Research Units
The research developed at Fernando Pessoa University is integrated into leading research centres, which bring together researchers from different higher education institutions and scientific organisations. Through its research units, the Institution contributes to the production of knowledge, innovation, and the transfer of expertise to society, promoting research aligned with the highest standards of scientific quality.
This page brings together the research units active at Fernando Pessoa University, as well as information on their respective specialisation areas, projects, and research teams.
LIACC - UFP
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The LIACC – Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science Laboratory is a research and development unit recognised by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), based at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto and dedicated to research in the areas of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science.
The Fernando Pessoa University integrates this unit through a research centre, contributing to the development of scientific projects in areas such as Data Science, Machine Learning, Intelligent Systems, Natural Language Processing, Robotics, and High-Performance Computing.
LIACC Team at UFP
Professor Doctor José Manuel Torres
Professor Dr Feliz Gouveia
Prof. Dr Luís Borges Gouveia
Prof. Dr. Christophe Soares
Professor Doctor Pedro Sobral
Professor Doctor Rui Moreira
Contacts
Address: Fernando Pessoa University
9th April Square, 349 | 4249-004 Porto
Telephone: 225071300
email:
RISE - HEALTH
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RISE-Health – Research and Innovation in Health is a nationwide research unit dedicated to biomedical, clinical, and translational research. Fernando Pessoa University integrates this unit through its research hub, participating in scientific projects in the areas of Health Sciences, digital health, artificial intelligence applied to health, and innovation in healthcare.
RISE-Health brings together researchers from various higher education institutions and health units, promoting scientific excellence and the transfer of knowledge to society.
Rise-Health Team at UFP
Under construction
Contacts
Address: Fernando Pessoa University
9th April Square, 349 | 4249-004 Porto
Telephone: 225071300
email: gai@ufp.edu.pt
LABCOM-UFP
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The LabCom – Laboratory of Communication and Contents is a research unit in Communication Sciences based at the University of Beira Interior, dedicated to the study of media, journalism, strategic communication, and communication phenomena associated with digital environments.
Fernando Pessoa University integrates this unit through its research centre, contributing to the development of scientific projects that analyse the impact of communication technologies and new media on contemporary society. LabCom's activity covers areas such as Media Studies, Journalism Studies, Strategic Communication and Culture, Identity and Memory, promoting the production and dissemination of scientific knowledge in these fields.
LABCOM Team at UFP
Prof. Dr. António Cardoso
Professor Dr Eduardo Paz Barroso
Professor Dr Elsa Simões
Prof. Dr. Paulo Cardoso
Professor Doctor Renato Essenfelder Abrahão Filho
Professor Doctor Ricardo Jorge Pinto
Professor Dr Patricia Weber
Professor Dr Sandra Tuna
Professor and Doctor Sofia Gaio
Professor Doctor Teresa Toldy
Contacts
Address: Fernando Pessoa University
9th April Square, 349 | 4249-004 Porto
Telephone: 225071300
email: gai@ufp.edu.pt
Animal Science Study Centre
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CECA is a multidisciplinary unit that operates under the “One Health” principle, linking human and veterinary medicine to promote public health.
CECA Team
Under construction
Contacts
Address: Fernando Pessoa University
9th April Square, 349 | 4249-004 Porto
Telephone: 225071300
email: gai@ufp.edu.pt