Francisco Silva Pinto

Francisco Silva Pinto is a researcher at Universidade Lusófona, specializing in Numerical Modeling and Operations Research applied to infrastructure systems, particularly water supply, sanitation, and flood management. His work bridges governance, tariff design, and climate change adaptation in utility sectors.

• Expertise in Multicriteria Decision Analysis, Portfolio Optimization, and Data Mining
• Focus on regulatory governance, nature-based solutions, and sustainable housing

His recent publications emphasize water security, resource efficiency, and transdisciplinary collaboration in developing countries. He has contributed to projects like the FANFAR flood forecasting system in West Africa and developed frameworks for wastewater reuse and material tracking in construction.

Francisco coordinates R&D initiatives, teaches in academic programs, and serves as a reviewer for ISI journals. His work includes policy design for universal water coverage and assessing the economic feasibility of desalination projects.