Guilherme Pereira

Guilherme Augusto Borges Pereira is an Associate Professor at the School of Engineering, University of Minho, and serves as Pro-Rector for Institutional Assessment and Special Projects since 2017. He holds a PhD in Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Birmingham (2000) and has been at the University of Minho since 1984. His research focuses on supply chain logistics, operational research, and simulation through the SLOTS Research Group under ALGORITMI Center.

• Education: BSc in Systems Engineering (UMinho, 1984), MSc in Operational Research (Birmingham, 1989), PhD in Manufacturing Engineering (Birmingham, 2000).

Research emphasizes industrial applications, with over 80 ISI/Scopus publications. He co-founded a university spin-off (2016) and has held roles such as Director of Industrial Engineering programs (2000–2010), Vice-Dean of Engineering (2013–2016), and leadership in academic governance bodies (Scientific Council, 2010–2016).

Professional roles include Portuguese Navy Operational Research Officer (1985–1987) and Vice-President of the Portuguese/Brazilian Simulation Association.