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David José de Sousa is a physicist with a Master’s in Physics and a Bachelor’s in Engineering Physics from the University of Aveiro, both completed with distinction (17/20). The academic background emphasizes artificial neural networks, luminescence nanothermometry, and topological insulators, as highlighted in the master’s thesis and final degree project. Contributions to research groups such as QuantumTransport@UA and Phantom-g, CICECO, have supported advancements in areas including topological quantum memories and AI-assisted analysis of transient heating curves. Areas of interest span machine learning, condensed matter physics, and nanomagnetism, complemented by strong communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills. Additional expertise has been gained through participation in programs like the LnMI Summer School and the Quantum Matter Autumn School.
Identification

Personal identification

Full name
David José de Sousa

Citation names

  • Sousa, David J.

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
FD1E-16BA-FA99
ORCID iD
0000-0003-1457-901X

Email addresses

  • davidsousa01@ua.pt (Professional)

Knowledge fields

  • Exact Sciences - Physical Sciences - Condensed Matter Physics

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Spanish; Castilian (Mother tongue)
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2)
Education
Degree Classification
2022/09/14 - 2024/10/24
Concluded
Física (Mestrado integrado)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
"Artificial neural networks for onset time determination in temperature transient measurements" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
17
2019/09/07 - 2022/07/23
Concluded
Licenciatura em Engenharia Física (Licenciatura)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
"Topological Quantum Memories" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
17
Projects

Contract

Designation Funders
2023/03/06 - 2024/10/24 Molecular logic devices and computing based on luminescent materials actuated by physical inputs
PTDC/CTM-CTM/0340/2021
Master Student Fellow
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2021/10/11 - 2022/07/22 Quantum dynamics and Quantum transport
Bachelor Student
Instituto de Nanoestruturas Nanomodelação e Nanofabricação, Portugal

Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
Outputs

Publications

Conference poster
  1. Sousa, David J.; Luís D. Carlos; Carlos D. S. Brites. "Finding percolation parameters using Neural Networks". Paper presented in 2024 Light-nanoMatter Interaction Summer School (LnMI 2024), 2024.
Thesis / Dissertation
  1. "Artificial neural networks for onset time determination in temperature transient measurements". Master, Universidade de Aveiro, 2024.
  2. "Topological quantum memories". Degree, Universidade de Aveiro, 2022.
Activities

Event participation

Activity description
Type of event
Event name
Institution / Organization
2024/10/28 - 2024/10/31 The Advanced Training School is a great opportunity for MSc and PhD students complement their training with advanced courses on Quantum Materials, present their work and network with colleagues.
Seminar
Quantum Matter | Materials & Concepts - Autumn School 2024
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2024/06/30 - 2024/07/04 The 2024 Light-nanoMatter Interaction Summer School (LnMI 2024), held from June 30th to July 4th at La Cristalera in Madrid, focused on equipping young researchers with knowledge in nanophotonics, nanomaterials, and light-matter interactions. Featuring lectures from rising and established researchers worldwide, the event emphasized a didactic approach while exploring cutting-edge discoveries. The program fostered interaction between attendees and speakers in a relaxed setting, encouraging scientific discussions and providing opportunities for partic
Seminar
2024 Light-nanoMatter Interaction Summer School (LnMI 2024)
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain