Mr. Luis Carlos Pereira Pinto, Institute of Telecommunications, Portugal
Luís Pinto is a dedicated and skilled telecommunications engineer with a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Coimbra, where he specialized in Mobile and Optical Communications, Networks, and Services. His academic path is marked by strong performance, culminating in a master’s thesis titled “High-resolution FMCW Lidar using a directly modulated semiconductor laser”, which earned a top grade. Luís has gained valuable research experience as a research technician at ISR Coimbra and currently holds a research grant at the Instituto de Telecomunicações in Coimbra, focusing on laser chirp nonlinearity compensation and photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design using Ansys Interconnect. He is the author of a journal article published in Sensors (MDPI) and has presented his work at the ICTON 2025 conference in Barcelona. In addition, he has contributed to projects involving applied machine learning and audio signal processing. With strong technical skills in programming, simulation, and system optimization, Luís is enthusiastic about advancing in the field and contributing to the future of telecommunications through research and innovation.
Professional Profile:
ORCID
Summary of Suitability: Luis Pinto – Best Researcher Award
Luis Pinto is an emerging researcher in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering, with a strong focus on Telecommunications, Optical Communications, and Advanced Sensing Technologies. With both academic excellence and hands-on experience in high-impact projects, Luis demonstrates strong potential for innovation and leadership in cutting-edge research.
Education
MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Coimbra, 2022 – 2024
Final Grade: 17/20
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Specialization in Telecommunications (Mobile and Optical Communications, Networks and Services)
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Master’s Thesis: “High-resolution FMCW Lidar using a directly modulated semiconductor laser”
Thesis Grade: 19/20
BSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Coimbra, 2019 – 2022
Final Grade: 14/20
Additional Training
Work Experience
Research Technician
Instituto de Telecomunicações (IT), Coimbra
December 2024 – Present
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Developed and validated pre-distortion algorithms to compensate for laser chirp nonlinearity
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Used Ansys Interconnect for photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design
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Characterized Fraunhofer HHI components
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Delivered the first InP-based PIC design version
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Optimized system performance through simulations and experimental testing
Laboratory Technician (Summer Internship)
Coficab Portugal
July 2020
Research Grant Recipient
Institute of Systems and Robotics (ISR), Coimbra
January 2023 – July 2023
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Contributed to the “Audiology for All: A4A” project
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Developed audio signal processing algorithms
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Used MATLAB and Python to enhance real-time sound monitoring and analysis
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Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to improve audio accessibility
Publications and Conferences
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Journal Article:
“Enhanced High-Resolution and Long-Range FMCW LiDAR with Directly Modulated Semiconductor Lasers”,
published in Sensors (MDPI), 2025.
DOI: 10.3390/s25134131
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Conference Presentation:
Presented “High Resolution Optical Ranging using a Linearized Directly Modulated DFB Laser” at ICTON 2025, Barcelona, July 2025
Publication Top Notes:
Enhanced High-Resolution and Long-Range FMCW LiDAR with Directly Modulated Semiconductor Lasers
High-resolution FMCW LiDAR using a directly modulated semiconductor laser