🎓 Education
Dr. Rodrigues holds a Doctorate in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of São Paulo (USP), where he specializes in smart cities and power systems. He earned his Master’s degree in Geodesic Sciences and Geoinformation Technologies from the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE). Additionally, he completed an MBA in Business Management from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) and pursued specialized studies in alternative energy at UFPE.
💼 Experience
Dr. Rodrigues has held key roles in academia and industry. Since 2010, he has been a professor at UFMA, where he teaches computational design, applied electricity, and digital circuits. He has contributed to specialized courses in field engineering, ports, and oil & gas. Previously, he managed engineering projects at Cura Nativus Ltda and PR2 Engenharia Ltda, overseeing alternative energy parks, wind farm development, and infrastructure projects. He also worked extensively in telecommunications and geoinformatics, holding leadership positions at Amazônia Celular, TELEPARÁ, and LH Teleinformatics, where he managed network expansion, georeferenced cadastre, and ICT hardware training.
🏆 Awards and Honors
Dr. Rodrigues has been recognized for his contributions to electrical engineering, smart cities, and geoinformation technologies. He has played a key role in developing energy-efficient systems, alternative energy solutions, and strategic planning for infrastructure projects. His work in smart grids and digital instrumentation in education has been widely acknowledged.
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Rodrigues’ research revolves around power systems, smart grids, and the integration of smart cities with massive machine-type communication (mMTC). His work emphasizes geospatial data analysis, digital instrumentation, and computational design to optimize energy efficiency and infrastructure management. He has also explored active learning methodologies in electrical instrumentation education using virtual platforms like LabVIEW and ELVIS II.
📚 Publications
Co-Simulation of Interconnection Between Smart Power Grid and Smart Cities Platform via Massive Machine-Type Communication – (Publication details not provided).
Metodologias ativas na educação de instrumentação eletrônica utilizando plataforma de instrumentação virtuais com base em LabVIEW e ELVIS II
Conclusion
Dr. Luiz Henrique Neves Rodrigues continues to contribute significantly to the fields of power systems, smart cities, and geoinformation technologies. His academic and industrial expertise bridges the gap between engineering education, sustainable infrastructure development, and advanced computational systems, making him a leading figure in his domain. 🚀