Pedro Filipe Zeferino Tomás is an Associate Professor at the University of Lisbon's College of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He is affiliated with INESC-ID research institute and teaches courses on Large Scale Computing, Computer Architecture, and High Performance Computing. His academic career includes a PhD in Neural Code modeling (2009), a Master's in DSP hardware structures (2006), and a Bachelor's in Bio-Inspired Artificial Retina design (2003). His research focuses on neuromorphic engineering, parallel computing architectures, and biosensing applications. Key areas include GPU optimization, transprecision arithmetic, neural prosthetics, and participatory urban biosensing. He has pioneered bio-inspired systems for visual neuroprostheses and developed energy-efficient hardware accelerators for machine learning. His recent work integrates biosensors into urban studies, exploring participatory methods for analyzing affective geographies and walkability. Over 60 peer-reviewed publications demonstrate his contributions to high-performance computing, neural modeling, and interdisciplinary urban technology. Grants: Multiple EU-funded projects in neuromorphic systems and urban biosensing Labs: Leads the Heterogeneous Computing Lab at INESC-ID and collaborates with neural engineering teams






