Dr. Rafael Augusto Seixas Reis de Paula

Job Title
Prospecting and Opportunities Analyst
Company
FUNDEP
Country
Brazil

Dr. Rafael Augusto Seixas Reis de Paula is responsible for searching new R&D project opportunities for Fundep (Fundação de Apoio da FUNDEP). His job encompasses the interaction among government, universities, and private firms (startups and/or established firms). He has deep expertise in energy transition, mainly managing R&D programs for the Oil & Gas and Automotive sectors in Brazil. He is also responsible for the Low Carbon Hydrogen workforce in the Brazilian Unitiy of the WEC (World Energy Council).

August 29, 2024E-Mobility Ecosystem in Brazil: Market and Technology Opportunities

August 29, 2024Panel Discussion - How to Promote E-Mobility in Brazil?

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Press Release
The smarter E AWARD 2025: Applications Are Now Open

November 4, 2024

One award, five categories, 15 winners and an abundance of innovative and intelligent ideas, products, services and projects:

Speaker
Suellen Ribeiro, Intelbras

Electrical Engineer

Brazil

Suellen Ribeiro has a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), and after graduating she studied Electric Mobility: Policies, Planning and Business Opportunities at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP). Throughout her career in the energy sector, she has worked as a researcher at the Electricity Systems Planning Laboratory (LABPLAN/UFSC) on the Synchronized Fasor Measurement (MedFasee) project, with the aim of monitoring the National Electricity System (SIN) in real time. She currently works for Intelbras, a highly qualified professional focused on developing innovative solutions for the electric mobility sector. With experience in the design and development of power supplies, lead-acid batteries, lithium batteries and charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, she also works closely with the sector's specific standards and regulations, thus ensuring that all the projects developed meet the required safety and performance standards.

Speaker
Robson Cruz, Barassa & Cruz Consulting

CEO

Brazil

Robson Ferreira da Cruz is a Mechanical Engineer, with a postgraduate degree in Automotive Engineering and currently pursuing a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has extensive experience in the automotive sector, having worked in multinational companies such as DANA, BOSCH, VW, DAIMLER, and THYSSENKRUPP, focusing on engine management system calibration, internal combustion and electric engine development, and numerical simulation. He has led engineering teams in R&D projects for clients like VOLVO, AUDI, PORSCHE, and TOYOTA. Robson has also been a university professor in the fields of Quality, Statistics, and Industrial Technology. He is a member of LEVE at UNICAMP, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), and coordinates the Infrastructure Working Group of the Electromobility Committee at AEA. Robson is also co-founder of Barassa & Cruz Consulting and Otsmah - Sustainable Energy Resources, which focuses on advanced telemetry and second-life battery use. He has developed algorithms for estimating the state of Li-ion batteries using Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence techniques.

Session
EV Charging Realities in Brazil: Best Practice & Use Cases

Thursday, August 29, 2024, 04:00 pm - 05:30 pm

Expo Center Norte, 2nd floor Cantareira 3

Capture valuable lessons in this session from companies that have already paved the way in charging networks. This closing session will provide an overview of the Brazilian market with energy companies heavily involved in the electric mobility market, discussing learnings, best practices, and real-life case studies of their applications. These issues will also be addressed from both technical and economic perspectives.

Session
Smart Solutions for EV Charging: Intelligent Models and Standardization

Thursday, August 29, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Expo Center Norte, 2nd floor Cantareira 3

Dive into smart solutions for electric vehicle charging with leading experts, covering charging standards, variable pricing systems according to market signals, and smart charging solutions for condominium applications. Market and industry perspectives on the implementation of sophisticated solutions using today's technologies will be shared, with opportunities to interact with panel experts.

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