Carlos Ramos

Carlos Ramos is a researcher affiliated with the University of Porto's Faculty of Engineering and the Polytechnic Institute of Porto's GECAD Research Group. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computers from the University of Porto (1993). His work focuses on AI applications in energy systems, ambient intelligence, and agent-based systems. Ramos has collaborated extensively with researchers like Zita A. Vale and Sabah Mohammed on projects involving smart grids, manufacturing optimization, and cyber-physical systems.

Research Interests: His primary areas include artificial intelligence, smart grids, machine learning, agent-based systems, and ambient intelligence. Recent work emphasizes explainable AI models in building energy management and genetic algorithms for industrial scheduling.

Publications: Ramos has over 138 publications spanning journals like Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence and IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Systems. Key themes include AI-driven energy optimization, IoT applications in smart cities, and multi-agent systems for market simulation. His work often bridges theoretical AI with practical industrial and healthcare applications.

Labs/Teams: Active in the GECAD Research Group, focusing on intelligent engineering solutions. Collaborates with international partners on projects like the Mascem electricity market simulator and the ISEM agent-based marketplace.