Meet and Greet - The Dendritic Institute's Director Prof. Leandro Nunes de Castro
IEEE Montreal CS/CIS members meet and greet event!
Prof. Leandro Nunes de Castro will be introducing Dendritic: A Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Institute
This is an opportunity for networking, partnerships, research, and potential opportunities.
SPEAKER: Leandro Nunes de Castro, Ph.D., M.B.A.
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Professor and Dendritic Program Director
Dendritic: A Human-Centered AI and Data Science Institute
U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering
Florida Gulf Coast University, US
Overview
Dendritic is the AI and Data Science (DS) Institute recently created at the Florida Gulf Coast University dedicated to advancing research, education, and innovation in AI/DS, addressing real-world challenges across health, environment, cybersecurity, education, and more. In this talk, we will explore the mission and vision of Dendritic, its key areas of research, and the strategic role it plays in preparing the next generation of professionals for the rapidly growing tech industry and its capability of solving real-world problems. Attendees will also learn about opportunities for collaboration, research, and practical applications of AI/DS technologies. This talk will highlight how Dendritic fosters innovation, enhances FGCU’s academic programs, and contributes to local and global solutions, while positioning itself as a leader in AI/DS in Southwest Florida and beyond.
Bio
Dr. Leandro de Castro has a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Goias (1996), M.Sc. (1998) and Ph.D. (2001) in Computer Engineering from Unicamp, and an MBA in Strategic Business Management from the Catholic University of Santos (2008), all in Brazil. He was a Research Associate at the University of Kent in Canterbury, UK (2001-2002), a Visiting Professor at the Malaysian Technological University (2005), a Visiting Professor at Unicamp (2012), and a Visiting Research Professor at the University of Salamanca (2014). He was an Assistant Professor at the Master’s Program in Informatics at Unisantos (2003-2008), an Associate Professor at the Graduate Program in Electrical Engineering and Computing at Mackenzie Presbyterian University (2008-2022), and the Chief Executive Officer at In.lab (Center for Research, Development, and Innovation of AI Applied to Health) (2022-2023). Dr. de Castro has authored 4 books, had more than 250 scientific papers published, and over the past four years (2020-2023) was recognized as among the 2% most influential researchers in the world based on scientific impact indices monitored by PLoS Biology. He has already served as Research Chair (2016-2017), and as Chief Innovation and Entrepreneurship Officer in previous universities (2017-2020). Dr. Leandro de Castro also co-founded three AI-based startups in Brazil and invested as an angel investor in other three technology startups. He is currently an Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Professor at the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering at FGCU.
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- Date: 19 Mar 2025
- Time: 10:30 PM UTC to 11:30 PM UTC
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- INRS - 800 Rue de la Gauchetière Ouest
- Montréal, Quebec
- Canada H5A 1k6
- Building: Place Bonaventure
- Room Number: Conference Room - 5th floor
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Prof. Dr. Tarek Dijerafi - tarek.djerafi@emt.inrs.ca
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- Co-sponsored by INRS - Institute national de la recherche scientifique
- Starts 11 March 2025 04:00 AM UTC
- Ends 19 March 2025 09:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
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Dr. Leandro Nunes de Castro
Introducing Dendritic: A Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Institute
SPEAKER: Leandro Nunes de Castro, Ph.D., M.B.A.
Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Professor and Dendritic Program Director
Dendritic: A Human-Centered AI and Data Science Institute
U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering
Florida Gulf Coast University, US
https://www.fgcu.edu/eng/dendritic-institute/
Biography:
Dr. Leandro de Castro has a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Goias (1996), M.Sc. (1998) and Ph.D. (2001) in Computer Engineering from Unicamp, and an MBA in Strategic Business Management from the Catholic University of Santos (2008), all in Brazil. He was a Research Associate at the University of Kent in Canterbury, UK (2001-2002), a Visiting Professor at the Malaysian Technological University (2005), a Visiting Professor at Unicamp (2012), and a Visiting Research Professor at the University of Salamanca (2014). He was an Assistant Professor at the Master’s Program in Informatics at Unisantos (2003-2008), an Associate Professor at the Graduate Program in Electrical Engineering and Computing at Mackenzie Presbyterian University (2008-2022), and the Chief Executive Officer at In.lab (Center for Research, Development, and Innovation of AI Applied to Health) (2022-2023). Dr. de Castro has authored 4 books, had more than 250 scientific papers published, and over the past four years (2020-2023) was recognized as among the 2% most influential researchers in the world based on scientific impact indices monitored by PLoS Biology. He has already served as Research Chair (2016-2017), and as Chief Innovation and Entrepreneurship Officer in previous universities (2017-2020). Dr. Leandro de Castro also co-founded three AI-based startups in Brazil and invested as an angel investor in other three technology startups. He is currently an Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Professor at the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering at FGCU.
Address:Fort Myers, Florida, United States
Agenda
18:00 - 18:30 - Reception
18:30 - 18:35 - Welcome Address
18:35 - 19:00 - The Dendritic Institute Presentation by Dr. Leandro Nunes de Castro
19:00 - 19:20 - Round table
19:20 - 19:30 - Closing remarks
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