Electronics Engineer, with background in Industrial Automation, Robotics and in Distributed Embedded Systems, in both Industry and Academia. Served for 15 years at the University of Aveiro in the Department of Electronics and Communication, as a teacher and researcher. In 2007, left academia to work as General-Manager at Micro I/O, returning to the University of Aveiro in August 2010.

Professional societies membership

These are some of the professional societies I belong to and the volunteering positions I have held.

IEEE

IEEE (needless to say to those in the field…) “is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.” I am a member since 1986, when I helped creating a group at the University of Aveiro that would latter become the University’s Student Branch.

Ordem dos Engenheiros

Ordem dos Engenheiros is the Portuguese Association of Engineering Professionals.

  • Senior Member #24179 (Electrical Engineering)
  • 2016-2019 - Deputy Delegate at the Aveiro District Delegation.

SPR - Sociedade Portuguesa de Robótica (Portuguese Robotics Society)

The Portuguese Robotics Society was founded in April 2006 and its main goals are to foster education, scientific research, technological development and applications (industry and services) of robotic systems.

  • Member #18
  • 2015-16: Treasurer of the Board
  • 2013-14: Treasurer of the Board
  • 2011-12: Treasurer of the Board

Awards