Research interests:

Assistant Professor at Instituto Superior Tecnico (IST)/University of Lisbon, and Researcher at the Institute for Systems and Robotics (ISR/LaSEEB). My research is focused on developing non-invasive EEG-based Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) systems integrated with virtual environments and robotic platforms to support neurorehabilitation for neurological and cardiovascular conditions. This work lies at the intersection of biomedical and computer engineering, focusing on enhancing brain-computer interaction for communication and control while also investigating brain recovery mechanisms. Finally, this work has gained international recognition through various awards, including the "Best Early Career Award" by 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):

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

PhD Students:

• 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 - present).

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 - )