Adriano Francisco Branco

Adriano Francisco Branco is a Tenured Professor in the Computer Science Department at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio). He also serves as a researcher and mentor in technological innovation programs, with affiliations to initiatives like ExACTa, Gist LabLua, and Tecgraf at PUC-Rio.

• PhD in Computer Science (2015) and Master's in Computer Science (2011) from PUC-Rio
• Bachelor's in Electronic Engineering from CEFET/RJ (1992)

His research focuses on bridging distributed systems, IoT, wireless sensor networks, embedded systems, and data science, with emphasis on practical applications in industrial and energy sectors. He leads projects in collaboration with oil & gas and telecommunications companies, integrating energy harvesting and edge AI techniques.

Key scientific recognition includes the FAPERJ Excellence Award (Grade 10).