Numerical Simulation Professors and Supervisors in Brazil

Waldemar Celes Filhoمشاهده پروفایل

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Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de JaneiroBrazil

Waldemar Celes Filho is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) and serves as Director of the Tecgraf Institute/PUC-Rio. With a career spanning over three decades, he has established himself as a leading researcher in computer graphics and scientific visualization. His educational background includes a Civil Engineering degree from UFRJ (1986), a Master's in Civil Engineering from PUC-Rio (1990), a Doctorate in Computer Science from PUC-Rio (1995), and postdoctoral studies in Computer Graphics at Cornell University (1995-1997). Dr. Celes Filho's research focuses primarily on Computer Graphics with special emphasis on Scientific Visualization, Numerical Simulation, Distributed Visualization, and Real-Time Rendering. He is particularly known for his work on visualization techniques for black oil reservoir models and as a co-creator of the Lua programming language. His research has resulted in over 50 publications spanning nearly three decades, with consistent output continuing through 2025. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward applying advanced visualization techniques to complex industrial problems, particularly in petroleum engineering and construction informatics. His work bridges theoretical computer graphics with practical applications in engineering domains, showing particular strength in volume rendering, CAD model visualization, and distributed rendering systems. As Director of the Tecgraf Institute, he leads research initiatives that connect academic work with industry applications, fostering collaborations that translate visualization research into practical tools. Dr. Celes Filho has mentored numerous students who have become co-authors on his publications, including Paulo Ivson, Fábio Markus Miranda, and Lucas Caracas de Figueiredo, among others. His work continues to be influential in both academic and industrial settings.

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João Luiz Dihl Combaمشاهده پروفایل

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Federal University of Rio Grande do SulBrazil

João Luiz Dihl Comba is a Professor at the Institute of Informatics, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Brazil. With a PhD in Computer Science from Stanford University (1993-2000) under advisor Leonidas J. Guibas, he has established himself as a leading researcher in visualization and computer graphics. His academic journey includes a M.Sc. in Systems Engineering and Computing from UFRJ (1988-1991) and a B.Sc. in Computer Science from UFRGS (1983-1987), along with a sabbatical at the University of Utah (2010-2011). Comba's research focuses on data and scientific visualization, visual analytics, computer graphics, and their applications in medical imaging, sports analytics, and pandemic response. His work bridges theoretical advances in multidimensional projections with practical applications in healthcare, oil and gas, and digital twins. Recent publications demonstrate his continued leadership in applying machine learning techniques to visualization problems, particularly in biomedical contexts. His publication record spans over three decades with consistent output through 2025, showing evolution from foundational computer graphics work to contemporary applications of AI in visualization. The publications reveal strong collaborations with researchers across Brazil and internationally, with particular emphasis on solving real-world problems through visual analytics. As an advisor, Comba has mentored numerous graduate students who have become active researchers in visualization and computer graphics, with several continuing to collaborate with him on publications. His research group at UFRGS appears to be particularly strong in medical visualization applications, as evidenced by multiple recent publications related to COVID-19 analysis and medical image processing.

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Marcelo Gattassمشاهده پروفایل

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Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de JaneiroBrazil

Marcelo Gattass is a Full Professor at the Computer Science Department of Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) and currently serves as the Vice-Rector for Development Affairs. He has been a professor at PUC-Rio since 1975, initially in the Civil Engineering Department until 1992, and then moved to the Computer Science Department. He is also the Director of the Tecgraf Institute at PUC-Rio since 1987. Education: B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, PUC-Rio, 1975 M.Sc. in Structural Engineering, PUC-Rio, 1977 Ph.D. in Computer Graphics & Civil Engineering, Cornell University USA, 1982 Marcelo Gattass is considered a pioneer of computer graphics in Brazil. His research focuses on Graphics Processing with emphasis on Visualization, Numerical Simulation, Augmented Reality, Geometric Modeling, and Computer Vision. He applies these technologies to projects from his laboratory, assisting professionals in various sectors such as medicine and petroleum engineering. He has dedicated himself to the development of applied computing and plays a key role in PUC-Rio's relationship with Petrobras and the Brazilian energy sector. Scientific Awards: CNPq Level 1A Productivity Grant As Director of the Tecgraf Institute since 1987, Prof. Gattass has led numerous research and development projects. His work has established important connections between academia and industry, particularly with Petrobras and the Brazilian energy sector. He has been instrumental in applying computer graphics and vision technologies to solve real-world problems in medicine and petroleum engineering. Prof. Gattass is actively involved in teaching, currently offering courses such as INF1761 - Computer Graphics, INF 2064/1310 - Computer Vision, INF2608 - Foundations of Computer Graphics, and INF1010 - Advanced Data Structures. His laboratory collaborates with various sectors to apply computer graphics and vision technologies to practical problems.

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Luca Roberto Augusto Moriconiمشاهده پروفایل

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Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)Brazil

Luca Roberto Augusto Moriconi is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Physics , Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), with a PhD in Physics from PUC-RJ. His research focuses on Field Theory, Statistical Mechanics , and their applications to Condensed Matter and Turbulence . Education: PhD in Physics, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-RJ) Research Interests span the statistical physics of turbulence, vortex dynamics, multifractality, and magnetohydrodynamics. His recent work explores coherent structures in pipe flows, circulation statistics, and numerical methods like lattice Boltzmann simulations. Publications highlight interdisciplinary applications of turbulence in fluid dynamics, magnetohydrodynamics, and condensed matter systems, with a focus on extreme events, stochastic models, and geometric approaches to turbulent flows. Scientific Awards: CNPq Research Productivity Scholarship – Level 2 Teaching and Outreach include graduate courses on statistical field theory, thermodynamics, and turbulence. He co-leads the UFRJ Turbulence Research Group , fostering collaboration across physics, engineering, and mathematics. Outside academia, he plays the transverse flute .

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Marta Feijó Barrosoمشاهده پروفایل

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Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)Brazil

Marta Feijó Barroso is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Physics, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), where she earned her PhD in Physics. She teaches graduate courses in Physics Learning within the Master's Degree in Physics Teaching program, as well as undergraduate Physics 1 courses and Introduction to Physics A and B for Mathematical and Earth Sciences students. Her research focuses on physics and science teaching methodologies, with particular emphasis on educational assessment frameworks like PISA and ENEM. She has developed computational applications for physics teaching and conducted extensive research on student retention and dropout rates in physics programs. Her work bridges theoretical educational concepts with practical classroom applications. Her publication record from 2003-2009 reveals consistent contributions to physics education research, with particular focus on teacher training, educational technology applications, and assessment methodologies. The research shows a progression from foundational studies on student conceptions of physics concepts toward more comprehensive analyses of educational systems and international comparative studies. As coordinator of the Research and Development Laboratory in Mathematics and Science Teaching, she leads a multidisciplinary team including Tatiana da Silva, Eduardo Gama, Geraldo Felipe, and others. Her laboratory has produced numerous teaching materials, video resources, and computational applications for physics education at various levels. Dr. Barroso has secured funding from multiple sources including MEC/SEB (National Teacher Training Network), FAPERJ (School Support), FINEP (Digital Teaching Materials), and CNPq (Scientific Dissemination) to support her educational research initiatives and extension projects.

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