معرفی
Dr. Pedro Ferreira is a Senior Lecturer in Manufacturing Systems at Loughborough University. He holds a MEng (equiv) and PhD from the University of Nottingham and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His career spans academic and industry roles, including a Research Associate at the University of Nottingham, Senior Research Fellow, Technical Manager at Maersk Line IT, and Lecturer at Loughborough since 2015.
Education:
- MEng (equiv) in Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Science Engineering, New University of Lisbon, Portugal (2006)
- PhD in Manufacturing Engineering and Operations Management, University of Nottingham, UK (2011)
Research Interests: Dr. Ferreira's work focuses on manufacturing systems, Industry 4.0, robotics, and sustainability. He explores human-robot collaboration, tactile sensing, and data-driven approaches for optimizing production systems. His recent studies address challenges like battery lifecycle management, cost-effective sensor solutions, and aligning education with UN sustainability goals.
Article Trends: His publications emphasize robotic automation, sensor innovation, and adaptive manufacturing systems. Key themes include tactile sensor applications for hardness classification, Industry 4.0 complexity indices, and symbiotic human-machine learning frameworks.
Grants & Advising: While no specific grants or students are listed, his research portfolio indicates involvement in projects related to production system optimization, wearable sensors, and educational frameworks for sustainability.
Labs/Teams: Engages with cross-disciplinary teams at Loughborough, focusing on advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 integration.
