introduction to the American Science Cloud," MREN Executive Committee Meeting, December 4, 2025.

Monga, I., “ESnet Transatlantic Updates,” TPRE, January 18, 2025.

Monga, I., “QUANT-NET: A Distributed Quantum Computing Testbed,” Cisco Summit, January 2025.

Monga, I, “From Spectrum to Quantum: ESnet’s Contributions to Building the Next-Generation Science Network,” WIDE Camp, March 2025.

Monga, I., "The Future of Advanced Networking in DOE's Scientific Integrated Research Infrastructure," Confab25, April 7, 2025.

Monga, I., "The Future of Networking: Moving Toward ESnet7 and Beyond," Confab25, April 7, 2025.

Monga, I., "Leadership Welcomes & Updates," ESCC at Confab25, April 10, 2025.

Monga, I., “When Physics Meets Engineering: Transition Quantum Networks from Laboratory Physics to Field Deployment,” Quantum 2.0, June 3, 2025.

Monga, I., A. McEwen, F. Lee, et al., "Principles, Purpose, and Possibilities," TNC, June 15, 2025.

Monga, I., “From Hardware Pulses to Entangled Links: A Two-Level Control Design,” IEEE QCE, Aug. 2025. 

Monga, I., "From Hardware Pulses to Entangled Links: A Two-Level Control Design for Quantum Networking," Cisco Quantum Virtual Summit, Sept. 30, 2025.

Monga, I., "An Extensible Software Architecture for Quantum Network Operations," IETF124, Nov. 3, 2025.

Monga, I., “SENSE in Practice: Quantifying the End-to-End Benefits of Intent-Based Bandwidth Reservation for Exascale Science Workflows,” INDIS SC25, Nov. 18, 2025.

Monga, I., "From Hardware Pulses to Entangled Links: A Two-Level Control Design for Quantum Networking," SC25, Nov. 18, 2025.

Robb, C., "ESnet Operations Update," ESCC at Confab25, April 10, 2025.

Robb, C., "Incident Notifications: Broadcast vs Targeted," ESCC Fall Virtual Meeting, Oct. 15, 2025.

Robinson, K., and J. Zurawski, "Science-Driven Requirements for 400 Gbps Networking," Quilt 2025 Winter Meeting, Feb. 5, 2025.

Robinson, K., M. Meehl, and B. Meade, "Meet the WINS women of Colorado," The Quilt Circle, May 8, 2025.

Rotermund, C., C. Davis-Alfs, J. Bezerra, et al., "SC24 SCInet WAN Team The Challenge, Operations, and Future," CI Engineering Lunch & Learn, Feb. 21, 2025.

Rotermund, C., J. Bezerra, M. Schwarz, et al., "SC24 WAN Architecture," JISC: Research network engineering (RNE) community group, Feb. 28, 2025.

Rotermund, C., "Ground Shaking Science with Dark Fiber," 2025 Internet2 Community Exchange, April 28, 2025.

Rotermund, C., "SCinet's Integrated Network Research Exhibitions," INDIS 2025 Workshop: Panel on Integrated Infrastructure - Supercomputing 2025 INDIS Program, Nov. 16, 2025.

Stewart, J., B. Moraca, M. Santoro, et al., "Navigating Cloud Networking Complexity: Insights from National Labs," NLIT 2025, May 7, 2025.

Tierney, B., "Recent Linux Improvements That Impact TCP Throughput: Insights from R&E Networks," NANOG, Feb. 3, 2025.

Turner, K., and J. Kafader, "Your ESnet Portal," ESCC at Confab25, April 10, 2025.

Wiedlea, A., "Advanced Wireless for Field Sciences," Confab25, April 9, 2025.

Wiedlea, A., "ESnet and Berkeley Lab Create Cellular System for Researchers to Connect Remote Sensors," The Quilt Circle, May 8, 2025.

Wu, W., "Modeling and Simulation of Quantum Networks," JAPAN WIDE CAMP 2025, March 11, 2025.

Wu, W., "The Design and Implementation of Real-time Control of Trapped-Ion Quantum Networks," IETF124, Nov. 3, 2025.

Yang, X., "SENSE Overview and Use Cases," AtlanticWave-SDX All-Hands Meeting, Sept. 3, 2025.

Yang, X., T. Lehman, J. Balcas, et al., "SENSE: Pathway to Production," Planning and Innovation Group Virtual Retreat, July 22–24, 2025.

Yang, X., J. Balcas, Y. Kumar, et al., "Prototyping an IRI Agent for Multi-Facility Portable Computing Jobs," DOE Booth Demo Series, Supercomputing 2025.

Zurawski, J., "Science DMZ Overview: Practical Designs and Use Cases," Empowering Secure Data-Driven Research: A Workshop on Science DMZ, Globus, and InCommon Federation, Jan. 8, 2025.

Zurawski, J., E. Kissel, G. Robb, et al., "Improving Data Mobility Through Modern Security Infrastructure," International Conference on Computing, Networking and Communication (ICNC), Feb. 17, 2025.

Zurawski, J., "Science DMZ Overview: Practical Designs and Use Cases," and "Science Driven Requirements for 400Gbps Networking," 2025 I-CREWS Data Transfer & Networking Workshop, March 4, 2025.

Zurawski, J., "ESCC & ESnet Scientific Networking Requirements Reviews," ESCC at Confab25, April 10, 2025.

Zurawski, J., G. Robb, and D. Southworth, "BGP Fundamentals," "Local Preference and MED," and "Science DMZ Fundamentals," Hands-on Workshop on Science DMZ and P4-DPDK (Virtual), April 15 and 17, 2025.

Zurawski, J., D. Masseth, J. Sheehan, et al., "EPOC and Community Support - Now and Next," 2025 Internet2 Community Exchange, May 1, 2025.

Zurawski, J., G. Robb, and J. Schopf, "EPOC Deep Dives Provide Valuable Insights into Research Technology Requirements," The Quilt Circle, May 8, 2025.

Zurawski, J., G. Rhoden, J. A. Suruagy, et al., "perfSONAR 20 Years Panel," RNP Annual Workshop (WRNP), May 19, 2025.

Zurawski, J., "CI Plan Best Practices," "Introduction to Science DMZ," "BGP Fundamentals," "Network Monitoring and perfSONAR," "Tuning Parameters on a Science DMZ," and "Campus IPv6 - Planning, Security, and DNS," UCF / FLR Workshop on Networking Topics, May 21, 2025.

Zurawski, J., "Introduction to Science DMZ," "Data Transfer Hardware," and "Network and Data Transfer Performance with perfSONAR," Modern Cyberinfrastructure for Research Data Management Workshop, June 17, 2025.

Zurawski, J., N. Mendoza, and J. Schopf, "Leveraging Individuals with Non-Traditional Education Paths to Build the Next-Generation Cyberinfrastructure Workforce," TNC25, June 11, 2025.

Zurawski, J., and J. Schopf, "Optimizing Performance of Networked Applications," TNC25, June 12, 2025.

Zurawski, J., "Introduction to Science DMZ," "Data Transfer Hardware," and "Network and Data Transfer performance with perfSONAR," KeystoneREN's Modern Cyberinfrastructure for Research Data Management Workshop, June 17–19, 2025.

Zurawski, J., "ESnet HEP Requirements Review Report," DPF Community Meeting, Aug. 1, 2025.

Zurawski, J., "Overview of the ESnet Requirements Review Program," DOE HEP Briefing, Aug. 12, 2025.

Zurawski, J., C. Eichelberger, and D. Southworth, "BGP Fundamentals," "perfSONAR Fundamentals," and "Science DMZ Fundamentals," Hands-on Workshop on Science DMZ and P4-DPDK (Virtual), August 26 and 28, 2025.

Zurawski, J., C. Eichelberger, J. Crichigno, et al., "A Hands-on Tutorial on BGP," Internet2 Technology Exchange, Dec. 8, 2025.

Zurawski, J., D. Jacob, N. Mendoza, et al., "SCinet: The Most Powerful and Advanced Temporary Network on Earth," Internet2 Technology Exchange, Dec. 11, 2025.