Rui Araújo

Rui Araújo is an Associate Professor at the University of Coimbra (UC) since 2024, with a Habilitation in Electrical Engineering and Intelligent Systems. He is a Senior Member of IEEE and founding member of the Portuguese Institute for Systems and Robotics (ISR-Coimbra). His career spans over 25 years in academia and research.

• BSc (1991), MSc (1994), PhD (2000), and Habilitation (2024) - all from UC

Research interests focus on computational intelligence, intelligent control, and machine learning, with applications in robotics, automation, energy systems, and industrial processes. Key subtopics include fuzzy systems, neural networks, optimization algorithms, and real-time control architectures.

Recent publications demonstrate expertise in deep learning for additive manufacturing, fuzzy control of photobioreactors, and machine learning for wastewater treatment. His work integrates edge computing and evolving systems for industrial environments.

Scientific recognition includes:

• 2005: Fumio Harashima Best Paper Award (ETFA)
• 2018: Best Paper Award (ICELTICS)
• 2021: Best Paper Award (INDIN)
• 2023: Honorable Mention (SIMPEP)

Active in research grants (49 total), including EVAI Charge (electric vehicle AI), RELIABLE (robotic safety systems), and InGestAlgae (microalgae production). Supervises research teams at ISR-Coimbra and collaborates with European institutions.