José Manuel Vasconcelos Valério Carvalho is a Full Professor at the School of Engineering, University of Minho, and Senior Researcher at Algoritmi Research Center's SEOR R&D Group. His academic career spans decades with significant contributions to combinatorial optimization and operations research. His educational background includes: PhD in Production Engineering (Operational Research major) from University of Minho MSc in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Fulbright scholar) Research focuses on large-scale integer programming applications in cutting/packing, network design, and operations planning. He develops exact and heuristic algorithms for complex optimization problems, frequently integrating domains like bin packing with vehicle routing using arc-flow formulations and column generation. Recent publications (2016-2025) reveal strong trends toward integrated logistics solutions, emphasizing temporal aspects, multi-trip scenarios, and combined routing/packing challenges. His methodologies consistently yield robust formulations for real-world supply chain applications. He has supervised 7 postdoctoral and 12 PhD students, many achieving award-winning work. Research leadership includes coordination of FCT-funded national projects and European project workpackages. As core member of Algoritmi's SEOR Group and former coordinator of the SEOOR Research Line (consistently rated 'Excellent' by international panels), he contributes to Portugal's leading operations research team.