Invited Speakers

 

Prof. Eliana Costa e Silva
Polytechnic Institute of Porto

My name is Eliana Costa e Silva and I hold a PhD in Electronic and Computer Engineering, specializing in Robotics (2011), a MSc in Mathematics and Applications to Mechanics (2005), a postgraduate in Statistics (2015), a Specialization Course in Applied Optimization to Sciences and Engineering (2009) and a B.S. in Mathematics (2002), all from University of Minho. My multidisciplinary background results from my passion to apply Mathematics to a wide range of real-world problems in industry, aiming at contributing to academia-industry knowledge transference. I have extensive experience in mathematical and statistical modeling, data analysis, and on the development of solutions for companies. I have gained this experience since in 2004 in my MSc in the European project “Artesimit”. My contribution to the academia-industry knowledge transference is expressed in European Study Groups with Industry (ESGI). I have also organized two ESGI which is included to signal and recruit companies to participate with industrial challenges. Additionally, I have supervised MSc and BS projects in collaboration with companies. My contributions to the scientific community also involved the organization of the V Workshop on Computational Data Analysis and Numerical Methods and 10 Special Sessions at Scientific conferences, etc. My work was also recognized by the invitation to be part of the editorial team of the “Boletim Informativo” of APDIO. I have also contributed to the creation of new courses at ESTG, Polytechnic University of Porto (ESTG|P.PORTO) as a member of the creation committees of IBS.

 

Assoc. Prof. Filipe J. Marques
University of Lisbon