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 (CEMSE) Division at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia. His research focuses on event-based vision, object recognition, deep learning, and neuromorphic computing.
He received his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of São João del-Rei (UFSJ), Brazil, in 2018, and his M.Sc. degree in Electronic Engineering and Computing from the Technological Institute of Aeronautics (ITA), Brazil, in 2020, with a specialization in Electronic Devices and Systems.
Diego’s technical expertise spans both theoretical and practical aspects, with significant experience in FPGA prototyping and asynchronous logic design. His innovative work has been recognized through two hackathon awards in his research areas, highlighting his ability to translate advanced neuromorphic computing and event-based vision concepts into real-world solutions.
Research Interests
Diego's research interests include the digital logic design of algorithms and event-based cameras.
Education
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Electronic Engineering and Computing, Technological Institute of Aeronautics, Brazil, 2020
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
- Electrical Engineering, Federal University of São João del‑Rei, Brazil, 2018
