Igor Vasconcelos

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro

Papers

Total Citations

108

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About

Igor Vasconcelos is a leading researcher in the Internet of Things (IoT), with a particular focus on the emerging subfield of the Internet of Mobile Things (IoMT). His seminal 2015 work, "The Mobile Hub concept: Enabling applications for the Internet of Mobile Things," has garnered 108 citations and is widely recognized for addressing a critical gap in IoT research. Vasconcelos pioneered the Mobile Hub middleware concept, which enables smart objects—whether moved by humans or moving autonomously—to remain continuously accessible and controllable over the Internet. This foundational contribution has opened new possibilities for applications in logistics, autonomous vehicles, and mobile sensor networks. His work stands out for tackling the unique challenges of mobility in IoT systems, where traditional static architectures fail. By providing a robust framework for dynamic, location-aware connectivity, Vasconcelos has shaped how researchers and engineers design scalable IoMT solutions. His research continues to influence the development of resilient, mobile-aware IoT infrastructures, making him a key figure in advancing the next generation of connected, moving smart objects.