João Canto

João Canto is an Associate Professor at Universidade Lusófona, where he has been teaching since 2009, and a researcher at Copelabs since 2012. He is affiliated with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering within the School of Engineering. His academic background is rooted in Electrical and Computer Engineering, with degrees from Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon.

• Licentiate in Electrical and Computer Engineering (2004)
• Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering (2006)
• PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering (2011)

His research focuses on advanced electromagnetics, particularly in metamaterials, anisotropy, chiral media, and the application of geometric algebra for modeling complex electromagnetic phenomena. He investigates wave propagation, dispersion, losses, and modal behavior in waveguides and layered structures, including those with double-negative (DNG) and bianisotropic materials. More recently, his work has expanded into climate resilience of university buildings, as seen in the BuildingAdapt project.

The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend in theoretical and computational electromagnetics, with increasing application to sustainable construction and environmental adaptation. His use of geometric algebra provides a powerful framework for unifying complex material models and simplifying electromagnetic analysis at interfaces and in periodic structures.

João Canto has contributed to numerous international journals and conferences, with 5 journal articles and 27 conference papers. He has served on the jury for 4 PhD and 5 Master’s theses, demonstrating his active role in academic mentorship. He has been involved in 4 research projects, though specific grants are not detailed.

His work is conducted primarily through Copelabs, the research unit at Universidade Lusófona, where he contributes to advancing knowledge in electromagnetic materials and sustainable technologies.