André Catarino

André Catarino is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Textile Engineering at the University of Minho, Portugal, and Deputy Director of the 2C2T – Center for Textile Science and Technology since 2022. He is an integrated researcher at the center, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of textiles, electronics, and materials science.

Education:

• Postgraduate Specialization in Digital Business, University of Porto, Porto Business School (2020–2021)
• Ph.D. in Textile Engineering, University of Minho (2005)
• M.Sc. in Textile Engineering, University of Minho (1998)
• B.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Porto (1992)

Research Interests:

André Catarino's research spans a wide range of domains, including smart and electronic textiles, wearable sensor systems, materials engineering, and functional textiles for health and sports. His recent work also delves into digital marketing and the application of artificial intelligence in textile systems. His expertise encompasses electronics, instrumentation, programming, fabric manufacturing, and textile characterization.

He has led or participated in over 25 national and international research projects, including EU-funded initiatives like BE@T, GreenAuto, and Fashion Alive. His work has resulted in 4 Portuguese patents and 1 European patent, alongside numerous prototypes and technology transfers.

Publications and Impact:

With over 115 scientific publications, including journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings, his research output is both broad and impactful. His recent publications focus on smart vests for posture monitoring, textile-based EMG electrodes, and consumer behavior in fashion marketing.

Student Supervision:

He has supervised or co-supervised more than 45 master’s and doctoral dissertations, covering topics from wearable health monitoring systems to sustainable fashion design and digital marketing strategies.

Labs and Teams:

As Deputy Director of the 2C2T – Center for Textile Science and Technology, he leads a multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers. The center is a hub for innovation in textile science, with a strong emphasis on integrating electronics, sustainability, and human-centered design into textile applications.