Research interests:

I serve as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering (DBE) at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), University of Lisbon, and a Principal Researcher at the Institute for Systems and Robotics (ISR-Lisboa)/LaSEEB. My research is at the intersection of biomedical and computer engineering, with a focus on closed-loop neurotechnologies, including: non-invasive brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), neurofeedback, and neuromodulation. I integrate these technologies with virtual environments and robotic platforms to support the treatment of neurological disorders and to promote long-term improvements in health outcomes, autonomy, and quality of life. This research has been recognized with several grants and awards, including the “Best Early Career Award” from the International Society for Virtual Rehabilitation (ISVR).

Bio sketch:

Assistant Professor at Instituto Superior Tecnico (IST)/University of Lisbon, and Researcher at the Institute for Systems and Robotics (ISR/LaSEEB). Member of the international Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI), and Virtual Rehabilitation (ISVR) societies, where he has gained recognition through a ‘Best Early Career Award’ from the latter.

Research grants (as PI or Co-PI):

• NEURONAUT: Advancing Non-Invasive Neural Interfaces for Unobtrusive Astronaut-System Interaction (ESA/PTSpace; 2026 - present) [PI]

• NOISyS: Neuroadaptive Systems for Brain Restoration based on Virtual-Reality and Brain-Computer Interfaces (FCT; 2023 - present) [PI]

PhD Students:

• Daniela Esteves, Neuroadaptive Virtual Reality with Brain-Computer Interfaces for Personalized Stroke Rehabilitation. Co-supervision with John Krakauer (Champalimaud Foundation), Bioengineering Department (DBE), Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa (2026 - present).

• Jean-Claude Fernandes, Non-Invasive Brain-Computer Interfaces in Neurorehabilitation: Overcoming Barriers and Advancing Clinical Integration.  Co-supervision with Prof. Patrícia Figueiredo, Bioengineering Department (DBE), Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa (2025 - present).

• Madalena Valente, Identifying the neural correlates of motor action and skill acquisition through neuroimaging (EEG/fMRI) during motor imagery Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) training for stroke rehabilitation. Co-supervision with Prof. Patrícia Figueiredo, Bioengineering Department (DBE), Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa (2024 - present).

• Rodrigo Vieira, Action anticipation through EEG signals for human-robot interaction. Co-supervision with Dr. Plinio Moreno, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa  (2024 - present).

• Konstantina Vetsiou, The effect of the visual form on the mental state of the immersed subject. Utilization in experimental scientific tools for emotional management by the use of Virtual Reality, Athens School of Fine Arts, Athens, Greece (2021 - 2025).

Course teaching:

• Principles of Human-Machine Interfaces (2021 - )

• Neuromodulation (2022 - )

• Principles of Bioinstrumentation (2023 - )

• 2nd Cycle Integrated Project in Biomedical Engineering (2023 - )

• 2nd Cycle Integrated Project in Electrical and Computer Engineering (2023 - )

• Introduction of Biomedical Engineering (2024 - )