Mr. Luis Carlos Pereira Pinto | Laser Radar | Best Researcher Award

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.

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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

Specialization in Telecommunications (Mobile and Optical Communications, Networks and Services)
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

Specialization in Telecommunications (Mobile and Optical Communications, Networks and Services)

Additional Training

Short-Term Course on Robotics & Applied Machine Learning

Work Experience

Research Technician
Instituto de Telecomunicações (IT), Coimbra
December 2024 – Present

Developed and validated pre-distortion algorithms to compensate for laser chirp nonlinearity
Used Ansys Interconnect for photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design
Characterized Fraunhofer HHI components
Delivered the first InP-based PIC design version
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

Contributed to the “Audiology for All: A4A” project
Developed audio signal processing algorithms
Used MATLAB and Python to enhance real-time sound monitoring and analysis
Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to improve audio accessibility

Publications and Conferences

Journal Article:
“Enhanced High-Resolution and Long-Range FMCW LiDAR with Directly Modulated Semiconductor Lasers”,
published in Sensors (MDPI), 2025.
DOI: 10.3390/s25134131
Conference Presentation:
Presented “High Resolution Optical Ranging using a Linearized Directly Modulated DFB Laser” at ICTON 2025, Barcelona, July 2025