Keynote Speakers:
Prof. Andre C. Ponce de Leon F. Carvalho –
Prof. Luiz Carlos Pereira da Silva – Unicamp
Prof. Claudio Miceli – UFRJ
Date: October 16th – From 14h30 am to 15h10 am –
Prof. Andre C. Ponce de Leon F. Carvalho –
Title: From Internet of Things to Artificial Intelligence of Things Making Cities Smart.
Abstract:
Just as economic and social advances allow people to live longer and better, they also raise
awareness that these advances need to happen faster and to be more sustainable and more
inclusive. This generates a growing demand for a better quality of life, both in urban and rural
regions. The Internet of Things plays a key role in both these advances and in the potential to
increase well being. One of the main paths for this increase is through the incorporation of new
technologies, which allow, for example, the transformation of cities into smart cities.
A smart city is a city that best meets the needs of its population, while being egalitarian, inclusive
and sustainable. Among the technologies being adopted, those based on artificial intelligence can
be highlighted. In this talk, I will present the Brazilian artificial intelligence research center IARA
(Artificial Intelligence Recreating Environments), selected in a national call for Brazilian applied
artificial intelligence research centers. I will discuss the main initiatives of the center, which works
as a national network, represented in the 5 regions of the country.
Short Bio::
André Carlos Ponce de Leon Ferreira de Carvalho has a PhD in Electronic Engineering from
University of Kent, UK, both in Artificial Intelligence. He is Full Professor and the current Dean of
the Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of São Paulo (ICMC-USP), Brazil.
He is also Director of the Brazilian Applied AI Research Centre IARA (Research Centre for Smart
Environments), Coordinator of the Embrapii Unit in Data Science at ICMC-USP. He is a member of
the Computer Science Advisory Committee of the Brazilian National Council for Scientific and
Technological Development (CNPq), from 2024 to 2027, of the Steering Committee of the
International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA) Latin American and Caribbean
Chapter, of the Partnerships Board at the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Accountable,
Responsible and Transparent AI (ART-AI), University of Bath, UK of the UK Expert Advisory Panel of
State of Science Report for the risks associated with frontier AI and of the International Federation
for Information Processing (IFIP) Technical Committee on Artificial Intelligence (AI), where he is
the Chair of the Working Group Machine Learning and Data Mining. He is Assessor ad hoc for
several national and international funding Agencies. He was Associate Professor in the University
of Guelph, Canada and visiting researcher in the University of Porto, Portugal and in the Alan
Turing Institute, UK, and visiting professor in the University of Kent, UK. He was Vice President of
the Brazilian Computer Society (SBC) for two terms, 2019-2021 and 2021-2023. He coordinated
several research and innovation projects with the private and public sectors.
Date: September 17th – From 09h30 am to 10h20 am –
Prof. Luiz Carlos Pereira da Silva
Title: CampusGrid UNICAMP: Smart Microgrid, Connectivity and IoT for a Sustainable Future
Abstract:
The "CampusGrid" concept represents a modern and sustainable approach to energy management in university or corporate environments, currently being piloted on the Unicamp Campus through the ANEEL/CPFL R&D project named MERGE - Microgrids for Efficient, Reliable and Greener Energy.
The presentation will explore each of the components that make up the CampusGrid:
- Renewable Energy: The use of renewable energy sources, such as solar or wind, reduces dependence on fossil fuels and minimizes environmental impact.
- Energy Storage: Storage systems, like batteries, are essential to ensure a continuous energy supply, even when renewable sources are not generating electricity (e.g., at night or on windless days).
- Connectivity: Connectivity is crucial for integrating different energy sources and storage systems, allowing communication between them to optimize energy use.
- Smart Monitoring and Control: Monitoring and control systems enable efficient management of energy consumption, generation, and storage, automatically adjusting distribution according to demand and resource availability.
- Autonomous Operation Capability: The ability to operate autonomously, i.e., disconnected from the main power grid, ensures resilience and reliability, especially in situations of external grid failure.
These characteristics make microgrids an attractive solution for improving energy efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing sustainability in university campuses or corporate complexes. Additionally, they can serve as models of innovation for other communities and sectors.
ShortBio:
He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Goiás (1994), a master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the State University of Campinas (1997), and a doctorate in Electrical Engineering from the State University of Campinas (2001). In 1999, he participated in a sandwich doctorate program at the University of Alberta, Canada, and in 2008, he served as a visiting professor at the Technical University of Denmark - DTU. He is a full professor at the State
University of Campinas. He has experience in the field of Electrical Energy, energy efficiency, energy management and conservation, and energy transition. He coordinates the Sustainable Campus project at Unicamp. He received the Zeferino Vaz academic excellence award from UNICAMP in 2012. He received the Unicamp Inventors award from INOVA in 2019 and 2024. He was awarded the Technology Personality Award 2021 in the "Sustainable Energy" category by the Engineers' Union in the State of São Paulo - SEESP. He received the Socio-environmental Merit Diploma from the Municipal Government of Campinas in 2023. He received the Extension Award from PROEEC-UNICAMP in 2024. He is a member of the State Council of Energy Policy, CEPE-SP, with the Secretariat of Environment, Infrastructure, and Logistics, SEMIL-SP. He coordinates the São Paulo Center for Energy Transition Studies, CPTEn-FAPESP.
Date: September 17th – From 14h00 am to 14h40 am –
Prof. Claudio Miceli – UFRJ
Title:Building embedded machine learning applications for Industry 5.0
Abstract:
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a new paradigm based on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Recently, the use of IoT has been gaining traction in areas such as logistics, manufacturing, retail and pharmaceuticals, transforming typical industrial spaces into Smart Spaces. This leads to a new paradigm called Industry 5.0.
Since IoT data is often dynamic and heterogeneous, it becomes important to investigate techniques to understand and solve problems on building Embedded Machine Learning (EML) systems for Industry 5.0 devices. The use of EML is useful to reveal trends in collected data, discover new patterns in monitored variables, make predictions, thus improving the decision-making process, reducing decision response times and allowing a more intelligent and immediate view of the situation. This talk aims to show the challenges of building Embedded Machine Learning systems for the Industry 5.0 scenario, as well as case studies.
Short Bio:
Claudio Miceli de Farias graduated in Computer Science (2008), and holds a master's degree (2010) and a PhD (2014) in Computer Science from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro. He was chosen by MCTI to represent Brazil at the BRICS Young Scientists Forum in the area of Cyber-Physical Systems (2021). The professor was also awarded the Young Scientist of our state scholarship by FAPERJ. Currently, the aforementioned professor works in the Postgraduate Program
in Systems and Computer Engineering (PESC-COPPE-UFRJ) and at the Tércio Pacitti Institute for Computer Research and Applications at UFRJ. In 2022, the aforementioned professor won the IEEE Hype-Intelligence Workgroup Middle Career Researcher Award for his contributions to the area. The professor's main topics of interest are smart cities, the Internet of Things, Data Fusion, and Security.
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