Maria Leonilde dos Reis

Maria Leonilde dos Reis is a Professor at the Business School of Setúbal Polytechnic University (Portugal) since 1995, specializing in the Information Systems Department with expertise in Information Systems, Information Security, and Databases. She serves as an integrated member of RESILIENSE – Center for Regional Resilience and Sustainability and has held extensive leadership roles including President of the Pedagogical Council, Vice-President of the Scientific Council, and Head of the Research Laboratory.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD in Information Systems and Technologies from University of Minho
• Master's degree in Management Informatics from Catholic University of Portugal
• Degree in Informatics/Applied Mathematics from Infante D. Henrique Portucalense University

Professor dos Reis' research spans critical intersections of technology and societal resilience. Her work emphasizes Information Systems and Information Security frameworks applied to Business Continuity planning, particularly during crises like pandemics, and explores Sustainability through Green IT initiatives and eco-conscious design for social organizations. Her publications consistently address organizational maturity models and environmental impact assessments in public sector ICT implementations.

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory focused on systemic alignment: ICT frameworks with sustainability goals, business continuity protocols with regulatory certification, and creative prototyping with social impact. Key thematic clusters include pandemic-resilient software systems, environmental auditing of public administration IT infrastructure, and multidisciplinary maturity assessments for organizational continuity.

She actively contributes to academic governance as a reviewer for scientific journals and events, and serves on PhD/master's examination committees. Her administrative leadership encompasses coordination of research centers, direction of master's programs, and oversight of university statutory bodies including the General Council and Business School Advisory Board.

Professor dos Reis leads the Computer and Multimedia Laboratory while advancing RESILIENSE center initiatives on regional sustainability. Her operational framework integrates departmental coordination, research laboratory management, and cross-institutional collaboration to drive innovation in ICT resilience and sustainable technology practices.