Research Activities

Major Research Interests

• Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition

• Data Analytics and Data Science

• Computational Finance and Game Theory

• Time Series Forecasting

• Optimization and Metaheuristics 

• Multiagent Systems

Other Research Interests

• Information/Data Fusion

• Signal Processing

• Natural Computing

• Complex Networks

Research Projects

• (2020-2021) Ensembles of Anomaly Detectors: A Multi-criteria Decision-Making Approach - University of Fortaleza - Coordinator: Prof. Dr. André L. V. Coelho.

• (2019-2021) A Multi-view Approach to Multi-criteria Decision Making - University of Fortaleza - Coordinator: Prof. Dr. André L. V. Coelho.

• (2016-2019) Further Studies into Data Co-clustering - University of Fortaleza - Coordinator: Prof. Dr. André L. V. Coelho, Sponsored by CNPq (Research Fellowship Grant no. 303872/2015-2).

• (2013-2016) New Investigations into Clustering and Biclustering via Bio-inspired Metaheuristics - University of Fortaleza - Coordinator: Prof. Dr. André L. V. Coelho, Sponsored by CNPq (Research Fellowship Grant no. 304603/2012-0).

• (2011-2013) ReVer: Wireless Sensor Networks in the Context of Green Computing - University of Fortaleza - Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Angelo Brayner, Sponsored by CNPq/Funcap (Grant no. 0040-00037.01.00/10).

• (2010-2013) Measuring Dataset Complexity in Classification/Clustering Problems: Case Study in Gene Expression Data - Federal University of Pernambuco/Federal University of ABC/Federal University of São Carlos/University of Fortaleza/University of São Paulo - Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Marcilio C. P. de Souto, Sponsored by CNPq (Grant no. 471962/2010-4).

• (2010-Current) New Investigations into Metaheuristics, Machine Learning, and their Integration - University of Fortaleza - Coordinator: Prof. Dr. André L. V. Coelho, Sponsored by CNPq (Research Fellowship Grant no. 312934/2009-2).

• (2010-2012) Committees of Kernel Machines for Biomedical Signal Classification - University of Fortaleza/University of São Paulo - Coordinator: Prof. Dr. André L. V. Coelho, Sponsored by CNPq (Grant no.  475406/2010-9).

• (2008-2011) Container Loading Applied to the Industrial Logistics - University of Fortaleza - Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Plácido Pinheiro, Sponsored by CNPq (Grant no. 473454/2008-4).

• (2008-2010) Novel Machine Learning and Data Mining Approaches to Cope with Time Series Analysis and Forecasting - Federal University of Ceará/Mackenzie Presbyterian University/University of Fortaleza - Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Guilherme Barreto, Sponsored by CNPq (Grant no. 474843/2008-4).

• (2008-2010) Digital Signal Processing and Machine Learning - Mackenzie Presbyterian University/University of Fortaleza - Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Marcio Einsencraft, Sponsored by Mackenzie Foundation (Grant no. 1349).

• (2006-2009) LaReS: Installation of a Research Laboratory on Wireless Sensor Networks - University of Fortaleza - Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Plácido Pinheiro, Sponsored by Funcap.

• (2005-2005) Adaptive Printing Services - University of Fortaleza - Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Vasco Furtado, Sponsored by HP.

• (2004-2008) Multiswarm Optimization for the Automatic Design of Modular Intelligent Systems: Investigations on Time Series Forecasting and Data Mining Problems - University of Fortaleza - Coordinator: Prof. Dr. André L. V. Coelho, Sponsored by CNPq/Funcap.

• (2001-2004) Dealing with Bioinformatics Problems with Advanced Intelligent System Techniques and Concepts - State University of Campinas - Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Fernando Von Zuben, Sponsored by CNPq.

Current D.Sc. Students

Current M.Sc. Students

Former D.Sc. Students

• Francisco J. dos Santos. A Multi-Criteria Group Decision-Making Approach based on Generalized Canonical Correlation Analysis. Graduate Program in Applied Informatics, University of Fortaleza, December 2020. (advisor)  

• Nelson Sandes. Clustering Ensembles: A Hedonic Game Theoretical Approach. Graduate Program in Applied Informatics, University of Fortaleza, May 2018. (advisor)

• Francisco N. B. Gois. Search-based Stress Test: An Approach Applying Evolutionary Algorithms and Trajectory Methods. Graduate Program in Applied Informatics, University of Fortaleza, September 2017. (co-advisor) 

• Diego S. C. Nascimento. Novel Approaches for the Automatic Configuration of Classifier Ensembles. Graduate Program in Systems and Computing, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, December 2014. (co-advisor)

Former M.Sc. Students

• David M. Guerra. Ensembles of Anomaly Detectors: A Multi-Criteria Approach via TOPSIS. Graduate Program in Applied Informatics, University of Fortaleza, November 2020. (advisor)

• Nelson C. Sandes. Automatic Design of the Hidden Layer of RBF Neural Networks: A Shapley Value based Approach. Graduate Program in Applied Informatics, University of Fortaleza, November 2013. (advisor) 

• Davi L. Carvalho. Coreference Analysis using Genetic Programming Ensembles. Graduate Program in Applied Informatics, University of Fortaleza, September 2013. (advisor) 

• Marcelo L. Araujo. Comparative Analysis of the Search Behavior of Population-based Metaheuristics for Continuous Optimization: An Approach based on Self-Organizing Maps. Graduate Program in Applied Informatics, University of Fortaleza, August 2012. (advisor)  

• Nathanael C. Costa. Component Selection for Ensembles of Multilabel Classifiers. Graduate Program in Applied Informatics, University of Fortaleza, July 2012. (advisor)

• Paulo C. Moreno. A Hyper-heuristic Approach inspired by Particle Swarms. Graduate Program in Applied Informatics, University of Fortaleza, July 2012. (advisor) 

• Lara C. Menezes. Ensembles of Biclusters generated via Multimodal Bio-inspired Algorithms. Graduate Program in Applied Informatics, University of Fortaleza, December 2011. (advisor) 

• Gesiel R. Lopes. GERAU: An Autonomic Security Management Mechanism based on Novelty Detection and Concept Drift. Graduate Program in Applied Informatics, University of Fortaleza, December 2011. (co-advisor)

• Alexei B. Aguiar. Tackling the Problem of Dynamic Coverage and Connectivity in Wireless Sensor Networks with an Extended Version of the Generate and Solve Methodology. Graduate Program in Applied Informatics, University of Fortaleza, December 2009. (co-advisor)

• Everlandio R. Q. Fernandes. Multiobjective Design of Hierarchical Fusion Operators for Clustering Ensembles via Genetic Programming. Graduate Program in Applied Informatics, University of Fortaleza, December 2009. (advisor)

• Diego S. C. Nascimento. Heterogeneous Configuration of Classifier Ensembles: Investigation into Bagging, Boosting, and MultiBoosting. Graduate Program in Applied Informatics, University of Fortaleza, December 2009. (advisor)

• Karina M. de Souza. Query Processing in Wireless Sensor Networks: A Novelty Detection Approach for Quality of Query Services Control. Graduate Program in Applied Informatics, University of Fortaleza, November 2009. (co-advisor)

• Amaury T. Brasil Filho. A Novel Approach based on Multiple Criteria Decision Aiding Methods to Cope with Classification Problems. Graduate Program in Applied Informatics, University of Fortaleza, August 2009. (co-advisor)

• Pedro G. Oliveira. Automatic Missing Value Imputation in Classification Problems: A Comparative Study Involving Bio-inspired Algorithms. Graduate Program in Applied Informatics, University of Fortaleza, August 2009. (advisor)

• Daniel G. Oliveira. A Comparative Study on Population-based Metaheuristics with Time-varying Population Size. Graduate Program in Applied Informatics, University of Fortaleza, August 2008. (advisor)

• Danilo R. Vasconcelos. GAPatrol: An Evolutionary Optimization Approach for Designing Patrol Routes via Multiagent Simulation Calibration. Graduate Program in Applied Informatics, University of Fortaleza, July 2008. (co-advisor)

• Napoleão V. Nepomuceno. Combination of Metaheuristics and Linear Integer Programming: A Hybrid Methodology Applied to the Container Loading Problem. Graduate Program in Applied Informatics, University of Fortaleza, December 2006. (co-advisor) Ranked among the 10 best M.Sc. dissertations in the 20th National Thesis and Dissertations Contest (CTD'07), as part of the 27th Congress of the Brazilian Computer Society (SBC'07), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2007.

Former Undergraduate Students

• Jobson M. A. Macedo. A Novel Non-Supervised Feature Selection Method for Anomaly Detection. Bachelor Degree Thesis in Computer Engineering, University of Fortaleza, 2020. (main advisor)

• José V. P. Varela. Anomaly Detection Models for Fake News Identification. Bachelor Degree Thesis in Computer Science, University of Fortaleza, 2020. (main advisor).

• Breno P. Aquino. Assessment of Different Arrangements of Long-Short Term Memory (LSTM) Networks for Predicting the Prices of Cryptocurrencies. Bachelor Degree Thesis in Computer Engineering, University of Fortaleza, 2018. (advisor)

• Pedro F. Linhares. A Parallel Approach for Data Clustering based on Hedonic Games. Bachelor Degree Thesis in Computer Engineering, University of Fortaleza, 2018. (advisor)

• Caio C. P. Silva. Game Theory and Pruning in RBF Neural Networks. Scientific Initiation Scholarship sponsored by the Ceará State Foundation for the Support of Scientific and Technological Development (Funcap), University of Fortaleza, 2014-2015. (advisor)

• Francisco Concílio S. Junior. Game Theory and RBF Neural Networks. Scientific Initiation Scholarship sponsored by the National Council for Research and Development (CNPq), University of Fortaleza, 2013-2014. (advisor)

• Roberto S. Neves Filho. Data Clustering with Harmony Search. Bachelor Degree Thesis in Computer Science, University of Fortaleza, 2011. (advisor) 

• Nelson Sandes. Minority Game with Social Networks: Study of the Impact of the Interaction Topology. Bachelor Degree Thesis in Computer Science, University of Fortaleza, 2010. (advisor)

• Israel G. C. Celestino. A New RBF Neural Network Model for Multilabel Classification. Bachelor Degree Thesis in Computer Science, University of Fortaleza, 2010. (advisor)

• Yuri S. T. C. Frota. Data Compression in Wireless Sensor Networks using Self-Organizing Maps. Scientific Initiation Scholarship sponsored by the National Council for Research and Development (CNPq), University of Fortaleza, 2009. (advisor)

• Gustavo G. L. de Souza. Financial Data Mining Employing Algorithms based on Association Rules and Cluster Analysis. Bachelor Degree Thesis in Computer Science, University of Fortaleza, 2008. (advisor)

• Lara C. Menezes. Study on Biclustering Algorithms and their Application in Bioinformatics. Bachelor Degree Thesis in Computer Science, University of Fortaleza, 2008. (advisor)

• Marcelo L. Araujo. Comparative Analysis of Bio-inspired Metaheuristics for Numerical Optimization. Bachelor Degree Thesis in Computer Science, University of Fortaleza, 2008. (advisor)

• Nathanael C. Costa. Impact of Prototype Selection on Multicriteria Classification Algorithms. Bachelor Degree Thesis in Computer Science, University of Fortaleza, 2008. (advisor)

• Pedro B. L. Ciarlini. Evolution of Utility-based Agents: Case Study on a Multiagent Virtual Game. Bachelor Degree Thesis in Computer Science, University of Fortaleza, 2007. (advisor)

• Wander L. O. Castro. Study on Bio-inspired Metaheuristics for Parameter Optimization of a Multicriteria Classification Algorithm. Bachelor Degree Thesis in Computer Science, University of Fortaleza, 2007. (advisor)

• Paulo G. Pinheiro. Agent Management Facility for Web-based Simulation. Bachelor Degree Thesis in Computer Science, University of Fortaleza, 2006. (advisor)