Diego Augusto Silva

Biography

Diego Augusto Silva is a Ph.D. candidate at the Communications and Computing Systems Laboratory (CCSL) within the Computer, Electrical, and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering Division (CEMSE) at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia, where his research focuses on event-based vision, object recognition, deep learning, and neuromorphic computing. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of São João del-Rei (UFSJ), Brazil, in 2018, followed by a Master of Science degree in Electronic Engineering and Computing from the Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA), Brazil, in 2020, with specialization in Electronic Devices and Systems. His technical expertise encompasses both theoretical research and practical implementation, including substantial experience in FPGA prototyping and asynchronous logic design, and his innovative work has been recognized through two hackathon awards in his research domains, demonstrating his ability to translate complex neuromorphic computing and event-based vision concepts into practical solutions.