About Me
Hi there!
My name is João Nuno Valente, and I am currently pursuing my PhD at the University of Aveiro in Portugal.
My research focuses on 3D vibrometry using RGBD cameras for position estimation.
Before embarking on my PhD, I completed an integrated Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering at the same institution.
I also spent a year in Udine, Italy, doing ERASMUS. I was involved in an organization called BEST Aveiro, where I had the opportunity to participate in several events and coordinate one of its local engineering competition, EBEC.
Besides that, I used to play chess and was part of the university team. Nowadays, I am retired, but I can still play a game or two on Lichess or Chess.com.
Host Institution
University of Aveiro
The University of Aveiro, located in the city of Aveiro, Portugal, is a public university known for its strong focus on technology and science.
Established in 1973, it offers a wide range of programs in fields such as engineering and sciences.
The University of Aveiro, located in the city of Aveiro, Portugal, is a public university known for its strong focus on technology and science.
Established in 1973, it offers a wide range of programs in fields such as engineering and sciences.
The university is home to several research centers - such as Centre for Mechanical Technology and Automation (TEMA) - and laboratories that drive innovation in areas like mechanical engineering, telecommunications, and robotics.
Department of Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering (DEM) at the University of Aveiro is a hub for innovation, research, and advanced education in mechanical engineering.
The department offers a Doctoral Program in Mechanical Engineering.
It was here that I earned my integrated master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, where I focused my dissertation on mechanical vibrations by developing a low-cost wireless system using MEMS accelerometers and ESP32 microcontrollers.
Master Thesis
The accelerometers captured mechanical vibrations, which were processed using Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) to extract frequency-domain information for Modal Analysis.
The ESP32 microcontrollers handled both data acquisition and signal processing, making them efficient for vibration analysis.
To ensure seamless wireless communication, I implemented an ad hoc mesh network, allowing real-time data transmission between sensor nodes without a central hub.
The master thesis can be found here.
Laboratory of Automation and Robotics
The Laboratory for Automation and Robotics (LAR) is part of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Aveiro.
It is in this laboratory that I am currently conducting my research.
The Laboratory for Automation and Robotics (LAR) is part of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Aveiro.
It is in this laboratory that I am currently conducting my research.
LAR has been dedicated to research and development in Robotics and Automation, while also offering support to Master's, PhD, and Post-Doctoral students. The laboratory is led by Professor Vítor Santos.
The lab's primary research areas include Autonomous Navigation, Advanced Perception, and Humanoid Robotics. LAR is particularly well-known for its successful ATLAS project, which includes the ATLASCAR.
Useful Links
If you're interested in learning more about my work or exploring some of the projects I've been involved in, check out the links below: