João Miguel Lobo Fernandes

João Miguel Lobo Fernandes is a Full Professor at the Department of Informatics, School of Engineering, University of Minho. He holds a 5-year degree in Informatics Engineering (1991), a Master's in Informatics (1994), and a Ph.D. in Informatics/Computer Engineering (2000) from Universidade do Minho, with a thesis on An object-oriented methodology for embedded systems development.

• Research interests: Software Modeling, Requirements Engineering, Embedded Software, Software Process, Bibliometrics
• International collaborations: University of Bristol, Turku Centre for Computer Science (Finland), Aarhus University (Denmark), Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (Brazil), and others
• Key projects: iFlow and DIABO logistics platforms (awarded by APLOG)

His 160+ peer-reviewed publications focus on software methodologies, embedded systems, and industry collaborations. Recent work includes applications of machine learning in automotive software, feature modeling, and remote work impact studies. He serves on editorial boards for Journal of Information Technology Research and Open Computer Science.

• 2016 & 2022 Logistics Excellence Awards (APLOG)
• Organized international events: ACSD, DIPES, GTTSE, PETRI NETS, ICSOB, MOMPES

As an academic leader, he directed the 5-year Systems and Informatics Engineering degree (2004-06), Master's in Informatics Engineering (2011-12), and served on Scientific Council of the School of Engineering (2013-16).