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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.

• Computer Graphics
• Scientific Visualization
• Numerical Simulation
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Marco Antonio Casanova is a Full Professor at the Department of Informatics and Coordinator of the Central Planning and Evaluation Office of the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio). He has held significant leadership positions at PUC-Rio including Graduate Program Coordinator (2005-2007) and Director of the Department of Informatics (2007-2011). His research interests concentrate on database conceptual modeling, construction of database management systems, and applications of Large Language Models. Dr. Casanova's work focuses on technologies that facilitate the dissemination and interpretation of data on the Web, with particular emphasis on techniques for designing databases to facilitate interoperability. His academic journey began with a degree in Electronic Engineering from the Military Institute of Engineering (1974), followed by an M.Sc. in Informatics from PUC-Rio (1976), and culminated with an M.Sc. (1978) and Ph.D. (1979) in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University. His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on the intersection of Large Language Models with database technologies, particularly in developing advanced Text-to-SQL and Text-to-SPARQL systems. His research spans both theoretical database concepts and practical applications across various domains including engineering, healthcare, and cultural heritage. Dr. Casanova has been particularly active in exploring how LLMs can enhance traditional database query interfaces while addressing real-world challenges in complex database environments. Scientific Recognition: Recipient of the Scientific Merit Award from the Brazilian Computer Society (2012) CNPq Level 1B Productivity Grant recipient Dr. Casanova maintains an active research program with numerous collaborations across Brazil and internationally. His work bridges theoretical database research with practical applications, particularly in the evolving landscape of AI-enhanced database systems. He has contributed significantly to the field of semantic technologies, knowledge graphs, and natural language interfaces to databases, with a recent emphasis on leveraging Large Language Models to solve longstanding database interoperability challenges. His laboratory and research team at PUC-Rio focus on developing innovative approaches to database management that incorporate cutting-edge AI techniques while maintaining strong theoretical foundations in database systems.

• Database Systems
• Conceptual Modeling
• Semantic Web
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Joaquim Armando Pires Jorge is a Full Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, where he holds the UNESCO Chair on AI & Virtual Reality. He is also an Adjunct Full Professor at Victoria University of Wellington and an Honorary Invited Professor at the Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro. His career spans AI, VR, and human-centered computing, with leadership roles in IEEE Computer Society, ACM/SIGGRAPH, and Eurographics. Teaching: Computer Graphics, VR, and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Leadership: IEEE Computer Society Board of Governors (2023–present), ACM Europe Council (2015–2019) Research: 400+ peer-reviewed publications, focusing on VR, AI ethics, and interactive systems Jorge’s research bridges theoretical and applied computing, emphasizing ethical AI, reproducible science, and immersive technologies. His work includes foundational contributions to pseudo-haptics, gamification in education, and 3D user interfaces. He advocates for open science and global collaboration in XR (Extended Reality) development. His publications span topics like NFTs, remote assistance in MR (Mixed Reality), and gamified learning analytics, reflecting a career dedicated to innovation in graphics, interaction, and education. Notable awards include IEEE Fellow (2025), IEEE Golden Core (2024), and IFIP Silver Core (2014). He has supervised 18 doctoral theses and 70+ MSc dissertations, including Pedro Duarte Parreira’s Fraunhofer-winning MSc thesis (2016). As Editor-in-Chief of Computers & Graphics (since 2007) and IEEE Computer Society Publications Board member (2025–present), he shapes academic discourse in computing. Selected Awards IEEE Fellow (2025) Golden Core Award (2024) IFIP Silver Core (2014) Best Paper Award, IEEE CG&A (2011) Fellow, Eurographics Association (2010)

• Computer Graphics
• Virtual Reality
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Sérgio Colcher is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), where he has served on faculty since 2001. He currently holds multiple leadership roles including Undergraduate Coordinator of the Computer Science Department, Undergraduate Coordinator of Computer Engineering, Graduate Coordinator of Computer Networking, and Coordinator of the Institute of Digital Media (IMD). His educational background includes a B.S. in Computer Engineering (1991), M.S. in Computer Science (1993), and Ph.D. in Computer Science (1999), all from PUC-Rio, followed by a postdoctoral degree at ISIMA (Université Blaise Pascal, France) in 2003. Professor Colcher's research spans foundational and applied domains in network technologies, with emphasis on performance analysis of distributed systems and digital media delivery architectures. His work bridges theoretical computer science with industry applications, particularly in multimedia streaming protocols and telecommunications infrastructure design. He is renowned for translating complex networking concepts into accessible educational frameworks through his influential textbooks. He received the 2012 Personality of the Year award from Assespro-RJ, recognizing his transformative contributions to Brazil's IT sector through academic leadership and industry collaboration. As Laboratory Collaborator for BTG Pactual Telemedia and IMD Coordinator, he drives industry-academia partnerships focused on digital television standards and next-generation communication systems, mentoring future technologists while advancing Brazil's position in global networking research.

• Computer Networks
• Computer Systems Performance Analysis
• Multimedia/Hypermedia Systems
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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) .

• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Wireless Sensor Networks
• Embedded Systems
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Augusto Sampaio is a Full Professor in Software Engineering at the Center of Informatics (CIn), Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Brazil. He holds a CNPq top-level Productive Researcher scholarship since 1995 and has coordinated major national/international projects, including the EU-funded COMPASS project and the Brazilian National Institute for Science and Technology (INCT) on Software Engineering. His work spans formal methods, model-based testing, and industry collaboration, notably with Motorola, Embraer, and The Blockhouse Technology. Contributed to linking algebraic and operational semantics, formal testing, and smart contract verification. Led the creation of the Brazil Test Center, involving over 1,000 collaborators and pioneering 4G testing labs in the Southern Hemisphere. Developed the Software Residency program, blending academic and industrial training for software engineers. Scientific Awards : Comendador da Ordem Nacional do Mérito Científico (2010) Doctor Honoris Causa, University of York (2016) Honoured Researcher, Brazilian Software Engineering Commission (2017) Scientific Merit award, Brazilian Computer Society (2018) Augusto has supervised over 40 graduate students and contributed to academic leadership, including roles as Head of the Computer Science Department (2013-2019) and Coordinator for Industry-Academia Cooperation (2013-2019). His industry partnerships focus on formal testing, avionics analysis, and blockchain verification.

• Formal Methods
• Software Engineering
• Model-Based Testing
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Ivan Mathias Filho serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Computer Science Department at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), where he coordinates the undergraduate programs in Computer Science and Information Systems. His academic leadership spans curriculum development and program administration within the department. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Statistics from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (1992), a Master's degree in Computer Science from PUC-Rio (1996), and a PhD in Computer Science from PUC-Rio (2002). His foundational expertise bridges statistical theory and advanced computing methodologies. His research concentrates on core software engineering domains: Object-Oriented Programming paradigms and implementation Software Frameworks architecture and development UML Meta-modeling for system specification CASE Tools for automated software design No scientific awards, grants, or student advisement records are documented in available sources. Laboratory affiliations and collaborative research teams remain unspecified in current public profiles.

• Object-Oriented Programming
• Software Frameworks
• UML Meta-modeling
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Eduardo Sany Laber is an Associate Professor in the Computer Science Department at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), with over two decades of academic and industrial experience. He completed his undergraduate (1996), master's (1997), and doctorate (1999) at PUC-Rio, focusing on data compression. Since 2001, he has been a faculty member, with visiting roles at Carnegie Mellon University (2001-2002). Education : PhD in Computer Science (1999), PUC-Rio Master in Computer Science (1997), PUC-Rio BSc in Computer Engineering (1996), PUC-Rio His research centers on designing algorithms with theoretical guarantees for problems in data compression , machine learning , and finance , combining optimization, information theory, and industrial applications. His recent work explores connections between k-means and decision trees , alongside information-theoretic clustering . The 15 most recent publications highlight his focus on algorithm efficiency, spanning machine learning , information retrieval , and combinatorial optimization . Notable venues include ICML , ECAI , and ISAAC , with applications in finance , data analysis , and web engineering . Scientific Awards : Gold Medal, Brazilian Math Olympiad (1990) Bronze Medal, International Math Olympiad (1991) First Prize, Brazilian Computer Society PhD Thesis Contest (2000, 2004 co-advisor) Affiliated Member, Brazilian Academy of Sciences (2008) Best Paper Award, ISAAC (2015) Laber supervises PhD and Master's students intensively, including recipients of national awards like the Brazilian Computer Society's First Prize for Marco Molinaro's Master's Dissertation (2009) and Second Prize for Renato Carmo's PhD Thesis (2006) . He is a CNPq Level 1 Researcher and collaborates with the Greyhounds Laboratory .

• Algorithm Design
• Machine Learning
• Optimization
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Juliana Alves Pereira is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), where she supervises master's and doctoral research in Software Engineering. She collaborates with the Software Engineering Laboratory (LES/OPUS) and focuses on Machine Learning applications for software system management, evolution, and maintenance. Education: PhD (summa cum laude) in Software Engineering from Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg (2018), Master's in Computer Science from Federal University of Minas Gerais (2015), and Postdoctoral studies at University of Rennes/Inria-IRISA (France) Her research spans Machine Learning, Explainability, Transfer Learning, Generative AI, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Recommender Systems, particularly in software quality and human-centric contexts. Juliana has received international recognition through awards at conferences like SPLC, ICPE, and CBSoft. Scientific Awards: Dissertationspreis 2018 – Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg GI-Dissertationspreis 2018 nomination – German Computer Society ACM Best Paper Awards – SPLC 2021, ICPE 2020 CBSoft Most Influential Paper Award 2022 – Brazilian Computer Society Juliana actively engages in academic leadership through program committee roles at major conferences including ICSE Demo, SANER, MSR, and ICSME. She collaborates with national and international research groups while maintaining memberships in the Brazilian Computer Society (SBC) and LES/OPUS research group.

• Machine Learning
• Software Quality
• Human Aspects in Software Engineering
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Clarissa Maria de Almeida Barbosa is an Associate Professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) in the Computer Science Department. She holds a Master's and Doctorate in Computer Science from PUC-Rio, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Semiotic Engineering. With 14 years of industry experience leading IT departments and multidisciplinary projects, she bridges academic research and technological innovation through programs like ExACTa-FIT, which she coordinates. Education: Master's in Management, University of Manchester (UK) Master's and Doctorate in Computer Science, PUC-Rio (HCI/Semiotic Engineering) Her research emphasizes collaborative systems design and semiotic frameworks for HCI. She mentors students in the ExACTa-FIT program, fostering university-industry partnerships with Americanas SA, and teaches the undergraduate INF1403 course on Human-Computer Interaction.

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Semiotic Engineering
• Collaborative Systems Design
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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.

• Data Visualization
• Scientific Visualization
• Computer Graphics
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Marco Tulio Valente is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG). His research focuses on software engineering and applied systems development. Research Group: Applied Software Engineering Research Group (ASERG) Books Authored: Engenharia de Software Moderna, Software Engineering: A Modern Approach Contact: Av. Antonio Carlos, 6627 - Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. Phone: 55-31-3409-5860, Email: mtov@dcc.ufmg.br.

• Software Engineering
• Applied Software Engineering
• Systems Engineering

Giovani Gracioli is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Knowledge Engineering, College of Technology, Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Florianópolis. He is also a member of the Graduate Program in Computer Science and the Software/Hardware Integration Lab (LISHA). His research focuses on Embedded Operating Systems Exploiting multicore and reconfigurable architectures Concurrency and inter-processor synchronization Real-time resource management and scheduling Memory management in RTOS His recent publications emphasize embedded systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS), with studies on interrupt tracing and recording, schedulability analysis for resource access protocols, and the adaptation of systems for multicore architectures. These works align with his broader interests in concurrency, parallelism, and efficient resource management in constrained environments. He actively participates in academic events as a program committee member and organizational chair for conferences like ECRTS, RTSS, and SBESC. For research collaboration or advising opportunities, interested students can contact him via email at giovani@lisha.ufsc.br or phone +55 48 3721-2318.

• Embedded Operating Systems
• Multicore and Reconfigurable Architectures
• Concurrency
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Flavio Heleno Bevilacqua e Silva is a Tenured Professor at the Computer Science Department of Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio). His research interests span core areas of Computer Science , including Software Engineering , Distributed Systems , Database Management , and Programming Languages . Contact: bevilac@inf.puc-rio.br

• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Distributed Systems
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Luiz Fernando Bessa Seibel is a Tenured Professor in the Computer Science Department at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio). His work appears to intersect with academic coordination and teaching within the department, as indicated by his involvement in graduation programs and course-related sections listed in the institutional webpage. Research Focus : While specific research lines are not explicitly detailed, his affiliation with the Computer Science Department suggests expertise in foundational areas of computing, including software engineering, algorithms, data structures, and database systems. Contact : Email: seibel@inf.puc-rio.br

• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Data Structures
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