Thiago Martins
Academic and Professional Profile
- Postdoctoral researcher in Electrical Engineering at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC).
- Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC).
- M.Sc. in Electronic Systems Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC).
- B.Eng. in Mechatronics Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC).
- Research and development (R&D) researcher in electronic systems, instrumentation, signal processing, and sensor fusion.
- Part-time lecturer at Centro Universitário SENAI/SC (UniSENAI), teaching undergraduate courses in Mechatronics, Control and Automation, and Mechanical Engineering.
- Curriculum Vitae (Lattes).
Research Activities
Research Topics
- Industrial Instrumentation
- Sensor Fusion
- Multidomain Signal Processing and Feature Engineering
- Machine Learning for Pattern Classification
- Optical Sensors and Multiphase Flow Instrumentation
- Embedded Electronic Systems
- Low-Power Systems and Energy Harvesting
Selected Projects
- Elgin A-C Smart Controller.
- CAN Network Testing and Applications - Shield CAN - EposMote III.
- Development of a payload for evaluating thermoelectric energy harvesting in CubeSat missions
- Systematic feature and method selection for two-phase flow pattern classification using multi-wavelength near-infrared sensors.
- IASE 2 - Second-generation web platform for integrating and analyzing data acquired from automotive electronic control units.
- OBNZip II - Embedded Artificial Intelligence and Sensing in Ocean Bottom Nodes, including underwater acoustic communication, signal processing, and acoustic modem development.
Publications
- SILVA, R. D. C. E.; MARTINS, T.; BEDRETCHUK, J. P.; KÜRSCHNER, V. N.; SPENGLER, A. W. A Battery-Aware Sensor Fusion Strategy: Unifying Magnetic-Inertial Attitude and Power for Energy-Constrained Motion Systems. Sensors, v. 26, article 856, 2026.
- MARTINS, T.; BEDRETCHUK, J. P.; KÜRSCHNER, V. N.; COMESANHA S., R. D.; SPENGLER, A. W.; OLIVEIRA, J. L. G.; PAIVA, K. V. Systematic Feature and Method Selection for Two-Phase Flow Classification Using Multi-Wavelength Near-Infrared Sensors. IEEE Access, v. 14, p. 35196-35215, 2026.
- MARTINS, T.; SPENGLER, A. W.; OLIVEIRA, J. L. G.; PAIVA, K. V.; SEMAN, L. O. Active Control System to Prevent Malfunctioning Caused by the Pressure Difference in Gasket Plate Heat Exchangers Applied in the Oil and Gas Industry. Sensors, v. 22, article 4422, 2022.
- MORAIS, F.; CARVALHAES-DIAS, P.; DUARTE, L.; SPENGLER, A.; PAIVA, K. V.; MARTINS, T.; CABOT, A.; SIQUEIRA DIAS, J. Optimization of the TEGs Configuration (Series/Parallel) in Energy Harvesting Systems with Low-Voltage Thermoelectric Generators Connected to Ultra-Low Voltage DC-DC Converters. Energies, v. 13, article 2297, 2020.
Contact
UFSC/CTJ/LISHA
Rua Dona Francisca, 8300 - Bloco U
CEP 89.219-600
Distrito Industrial
Joinville - SC - Brazil
E-mail: t.m.thiago.martins@posgrad.ufsc.br