I am currently a Researcher in the Digital and Intelligent Industry Lab (DIGI2) at Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto (FEUP).
My current research interests are software component models, embedded, reconfigurable and distributed systems and computer networks.
Since 2014 I have participated in several National and European research projects regarding Industry 4.0, Cyber Physical Production Systems and Industry Digitalization.
Driven by a persistent interest in Computer Networks and Embedded Systems, I pursued the Embedded and Distributed Systems specialization during my Bachelor's degree. Recognizing the gap between embedded systems and other computing disciplines, and fuelled by the burgeoning growth of the Internet of Things (IoT), I completed my Master's thesis at the Institute of Systems and Robotics (ISR).
My Ms. thesis, framed within the European projects SelSus and I-RAMP3, investigated the digitalization of European industry through ubiquitous computing and sensor integration. It resulted in a component model middleware capable of dynamic reconfiguration of sensor data processing (SelSus) and multi-agent system collaboration (I-RAMP3).
The "Smart Component" concept significantly influenced my work. Emerging from collaborations among academic and industrial institutions within Factories of the Future (FoF) initiatives, it gained traction through the Co-Factor project's standardization efforts. This concept has served as a guiding principle throughout my research journey.
Open research questions in the crossing between Industry 4.0, Component Based Software Engineering and Embedded Systems led me to the Doctoral Program in Informatics Engineering (ProDEI at FEUP) in 2016.
My doctoral thesis focused on highly reconfigurable software for industrial applications, drawing upon component-based software engineering and embedded systems principles. This research experience has equipped me with robust research competencies and problem-solving skills, alongside a deep understanding of software systems and development processes. Further enriched by my participation in 11 research projects, I have developed substantial technical expertise, project management abilities, and team leadership skills.
Ph.D., Informatics Engineering, Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal. [Conclusion 2024]
Specialization: Component Based Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Reconfigurable Computing and Industry 4.0.
Thesis Advisor: Professor Gil Gonçalves, Ph.D.
M.Sc., Master's Degree in Network and Information Systems Engineering, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal. [Concluion 2014]
Specialization: Computer Networks, Distributed and Embedded Systems
Thesis: Reconfigurable SmartComponent System
Thesis Advisor: Professor Gil Gonçalves, Ph.D.
B.A., Computer Engineering Sciences, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal. [Concluion 2012]
Predominant Scientific Areas: Computer Science
Research Fellow, Digital and Intelligent Industry Lab (DIGI2), Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal. [November 2017 – Present]
Research Fellow, Institute for Systems and Robotics (ISR), Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal. [May 2014 – November 2017]
Invited Assistant Professor, Information Systems, Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal. [February 2020 – August 2020] [February 2021 – August 2021]
Software Engineer, Applications on Demand (Apond, now Hapibot), Porto, Portugal. [2013]
Sensors and Sensor Circuit Design, University of Colorado Boulder @ Coursera. [May 2019]
IEEE CASS "Seasonal School in CAS4IIoT", Faculty of Sciences and Technology of NOVA University of Lisbon (FCT NOVA). [29-30 November 2018]
Introduction to FPGA Design for Embedded Systems, University of Colorado Boulder @Coursera. [January 2018]
Miracles of Human Language: An Introduction to Linguistics, Universiteit Leiden & Meertens instituut (KNAW) @ Coursera. [June 2016]
Signal Processing and Aquisition, Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, 6 ECTS. [January 2015 – June 2015]
Automotive Electronics, Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, 6 ECTS. [September 2014 – January 2015]
Best Paper Award - The Eighth International Conference on Intelligent Systems and Applications (INTELLI 2019), for the paper: "An Industry 4.0 Self-Description Information Model for Software Components Contained in the Administration Shell”. [2019]
Best Paper Award - The International Symposium on Intelligent Manufacturing Environments (InManEnv 2017), for the paper: "Optimizing Network Calls by Minimizing Variance in Data Availability Times”. [2017]
1st Runner Up in the European Junior Achievement JA-YE Entrepreneurship competition. [2012]
1st. Classified in the Portuguese Junior Achievement JA-YE Entrepreneurship competition. [2011]
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Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (FEUP)
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