Filipe Portela
About Filipe Portela
Filipe Portela is the CEO and Founder of IOTECH - Innovation on Technology, where he applies scientific knowledge for societal benefit. He has extensive academic experience, including roles as an Assistant Professor and researcher at Universidade do Minho, and has contributed significantly to the fields of Intelligent Decision Support Systems and Information Systems.
Work at IOTECH - Innovation on Technology
Filipe Portela serves as the CEO and Founder of IOTECH - Innovation on Technology, a position he has held since 2018. The company is based in Vila Nova de Famalicão, Braga, Portugal. IOTECH focuses on applying scientific knowledge to benefit citizens, emphasizing innovation in technology. Under his leadership, the organization aims to develop solutions that enhance decision-making processes and improve efficiency in various sectors.
Education and Expertise
Filipe Portela has an extensive academic background, having studied at Universidade do Minho. He earned a Licentiate degree in Information Systems and Technologies from 2004 to 2007, followed by a Master's degree in Engineering and Management of Information Systems from 2007 to 2009. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Systems and Technologies from 2009 to 2013. His educational journey laid the foundation for his expertise in intelligent systems and decision support.
Academic and Research Background
Filipe Portela has held various academic roles throughout his career. He has been an Assistant Professor (Invited) at Universidade do Minho since 2015 and previously worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher from 2014 to 2015. His research primarily focuses on Pervasive Intelligent Decision Support Systems, conducted at the Research Centre ALGORITMI. He has also supervised master's students in the Information Systems Department and has been an Integrated Researcher at Centro ALGORITMI since 2018.
Professional Experience and Contributions
Filipe Portela has contributed to the academic community through various teaching and administrative roles. He served as an Adjunct Professor at Instituto Politécnico do Porto from 2018 to 2020 and as a Guest Lecturer at ESEIG from 2015 to 2016. His involvement in the Universidade do Minho includes being a member of the Information System Department Board and the Academic Senate. He has also acted as a reviewer for numerous indexed journals and conferences, enhancing the quality of research in his fields.
Research Initiatives and Publications
Filipe Portela's research initiatives began with the INTCare R&D project, focusing on Intensive Medicine, and later expanded to education and public administration. He has significant indexed publications in areas such as Intelligent Decision Support Systems, Business Intelligence, and Data Mining. His work contributes to the advancement of knowledge in these fields and supports the development of innovative solutions that address real-world challenges.