Danilo Ferreira de Souza

@ufmt.br

Interdisciplinary Center for Studies in Energy Planning (NIEPE)
Federal University of Mato Grosso

Danilo Ferreira de Souza


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Danilo Ferreira de Souza holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Federal University of Mato Grosso (2011). He is also a specialist in Safety Engineering from FAUC (2014) and Energy and Society from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (2015). De Souza has a Ph.D. with Summa Cum Laude in Energy Systems from the Institute of Energy and Environment (IEE) at the University of Sao Paulo (USP) in 2024. He is an Assistant Professor at the Federal University of Mato Grosso. He is a Brazilian Committee on Electricity (ABNT/CB-003) member. His expertise lies in the energy field, encompassing electrical installations, lightning protection, electrical safety, energy planning, and energy efficiency. Danilo authors a monthly column in the magazine “O Setor Elétrico” and serves as the Technical Coordinator for the National Circuit of the Electrical Sector (CINASE). Danilo was awarded the Best Paper prize at the IEEE Electrical Safety Workshop (2023) in Reno, NV, USA, by the IEEE Industr

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Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality, Energy
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RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • A novel approach for maximum loadability assessment in transmission lines using online parameter estimation
    LFNL Felipe P. de Albuquerque, Eduardo C. Marques da Costa, Cassio Gerez ...
    Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks 46 , 2026
    2026
  • Global Lightning Safety Advocacy Programs: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Preventive Strategies
    HE Sueta, DF de Souza, R Zilles, MA Cooper
    IEEE Industry Applications Magazine , 2026
    2026
  • Safety and Reconditioning of Flood-Damaged Electrical Installations: Literature Review and Evaluation of Submerged Circuit Breakers
    DF de Souza, HE Sueta, WA Martins, CD Raduns, E Martinho, M Bottaro
    IEEE Industry Applications Magazine 32 (2), 64-75 , 2026
    2026
  • Anuário estatístico de acidentes de origem elétrica 2026: ano base 2025
    E MARTINHO, MB MARTINHO, WA MARTINS JÚNIOR, LHM MORITA, ...
    Abracopel 1 (1), 1-108 , 2026
    2026
  • Lightning Surge Evaluation Protection for a Residential Electric Vehicle Charging Station Due to Direct Strikes on an Overhead Distribution System
    W Bassi, DF de Souza, MAR Gil, A Gifalli, AN de Souza
    IEEE Open Journal of Industry Applications , 2026
    2026
  • Energy Efficiency and International Regulation of Single-Phase Induction Motors: Evidence from Tests in the Brazilian Market
    AG Oliveira Junior, W Bassi, FAM Salotti, H Tatizawa, AQS Neto, ...
    Energies 19 (3), 712 , 2026
    2026
  • What Science Says about the Injury Mechanisms described in “When thunder roars go indoors!”
    HE Sueta, DF de Souza, M Shigihara, R Zilles
    2025 IEEE ESW Brazil – Electrical Safety Workshop Brazil (ESW Brazil) , 2025
    2025
  • Lightning-Related Fatalities During Smartphone Use While Connected to Power Outlets in Brazil: Case Analysis and Shock Current Simulation
    DF de Souza, M Shigihara, HE Sueta, R Zilles
    IEEE Industry Applications Magazine 31 (6), 43-54 , 2025
    2025
  • Quality of Electrical Installations in Commercial Buildings in Brazil
    WA Martins Jr, E Martinho, LHM Morita, H Tatizawa, EAS da Silva, ...
    IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • A Review of Mechanisms of Lightning Injuries
    GS Dos Santos, WAM Junior, HE Sueta, RL Holle, MA Cooper, ...
    2025 IEEE ESW Brazil–Electrical Safety Workshop Brazil (ESW Brazil), 1-10 , 2025
    2025
  • Analysis of Electrical Fires in Brazil
    JPK Silva, JB Oliveira, H Tatizawa, DF de Souza
    2025 IEEE ESW Brazil–Electrical Safety Workshop Brazil (ESW Brazil), 1-6 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Trajectory and Influence: A Bibliometric Study on the Scientific Production of the Electrical Safety Workshop
    JS Raymundo, M Bottaro, HL Floyd, DF de Souza
    2025 IEEE ESW Brazil–Electrical Safety Workshop Brazil (ESW Brazil), 1-9 , 2025
    2025
  • Epidemiology of accidents involving electric shocks in residential areas in Brazil
    WE Santo de Oliveira, WAM Junior, E Martinho, D Majano, DF de Souza
    2025 IEEE ESW Brazil–Electrical Safety Workshop Brazil (ESW Brazil), 1-6 , 2025
    2025
  • Main Differences Between IEC 62305: 2024 and ABNT NBR 5419: 2025
    HE Sueta, J Modena, JB Oliveira, DF de Souza, R Zilles
    2025 International Symposium on Lightning Protection (XVIII SIPDA), 1-7 , 2025
    2025
  • Injury mechanisms in lightning accidents–An analysis of the Brazilian case
    HE Sueta, M Shigihara, JB de Oliveira, WA Martins, DF de Souza
    2025 International Symposium on Lightning Protection (XVIII SIPDA), 1-6 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Nuclear Power Plants as Equivalents of Hydroelectric Reservoirs and Providers of Grid Stability: The Case of the Brazilian Electrical System
    IL Dorileo, W Bassi, DF de Souza
    Energies 18 (14), 3642 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Analysis of Deaths Due to Electric Shock and the Correlation With the Human Development Index (HDI) in Brazil
    DF de Souza, WA Martins, E Martinho, EAS da Silva, H Tatizawa
    IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Management of Electrical Installations After Floods: Improvements and Safety Practices
    DF de Souza, HE Sueta, WA Martins, C Raduns, E Martinho
    2025 IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop (ESW), 1-7 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Investigation of the Quality of Electrical Installations in Commercial Properties in Brazil
    DF de Souza, WA Martins, E Martinho, LHM Morita
    2025 IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop (ESW), 1-9 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Lightning Safety Advocacy Programs
    HE Sueta, DF de Souza, R Zilles, MAC Md
    2025 IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop (ESW), 1-8 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Machine learning algorithms to detect DDoS attacks in SDN
    R Santos, D Souza, W Santo, A Ribeiro, E Moreno
    Concurrency and Computation: Practice and Experience 32 (16), e5402 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 261
  • Efficiency, quality, and environmental impacts: A comparative study of residential artificial lighting
    DF de Souza, PPF da Silva, LFA Fontenele, GD Barbosa, ...
    Energy Reports 5, 409-424 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 90
  • A performance evaluation of three-phase induction electric motors between 1945 and 2020
    DF de Souza, FAM Salotti, IL Sauer, H Tatizawa, AT de Almeida, ...
    Energies 15 (6), 2002 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 64
  • Life cycle assessment of electric motors-A systematic literature review
    DF de Souza, PPF da Silva, IL Sauer, AT de Almeida, H Tatizawa
    Journal of Cleaner Production 456, 142366 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 45
  • An analysis of accidents of electrical origin in Brazil between 2016 and 2021
    DF de Souza, WA Martins, E Martinho, SR Santos
    IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications 59 (3), 3151-3160 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 37
  • ANUÁRIO ESTATÍSTICO DE ACIDENTES DE ORIGEM ELÉTRICA 2022 – Ano base 2021
    MB Martinho, E Martinho, DF de Souza
    Abracopel - DOI: 10.29327/560614 1, 108 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 25
  • Energy efficiency indicators for water pumping systems in multifamily buildings
    DF de Souza, ELA da Guarda, IL Sauer, H Tatizawa
    Energies 14 (21), 7152 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 21
  • An assessment of the impact of brazilian energy efficiency policies for electric motors
    DF de Souza, FAM Salotti, IL Sauer, H Tatizawa, AT de Almeida, ...
    Energy Nexus 5, 100033 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 17
  • Accidents of electrical origin, a detailed analysis of statistics. Brazil compared to other countries
    E Martinho, SR Santos, DF de Souza
    2022 IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop (ESW), 1-7 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 15
  • Environmental impacts of electric motor technologies: Life cycle approach based on EuP Eco-Report
    DF de Souza, J Fong, C Hernandez, CEM do Carmo, JL Lourenço, ...
    Environmental Impact Assessment Review 111, 107741 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 9
  • An analysis of lightning deaths in Brazil 2010–2020
    DF de Souza, HE Sueta, H Tatizawa, WAM Junior, E Martinho
    2022 36th International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), 643-647 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 9
  • A comparison between reported values and measured values of power factor and efficiency for electric induction motors
    DF de Souza, FAM Salotti, IL Sauer, H Tatizawa, AG Kanashiro
    IEEE Latin America Transactions 19 (02), 173-181 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 9
  • Accidents leading to electrical shocks in Brazilian electric power distribution: An analysis
    DF de Souza, WA Martins, E Martinho, H Tatizawa
    IEEE Industry Applications Magazine 30 (3), 61-67 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 8
  • UHE TELES PIRES: UM ESTUDO DE CASO DE GERAÇÃO HIDROELÉTRICA NA AMAZÔNIA DAM TELES PIRES: A GENERATION OF CASE STUDY IN THE AMAZON HYDROELECTRIC
    DF de Souza, C Bermann, CR Fonseca, EAS da Silva
    Revista Eletrônica Geoaraguaia. Barra do Garças-MT. V 6 (2), 95-111 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 8
  • Are we safe from lightning inside buildings?-A study of lightning fatalities inside buildings using smartphones
    DF De Souza, M Shigihara, HE Sueta
    2024 IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop (ESW), 1-8 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 7
  • A machine learning model for lightning-related deaths in Brazil
    D de Oliveira Maionchi, ACNE Araújo, WA Martins Jr, JG Da Silva, ...
    Weather, climate, and society 16 (1), 117-127 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 7
  • Risk associated with upward unconnected leader in human beings
    HE Sueta, M Shigihara, DF De Souza, R Zilles
    2023 International Symposium on Lightning Protection (XVII SIPDA), 1-6 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 7
  • Irregular low-voltage electrical cables
    DF De Souza, WA Martins, E Martinho
    2023 IEEE IAS Electrical Safety Workshop (ESW), 1-5 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 7
  • Uma avaliação do desempenho de motores elétricos de indução trifásicos comercializados no Brasil entre 1945-2016 e o impacto da legislação brasileira
    DF Souza
    Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Instituto de Energia e Ambiente (IEE) , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 7
  • Irregular electrical cables
    DF de Souza, WA Martins, E Martinho, H Tatizawa
    IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications 60 (2), 2742-2748 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 6