Personal profile
Research interests
Prof. Carlos Pereira Santos leads the research fields of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Breda University of Applied Sciences. He also brings extensive experience in the domains of Games, Mixed Reality, and Film.
He specializes in real-time solutions, game engine technology, multi-threaded distributed systems, algorithm optimization, and both high-level and low-level network programming. With a proven track record as an architectural and design authority in complex systems, Prof. Santos has a strong technical background. He is responsible for defining requirements and architectural designs, as well as coordinating various cutting-edge technology projects, including AI, Augmented Reality, and Serious Games.
Subjects
AI, Augmented Reality, Extended Reality, Mixed Reality, Game Technology, Virtual Productions.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Applied Data Science and AI.
Pereira Santos, C., 15 Apr 2025Research output: Book/Report › Inaugural speech
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Shaping AI the European Way : BUas leads ethical and sustainable innovation in KreativEU
Pereira Santos, C. & Melissen, F., 2025, In: Uncover. 2025, 9, p. 26-27Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Professional
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Towards a virtual twin for the ocean: Technical performance and useability testing of the 'Immersive ocean platform'.
Fonseca, X., Pereira Santos, C., Hutchinson, K., Relouw, J. & Mayer, I., 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Towards a virtual twin for the ocean : Technical performance and useability testing of the ‘Immersive ocean platform’
Fonseca, X., Pereira Santos, C., Hutchinson, K., Hagen, J., de Groot, P., Relouw, J. & Mayer, I., 11 Aug 2025, OCEANS 2025 Brest. IEEEResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Scientific › peer-review
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Better Futures with Games and Immersive Media. Self-evaluation report 2018-2023 for the Research Assessment of R&D@AGM.
Mayer, I., Van Gisbergen, M. S., Haggis-Burridge, M. & Pereira Santos, C., 2024, Breda: BUas (Breda University of Applied Sciences). 105 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report › Professional
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Activities
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EU approach for AI
Pereira Santos, C. (Keynote speaker)
20 Dec 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Guest lectures/talks/presentations (not at a conference)
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Sustainable technological futures in education
Pereira Santos, C. (Speaker)
25 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Guest lectures/talks/presentations (not at a conference)
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Film with virtual productions - Behind the scenes
Pereira Santos, C. (Invited speaker)
18 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Guest lectures/talks/presentations (not at a conference)
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Games AI - luck, logic, and white lies
Pereira Santos, C. (Invited speaker)
17 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Guest lectures/talks/presentations (not at a conference)
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Impacts AI in Industry
Pereira Santos, C. (Keynote speaker)
30 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Guest lectures/talks/presentations (not at a conference)
Press/Media
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VPSN launch announcement
Haggis-Burridge, M., de Meijer, M. & Pereira Santos, C.
15/11/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Cross Media Café: Virtual Production (Interview on Youtube)
22/10/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Prizes
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Gold FIPP Insight Award 2018
Van Gisbergen, M. S. (Recipient), Pereira Santos, C. (Recipient), Hoogervorst, D. (Recipient) & Schieven, P. (Recipient), 12 Dec 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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AVENUE: Audiovisual Education and Training Network for European Vocational Excellence
Haggis-Burridge, M. (PI) & Pereira Santos, C. (CoI)
1/02/25 → 31/01/29
Project: Research
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KreativEU: Knowledge and Creativity European University (KreativEU)
van Boxtel, S. (PI), De Brito, M. (CoI), Melissen, F. (CoI), Springael, I. (CoI), Roovers - Martens, L. (CoI), Pereira Santos, C. (PI) & Calvi, L. (CoI)
1/01/25 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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Deploytour: Deployment of a trusted and secure Common European Tourism Data Space
Pereira Santos, C. (CoI), Aniyan, S. (CoI), Hagen, J. (CoI), Rajendran, R. (CoI), Nesterova, N. (CoI), van den Heuvel, E. (CoI), Eijgelaar, E. (CoI) & Neelis, I. (CoI)
European Health and Digital Executive Agency
1/10/24 → …
Project: Research
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AIDA: AI-enhanced Data Analysis
Pereira Santos, C. (PI), Clavero, T. (CoI), Boode, W. (PI), Aniyan, S. (CoI) & Hagen, J. (CoI)
2/06/24 → 3/07/26
Project: Research
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Increasing parasocial interaction with individuals in ensemble casts of NPCs
Pastoors, J. K. (PI), Haggis-Burridge, M. (CoI) & Pereira Santos, C. (CoI)
1/02/24 → 31/01/28
Project: Research