Dr. José Olimpio Batista Jr. | Computer Networks | Best Researcher Award

Strengths for the Award:

1. Extensive Research & Innovation: José Olimpio Rodrigues Batista Jr.’s research in 5G technology, particularly in the OpenCare5G project, is groundbreaking. His work in expanding access to healthcare using 5G and digital health applications reflects both technical expertise and social impact, which are highly valued in awards.
2. Collaboration & Multidisciplinary Approach: The OpenCare5G project showcases José’s ability to collaborate with leading institutions, such as Deloitte, ANATEL, and Itaú Bank, demonstrating his ability to work across sectors and disciplines.
3. Academic and Industry Contributions: José has published extensively in top journals (SCI, Scopus) and authored a book on wireless sensor networks in agriculture, furthering his reputation as a thought leader in telecommunications and 5G technologies.
4. Real-World Application: His contributions to healthcare and telecommunications have tangible societal impacts, such as reducing medical costs, improving access to quality healthcare, and promoting sustainability by lowering the sector’s carbon footprint.
5. Leadership and Expertise in Telecommunications: His extensive professional background with Huawei and other organizations has equipped him with experience in managing large-scale, complex data communication projects, making him a valuable figure in both academic and industry settings.

Areas for Improvement:

1. Broader Impact Documentation: While his research impact on healthcare and telecommunications is significant, additional documentation on his contributions to public policy or broader socio-economic outcomes could strengthen his case.
2. International Recognition: Further emphasis on international collaborations, beyond his work in Brazil and Latin America, could help boost his profile as a global thought leader.
3. Community Engagement & Mentorship: Highlighting his contributions to mentoring young researchers or community outreach would add a personal dimension to his technical achievements.

Education

José holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from EP-USP, earned in 2023. He completed his B.Sc. in Electronic Engineering from Mackenzie Presbyterian University in 1998, laying the foundation for his expertise in telecommunications and complex data communication networks.

Experience

José has extensive professional experience, having worked for Huawei Technologies from 2001 to 2017 in various roles, including project management and data communication product line management. His work focused on implementing and operating large-scale communication projects across Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and Mexico. He is currently an associate researcher with the Science and Technology Center (CCT) and the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), contributing to various multidisciplinary initiatives, including OpenCare5G.

Research Focus

José’s research interests center around the development of 5G/B5G, Internet of Things (IoT), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), and distributed cloud computing. His innovative research on the OpenCare5G project focuses on the application of advanced telecommunications systems to improve access to healthcare services and reduce carbon footprints in the medical sector.

Awards and Honors

José has co-authored several books and journal articles in prestigious international journals, contributing to the fields of 5G and telecommunications. His work on the OpenCare5G project has been widely recognized for its impact on healthcare and digital services in Brazil. He has also served as an editorial appointee for the journal Computer Communications and actively collaborates with the Asia Open RAN Academy.

Publications

José has contributed to numerous high-impact research publications, including articles in journals like Applied Sciences and Sensors, and conference proceedings such as the ICTC and EFITA Congress. His doctoral thesis, titled 5G-Transversal, explored a hierarchical framework for federated orchestration of 5G networks. He has also published books, such as Evaluating the performance of a simulated softwarized agricultural wireless sensor network in collaboration with Springer International Publishing.

5G-Transversal: um framework para orquestração hierárquica federada dos serviços de redes 5G e gerações futuras em domínios heterogêneos.

OpenCare5G: O-RAN in Private Network for Digital Health Applications

Redes Computacionais e Tecnologia 5G em Medicina

A Novel Approach to Multi-Provider Network Slice Selector for 5G and Future Communication Systems

Evaluating the Performance of a Simulated Softwarized Agricultural Wireless Sensor Network

A Multi-Provider End-to-End Dynamic Orchestration Architecture Approach for 5G and Future Communication Systems