Scientific Projects
Submitted / Under Evaluation
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A.R.M.O.R. — Advanced Reinforced Material for Optimal Resistance
Keywords: defence materials optimization, multi-objective design, European Defence Fund, Decision Sciences |
EDF-2025-DA-PROTMOB-SS | 2025 — Submitted | PI |
Not Funded
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AXIS — Advanced eXpertise and Integration for Solutions
Keywords: applied optimization, Decision Sciences, institutional research capacity, FCT |
AXIS-FCT-2025 | 2025 | PI |
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Non-Heuristic Derivative-Free Optimization Methods with Mixed-Variables in MIND
Keywords: derivative-free optimization, mixed-variable optimization, ERC Advanced Grant, Decision Sciences Positive evaluator feedback with encouragement to resubmit. |
ERC-2023-ADG | 2023 | PI |
Ongoing Projects
| Project Title | Funding Source | Period | Role |
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COST Action CA22137 — ROAR-NET: Randomized Optimization Algorithms Research Network (35 countries)
Keywords: optimization algorithms, mixed continuous and discrete optimization, international research network, Decision Sciences |
CA22137 | 2023–2027 | Co-PI / Leader of Working Group 2 (Mixed Continuous and Discrete Optimization) |
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M4WIND — Monitoring, Modelling and Machine Learning for Managing the Operating Life of WIND Farms
Keywords: wind energy optimization, machine learning, predictive maintenance, renewable energy Decision Sciences |
2022.08120.PTDC | 2023–2026 | Researcher |
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LAETA — Associated Laboratory for Energy, Transports and Aerospace
Keywords: energy systems, transport optimization, aerospace engineering, structural mechanics |
UID/50022/2025 | 2021–2025 | Researcher |
Concluded Projects
| Project Title | Funding Source | Period | Role |
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Optimization of Inter-Island Maritime Logistics and Decision Support System for ENACOL (Cape Verde)
Keywords: maritime logistics optimization, Decision Support Systems, Operations Research, vehicle routing, GALP/ENACOL |
GALP-ENACOL-CV | 2021–2024 | PI |
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Multiobjective Optimization in Structural-Acoustic Coupled Problems
Keywords: multi-objective optimization, structural-acoustic coupling, noise reduction, computational optimization |
CPCA/A0/7346/2020 | 2020–2023 | Researcher |
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EcoComposite — Development of Eco-efficient Biocomposites for Civil Engineering Structural Applications
Keywords: composite optimization, biocomposites, sustainable materials, structural design optimization |
PTDC/ECI-EGC/29597/2017 | 2019–2022 | Researcher |
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University Actions Programme Integrated Luso-French (PAUILF 2018)
Keywords: international cooperation, optimization research, France-Portugal collaboration |
PAUILF 2018 | 2018–2023 | Researcher |
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LAETA — Associated Laboratory for Energy, Transports and Aeronautics (2011–2020)
Keywords: energy systems, transport engineering, aeronautics, structural optimization |
LAETA-2011-2020 | 2011–2020 | Researcher |
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Strategic Project — LA 22
Keywords: strategic research, structural mechanics, engineering optimization |
PEst-OE/EME/LA0022/2011 | 2011–2012 | Researcher |