CISTER - Research Centre in Real-Time Computing & Embedded Computing Systems-Portugal
Author Profile
Early Academic Pursuits
Enio Prates Vasconcelos Filho began his academic journey at the University of Brasilia (UNB), earning a Bachelor's degree in Mechatronic Engineering in December 2006. During his undergraduate studies, he focused on the simulation of robot soccer games using reconfigurable architectures based on FPGA-PCI boards, which culminated in his thesis. He continued his academic pursuits at UNB, obtaining a Master's degree in Mechatronic Systems in January 2013. His master's thesis involved the development of a trajectory planner and open-loop control system for a spherical robotic manipulator, embedded in an FPGA platform.
Professional Endeavors
Following his academic achievements, Enio gained valuable industry experience. He worked as a Senior Engineer at Innovix Services and Commerce S.A. in Brazil from August 2008 to June 2015. During this period, he participated in energy efficiency, security, and telemetry projects, demonstrating proficiency in C, C++, and C# programming. Additionally, he managed teams for developing software and hardware for web access control systems and telemetry based on IoT devices.
Contributions and Research Focus
Enio pursued a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering of Porto (FEUP) from September 2018 to May 2023. His research focused on the development of an Evaluation Framework for Safe Cooperative Vehicle Platooning, utilizing ROS (Robot Operating System). This comprehensive research included the integration of software, hardware in the loop, and robotic testbeds. Enio's contributions encompassed two book chapters, four journal papers, eight congress papers, two extended abstracts, and two posters. Notably, he received the ICARSC 2020 Highly Commended Paper Award and the DCE 2019 Best Poster Presentation Award.
Accolades and Recognition
Enio's dedication to research and innovation has been acknowledged with several honors and awards. In 2019, he received the Best Poster Presentation at the 3rd Doctoral Symposium in Engineering from the Faculty of Engineering of Porto University. In 2020, his paper was recognized with the Highly Commended Paper award at the IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC).
Impact and Influence
As a Senior Engineering Science Researcher at CISTER Research Centre in Real-Time & Embedded Computing Systems (October 2018 to September 2022), Enio played a key role in studying real-time systems for vehicular control in cooperative cyber-physical systems. He led a team in the Horizon 2020 project ADACORSA, contributing to specifications and use case designs. His work also involved the development of a ROS simulator for evaluating control and communication models.
Legacy and Future Contributions
Enio Prates Vasconcelos Filho currently works as a Software Engineer at Critical Techworks in Porto, Portugal, focusing on automation and safety-driven systems. With a rich background in academia, industry, and research, Enio continues to make significant contributions to the fields of robotics, automation, and safety. His extensive experience, coupled with his passion for teaching as an Invited Assistant Professor at Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, reflects a commitment to shaping the next generation of engineers. As he progresses in his career, Enio is poised to leave a lasting legacy in the realms of safety engineering and automation.
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