Publication of international paper

As a result of the doctoral dissertation work of the researcher Peterson Duarte Diehl, the article entitled “Predictive modeling of hardness in bainitic steel forging processes using artificial intelligence” was published in The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology.

This work is the result of a strong partnership between UFSC and UFRGS, involving the Computer Engineering program (UFSC), the Graduate Program in ICT (UFSC), and the UFRGS Graduate Program PPG3M. The study comes from a project approved by CNPq, aimed at applying AI to mechanical manufacturing processes, especially mechanical forming.

Access link to the publication:
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00170-025-16888-8#citeas

Professor Roderval gave a lecture at the Sigma Innovation Center in Tubarão, SC.

On October 1, 2025, Professor Dr. Roderval Marcelino gave a lecture on the topic of Edge AI for the Artificial Intelligence vertical at Sigma Park in Tubarão. The lecture was followed by extensive exchanges of ideas and discussions about potential projects and partnerships among the participants.

Call for scholarship selection for research project – Web Development

The CPSlab research laboratory (https://cpslab.ufsc.br/) under the coordination of Professor Roderval has an open position for a scholarship student enrolled in the Computer Engineering or Information and Communication Technologies program, with a focus on web development of an application.

The selected scholarship recipient must dedicate 20 hours per week to the project, all mornings, at the laboratory located at UFSC Mato Alto campus, working on web development using React Native, basic database manipulation, and version control via GitHub.

Requirements:

Currently enrolled in the Computer Engineering or ICT program.
Basic knowledge of React Native for developing responsive interfaces.
Basic understanding of databases (data modeling and simple queries).
Use of Git and GitHub for code versioning.

Benefits:

Scholarship of R$1,600.00
Project duration: 18 months
Dedication: 20 hours per week, all mornings
Openings: One position

Interested candidates should contact: roderval.marcelino@ufsc.br

The lab now has a new logo.

Inaugural lecture with Prof. Marcelo Rovai on EdgeAI

This Thursday, 08/14, at 10 AM, we will have a brilliant lecture with Prof. Marcelo Rovai about Edge AI. This lecture will be the inaugural class of my course Edge AI.
The lecture is open to the public, just access the link

https://lnkd.in/djyKcvYB

(Português do Brasil) LPA-Laboratório de Pesquisa Aplicada está mudando de nome

The LPA – Applied Research Laboratory is changing its name. It will now be called the Cyber-Physical Systems – CPS-Lab. Let’s understand what a cyber-physical system is. Cyber-physical systems (CPS) are integrations of computational components with physical processes and elements that interact in real time. They combine hardware, such as sensors and actuators, with software and communication networks to monitor, control, and automate physical systems through intelligent algorithms.

These systems are capable of collecting data from the physical environment, processing it digitally, and acting on that environment automatically and precisely, closing the loop between the digital and physical worlds. Examples include robotics, industrial automation, autonomous vehicles, smart grids, and connected healthcare systems.

In practice, CPS enable simulations, continuous monitoring, maintenance prediction, and decision-making based on reliable data, driving advancements in Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things, and other sectors that depend on the interaction between the physical and digital.

Why did the name change?
The name LPA was always very generic and did not reflect the research conducted in the laboratory. CPS-Lab clearly represents the research being carried out, so knowing the name and what CPS means makes it easy to understand the laboratory’s focus.

What else will change?
The team is the same, the equipment remains the same — in other words, the entire infrastructure stays unchanged; only the name is being updated to better identify the laboratory. The laboratory’s lifespan and research activities will also continue as before.

LPA launches a portal with 3 meteorological stations for access by the entire community

The portal, https://clima360.lpa.ufsc.br/, with data from 3 meteorological stations in the cities of Araranguá, Santa Rosa do Sul, and Alpestre, was launched starting in November 2023. The first two are located in the state of Santa Catarina, and the last one in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

The data is provided by professional meteorological stations, stored in a database, and reports can be generated from this data. The website is hosted on the LPA server and is available 24/7 to the entire community.

You can find a video tutorial on how to access the data and generate reports at this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HkJ2kdf4yrSb8SsX2Q-mFVaxe-AZzdnq/view?usp=drive_link

Master’s degree Douglas Waltricke Freitas. Title: METHODOLOGY FOR PREDICTING THE IDEAL TIME FOR PRUNING IN TREE REGIONS.

Sorry, this entry is only available in Brazilian Portuguese.

(Português do Brasil) Resultado da seleção bolsa PIBE 2023