讲座内容：Shaping the Future: How IoT, AI, 6G, and Quantum Technologies Are Powering Intelligent Environments
讲座人：Joel J. P. C. Rodrigues教授
讲座时间：7月10日 10:30-12:00
会议地点：现代交通中心7950
Abstract：
This keynote explores the transformative potential of the Internet of Things (IoT) in shaping the future of intelligent environments. It begins by introducing the foundational principles of IoT and its diverse applications across key verticals such as smart cities, healthcare, industrial automation, and precision agriculture. Through real-world projects, the session highlights innovative IoT-driven solutions that address complex challenges, demonstrating how IoT is revolutionizing industries and improving environmental sustainability and quality of life on a global scale.
The discussion then transitions to the unprecedented opportunities created by the convergence of IoT with cutting-edge technologies. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is enabling IoT systems to evolve into autonomous, predictive, and adaptive ecosystems. The advent of 6G networks promises ultra-reliable, low-latency communication and massive connectivity, unlocking new possibilities for large-scale IoT deployments. Meanwhile, quantum technologies are poised to redefine the boundaries of security, computational power, and data processing in IoT frameworks.
This keynote concludes by addressing the critical challenges that lie ahead, including scalability, security, ethical considerations, and the need for sustainable innovation. By illuminating these frontiers and suggesting future research directions, this session inspires new ideas and collaborations to drive the next wave of IoT-powered intelligent environments.
Short Bio：
Joel J. P. C. Rodrigues is a professor at the Federal University of Piauí (UFPI), Brazil; and senior researcher at the Instituto de Telecomunicações, Portugal. He received the Academic Title of Aggregated Professor in informatics engineering from UBI, the Habilitation in computer science and engineering from the University of Haute Alsace, France, a PhD degree in informatics engineering and an MSc degree from the UBI, and a five-year BSc degree (licentiate) in informatics engineering from the University of Coimbra, Portugal. His main research interests include IoT and sensor networks, e-health technologies vehicular communications, and mobile and ubiquitous computing.
