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AI research and leadership at Federal University of Goiás

Overview

Professor Anderson Soares of the Federal University of Goiás (UFG) has been recognized as the most influential figure in Brazil’s artificial intelligence sector according to the Pulso 2026/2027 study. The study, conducted by Deck and Nexus, identified Soares as a leader based on technical authority and reputation, noting his role as the founder of the Center of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (CEIA).

Following this recognition, UFG has highlighted its growing role as a research hub. The university reported that professors Anderson Soares and Arlindo Galvão were named among the 30 most influential AI professionals in the country. Soares was specifically described as a ‘strategic bridge between academia and the private sector.’

This period also saw new innovation funding opportunities through Finep’s ‘Finep Mais Inovação Brasil – Round 2’ initiative, which includes significant investment in semiconductors, digital technologies, and other sectors.

Entities

Universidade Federal de Goiás · Anderson Soares · Arlindo Galvão · FSB Holding · Microsoft

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources
    UFG researchers recognized as AI leaders amid new Finep innovation grants

    UFG researchers have been named among Brazil's top AI influencers, while Finep announces R$ 100 million in innovation grants for semiconductors and digital technologies.

  2. 29 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    Anderson Soares named Brazil's most influential AI figure

    UFG professor Anderson Soares has been named Brazil's most influential figure in artificial intelligence according to the Pulso 2026/2027 study, highlighting Goiás as a growing technological hub.

Sources

aredacao.com.br · jcce.com.br · jornalgoias.com.br · pos.historia.ufg.br · ppgca.evz.ufg.br · prpi.ufg.br · ufg.br · ufpr.br