Wesley Da Silva Costa

Wesley Da Silva Costa is a Lecturer-Researcher at the Research Centre Biobased Economy, University of Groningen. His research focuses on Visible Light Communication (VLC), IoT systems, and optimization techniques such as genetic algorithms. He holds a PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the Federal University of Espirito Santo (2023).

Key research areas include improving spectral and power efficiencies in VLC systems, optimizing mesh networks, and applying AI to communication frameworks. His work addresses challenges in low-power wireless networks, handover protocols, and hybrid IoT resource allocation.

Recent publications (2021–2025) emphasize VLC system enhancements, IoT integration, and AI-driven solutions for industrial and healthcare applications. Collaborations span topics like chronobiological monitoring in extreme environments and sustainable communication technologies aligned with UN SDGs.

Notable contributions include low-cost IoT diagnostic tools for tropical/Antarctic environments and optimized OFDM-VLC systems using multi-objective algorithms. His research bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementation in smart grids and medical monitoring.