Bernardo Almada-Lobo

Bernardo Almada-Lobo is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Engineering (FEUP) of the University of Porto and the Porto Business School. He co-founded LTPlabs, a spin-off from INESC TEC and FEUP, and serves on the board of Trustees of Fundação Belmiro de Azevedo. His expertise lies in Management Science and Operations Research, applying advanced analytical models to solve managerial problems across manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and mobility sectors.

• Education: PhD in Industrial Engineering and Management (University of Porto), Degree in Management and Industrial Engineering (FEUP). Advanced Management Programme at INSEAD.
• Former Roles: Researcher at MIT Operations Research Center, Member of INESC TEC Board, Vice-Academic Director of IBM-CAS Portugal.

Research Focus: Specializes in Operations Management, with a focus on optimization in complex systems, policy frameworks for healthcare roles, and revenue management. Recent work includes policy implementation for Clinical Nurse Specialists in Portugal and quality monitoring in manufacturing.

Publications Trends: His recent articles address challenges in healthcare policy, manufacturing quality control, and revenue management under forecast uncertainties. Methodologies include advanced analytics, heuristics, and machine learning.

• Advising & Grants: Supervised theses on warehouse automation, demand forecasting, and inventory management. Involved in industry-collaborative projects, including pulp and paper production optimization.
• Labs/Teams: Co-founder of LTPlabs and Adjust Consulting (acquired by Glintt HealthCare), emphasizing tech-driven solutions in operations and analytics.