Rafael S. de Souza
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Universidade de São Paulo
Papers
4
Total Citations
215
H-Index
3
About
Rafael S. de Souza is a versatile researcher whose work spans astrophysics and robotics, with a primary focus on the Southern Photometric Local Universe Survey (S-PLUS). His most impactful contribution is the 2019 paper detailing S-PLUS, which has garnered 197 citations and revolutionized extragalactic astronomy by imaging ~9,300 deg² of the southern sky through 12 optical filters. This survey provides unprecedented SEDs, morphologies, and redshifts, enabling transformative studies of galaxy evolution and large-scale structure. Beyond astrophysics, de Souza has explored modular exoskeleton design, applying requirement engineering with KAOS and developing model reference adaptive impedance controllers for human-robot cooperation. His robotics work, while less cited, demonstrates innovative approaches to safety-critical wearable robots and adaptive control systems. De Souza’s interdisciplinary expertise—from photometric surveys to exoskeleton prototyping—showcases a rare ability to bridge observational astronomy and engineering. His S-PLUS contributions have established him as a key figure in modern astrophysical surveys, while his robotics research highlights a commitment to advancing human-machine interfaces. This dual focus makes his profile particularly valuable for students interested in cross-disciplinary science and technology.
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- 2Modular exoskeleton design: Requirement engineering with KAOS11 citations · 2016
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