Paulo Sousa Dias
Universidade do Porto, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Papers
9
Total Citations
117
H-Index
5
About
Paulo Sousa Dias is a leading researcher in marine robotics and autonomous systems, with a focus on heterogeneous vehicle networks for ocean observation and emergency response. His work integrates unmanned aerial, surface, and underwater vehicles to create coordinated systems capable of complex tasks. A major contribution is the development of mixed-initiative command and control infrastructures that allow human operators to seamlessly manage fleets of robots, satellite trackers, and manned vessels. This was demonstrated in his highly cited study on the near-real-time, fine-scale monitoring of ocean sunfish (*Mola mola*) behavior, which achieved 31 citations. Dias also played a key role in advancing underwater oil spill response, contributing to the EU project that developed a heterogeneous robotic system for sub-surface surveys—a paper cited 29 times. His field reports from large-scale exercises like REPMUS21 and REPMUS22 showcase his leadership in testing innovative communications, such as the JANUS protocol, for submarine search and rescue. With over 120 total citations, Dias’s work is pivotal in pushing the boundaries of cooperative marine robotics for both scientific research and practical disaster management.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Integrated Monitoring of Mola mola Behaviour in Space and Time31 citations · 2016
- 2Heterogeneous robotic system for underwater oil spill survey29 citations · 2015
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- 4Field Report: Exploring Fronts with Multiple Robots12 citations · 2018
- 5Mixed-Initiative Interaction for Tracking of Ocean Sunfish★6 citations · 2015
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- 82022 Edition of the Large Scale Exercise REPMUS: Field Report3 citations · 2023
- 9Underwater robotics ready for oil spill, an EU project2 citations · 2015