Hugo Oliveira

Ph.D student

hugo.desouzaoliveira@natec.unibz.it

Hugo Oliveira graduated in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Brasilia, where he also completed a M.Sc and a Ph.D. in Nonlinear Dynamics and Smart Materials. His efforts mainly consisted in analyzing the chaotic, quasiperiodic and periodic behavior of shape memory -based nonlinear mechanical systems through constitutive models and experiments. He also worked as a professional engineer in the Brazilian Government at the Companhia Nacional de Abastecimento (Conab), making projects for industrial elevators, gear reducers, and truck dumpers for grain storage facilities. Before joining Unibz, he also worked at the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA) as a lecturer with the disciplines of instrumentation and equipment for mechanical transportation.

Main research areas

Development of soft robot structures embedded with thin-film sensors.

Publications:

2023

  • [DOI] A. Gurusekaran, H. de Souza Oliveira, V. Benedetti, M. Baratieri, N. Münzenrieder, M. Ciocca, P. Lugli, and L. Petti, “Autonomous shape memory hinge for space applications powered via solar energy,” in 2023 ieee 10th international workshop on metrology for aerospace (metroaerospace), 2023, pp. 13-18.
    [Bibtex] 
    @inproceedings{10190042,
abstract = {This work demonstrates a proof-of-concept autonomous hinge for the deployment of satellite radiators. The hinge utilizes the shape memory effect (SME), thanks to the use of a shape memory alloy (SMA). First SMA wires based on Nickel-Titanium are embedded into an Ecoflex polymeric material and subsequently solidified. The bending of the hinge is induced by a thermal stimulus provided by a silver-based heater printed on a $10\mu m$ thick Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) substrate and embedded on top of the SMA structure. Heater powering is achieved via commercially available solar cells. Upon heating, the hinge transforms from a flat horizontal configuration to a curved bent one with approximately 45° bending angle on both sides of the hinge. In this work, we first describe the working principle of the hinge, to then show how the hinge is designed and prototyped, along with the realization of the proof-of-concept-device. Finally, laboratory testing of the autonomous hinge prototype is shown to investigate its motion and energy consumption performance. Upon reducing the temperature of the SMA wires by switching off the heater, the hinge returns to its original position with a 10° bending angle. The results prove that the hinge is capable of bending and unbending depending on the temperature, while being powered through solar cells using e.g., space solar radiation.},
added-at = {2023-08-26T19:24:32.000+0200},
author = {Gurusekaran, Arvind and de Souza Oliveira, Hugo and Benedetti, Vittoria and Baratieri, Marco and Münzenrieder, Niko and Ciocca, Manuela and Lugli, Paolo and Petti, Luisa},
biburl = {https://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/221df5d3b1f216667a47ea7039ad0e59e/hugosoliveira},
booktitle = {2023 IEEE 10th International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)},
description = {Autonomous shape memory hinge for space applications powered via solar energy | IEEE Conference Publication | IEEE Xplore},
doi = {10.1109/MetroAeroSpace57412.2023.10190042},
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issn = {2575-7490},
keywords = {space},
month = {June},
pages = {13-18},
timestamp = {2023-08-26T19:24:32.000+0200},
title = {Autonomous shape memory hinge for space applications powered via solar energy},
url = {https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10190042},
year = 2023
}
  • [DOI] N. S. Khaanghah, H. S. de Oliveira, R. Riaz, F. Catania, M. A. C. Angeli, L. Petti, G. Cantarella, and N. Münzenrieder, “Silicone/carbon black-filled elastomer-based self-healing strain sensor,” Ieee sensors letters, vol. 7, iss. 5, pp. 1-4, 2023.
    [Bibtex] 
    @article{10120916,
abstract = {The recent interest in flexible and stretchable strain sensors reflects their potential applications in various fields, including healthcare monitoring, soft robotics, and electronic skins. In addition to high stretchability and excellent sensing properties, self-healability is also a highly desirable property of stretchable strain sensors as it allows increasing their lifespan and, thus, reduce electronic waste and cost. In this letter, a self-healing silicone tape is introduced as a self-healable flexible substrate that to fabricate a resistive strain sensor. The sensor has an average gauge factor of 34.6$\pm$0.26 up to 50% stretch. Moreover, the sensor can be cut and healed without the use of any adhesive materials or heating. After cutting, the healed sensor still has an average gauge factor of 2.0$\pm$0.006 up to 4% stretch, a stable response over 150 stretch-release cyclic tests, and breaks only after 18% of applied tensile strain.},
added-at = {2023-07-02T21:30:19.000+0200},
author = {Khaanghah, Niloofar Saeedzadeh and Oliveira, Hugo de Souza and Riaz, Raheel and Catania, Federica and Angeli, Martina Aurora Costa and Petti, Luisa and Cantarella, Giuseppe and Münzenrieder, Niko},
biburl = {https://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/27456c89a0b3a75db189e389783d69ff5/hugosoliveira},
doi = {10.1109/LSENS.2023.3273618},
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issn = {2475-1472},
journal = {IEEE Sensors Letters},
keywords = {myown},
month = may,
number = 5,
pages = {1-4},
timestamp = {2023-07-02T21:30:19.000+0200},
title = {Silicone/Carbon Black-Filled Elastomer-Based Self-Healing Strain Sensor},
url = {https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10120916/},
volume = 7,
year = 2023
}
  • [DOI] H. de Souza Oliveira, N. S. Khaanghah, V. Y. Han, A. Carrasco-Pena, A. Ion, M. Haller, G. Cantarella, and N. Münzenrieder, “Permeable thermistor temperature sensors based on porous melamine foam,” Ieee sensors letters, vol. 7, iss. 5, pp. 1-4, 2023.
    [Bibtex] 
    @article{10111009,
abstract = {Flexible sensors and electronics have gained much attention in recent years. They are especially interesting due to their abilities to conform to static and dynamic surfaces while keeping their functionality. These characteristics make them relevant for a wide range of applications, from health care and fitness monitoring to soft robotics. In this work, we go beyond simple mechanical flexibility and present a lightweight and permeable flexible sensor utilizing melamine foam as a substrate. The foam is coated with metallic copper (Cu) and semiconductive Indium-Gallium-Zinc-Oxide (InGaZnO) to form a thermistor-type temperature sensor. The sensor showed a very stable response when cycling the temperature between 25 °C and 51 °C, exhibiting a maximum sensitivity of $-01.6 \%^{\circ }\mathrm{C}^{-1}$, a permeability of $366.6\,{\rm g\,m^{-2}\,h^{-1}}$ at 24 °C, and a maximum resistance variation of $-2.9\%\mathrm{RH}^{-1}$ when varying the relative humidity from 40% to 70%. The device also remained fully functional even after being bent to a radius of 5 mm.},
added-at = {2023-07-02T21:30:03.000+0200},
author = {de Souza Oliveira, Hugo and Khaanghah, Niloofar Saeedzadeh and Han, Violet Yinuo and Carrasco-Pena, Alejandro and Ion, Alexandra and Haller, Michael and Cantarella, Giuseppe and Münzenrieder, Niko},
biburl = {https://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/2b87430ef7b60626dd1352616a5729488/hugosoliveira},
doi = {10.1109/LSENS.2023.3271590},
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issn = {2475-1472},
journal = {IEEE Sensors Letters},
keywords = {myown},
month = may,
number = 5,
pages = {1-4},
timestamp = {2023-07-02T21:30:03.000+0200},
title = {Permeable Thermistor Temperature Sensors Based on Porous Melamine Foam},
url = {https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10111009/},
volume = 7,
year = 2023
}
  • [DOI] H. D. S. Oliveira, F. Catania, A. H. Lanthaler, A. Carrasco-Pena, G. Cantarella, and N. Münzenrieder, “Substrate-free transfer of large-area ultra-thin electronics,” Advanced electronic materials, 2023.
    [Bibtex] 
    @article{Oliveira_2023,
added-at = {2023-07-02T21:29:05.000+0200},
author = {Oliveira, Hugo De Souza and Catania, Federica and Lanthaler, Albert Heinrich and Carrasco-Pena, Alejandro and Cantarella, Giuseppe and Münzenrieder, Niko},
biburl = {https://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/265b9467ed8ee731ce15063bd5f295f36/hugosoliveira},
doi = {10.1002/aelm.202201281},
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journal = {Advanced Electronic Materials},
keywords = {myown},
month = apr,
publisher = {Wiley},
timestamp = {2023-07-02T21:29:05.000+0200},
title = {Substrate-Free Transfer of Large-Area Ultra-Thin Electronics},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1002%2Faelm.202201281},
year = 2023
}

2022

  • [DOI] H. de Souza Oliveira, A. Nijkoops, M. Ciocca, A. Carrasco–Peña, L. Petti, G. Cantarella, and N. Münzerieder, “Flexible auxetic structure as substrates for resistive pressure sensors,” in 2022 ieee sensors, 2022, pp. 1-4.
    [Bibtex] 
    @inproceedings{9967254,
abstract = {The recent advances on flexible electronics and sensors have required the development of superior substrates that can withstand different levels and types of deformation, while keeping the integrity and functionality of the sensing materials. This work deals with the development of a zero Poisson's ratio (ZPR) auxetic structure integrated with a pressure sensing material. The ZPR structure can endure 15% of shearing deformation combined with 15% of stretch, presents a Poisson's ratio of 0.061 at a maximum longitudinal deformation of 76%. The resistive pressure sensing material presents a maximum sensitivity of (2.21x104 ± 3.59x103) MΩ/kg, an absolute resistance of around 20 MΩ, and a response time of 50 ms.},
added-at = {2023-07-02T21:28:35.000+0200},
author = {de Souza Oliveira, Hugo and Nijkoops, Annelot and Ciocca, Manuela and Carrasco–Peña, Alejandro and Petti, Luisa and Cantarella, Giuseppe and Münzerieder, Niko},
biburl = {https://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/212f373171928d7687714ae3dd8d6781c/hugosoliveira},
booktitle = {2022 IEEE Sensors},
doi = {10.1109/SENSORS52175.2022.9967254},
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issn = {2168-9229},
keywords = {myown},
month = oct,
pages = {01-04},
timestamp = {2023-07-02T21:28:35.000+0200},
title = {Flexible Auxetic Structure as Substrates for Resistive Pressure Sensors},
url = {https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9967254/},
year = 2022
}
  • [DOI] F. Catania, H. de Souza Oliveira, P. Lugoda, G. Cantarella, and N. Münzenrieder, “Thin-film electronics on active substrates: review of materials, technologies and applications,” Journal of physics d: applied physics, vol. 55, iss. 32, p. 323002, 2022.
    [Bibtex] 
    @article{Catania_2022,
added-at = {2023-07-02T21:27:57.000+0200},
author = {Catania, Federica and de Souza Oliveira, Hugo and Lugoda, Pasindu and Cantarella, Giuseppe and Münzenrieder, Niko},
biburl = {https://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/25d97a3bcc314b1473d004f41e5f43cd6/hugosoliveira},
doi = {10.1088/1361-6463/ac6af4},
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journal = {Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics},
keywords = {myown},
month = may,
number = 32,
pages = 323002,
publisher = {{IOP} Publishing},
timestamp = {2023-07-02T21:27:57.000+0200},
title = {Thin-film electronics on active substrates: review of materials, technologies and applications},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1088%2F1361-6463%2Fac6af4},
volume = 55,
year = 2022
}
  • [DOI] F. Catania, H. D. S. Oliveira, M. C. A. Angeli, M. Ciocca, S. Pané, N. Münzenrieder, and G. Cantarella, “The influence of climate conditions and on-skin positioning on InGaZnO thin-film transistor performance,” Frontiers in electronics, vol. 2, 2022.
    [Bibtex] 
    @article{Catania_2022,
added-at = {2023-07-02T21:26:57.000+0200},
author = {Catania, Federica and Oliveira, Hugo De Souza and Angeli, Martina A. Costa and Ciocca, Manuela and Pan{\'{e}}, Salvador and Münzenrieder, Niko and Cantarella, Giuseppe},
biburl = {https://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/2ce0d9c11161d4193df9d590c3a30a690/hugosoliveira},
doi = {10.3389/felec.2021.786601},
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journal = {Frontiers in Electronics},
keywords = {myown},
month = jan,
publisher = {Frontiers Media {SA}},
timestamp = {2023-07-02T21:26:57.000+0200},
title = {The Influence of Climate Conditions and On-Skin Positioning on {InGaZnO} Thin-Film Transistor Performance},
url = {https://doi.org/10.3389%2Ffelec.2021.786601},
volume = 2,
year = 2022
}

2021

  • [DOI] H. de Souza Oliveira, F. Catania, G. Cantarella, V. Benedetti, M. Baratieri, and N. Münzenrieder, “Recycled carbon-based strain sensors: an ecofriendly approach using char and coconut oil,” in 2021 ieee international flexible electronics technology conference (ifetc), 2021, pp. 53-55.
    [Bibtex] 
    @inproceedings{9580526,
abstract = {Bio-compatible high stretchable strain sensors can be applied in several areas ranging from engineering to medicine. Among many efforts in developing new sensors, there is a growing demand for eco-friendly devices characterized by a minimum environmental impact and a low cost. This work deals with the development and analysis of a biocompatible, eco-friendly, and unexpensive strain sensor, easily manufacturable, consisting of natural coconut oil, and recycled char, the solid residue obtained after the gasification of biomass. The results demonstrate an average gauge factor of (23.2 ± 2.5), with a linear response until 80% strain, a higher hysteresis occurring between strain values of 25% 40% and a stable and reliable response after 250 stretch/release cycles.},
added-at = {2023-07-02T21:26:08.000+0200},
author = {de Souza Oliveira, Hugo and Catania, Federica and Cantarella, Giuseppe and Benedetti, Vittoria and Baratieri, Marco and Münzenrieder, Niko},
biburl = {https://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/2c4b33c2291d29596cd4561ede3c95379/hugosoliveira},
booktitle = {2021 IEEE International Flexible Electronics Technology Conference (IFETC)},
doi = {10.1109/IFETC49530.2021.9580526},
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intrahash = {c4b33c2291d29596cd4561ede3c95379},
keywords = {myown},
month = aug,
pages = {0053-0055},
timestamp = {2023-07-02T21:26:08.000+0200},
title = {Recycled Carbon-based Strain Sensors: An Ecofriendly Approach using Char and Coconut Oil},
url = {https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9580526/},
year = 2021
}

2020

  • [DOI] H. de Souza Oliveira and A. S. de Paula, “The influence of hysteresis loop in a NiTi shape memory oscillator behavior,” Smart materials and structures, vol. 29, iss. 10, p. 105033, 2020.
    [Bibtex] 
    @article{Oliveira_2020,
added-at = {2023-07-02T21:25:19.000+0200},
author = {de Souza Oliveira, Hugo and de Paula, Aline Souza},
biburl = {https://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/23fcb87adf4fe15f421d6d531d7146985/hugosoliveira},
doi = {10.1088/1361-665x/abb070},
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intrahash = {3fcb87adf4fe15f421d6d531d7146985},
journal = {Smart Materials and Structures},
keywords = {myown},
month = sep,
number = 10,
pages = 105033,
publisher = {{IOP} Publishing},
timestamp = {2023-07-02T21:25:19.000+0200},
title = {The influence of hysteresis loop in a {NiTi} shape memory oscillator behavior},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1088%2F1361-665x%2Fabb070},
volume = 29,
year = 2020
}

2019

  • [DOI] H. D. S. OLIVEIRA and A. S. de Paula, “THE INFLUENCE OF AGING ON NI-RICH NI-TI PSEUDOELASTIC SPRINGS,” in Proceedings of the 25th international congress of mechanical engineering, 2019.
    [Bibtex] 
    @inproceedings{DE_SOUZA_OLIVEIRA_2019,
added-at = {2023-07-03T17:31:01.000+0200},
author = {OLIVEIRA, HUGO DE SOUZA and de Paula, Aline Souza},
biburl = {https://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/2c15eb4852a11120de51ce846d08d0f37/hugosoliveira},
booktitle = {Proceedings of the 25th International Congress of Mechanical Engineering},
doi = {10.26678/abcm.cobem2019.cob2019-2425},
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keywords = {myown},
publisher = {{ABCM}},
timestamp = {2023-07-03T17:31:01.000+0200},
title = {{THE} {INFLUENCE} {OF} {AGING} {ON} {NI}-{RICH} {NI}-{TI} {PSEUDOELASTIC} {SPRINGS}},
url = {https://doi.org/10.26678%2Fabcm.cobem2019.cob2019-2425},
year = 2019
}

2017

  • [DOI] S. A. Bandeira, A. S. de Paula, and H. D. S. OLIVEIRA, “The influence of heat treatments on NiTi springs hysteresis loop,” in Procceedings of the 24th ABCM international congress of mechanicl engineering, 2017.
    [Bibtex] 
    @inproceedings{Alves_Bandeira_2017,
added-at = {2023-07-03T17:32:24.000+0200},
author = {Bandeira, S{\'{e}}rgio Alves and de Paula, Aline Souza and OLIVEIRA, HUGO DE SOUZA},
biburl = {https://www.bibsonomy.org/bibtex/2ed3ef7bf6d14342eeea94a9379fbd5e6/hugosoliveira},
booktitle = {Procceedings of the 24th {ABCM} International Congress of Mechanicl Engineering},
doi = {10.26678/abcm.cobem2017.cob17-0995},
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publisher = {{ABCM}},
timestamp = {2023-07-03T17:32:24.000+0200},
title = {The influence of heat treatments on {NiTi} springs hysteresis loop},
url = {https://doi.org/10.26678%2Fabcm.cobem2017.cob17-0995},
year = 2017
}
  • [DOI] H. D. S. Oliveira, A. S. De Paula, and M. A. Savi, “Dynamical behavior of a pseudoelastic vibration absorber using shape memory alloys,” Shock and vibration, vol. 2017, p. 11, 2017.
    [Bibtex] 
    @article{oliveira2017dynamical,
abstract = {The tuned vibration absorber (TVA) provides vibration reduction of a primary system subjected to external excitation. The idea is to increase the number of system degrees of freedom connecting a secondary system to the primary system. This procedure promotes vibration reduction at its design forcing frequency but two new resonance peaks appear introducing critical behaviors that must be avoided. The use of shape memory alloys (SMAs) can improve the performance of the classical TVA establishing an adaptive TVA (ATVA). This paper deals with the nonlinear dynamics of a passive pseudoelastic tuned vibration absorber with an SMA element. In this regard, a single degree of freedom elastic oscillator is used to represent the primary system, while an extra oscillator with an SMA element represents the secondary system. Temperature dependent behavior of the system allows one to change the system response avoiding undesirable responses. Nevertheless, hysteretic behavior introduces complex characteristics to the system dynamics. The influence of the hysteretic behavior due to stress-induced phase transformation is investigated. The ATVA performance is evaluated by analyzing primary system maximum vibration amplitudes for different forcing amplitudes and frequencies. Numerical simulations establish comparisons of the ATVA results with those obtained from the classical TVA. A parametric study is developed showing the best performance conditions and this information can be useful for design purposes."/>2014     
             
    •                    H. S. Oliveira, A. S. de Paula, and M. A. Savi, "Dynamical jumps in a shape memory alloy oscillator," Shock and vibration, vol. 2014, p. 10, 2014. 
          [Bibtex]    
      @article{oliveira2014dynamical,
abstract = {The dynamical response of systems with shape memory alloy (SMA) elements presents a rich behavior due to their intrinsic nonlinear characteristic. SMA’s nonlinear response is associated with both adaptive dissipation related to hysteretic behavior and huge changes in properties caused by phase transformations. These characteristics are attracting much technological interest in several scientific and engineering fields, varying from medical to aerospace applications. An important characteristic associated with dynamical response of SMA system is the jump phenomenon. Dynamical jumps result in abrupt changes in system behavior and its analysis is essential for a proper design of SMA systems. This paper discusses the nonlinear dynamics of a one degree of freedom SMA oscillator presenting pseudoelastic behavior and dynamical jumps. Numerical simulations show different aspects of this kind of behavior, illustrating its importance for a proper understanding of nonlinear dynamics of SMA systems."/>