Micila S. Pereira

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Micila S. Pereira is a pioneering engineering educator whose work bridges the gap between academia and industry, with a special focus on industrial robotics education in the Amazon region. Her research centers on innovative pedagogical methodologies, particularly the integration of Project-Based Learning (PBL) and Design Thinking (DT) to simultaneously develop students’ hard technical skills and essential soft skills. Her most cited works, each garnering 5 citations, showcase her major contributions: a 2024 paper detailing a practical PBL/DT framework for industrial robotics courses, and a 2023 study on an advanced training partnership between the Federal Institute of Amazonas (IFAM) and LG Electronics in Manaus, Brazil. This collaboration is particularly notable for its location in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest, demonstrating how high-tech education can thrive in remote, environmentally sensitive areas. Pereira’s work is impactful not only for its pedagogical innovation but also for its model of university-industry cooperation, offering a replicable blueprint for engineering education in challenging contexts. Her achievements highlight a commitment to preparing students for the Fourth Industrial Revolution while addressing regional economic and educational disparities.