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Luís Ducla Soares is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Science and Technology at ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon, where he has been a faculty member since 2000. He is also an Integrated Senior Researcher and the Coordinator of the Multimedia Signal Processing Group (MSP-Lx) at the Institute of Telecommunications - IUL. His academic appointments reflect a strong integration between teaching, research, and institutional leadership.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico (1996)
- PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico (2004)
- Aggregate Degree in Information Sciences and Technologies, ISCTE-IUL (2020)
His primary research interests lie in image and video processing, light field imaging, multimedia coding, and biometric recognition systems. He has made significant contributions to scalable and error-resilient coding techniques, particularly within the MPEG standardization framework. His recent work extends into biomedical applications of video processing, such as gait analysis and remote diagnostics.
The analysis of his recent publications shows a clear trend toward light field processing and deep learning applications in biometrics. His work combines theoretical signal processing with practical implementations in immersive media and healthcare. The integration of AI in 4D light field segmentation and gait classification highlights his interdisciplinary approach.
Scientific Awards:
- Alcatel – Prof. Carvalho Fernandes Award for best student in Telecommunications and Electronics
- IBM Scientific Award (2016) for a master's dissertation
He has supervised 2 completed PhD theses and 14 master's dissertations, with 3 PhDs and 2 master's theses currently in progress. He has led multiple funded research projects, including national and European initiatives such as LIMESA, LIFESYS, QUIS-CAMPI, and COST actions. His editorial roles include serving as Associate Editor for Signal Processing (Q1 journal) since 2018. He has also played key roles in scientific event organization, including co-chairing the International Workshop on Forensics and Biometrics (IWBF) in 2013.
Research Labs and Teams:
- Multimedia Signal Processing Group (MSP-Lx), Institute of Telecommunications - IUL
- Coordinator since 2021
- Active in developing tools for light field coding, biometrics, and immersive media