Prof. Edmundo is a full professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Coimbra, in Portugal, and an international collaborator at INCT ICoNIoT. Prof. Marília is a full professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at the University of Coimbra and director of the Computer Science and Systems Laboratory at the Pedro Nunes Institute.
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SemINF — Seminar Series of the UFRGS Institute of Informatics
Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
Location: Auditorium 0, Building 43412, Block 4, Vale Campus
Live stream: https://youtube.com/@seminariosINF
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10:30 a.m. — Technology Transfer: From Scientific Innovation to Impact on Society
Speaker: Prof. Marília Curado
This presentation highlights projects developed at the Pedro Nunes Institute’s Computer Science and Systems Laboratory, including intelligent computing solutions applied to areas such as sustainable tourism, resource management, 6G connectivity, and healthcare. It addresses technology transfer as a bridge between scientific research and tangible impact on society, highlighting how intelligent digital systems can address complex challenges, support decision-making processes, and foster new forms of collaboration among citizens, industry, institutions, and organizations.
Short Biography
Marília Curado is a full professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at the University of Coimbra and director of the Computer Science and Systems Laboratory at the Pedro Nunes Institute. Her research covers topics such as resource allocation and management in computer networks, resilience and energy efficiency in networks, as well as 5G and the Internet of Things. She also participates in national and international projects and is active in the scientific community dedicated to networks and communication systems.
Speaker: Prof. Edmundo Monteiro
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Abstract
This presentation explores the evolution of telecommunications network and service management, from the earliest manual configurations to today’s increasingly automated environments supported by artificial intelligence. It will cover advancements such as automation, software-defined networks, and telemetry, which have paved the way for the use of machine learning in predicting failures, optimizing performance, and enhancing security. The presentation concludes with a reflection on the transformation of network operations by AI and the new challenges associated with increasingly autonomous telecommunications ecosystems.
Edmundo Monteiro is a full professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Coimbra and the director of the institution. With over 40 years of experience in teaching, research, and technology transfer, he works in the fields of computer science, telecommunications, computer networks, network and service management, and cybersecurity. He is the author and editor of six books and has over 200 scientific publications to his credit.