Dr. Alberto Jose Alvares | Laser Metal Deposition | Best Industrial Research Award
Professor at University of Brasilia, Brazil
Alberto José Alvares is a Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Brasília and a CNPq Research Productivity Fellow (Level 1D). A prolific innovator, he coordinates the GIAI – Industrial Automation Innovation Group, and multiple advanced laboratories including those focused on additive manufacturing, reverse engineering, and digital twin development. He has actively contributed to transformative projects in CNC retrofitting, intelligent robotics, and AI-enabled manufacturing, showcasing a strong commitment to bridging academic rigor with industrial applicability.
Profile
Suitable for the “Best Industrial Research Award”
Prof. Dr. Alberto José Alvares is an exceptional candidate for the Best Industrial Research Award due to his pioneering contributions to Industry 4.0, digital twin technology, robotic additive manufacturing, and intelligent systems integration. With over three decades of experience, he has led groundbreaking industrial R&D initiatives that bridge academic research with real-world manufacturing and automation challenges. His ability to translate complex engineering principles into impactful industrial applications positions him at the forefront of industrial innovation and research excellence.
Education
Prof. Alvares earned his Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Brasília (1986), followed by a Master’s (1990) and Ph.D. (2005) in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina, Brazil. His doctoral thesis focused on CAD/CAPP/CAM Integration for Internet-based Manufacturing. He also completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Underwater Robotics and Image Processing at the University of Jaume I, Spain (2016–2017) .
Experience
With over 30 years of professional and academic engagement, Prof. Alvares has served in various roles including engineer at ELETRONORTE and PETROBRÁS, manager at CERTI Foundation, and coordinator of high-impact research projects. Since 1995, he has held continuous academic positions at the University of Brasília, progressing to Full Professor. He has led several institutional initiatives and research committees, actively contributing to Brazil’s industrial advancement and policy-making frameworks .
Research Interest
Prof. Alvares specializes in areas at the intersection of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, focusing on Industry 4.0, digital twin systems, AI in manufacturing, additive/subtractive processes, cyber-physical production systems, and intelligent automation. His work covers rapid prototyping, CNC integration, robotic retrofitting, machine learning in predictive maintenance, and human-machine interaction via AI-powered systems .
Publication
Prof. Alvares has authored numerous impactful publications in esteemed journals. His recent works include:
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“Closed-Loop Manufacturing Using AP238-Compliant Coordinate Measurement Technology” – FAPDF-funded, 2017–Present
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“Industry 5.0 Chatbot – Robotic Additive Manufacturing LMD-wire” – Ongoing project, 2025
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“Retrofitting of ABB IRB 2000 Industrial Robot Using LinuxCNC” – FAPDF-funded, 2022
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“Digital Twin Platform for IoT and AI Monitoring” – Prototype tested and ready for implementation, 2024
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“Predictive Maintenance Using AI in Hydroelectric Power Plants” – Journal of Control Engineering and Applied Informatics, 2010