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Rui Vinhas da Silva is a Full Professor at ISCTE-IUL and an Associate Professor at the University of Manchester Business School. With a career spanning over two decades, he has contributed extensively to research in national competitiveness, corporate reputation, and sustainable business practices through publications, books, and executive training programs. Education: PhD and Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Manchester; MBA and Master of Economics from UK and Canada Research Focus: National competitiveness, sustainability in business, marketing strategy, and organizational behavior His recent articles explore topics like AI's role in society, caravan tourism regeneration, and sustainable business models. He has received teaching accolades at ISCTE and leads research initiatives in European networks like COST-CHERN. Silva's work bridges academic rigor with practical applications in consulting and executive education.

• National Competitiveness
• Corporate Reputation
• Sustainable Business Practices
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Nuno Guimarães is a Full Professor at ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon, affiliated with the Department of Information Science and Technology in the School of Technology and Architecture. He is also an Integrated Researcher at ISTAR-Iscte, where he leads the 'Digital Living Spaces' research group. He previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Lisbon (2003–2009), Pro-Rector (2012–2013), and Vice-Rector (2014–2018) at ISCTE-IUL, demonstrating extensive academic leadership. Aggregation in Computing, University of Lisbon (1999) PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico, Technical University of Lisbon (1992) MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico (1987) BSc in Electrical Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico (1983) His research focuses on human-machine interaction, user experience, and the intersection of digital technologies with law, rights, and cultural diversity. He explores how technology can be designed to be more inclusive, ethical, and cognitively supportive, often using neurophysiological methods such as EEG to assess usability and mental workload. His recent publications (2024–2009) show a consistent trajectory in interdisciplinary research combining computer science, cognitive science, and legal informatics. Key themes include data privacy in microservices, normative systems in digital society, EEG-based usability analysis, and interactive learning environments. The works demonstrate a strong emphasis on practical tools, real-world applications, and the societal implications of digital technologies. ACM Senior Member (since 2012) Chair of the Board of ISOC (PT) (2021–2025) Guimarães has held numerous academic management roles, including Director of ISTAR-Iscte and the Master’s program in Information Systems Management. While no direct student advising list is provided, his extensive collaborations and leadership in research projects suggest active mentorship. His work bridges technical innovation with social responsibility, particularly in digital rights and inclusive design. He has led and contributed to research in areas such as interactive architecture, media façades, digital talking books, and judicial dialogue systems. His team, 'Digital Living Spaces,' focuses on creating intelligent, adaptive environments that respond to human behavior and cognitive states, integrating insights from architecture, computing, and neuroscience.

• Human-Machine Interaction
• User Experience
• Law and Rights in the Digital Society
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Kimin Lee is an assistant professor at the Graduate School of AI at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), where he focuses on developing safe and capable decision-making agents. His research spans multiple aspects of artificial intelligence with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability. Dr. Lee completed his educational journey at KAIST, earning a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Machine/Deep Learning (2015-2020), advised by Professor Jinwoo Shin. He also holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Wireless Communication Networks, 2013-2015) and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (2009-2013), both from KAIST. His primary research interests include: Physical AI - developing AI systems that can interact safely and effectively with the physical world Alignment - particularly reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF) and scalable oversight techniques Monitoring - safety evaluation frameworks and benchmarking for AI systems LLM Agents - enhancing the capabilities and safety of large language model-based agents Dr. Lee's recent publications reveal a strong trajectory toward addressing critical challenges in AI safety. His work consistently bridges theoretical advances with practical applications, particularly in the areas of reinforcement learning, computer vision, and natural language processing. A notable trend in his research is the development of methods to evaluate and enhance the safety of AI systems, especially large language models and diffusion models, while maintaining or improving their capabilities. As an active member of the academic community, Dr. Lee serves as an area chair for major conferences including NeurIPS, ICLR, and ICML, and regularly reviews for top-tier AI venues. He has also organized workshops focused on safe and trustworthy AI agents. Dr. Lee's research group at KAIST appears to focus on AI safety and decision-making, with research projects spanning from theoretical foundations to practical implementations of safe AI systems. His collaborative work with institutions like UC Berkeley and Google Research demonstrates the interdisciplinary nature of his research approach.

• Safe and capable decision-making agents
• Physical AI
• Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback
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Dr. Manuela Colombini is an Associate Professor in Health Systems, Policy, and Gender-Based Violence at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), within the Department of Global Health and Development and the Faculty of Public Health and Policy . She co-directs LSHTM’s Gender Violence and Health Centre (GVHC) and leads the gender-based violence theme at the Centre for Maternal Adolescent and Child Health (MARCH) . Her work focuses on health systems responses to gender-based violence (GBV), particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), integrating feminist theories and health policy frameworks. Her research explores how health systems can better address violence against women (VAW) through service integration, policy implementation, and intervention design. Notable projects include evaluating One Stop Crisis Centres (WHO collaboration), assessing the impact of lockdowns on VAW service provision in South Africa, and studying intersections between VAW and violence against children in the Middle East. She has led studies in Brazil, Palestine, Nepal, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Kenya, and Malaysia. Dr. Colombini’s teaching roles include Project Content Director for the Distance Learning Master in Health in Humanitarian Crises and Module Organiser for courses on Health Policy, Process and Power . She also contributes to training programs for tropical nursing and gender-based violence research. Her professional engagements include advisory roles with the WHO, UNICEF, and the Sexual Violence Research Initiative. Awards include Honorary Fellow (2018–2024) and Honorary Lecturer (2017–2019). Her work emphasizes translating evidence into actionable policies, with a focus on vulnerable populations and health equity.

• Gender-based violence
• Health systems strengthening
• Health policy analysis
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António Nestor Ribeiro is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Informatics, University of Minho, Portugal, and holds the role of Senior Researcher at the High-Assurance Software Centre (INESC TEC) since 2011. He earned both his MSc (1998) and PhD (2008) in Computer Science from the University of Minho. His research focuses on object-oriented modeling, program analysis, and requirements engineering for large-scale systems. He is affiliated with the High Assurance Software Laboratory Research Group and the Large Scale Distributed Systems Group. His work emphasizes software architecture reengineering, middleware development, and low-code platforms. He teaches model-driven engineering and has supervised numerous theses on microservices, distributed systems, and API platforms. Key research contributions include studies on HCI integration in software education, performance evaluation of microservices, cognitive models for usability in low-code platforms, and entrepreneurship education for informatics students. He has published in venues like HUMAN FACTORS and the EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION. Education: PhD in Computer Science (University of Minho, 2008) Research Groups: High Assurance Software Lab, Large Scale Distributed Systems Group Teaching: Model-Driven Engineering courses His recent supervised theses address topics like microservices architecture principles, middleware integration, and API democratization platforms. He actively collaborates on industry projects, including Bosch process-support applications and telemonitoring systems for chronic diseases.

• Software Engineering
• Object-Oriented Modeling
• Program Analysis
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Francisco Almeida Maia is a Senior Researcher at HASLab (High Assurance Lab) affiliated with the University of Minho and INESC TEC. His research focuses on distributed systems, cloud computing, large-scale data management, and gossip-based protocols. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the MAP-i Doctoral Program (Universities of Minho, Aveiro, and Porto, 2015), advised by Professor Rui Oliveira. His doctoral work introduced DataFlasks, a scalable and resilient data store for large-scale systems using gossip protocols. Current research explores enhancing DataFlasks’ guarantees while maintaining scalability. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, MAP-i Doctoral Program (2015) Research Interests: Distributed systems security, privacy-aware cloud storage, scalable data architectures, and fault-tolerant protocols. Recent work emphasizes secure multi-cloud databases and distributed system testing frameworks. Publications: Focus on scalable systems, privacy in distributed environments, and testing methodologies. Notable contributions include d'Artagnan (secure NoSQL on untrusted clouds) and Minha (large-scale distributed testing). Advising & Grants: Supervised two theses at INESC TEC. Active in collaborative projects on distributed systems and security. Labs/Teams: Core member of HASLab, contributing to interdisciplinary research on high-assurance software and distributed computing.

• Distributed Systems
• Cloud Computing
• Large Scale Data Management
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Marlene Barros is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Dental Medicine (FMD), Portuguese Catholic University (UCP), where she also serves as Director since 2020. She is the Director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Research in Health (CIIS), recognized as 'Very Good' by FCT, and leads the SalivaTec laboratory focused on saliva-based diagnostics. She has a strong academic background in biochemistry and biology, with leadership roles in education and research. Her educational qualifications include: PhD in Biochemistry (specialty: Enzymology and Protein Chemistry), University of Coimbra (1995) Agregação in Biology, University of Aveiro (2007) Marlene Barros' research is centered on protein chemistry and molecular mechanisms of disease, with a focus on identifying biomarkers for diagnosis and therapeutic targeting. Her work spans proteomics, bioinformatics, oral biology, and microbiome analysis. She has coordinated academic programs such as the Master in Molecular Microbiology and the Degree in Biomedical Sciences. Her recent research articles reflect a strong trend in salivary proteomics, oral microbiome interactions, human-viral interactomics, and the development of bioinformatics databases (e.g., OralOme, OvisOme, CanisOme). These works emphasize translational applications in precision medicine, diagnostics, and functional food science. She has received the following scientific award: Prémio Melhor Poster SciComPT 2019 She has supervised numerous academic projects and is actively involved in national and international research collaborations. She has led or participated in significant funded projects such as SPRINT, OralTherm, RedSup4Health, and OeHMP, supported by Portugal2020 and Fundación 'la Caixa'. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in health and education. She is a key member of the SalivaTec laboratory and contributes to interdisciplinary teams in projects involving digital health, oral microbiome, and functional foods. Her leadership extends to pedagogical innovation and community-based learning in dental education.

• Protein Chemistry
• Molecular Mechanisms of Disease
• Biomarker Discovery
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Francesco Costa is an Associate Professor at SDA Bocconi School of Management (Bocconi University). His expertise lies in Health Economics , Health Technology Assessment (HTA) , and Market Access within healthcare systems. Education : Second-level Master’s in Management for Health (SDA Bocconi), Ph.D. in Morphological Sciences (Università degli Studi di Milano), and a degree in Medical Biotechnology (Università degli Studi di Milano). Research Focus : Economic evaluations of healthcare technologies (cost-effectiveness, budget impact), pharmaceutical/medical device market dynamics, and patient access strategies. He analyzes public policies shaping healthcare innovation and spending. Publications span Pharmaceutical Policy , Health Economics , and Health Technology Assessment , with recent work on vaccination coverage disparities, value frameworks for drug pricing, and HRD testing cost-effectiveness in oncology. Teaching & Professional Roles : Coordinates pharmaceutical market access training programs, directs managerial courses, and teaches Pharmaceutical Policy in SDA Bocconi’s Master in Management for Health (MiMS). Serves as Coordinator of the Drug Observatory since 2023.

• Health Economics
• Health Technology Assessment
• Pharmaceutical Policy
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João Luís Marques Pereira Monteiro is a Full Professor at the Department of Industrial Electronics, School of Engineering, University of Minho, Portugal. He has been with the university since 1980, progressing from Assistant Trainee to his current position. He has held significant leadership roles including Pro-rector (2005-2009), Director of the Algoritmi Center (1998-2006, 2010-2013), and Dean of the School of Engineering (2013-2019). He currently coordinates the Embedded Systems Research Group (ESRG) and is a Senior Researcher at the Algoritmi Research Center. His educational background includes: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Computers from the University of Porto (1980) PhD in Informatics and Systems Engineering - specialization in Computer Engineering - from the University of Minho (1991) Habilitation (Dr habil) from the University of Minho (2003) Professor Monteiro's research spans multiple domains in engineering and computer science, with a strong focus on practical applications. His work in embedded systems has led to innovations in real-time processing, sensor networks, and hardware-software co-design. In medical applications, he has developed textile-based sensors for vital sign monitoring. His recent work focuses on computer vision for autonomous vehicles, particularly 3D object detection from point clouds. He also contributes to educational initiatives in data science and AI, particularly in developing countries. His recent publications show a clear progression toward applications requiring real-time processing on resource-constrained devices. There's a strong emphasis on autonomous systems, particularly self-driving vehicles, with multiple papers on 3D object detection from point clouds. His work bridges embedded systems, computer vision, and wireless communications, often focusing on practical implementations for real-world applications like emergency responder localization and medical monitoring. Professor Monteiro has supervised more than a dozen doctoral students, many of whom have gone on to become faculty members at national and international universities. His research has been supported by various funding agencies including FCT (Portuguese), ADI (Portuguese), and FP7 (European funding), as well as industry partners. He leads the Embedded Systems Research Group (ESRG), which is part of the Algoritmi Research Center. The ESRG focuses on developing embedded solutions for various applications including autonomous vehicles, medical devices, and industrial monitoring systems. The group works on both hardware and software aspects of embedded systems, with particular expertise in real-time processing and resource-constrained environments.

• Embedded Systems
• Internet of Things
• Wireless Sensor Networks
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Eugénio C. Ferreira is a Full Professor at the Department of Biological Engineering within the School of Engineering at the University of Minho. From December 2019 to February 2025, he served as Vice-Rector for Research & Innovation, overseeing the university's research strategy, innovation ecosystem, and international collaborations. He has held numerous leadership positions including President of the Board of Directors of TECMINHO (2020-2025), Vice-President of CENTI – Centre for Nanotechnology and Smart Materials (2022-2025), and Director of the Centre of Biological Engineering (2016-2020), a research unit with over 400 researchers where he leads the BIOSYSTEMS research group focused on Bioprocess Engineering and Computational Biosystems. Professor Ferreira's research expertise centers on Process Systems Engineering in Biotechnological, Chemical and Environmental Applications with emphasis on Modeling, Monitoring, and Control of Bioprocesses; Systems Biology, Bioinformatics, and Metabolic Engineering; and Image Analysis and Chemometrics in Environmental Biotechnology. His work bridges fundamental research with practical applications in industrial biotechnology, wastewater treatment, and environmental monitoring. He has published over 200 international refereed papers and book chapters, in addition to 13 books and more than 325 conference papers and communications. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on advanced wastewater treatment technologies, particularly aerobic granular sludge systems, with applications for removing pharmaceuticals, microplastics, and other contaminants. His research increasingly integrates computational modeling, image analysis, and systems biology approaches to optimize bioprocesses. He has made significant contributions to genome-scale metabolic modeling and its applications in industrial biotechnology. Professor Ferreira has held extensive leadership roles in academic governance, serving as a member of the Portuguese Academy of Engineering, Counselor Member at the General Council of the University of Minho, Chair of the Chemical & Biological Engineering Section of the Portuguese Engineers Institution (2010-2013), and General-Secretary of the Portuguese Society of Biotechnology (2004-2019). He has coordinated numerous research projects funded by national and European agencies and has served on editorial boards of several prestigious journals including Frontiers in Biotechnology and Bioengineering. His research group BIOSYSTEMS has secured substantial funding for projects related to bioprocess engineering, wastewater treatment, and systems biology. He has directed multiple PhD and Master's programs, including the PhD Program in Bioengineering under the MIT Portugal Program and the Master's Program in Environmental Management. His leadership extends to national and international scientific organizations, where he has influenced research policy and educational standards in biotechnology and chemical engineering.

• Industrial Biotechnology
• Systems Biology
• Environmental Biotechnology
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Jorge Arede is a lecturer at the Polytechnic Institute of Viseu (School of Education) and the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, with a PhD in Sports Science (2021) and Master's in Team Sports (2016) from the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro. He received FCT PhD funding (SFRH/BD/122259/2016) and a grant for the DEM project in youth sports talent development. Doctorate: University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (2021) Master's: University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (2016) Bachelor's: Polytechnic Institute of Viseu (2014) His research focuses on youth athletic development, biological maturation, strength and conditioning, and talent identification in basketball and football. He has published over 30 indexed articles, five book chapters, and edited a textbook on basketball physical preparation. His work explores maturity-based training adaptations, injury prevention, and game-specific performance metrics. Recent publications analyze the FIFA 11+ warm-up program, differential learning approaches, and bio-banding in youth sports. His h-index ranges from 12 (Web of Science) to 15 (Google Scholar), with over 40,000 publication reads. He has received nine research distinctions and the 2020 Outstanding Reviewer Award (Journal of Sport and Health Science, IF=9.7). Grants: SFRH/BD/122259/2016 (FCT), DEM (UTAD) Awards: 2020 Outstanding Reviewer Award, nine high-level research distinctions Peer Review: Scientific Reports, Journal of Sports Sciences, PLOS ONE As a Level II Basketball Coach, he has worked with the Portuguese U16 Men's Basketball Team and tutored FPF Level I/II trainees. He collaborates with CIDESD, ISCE-Douro, and the International Basketball Research Network.

• Sports Science
• Youth Athletic Development
• Basketball Performance Analysis
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Luis REYES-ORTIZ is a Professor at Kedge Business School specializing in macroeconomic modeling and policy analysis. Currently on sabbatical from July 2025 to July 2026, he develops empirical Stock-Flow Consistent (SFC) models for France, Vietnam, Algeria, and China. His research centers on international monetary systems , financialization , globalization dynamics , and energy transition economics . Using SFC frameworks, he investigates Eurozone imbalances, monetary policy effectiveness, and climate finance mechanisms. Recent work analyzes France's climate investment programs and inflation dynamics through empirical modeling. His publications reveal strong focus on applied policy modeling (78% of recent articles), with significant contributions to climate economics (27%) and monetary system analysis (21%). The SFC-FR model for France serves as his primary analytical tool across multiple policy domains. Teaching encompasses micro/macro-economics, international finance, econometrics, and social entrepreneurship finance in English, French, and Spanish. His methodological expertise bridges theoretical post-Keynesian frameworks with empirical econometric validation.

• Macroeconomic Modeling
• Stock-Flow Consistent Modeling
• International Monetary System
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Adilson Passos da Costa Marques is an Associate Professor with Habilitation at the University of Lisbon , affiliated with the Education, Social Sciences and Humanities Study Center. His research focuses on the bidirectional relationships between physical activity, depression, and health-related fitness across diverse populations including youth, middle-aged, and older adults. Key research areas: Public Health, Gerontology, Mental Health, Physical Fitness, and Epidemiology Recent work includes developing the Youth Fitness International Test (YFIT) battery, analyzing neurobiological and social mechanisms of physical activity on depression, and cross-national frailty studies in aging populations The YFIT battery project represents a major contribution to standardized youth fitness assessment. His 2025 publications also explore topics like adiposity mortality associations, injury prediction models, and mental health interventions through physical activity. This academic has no scientific awards listed in the provided text and no student advisees are mentioned. He is actively publishing in high-impact journals like Frontiers in Physiology , Mayo Clinic Proceedings , and European Journal of Sport Science .

• Public Health
• Gerontology
• Mental Health
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Ricardo J. Machado is a Full Professor of Information Systems Engineering at the University of Minho, where he founded this disciplinary area. He currently serves as President of the CCG/ZGDV Institute and has held strategic roles including Vice-Rector of UMinho. He is a member of the Board of GraphicsVision.AI, the leading academic network in Europe in computer graphics and vision. DEng in Electrical and Computer Engineering (U.Porto) MSc and PhD in Computer Science and Engineering Dr. Habil in Information Systems Engineering (UMinho) Certified Software Product Manager (ISPMA) Cybersecurity and Crisis Management programme from Portuguese National Defence Institute Professor Machado's research focuses on modeling and requirements engineering, systems architecture, process and project management, information semantics, ontologies, and cognitive computing. He has developed several methods and tools including the 4SRS method and the shobi-PN meta-model for requirements analysis, software architecture, ontology computation, and project portfolio management. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical industrial applications across various sectors. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward digital transformation across multiple domains including smart cities, healthcare systems, industry 4.0, and higher education. The research shows increasing integration of semantic interoperability, logical architecture design, and data management frameworks. His work consistently addresses the challenges of aligning business processes with technical implementations while focusing on practical applications in real-world settings. IEEE MGA Achievement Award APLOG Excellence Award TAA Textbook Award nomination by Springer Professor Machado has supervised nearly one hundred PhD and MSc students, many of whom now hold leadership roles in academia and industry. He has led over 50 R&I projects funded by FCT, ANI, IAPMEI, and the European Union, partnering with institutions including Carnegie Mellon University, MIT, Fraunhofer, and Bosch. His project portfolio spans requirements engineering, systems architecture, and digital transformation initiatives across multiple sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, and smart cities. He founded the SEMAG research group at ALGORITMI and the EPMQ department on Software Engineering and Intelligent Data at CCG/ZGDV. As Director of the ALGORITMI Research Centre, he coordinated UMinho's participation in strategic initiatives such as CEDT, CMU | Portugal, EIT Digital, EUHubs4Data, and Gaia-X Portugal. He also co-founded DTx and ProChild CoLabs, and TICE.pt and CSCP Clusters.

• Modelling and Requirements Engineering
• Systems Architecture
• Process and Project Management
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Paulo M. M. Rodrigues is a Full Professor at the Nova School of Business and Economics, Universidade Nova de Lisboa , and a senior research economist at the Department of Economic Studies, Bank of Portugal , where he has been employed since 2008. He previously served as Associate Professor and held leadership roles including vice-dean and dean at the Faculty of Economics, University of Algarve. Education Agregação, University of Algarve (2015) PhD in Econometrics, University of Manchester (1998) Masters in Economics and Econometrics, University of Manchester (1995) Degree in Business Management, University of Algarve (1993) His primary research interests lie in time-series econometrics, financial econometrics, and empirical macroeconomics and finance . His work emphasizes methodological innovation in nonstationary and seasonal time series, long memory processes, predictive regression, and quantile-based modeling. He has made significant contributions to the development and application of unit root tests, cointegration analysis, and forecasting techniques under structural breaks and heteroskedasticity. The recent trends in his publications show a strong focus on advanced econometric methods, including IVX and residual-augmented approaches for predictive regression, fractional integration in multivariate settings, tail risk modeling in financial markets, and applications in tourism and labor economics. His work frequently appears in top journals such as the Journal of Econometrics , Econometric Theory , and Review of Economics and Statistics . Editorial and Professional Service Serves on the editorial board of several scientific journals. Advising and Grants While specific details on PhD students or grant funding are not provided in the text, his extensive collaborative research—particularly with scholars like Matei Demetrescu, João Nicolau, and A.M. Robert Taylor—indicates a strong record of academic mentorship and collaborative research leadership. His position at the Bank of Portugal also suggests involvement in policy-relevant research projects and potential funding from central bank or national research agencies. Laboratories and Research Teams He is affiliated with the Economics and Research Department at the Bank of Portugal, a leading institution for economic research in Portugal. This affiliation provides a collaborative environment for empirical macroeconomic and financial research with policy implications.

• Time-series econometrics
• Financial econometrics
• Empirical macroeconomics
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