Prof. Dr. Mario Lemes Proença Jr.

Associate Professor at Computer Science Department (DC)

State University of Londrina (UEL)

About & Research Group

Leader of the ORION Group, dedicated to the study of Computer Networks and Data Communications. I serve as an academic advisor for:

Education

Ph.D. Electrical EngineeringUNICAMP FEEC (2005)

M.Sc. in Computer ScienceCPGCC UFRGS (1998)

Specialist in Computer Science – UEL (1992)

Technologist in Data Processing – CESULON (1987)

Research Interests

Computer Networks & Telecommunications Network Management & Security IoT Security Intrusion & Anomaly Detection Machine Learning (GAN, Transformers, XAI)

Projects & Funding

  • Saiph (2026–2029): Anomaly Detection System in SDN using GANs, Transformers and XAI – Funded by CNPq.
  • Alnilam (2023–2026): Anomaly Detection using Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) in SDN – Funded by CNPq.
  • Alnitak (2020–2023): Anomaly Detection System in SDN using Deep Neural Networks – Funded by CNPq.
  • Mintaka (2017–2020): Autonomous Management Systems in SDN and OpenFlow – Funded by CNPq.
  • Betelgeuse (2014–2016): Flow Analysis and Network Digital Signatures – Funded by Fundação Araucária.
  • Bellatrix (2012–2013): Network Anomaly Detection Using Digital Signatures – Funded by Fundação Araucária.
  • Rigel (2010–2012): Network Anomaly Detection – Funded by Fundação Araucária.

Academic Resources

Contact Details
Campus Universitário - Londrina - PR - Brazil
CEP: 86.051-970
+55 (43) 3371-4534