I am Diego Ascânio Santos, a professor at CEFET-MG, Divinópolis campus. My background is in Computer Engineering, and I hold a master's degree in Computational Mathematical Modeling. My academic interests span across multiple fields, including mathematical models, operations research, computer vision, artificial intelligence, machine learning, electrical engineering, microprocessors, digital systems, educational technology, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in STEM as I am an autistic person myself.
I teach computing fundamentals, including programming languages like C and Python, as well as microcontroller programming. I am always looking for new ways to engage students in the learning process and I am excited to share my knowledge and experience with the next generation of engineers.
Proposal to build an anti-harassment device aimed at leveraging the hyperfocus of an autistic student on buses as a pedagogical tool. Developed with Dr. Thabatta Moreira Alves de Araújo and M.Sc. Anderson Ribeiro de Oliveira Santos Silva.
Proposal to build games to harness the hyperfocus of an autistic student on games as a pedagogical tool. Also part of the Inclusiveness in Computing initiative, in partnership with Dr. Thabatta Moreira Alves de Araújo.
Introductory course for elementary school students in Divinópolis - MG. Developed at CEFET-MG with the Municipal Department of Education, coordinated by Dr. Thabatta Moreira Alves de Araújo.
Development and integration of devices for managing access to CEFET-MG facilities. In partnership with Dr. Emerson de Sousa Costa, Dr. Gustavo Campos Menezes, B.Sc. Renato Stangherlin Castanheira, Dr. Sandro Renato Dias and others.