Nuno Manuel Branco Souto

Nuno Manuel Branco Souto is an Associate Professor (with Habilitation) at the Department of Information Science and Technology, School of Technologies and Architecture, ISCTE - University Institute of Lisbon. He also holds leadership roles as Deputy Director of both the School of Technologies and Architecture and the Institute of Telecommunications - IUL, where he is an Integrated Researcher in the Radio Systems Group.

• Aggregation in Information Sciences and Technologies, ISCTE-University Institute of Lisbon, 2021
• PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Higher Technical Institute - UTL, 2006
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Higher Technical Institute - UTL, 2000

His research focuses on signal processing for communications, MIMO systems, channel estimation, reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS), and optimization in wireless communications. He explores advanced techniques in hybrid precoding, index modulation, and energy-efficient 5G/6G network design, contributing significantly to next-generation wireless technologies.

His recent publications (2020–2024) reveal a strong trend toward reconfigurable intelligent surfaces (RIS), millimeter-wave and THz communications, molecular communication with deep learning, and anti-UAV systems using SDR-based jamming and spoofing. These works appear in high-impact journals such as IEEE Transactions, Sensors, and Applied Sciences, reflecting his leadership in cutting-edge wireless communication research.

Dr. Souto has no scientific awards explicitly listed in the provided text.

He has been actively involved in teaching, research supervision, and academic leadership. His collaborations span multiple institutions and include prominent researchers such as Pavia, Velez, Correia, Sebastião, and Dinis. He contributes to both theoretical advancements and practical implementations in wireless systems, including software-defined radio (SDR) applications for UAV security and scalable video broadcasting in cellular networks.

Dr. Souto is affiliated with the Radio Systems Group at the Institute of Telecommunications - IUL, where his team conducts research on next-generation wireless networks, signal processing algorithms, and communication system optimization.