Flávia Pires

Flávia Pires is an Assistant Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (IPB) and an auxiliary researcher at CeDRI (Research Centre in Digitalization and Intelligent Robotics). She holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Porto (2024), focusing on AI-enhanced industrial digital twins. Her research emphasizes Decision Support Systems, Data Analytics, and Industry 4.0 applications. She has contributed to projects like DA.RE, GO0DMAN, and FiT4FoF, and is an IEEE Society member.

• Education: PhD (2024, FEUP), MSc in Biomedical Technology (2016, IPB), BSc in Biomedical Engineering (2015, IPB)
• Research Interests: Digital Twin dynamics, Cyber-Physical Systems, Simulation-driven recommendations, and AI integration in manufacturing

Her work bridges theoretical advancements and industrial applications, with notable contributions to trust models in recommendation systems and sensitivity analysis for decision support. She has published in top conferences like IEEE ETFA and IFAC INCOM, earning awards for best paper and presentation. Collaborative projects include national/international initiatives focusing on Industry 4.0 migration strategies and harmonized production systems.

• Awards: Best Paper in Session Award, Best Presentation Award
• Grants: FCT- SFRH/BD/143243/2019 (PhD funding)

Flávia actively participates in lab activities at CeDRI, focusing on real-time monitoring and digital twin experimentation. Her teaching and research synergize to advance Industry 4.0 adoption through innovative methodologies.