Innovation Award Granted to GermIrrad: A Robot Safely Disinfecting Public Spaces

In a stride toward revolutionizing public health, GermIrrad, an autonomous disinfection robot, clinches the prestigious Born from Knowledge (BfK) Innovation Award from the Portuguese National Innovation Agency (ANI). This groundbreaking project, developed by SpinnerDynamics in collaboration with the University of Porto (FEUP) and the University of Aveiro (IEETA), employs ultraviolet radiation and harmless chemical solutions […]

Seminar: “Overview of Deep Learning Projects in Medical Imaging”

Abstract: Deep learning of artificial neural networks has become the de facto standard approach to solving data analysis problems in virtually all fields of science and engineering and especially in medical image analysis. In this talk, Julia will present her past and recent projects on deep learning based medical image classification, segmentation, image synthesis and […]

Seminar: “Temporal Modeling in Context-aware Computing”

Summary: Time is a strategic aspect when modeling Context-aware Systems. Despite natural and consensual perception of time, the integrated modeling of its dimensions for the development of context-aware software is an open research topic. Context Histories store the Past, Profile Management allows to model the Present and Context Prediction anticipates the Future. This talk addresses […]

Seminar: “On the theory of spatio-temporal models for time series of counts”

Speaker: Ana Martins joined IEETA in 2018 with a research grant to develop her skills in statistical modelling and data analysis. Since 2019, she is pursuing the PhD degree in Applied Mathematics (MAP-PDMA) with an individual FCT funding (Ref. SFRH/BD/143973/2019, Mathematics). Ana Martins holds a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry (2014, University of Porto), a master’s […]

Seminar: “Navigating the PhD: Reflections on my journey”

Speaker: Bernardo Marques is a Research Assistant at the Institute of Electronics and Informatics Engineering of Aveiro – IEETA. Current research interests span over several fields, including Human-Centered Computing (HCC), Human-Centered Design (HCD), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW), Virtual, Augmented, Mixed and eXtended Reality (VR, AR, MR, XR), 3D User Interfaces (3DUI), User […]

Sérgio Oliveira receives honorable mention in Prize for Social Sciences and Humanities

Sérgio Oliveira’s dissertation, developed as part of the master’s degree in Digital Games Development (MDJD) at the University of Aveiro (UA), deserved an honorable mention within the scope of the 2023 Prize for Social Sciences and Humanities awarded by the National Institute of Rehabilitation. The work combines serious games and virtual reality to help the […]

National Scientific Culture Day Special Event: Exploring AI Applications in Creative Media and Medical Sciences

In honor of National Scientific Culture Day, the University of Aveiro is hosting a captivating panel discussion featuring experts in the field. This event, scheduled for November 24, 2023, at 5:00 PM, will take place at the Fábrica Centro Ciência Viva de Aveiro. Title: Applications of Artificial Intelligence: From Creative Media to Medical Sciences Panelists: […]

25th Audio Engineering Meeting of the Portuguese Chapter of the Audio Engineering Society

The 25th Audio Engineering Meeting will take place at the Portalegre Polytechnic Campus, on the 17th and 18th of November, and will be organized by the Portuguese Audio Engineering Association (APEA / AES) in collaboration with the management of CTeSP in Design of Sound and Music Production, from the Higher School of Technology and Management […]

Rector of the UA elected president of CRUP

The Rector of the University of Aveiro (UA), Paulo Jorge Ferreira (researcher at IEETA), was elected today as president of the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities (CRUP). For the next three years, Paulo Jorge Ferreira will lead the body that represents an important part of the national higher education system. Paulo Jorge Ferreira was […]

University of Aveiro hosts DICOM base standard group meeting

IEETA was honored to host the DICOM Base Standard Group meeting from November 6 to 10. This normalization committee ensures consistency in the DICOM Standard used for medical imaging storage, communication, and visualization across healthcare institutions. Comprising members from major manufacturers, including Siemens, Philips, and Canon, this committee provides essential technical guidance to all working […]