About

Academic Position & Leadership

I’m an Professor at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Porto (FMUP), with academic training in Health Sciences and Digital Health. I’m the Co-Director of the Master’s in Medical Informatics at FMUP and a member of RISE@Health – Health Research Network, within the thematic line on Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, Data and Decision Sciences in Health.

I teach Medical Informatics, Digital Health and Respiratory Physiology across undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programmes.

My research focuses on the evaluation and validation of diagnostic and monitoring technologies in respiratory diseases, and on the application of artificial intelligence and clinical data analytics to medical decision-making. I also work on digital innovation and the development of mobile applications for clinical practice and chronic disease management.

My academic background spans Health Sciences and Digital Health, with specialized expertise in respiratory physiology, medical informatics, and health technology assessment.

Research Focus

My research program centers on the intersection of clinical medicine, digital technologies, and data science, with particular emphasis on:

Digital Health & Respiratory Medicine

  • Evaluation and validation of diagnostic technologies for respiratory diseases
  • Development and testing of monitoring devices for chronic respiratory conditions
  • Assessment of point-of-care testing technologies in pulmonology
  • Clinical validation of digital biomarkers for respiratory health

Artificial Intelligence & Clinical Decision Support

  • Machine learning applications in medical diagnosis and prognosis
  • Clinical data analytics for evidence-based decision-making
  • Predictive modeling for patient outcomes
  • Integration of AI systems into clinical workflows

Mobile Health & Digital Innovation

  • Design and development of mobile health applications
  • Patient-centered digital tools for chronic disease management
  • Telemedicine and remote monitoring solutions
  • User experience research in health technology

Health Informatics & Data Science

  • Electronic health records optimization
  • Health data standards and interoperability
  • Clinical information systems evaluation
  • Big data analytics in healthcare

Teaching & Mentoring

I teach across multiple academic levels, contributing to the training of the next generation of health professionals and researchers:

Undergraduate Education

  • Medical Informatics for medical students
  • Introduction to Digital Health
  • Respiratory Physiology

Graduate Programs

  • Advanced Medical Informatics (Master’s level)
  • Digital Health Technologies and Applications
  • Research Methods in Health Informatics
  • Clinical Data Science

Doctoral Supervision

  • PhD supervision in areas of digital health, medical informatics, and respiratory medicine
  • Co-supervision of interdisciplinary research projects
  • Mentoring of junior researchers and clinical investigators

Professional Activities & Service

Clinical Practice Integration

  • Implementation of digital health solutions in clinical settings
  • Bridging the gap between technology development and clinical adoption
  • Clinical informatics consulting for healthcare institutions

Research Networks & Collaboration

  • Active participation in national and international research networks
  • Collaborative projects with healthcare institutions and technology partners
  • Industry-academia partnerships for health innovation

Scientific Community Engagement

  • Peer review for scientific journals in medical informatics and respiratory medicine
  • Editorial board participation
  • Organization of scientific events and workshops
  • Conference presentations and invited talks

Academic Administration

  • Curriculum development for medical informatics programs
  • Quality assurance and accreditation processes
  • Strategic planning for digital health education

Publications & Impact

My research has resulted in publications in peer-reviewed journals covering:

  • Respiratory diagnostic technologies
  • Artificial intelligence in medicine
  • Mobile health applications
  • Clinical informatics systems
  • Health technology assessment

The work emphasizes practical applications that can improve patient care, enhance clinical decision-making, and advance the digital transformation of healthcare systems.

Vision & Future Directions

I’m committed to advancing the field of digital health through:

  • Evidence-based innovation: Ensuring new technologies are rigorously evaluated before clinical implementation
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration: Bringing together clinicians, data scientists, engineers, and patients
  • Education excellence: Preparing healthcare professionals for the digital age
  • Patient-centered design: Keeping patient needs and outcomes at the center of technology development
  • Sustainable healthcare: Leveraging digital tools to improve efficiency and accessibility of care

For a complete overview of my work, publications, and detailed CV, please download my curriculum vitae.