Manuel Almeida Silva

Manuel Almeida Silva is an Assistant Professor at the Departamento de Matemática (Department of Mathematics) at Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, affiliated with the Centro de Matemática e Aplicações (CMA) research group. His research focuses on Infinite Words, Combinatorics, and Mathematical Logic, with interdisciplinary work in Virology. He holds a Doctorate in Mathematics from Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, specializing in Logic and Foundations of Mathematics.

Research interests span algebraic combinatorics, symbolic dynamics, and viral ecology. Notable contributions include studies on antipower sequences in infinite words and viral diversity in Portuguese mosquitoes. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with biological applications.

Key Collaborations:

• Co-authored with researchers in both mathematics and virology domains.
• Published in journals like Advances in Applied Mathematics and Virus Research.