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Filipe Alvesمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Industrial Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Scheduling Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Filipe Alves serves as a Researcher at Polytechnic Institute of Bragança and pursues a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering at University of Minho, with continuous research activity since 2017. His work bridges theoretical optimization frameworks and practical industrial applications through DTx - Digital Transformation CoLAB, a national R&D consortium focused on digital innovation. His academic foundation includes: Bachelor's in Biomedical Engineering (Polytechnic Institute of Bragança) Master's in Biomedical Technology (Polytechnic Institute of Bragança) Specializing in scheduling systems and metaheuristic algorithms , his research creates decision support tools for industrial automation and healthcare logistics . Key contributions address nurse scheduling, home healthcare routing, and virtual power plant optimization using MILP solvers and multi-agent architectures. His methodology integrates mathematical modeling with real-world constraints like time windows, resource capacities, and dynamic environments. Publication analysis reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) Healthcare logistics optimization (40% of recent work), featuring nurse/home care scheduling solutions; (2) Energy systems management (30%), particularly virtual power plant coordination; (3) Public health applications (20%), including pandemic impact studies and waste management. This evolution demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary reach while maintaining core optimization expertise. As an active DTx CoLAB member, he collaborates on digital transformation projects connecting academic research with industrial implementation. His current PhD research extends these efforts into industrial systems engineering frameworks for complex scheduling challenges.

Muhammad Noman Shafiqueمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Supply Chain Management
• Digital Transformation
• Circular Economy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Muhammad Noman Shafique is a Researcher at the University of Aveiro, contributing to the BESIDE EU Horizon 2020 Project. His work focuses on Supply Chain Management, Digital Transformation, Circular Economy, and Industry 5.0. Previously, he held positions as Assistant Professor at the University of Buner and Gomal University, teaching courses in Business Analytics and Supply Chain Management. He completed his Postdoctoral Research (2023) and PhD (2020) at the University of Aveiro and Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, respectively. His research emphasizes sustainable business practices, digital innovations, and interdisciplinary collaboration. He has extensive international collaborations and has authored numerous high-impact publications on topics including AI in supply chains, big data analytics, and circular economy implementation. Education: Ph.D. in Business Management (2020), Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, China Postdoctoral Research (2023), University of Aveiro, Portugal M.Phil. in Business Administration (2014), Preston University, Pakistan Bachelor’s in Business Administration (2011), Virtual University of Pakistan Research Interests: His work blends technical advancements (e.g., AI, IoT) with sustainability goals. Key areas include: • Synergies between Industry 5.0 and Circular Economy • Digital Transformation in supply chains • Predictive analytics for supply chain agility • Policy impacts on sustainable practices • Cross-cultural studies on technology adoption. Publications Trends: His recent articles highlight themes like AI-driven supply chain optimization, circular economy implementation in manufacturing, and the role of digital technologies in sustainable practices. Notable contributions address humanitarian logistics, AR applications in retail, and QR payment systems in developing economies. Labs & Teams: Active in the Competitiveness, Innovation and Sustainability (CIS) group and the DSS-Lab at University of Aveiro, focusing on data-driven decision-making tools and policy analysis for sustainable business models.

• Signal Processing in Wireless Communications
• Multi-antenna systems (MIMO)
• Wireless Power Transfer
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Francisco A. Monteiro is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Science and Technology at ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon, and an Integrated Researcher at Instituto de Telecomunicações (IT), Lisbon, Portugal. He holds a PhD in Engineering from the University of Cambridge and prior degrees from Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon. His academic journey includes progressive roles at ISCTE-IUL, culminating in his promotion to Associate Professor in May 2024. Education: PhD in Engineering, University of Cambridge, UK (2012) MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon (2003) Licenciatura in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon (1998) His research focuses on signal processing in wireless communications, particularly in MIMO systems, network coding, quantum communications, and advanced decoding techniques like GRAND. He has made significant contributions to quantum error correction, entanglement purification, and low-latency decoding for 5G/6G systems. His recent work bridges classical wireless theory with emerging quantum networking paradigms, as evidenced by publications in Quantum , IEEE Access , and IEEE Transactions . The trend in his recent publications (2023–2024) shows a strong shift toward quantum information processing—especially quantum error correction via noise-guessing decoding (QGRAND), entanglement routing, and purification—while maintaining a foundation in classical MIMO, full-duplex communications, and network coding. His work is highly interdisciplinary, combining information theory, signal processing, and quantum computing. Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award, ECWT 2007 Best Student Paper Award, ECWT 2004 Exemplary Reviewer Award (2014, 2015), IEEE Wireless Communications Letters Innovation Young Engineer Prize (3rd place), Ordem dos Engenheiros, 2002 College Senior Scholarship, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, 2007 Fellowship from Fundación Endesa & Fundación Carolina, 2019 Francisco Monteiro has advised several MSc students, including Francisco Rosário and João Sande Lemos, both winners of the Luís Vidigal Prize. He has co-supervised PhD-level research and served on multiple thesis committees. His research has been funded through competitive grants and collaborations with institutions in Canada, Finland, Spain, and the UK. He has served as General Chair of ISWCS 2018, Lead Guest Editor for EURASIP Journal, and organizer of the Quantum Internet Alliance Workshop. He is actively involved in research groups such as the Radio Systems Group at IT and has led projects on MIMO, wireless energy transfer, and quantum networking. His lab work emphasizes algorithmic innovation for practical implementations in next-generation wireless and quantum systems.

• Antenna Design
• Dielectric Lenses
• Transmit-arrays
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Jorge Rodrigues da Costa is a Full Professor at the Department of Information Science and Technology (ISTA), Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL), where he also serves as Vice-Rector. He is a Senior Researcher and Coordinator of the Antenna and Propagation Group at the Institute of Telecommunications – IUL. His academic career is deeply rooted in electrical and computer engineering, with a focus on advanced antenna systems and propagation technologies. His educational background includes a Licenciado (1997) and Ph.D. (2002) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), Lisbon, and an Agregação (2010) from ISCTE-IUL. He is a Senior Member of IEEE and has held editorial positions in top journals including IEEE Transactions on Antennas and Propagation and IEEE Open Journal of Antennas and Propagation. His research interests span antenna design (dielectric lenses, transmit-arrays, RFID, MIMO, UWB), biomedical applications (microwave imaging for breast cancer and bone fracture detection), and millimeter-wave systems for 5G, satellite, and beyond-6G communications. He has contributed over 200 publications, with extensive work in IEEE journals, and co-authored four patents. His recent publications (2023–2024) highlight advancements in environmental remote sensing (plastic litter detection), medical diagnostics (bone and breast imaging), and high-performance antenna systems (low-profile transmitarrays, beam steering, 3D-printed antennas). These works reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research combining electromagnetics, biomedical engineering, and sustainable technologies. He has received recognition as a Senior Member of IEEE and has been actively involved in major European projects such as TERRAMETA, aimed at shaping future 6G technologies. Jorge Costa has supervised 7 PhD theses (as supervisor or co-supervisor), 26 MSc theses , and 7 research grants , demonstrating a strong commitment to academic mentorship. He has also led research teams in developing innovative antenna systems for satellite, medical, and 5G applications. His work is supported by affiliations with the Institute of Telecommunications and active collaboration with international research groups. He leads the Antenna and Propagation Group – Lx at IT Lisboa and contributes to the Wireless Technologies thematic line. His team is engaged in cutting-edge projects including microwave imaging systems, low-power cancer screening, and roadmap development for post-6G communications.

• Building Automation
• Energy Management
• Query Optimization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Paulo Carreira is an Associate Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico , Universidade de Lisboa. His research focuses on Building Automation , Energy Management , and Data Integration , with a particular emphasis on Smart Urban Environments and Cyber-Physical Systems . Fields: Building Automation, Energy Management, Data Privacy, Query Optimization, ETL, Streaming Query Processing Research Trends : His recent work spans from SQL Injection Attacks in LLM-integrated systems to Multi-Paradigm Modeling for Cyber-Physical Systems. Publications highlight his expertise in Energy Efficiency in buildings and BIM Integration with real-time data. Scientific Awards : Best Student Paper Award Nomination for Best Paper Award

• High-Performance Computing
• Parallel Computing
• Heterogeneous Computing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alberto José Gonçalves Carvalho Proença serves as Full Professor in the Department of Informatics at the School of Engineering, University of Minho, and holds the position of Senior Researcher with Dr. habil at Centro ALGORITMI. His academic career spans over 45 years, beginning at the University of Porto in 1976 before transitioning to the University of Minho in 1977 where he has remained ever since. His educational foundation includes: Licentiate in Electrical Engineering from Coimbra, Portugal (1976) MSc in Digital Electronics from UMIST, Manchester, UK (1979) PhD from Manchester, UK (1982) Dr. habil (Habilitation) from the University of Minho (1998) Professor Proença's research spans from digital electronics to cutting-edge high-performance computing, with core expertise in computer architecture, parallel computing, and heterogeneous computing systems. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications across diverse domains including particle physics (LHC data analysis), forensic science (DNA library systems), materials science (crystallographic imaging), and cultural heritage preservation. Current research focuses on optimizing computational efficiency across heterogeneous resources for scientific applications, addressing challenges in big data processing, parallel random number generation, and scheduling algorithms for distributed environments. Throughout his career, Professor Proença has successfully supervised numerous MSc dissertations and PhD theses while contributing significantly to institutional computing infrastructure. He chaired the University Computer Centre for 17 years (1985-2002), establishing Portugal's first national parallel computing service. For 11 years (2006-2017), he led the Advanced Computing theme in the University of Texas at Austin-Portugal cooperation program. Since 2005, he has directed the university's SeARCH heterogeneous computing cluster, supporting research across multiple scientific disciplines. His research group has developed several influential frameworks including JaSkel (Java Skeleton-Based Framework for Cluster and Grid Computing), HEP-Frame (for LHC data analysis), Im2Cr (crystallographic imaging tool), and CROSS-Fire (risk management decision support system). These platforms demonstrate his commitment to translating theoretical advances into practical tools that address real-world scientific and societal challenges.

Luís Silvino Alves Marquesمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Physics
• Plasma Physics
• Materials Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Luís Silvino Alves Marques serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Minho, actively contributing to research at the Centre of Physics of the Universities of Minho and Porto. His work bridges fundamental computational physics with practical applications in materials science and biomedical engineering. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Physics, Technical University of Lisbon (2005) - Thesis: Simulation of radio frequency plasma reactors for materials processing Dr. Marques' research program emphasizes computational modeling across multiple domains: Plasma source modeling for biomedical, space, and industrial materials processing Advanced materials simulation including electronic structure calculations Development of polymeric devices for energy and healthcare applications Rational drug design targeting DENGUE and ZIKA viruses Implementation of computational methods: first principles, molecular dynamics, kinetic Monte-Carlo, and finite difference techniques He maintains critical infrastructure responsibilities as the manager of high-performance computing clusters at the UMinho Physics Center, enabling large-scale simulations across research groups. His methodology integrates Dissipative Particle Dynamics and finite volume methods to solve complex multi-physics problems, demonstrating consistent focus on translating computational models into tangible technological solutions.

• Electrical Engineering
• Circuit Theory
• Biomedical Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Teresa Maria Canavarro Menéres Mendes de Almeida is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon), and a researcher at INESC-ID. She specializes in circuit theory, signal processing, and biosensor technologies. Her teaching focuses on core electrical engineering courses such as Circuit Analysis, Analog/Digital Filters, and Electronics fundamentals, for which she has received multiple teaching excellence awards from the IST Pedagogical Council (2013-2019). Her research interests span resistive circuits, magnetoresistive biosensors, and biochip-based microsystems. She has developed educational materials like problem sets and lecture slides on filters and circuits, alongside applied work in biomedical embedded systems and sensor modeling. Collaborations include projects on portable biosensing platforms and noise analysis in biochip elements. Notable achievements include a series of teaching excellence awards highlighted for courses like 'Circuit Theory and Fundamentals of Electronics' and 'Analog and Digital Filters.' Her work bridges theoretical circuit analysis with practical applications in biomedical engineering and digital signal processing.

• Structural Engineering
• Concrete Structures
• Fire Safety Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

João Pedro Lage da Costa Firmo serves as an Assistant Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, within the CERIS research unit focused on Civil Engineering Research and Innovation for Sustainability. He teaches core courses including Concrete Structures I & II, Rehabilitation and Reinforcement of Structures, Composites for Civil Engineering Structures, and Advanced Topics in Construction and Rehabilitation, reflecting his expertise in structural engineering and sustainable infrastructure. His research centers on fire safety of concrete structures reinforced with fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP), particularly glass (GFRP) and carbon (CFRP) composites. Key investigations include mechanical property degradation of FRP at elevated temperatures, bond behavior between FRP and concrete under fire exposure, and development of fire protection systems for FRP-strengthened elements. His methodology integrates experimental fire testing with advanced numerical simulations to establish predictive models for structural fire resistance. Analysis of his publication trends reveals consistent focus on GFRP-reinforced concrete fire performance, CFRP strengthening system reliability under thermal stress, and thermophysical property calibration for fire modeling materials. His work addresses critical gaps in fire-safe composite applications, emphasizing practical solutions for structural rehabilitation and innovative fire protection techniques in civil engineering.

• Smart Grids
• Electric Vehicles
• Energy Resource Management
• +۷ مورد دیگر

José Almeida is a Researcher at the Polytechnic Institute of Porto, specifically at the School of Engineering's Research Group in Engineering and Intelligent Computing for Innovation and Development (GECAD). He is concurrently pursuing a PhD in Computer Engineering at the University of Salamanca since 2022, focusing on explainable decision support systems for energy management in smart grids with high electric vehicle penetration. His academic background includes a Master's in Electrical Engineering - Electrical Energy Systems (2021) and Bachelor's in Electrical and Computer Engineering (2019), both from the same institution. His research spans smart grid technologies, computational intelligence, and energy resource management with particular emphasis on electric vehicles, optimization, and explainable AI. Key areas include local energy communities, risk-based scheduling, metaheuristic optimization, and renewable energy integration. His work bridges theoretical algorithm development with practical energy system applications, frequently employing evolutionary computation techniques. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on community-based energy sharing, fairness metrics in local markets, and explainability in optimization systems. His research trajectory shows increasing sophistication in handling uncertainty through risk assessment frameworks while maintaining practical applicability to real-world grid operations and EV integration challenges. Best Paper Award at CPEEE 2025 for energy community formation research 2nd Prize REN Best Master Thesis Award (2022) ICEER Best Oral Presentation Award (2021) As a co-supervisor for 5 MSc dissertations and 2 BSc completion works, he actively mentors next-generation researchers in energy systems. His grant participation demonstrates significant collaborative work through projects like Honda Research Institute consultancy, NGS Innovation Pact, RIBIERSE-CYTED Network, and multiple FCT-funded initiatives. He leads the META-ERM platform development for energy resource management and organizes the annual Competition on Evolutionary Computation in the Energy Domain.

• Macroeconomics
• Fiscal Policy
• Monetary Policy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Vivaldo Manuel Pereira Mendes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at the University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL), where he has been teaching since 1998. He is also an Affiliate Member of BRU-Iscte - Business Research Unit within the Institute of Social Sciences and Business Studies. His educational background includes a PhD in Economics from the University of Sussex (1998), a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Sussex (1991), and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the Higher Institute of Economics and Management - UTL (1987). Mendes has held significant university leadership positions including Vice-Rector (2005-2009), President of the General Assembly (2002-2005), and Director of the Department of Economics (2010-2014). He has taught diverse courses spanning macroeconomics, microeconomics, game theory, monetary economics, and computational economics. His research portfolio demonstrates a clear evolution from theoretical macroeconomics and monetary policy toward computational economics and machine learning applications. Recent publications (2019-2024) show a strong focus on applying deep learning techniques to financial forecasting, particularly examining how data frequency impacts prediction accuracy across global markets. Mendes has published in high-impact journals including Physica A (Q1), European Physical Journal B (Q1), and Economics Bulletin (Q2), with his 2005 paper on controlling chaotic dynamics in economic models receiving 23 Google Scholar citations. He has also contributed to book chapters on spatial econometrics and optimal monetary policy. A committed advocate of open-source software, Mendes actively contributes to the Julia programming language community and maintains a personal website showcasing his academic work and computational projects.

João Marcoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Network Security
• Energy-Efficient Communications
• Non-Authoritative Identification Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

João Marco is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Informatics, School of Engineering, University of Minho, where he teaches information security courses. He also serves as a Senior Researcher at INESC TEC's High-Assurance Software Centre since December 2016. His research focuses on network security, energy-efficient communications, and non-authoritative identification systems. He has supervised multiple theses on topics like green communications and API gateway performance evaluation. Research Interests: Network Security & Information Security Energy-Efficient Communication Protocols Non-Authoritative Identification Systems Traffic Sampling & Analysis SDN & Green Networking Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes global cybersecurity assessments of public services, traffic sampling methodologies for network state estimation, and expert systems for combating social engineering attacks. Tools like Flexcomm Simulator (for energy-aware routing) and AGE (API gateway evaluator) highlight his focus on practical network solutions. Awards: None explicitly listed. Advising & Grants: Supervised 5+ theses at INESC TEC. Active in developing simulation tools and contributing to cybersecurity policy recommendations. Labs/Teams: Member of INESC TEC's High-Assurance Software team, collaborating on network security and energy-efficient communication projects.

Rui Alexandre Pereiraمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• green computing
• human-computer interaction
• source code analysis and manipulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rui Alexandre Pereira is an External Research Collaborator at INESC TEC's Centre High-Assurance Software since July 2013, holding a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Minho and an MSc in Informatics Engineering. His educational background includes: PhD in Computer Science, University of Minho (MAP-i programme), thesis: \"Energyware Engineering: Techniques and Tools for Green Software Development\" MSc in Informatics Engineering, University of Minho (2013), thesis: \"Querying for Model-Driven Spreadsheets\" Dr. Pereira's research centers on green computing , focusing on energy efficiency in software systems through source code analysis, human-computer interaction for developer tools, and sustainable engineering practices. His work bridges theoretical software engineering with environmental responsibility, targeting measurable reductions in software carbon footprints. His 2022-2023 publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory examining energy efficiency across data structures, web technologies (WebAssembly vs. JavaScript), CI/CD pipelines, and computing education. These studies provide empirical evidence for optimizing energy consumption in diverse software contexts, emphasizing practical developer guidelines. His recognition includes: FCT grant for PhD research As a founding member of the Green Software Lab (GSL), GreenSSCM project, and Software Repositories for Green Computing initiative, Dr. Pereira drives collaborative infrastructure for green software engineering. His ongoing work integrates research with educational outreach to advance sustainability in software development practices.

João Barrosoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Image Processing
• Accessibility
• Human Computer Interaction

João Barroso serves as Associate Professor with Habilitation at the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD) and Senior Researcher at INESC TEC's Human-Centered Computing and Information Science Centre, where he has been Research Coordinator since October 2012. Previously, he held the position of Pro-Rector for Innovation and Information Management at UTAD from July 2010 to July 2013. His academic credentials include: Doctorate in Electrical Engineering from UTAD (2002) Habilitation in Informatics/Accessibility (2008) Barroso's research centers on Digital Image Processing, Accessibility, and Human-Computer Interaction, with significant extensions into biosignal processing for healthcare applications, machine learning for gaming and autonomous systems, and context-aware architectures for Industry 4.0 environments. His work consistently emphasizes real-world implementation, as demonstrated by his leadership in developing the ElderMind mobile application for cognitive stimulation and portable ECG/EMG acquisition systems. He founded two major conference series: Software Development and Technologies for Enhancing Accessibility and Fighting Info-exclusion (DSAI, 2006) and Technology and Innovation in Sports, Health and Wellbeing (TISHW, 2016). Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals three dominant research thrusts: (1) Machine learning validation for gaming and autonomous driving (PPO vs. SAC algorithms), (2) High-fidelity biosignal acquisition systems with visual electrode monitoring, and (3) Systematic vulnerability analyses in web/mobile security and context-aware Industry 4.0 architectures. His publications demonstrate a consistent pattern of translating theoretical computing advances into practical health and industrial applications, with 2025 outputs showing particular emphasis on hardware-software integration for telemedicine and production management. Barroso has supervised 40 postgraduate students including Dennis Lourenço Paulino (2024, UTAD) who developed crowdsourcing personalization models and Luís Filipe Jesus Correia (2022, UTAD) who researched Brain-Computer Interfaces. His project portfolio spans 35 research and development initiatives, with recent grants supporting his virtual assistant prototype for Industry 4.0 production environments and high-resolution Bluetooth biosignal modules. He leads the Human-Centered Computing and Information Science Centre at INESC TEC, where his laboratory focuses on prototyping accessible technologies through interdisciplinary teams. Current projects integrate computer vision for elderly care, ROS2 middleware for unmanned vehicle coordination, and semantic interoperability frameworks for digital twins, maintaining his dual focus on theoretical innovation and socially impactful applications.

• Sustainability in Computing
• Energy Efficiency
• Software Engineering
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Wellington De Oliveira Junior is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, where he contributes to teaching and research in Computer Science. His work bridges software engineering with sustainability and digital security, with a focus on energy efficiency in computing systems. Education: PhD in Computer Science, Federal University of Pernambuco (2021) Master in Computer Science, Federal University of Pernambuco Bachelor in Computer Science, Federal University of Pernambuco Master in Management Sciences (partial), University of Liège His research interests center on sustainability in computing , energy efficiency , software quality , and security in mobile applications , particularly within Android systems. He explores topics such as energy-aware programming, software performance analysis, and secure mobile development frameworks. His work often intersects technology with sustainable development goals. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in energy-conscious software development , mobile app efficiency , and containerized system monitoring . These works span empirical studies in Java collections, Android development models, and computation offloading, reflecting a consistent focus on optimizing resource usage in software systems. Scientific Contributions: Supervised 4 master's dissertations Co-advised 2 master's students Active researcher in projects involving PhD, master's, and postdoctoral fellowships Published in high-impact journals and conferences in software engineering and systems architecture Wellington has played a significant role in advancing research at the intersection of software engineering and sustainable computing. His advising and project involvement demonstrate a commitment to nurturing academic talent and contributing to impactful technological innovation.