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Research

The Polytechnic Institute of Lusophony (IPLUSO) promotes decentralized applied and experimental research, carried out through its higher education schools, each aligned with specific scientific and technological fields. This approach ensures that research is directly integrated into its disciplinary contexts, fostering the development of innovative solutions with real impact.

Research at IPLUSO is dynamic, collaborative, and socially driven, engaging faculty members, researchers, and students in projects that actively interact with the business sector, public institutions, and civil society organizations. The emphasis on strategic partnerships enables effective knowledge transfer, turning scientific discoveries into practical solutions for emerging challenges.

In line with its commitment to internationalization, IPLUSO participates in global research networks and collaborates with renowned higher education institutions and innovation centers worldwide. Through joint projects, academic and scientific mobility, and access to competitive funding, IPLUSO promotes the circulation of knowledge and positions itself as an active player in building a global, inclusive, and impactful science.

Tiago Reis

Professor Doutor Tiago Reis
Diretor do CI-LIC- IPluso

Key Projects

BICOREP: Impact on the Future of Health

IPLUSO leads the BICOREP project (Erasmus Mundus Design Measures), an initiative dedicated to developing a Master's program in Bioinformatics, integrating computational biomedicine, clinical research, and public health. This project aims to address emerging healthcare challenges in Europe by equipping professionals with essential interdisciplinary skills. It involves an international consortium of institutions from Brazil, France, Latvia, Spain, Poland, and Portugal, ensuring a significant transnational educational impact.

ArleKinPro: Innovative Training for European Social Mediation

The ArleKinPro project aims to develop an innovative and accessible training model for social mediation, recognized at the European level. With an international consortium that includes IPLUSO, this initiative promotes certification through micro-credentials, empowering professionals to respond to emerging social challenges. The project reinforces IPLUSO’s commitment to educational innovation and social impact in European mediation.

NICiTeS: Advancing Research in Health Sciences and Technologies

The Health Sciences and Technologies Research Unit (NICiTeS), established on April 13, 2016, at ERISA, is dedicated to advancing scientific research at IPLUSO. Comprising PhD-holding faculty members and study cycle directors, NICiTeS marks the foundation of a future Research Unit in Health Sciences and Technologies, strengthening the production of applied knowledge. Aligned with the Polytechnic Institutes’ Modernization Program, this research unit fosters connections between science, society, and the productive sector, consolidating IPLUSO's role in innovation and scientific impact in the healthcare sector.

Publications

  • Pires, L.M.; Martins, J. Design and Implementation of a Low-Power Device for Non-Invasive Blood Glucose. Designs 2024, 8, 63. https://doi.org/10.3390/designs8040063
  • Gouveia, D.; Cardoso, A.; Carvalho, C.; Oliveira, A.C.; Almeida, A.; Gamboa, Ó.; Lopes, B.; Coelho, A.; Alvites, R.; Varejão, A.S.; et al. Early Intensive Neurorehabilitation in Traumatic Peripheral Nerve Injury—State of the Art. Animals 2024, 14, 884. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14060884
  • Cruz, S.P.1, Dias, R., Varela, M., & Galvão, R. (2024). Integrated Reporting: A Literature Review. Literature Review. Revista De Gestão Social E Ambiental, 18(4), e06675. https://doi.org/10.24857/rgsa.v18n4-134
  • Pardhey, N., Dias, R., Irfan, M., Galvão, R., Varela, M., & Ribeiro, R. (2024). Insight Into Child and Youth Safety Online Via International Laws Edges. Revista De Gestão Social E Ambiental, 18(9), e07278 . https://doi.org/10.24857/rgsa.v18n9-137
  • Cruz, S.P.; de Almeida, C.R.; Pintassilgo, P.; Raimundo, R. Sustainable Drive Tourism Routes: A Systematic Literature Review. Soc. Sci. 2022, 11, 510. https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci11110510
  • Dias, R., Irfan, M., Saxena, A., Srivastava, K., Galvão, R., & Varela, M. (2024). "No One Knows What We Have Gone Through". A Study on Mental Wellbeing of Homemakers Amidst COVID-19. Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental, 18(9), e07176 . https://doi.org/10.24857/rgsa.v18n9-135
  • Irfan, M., Dias, R., Sridhar, M., Galvão, R., Varela, M., & Ribeiro, R. (2024). “Exploratory Data Analysis of Debit and Credit Card Spending Across Types of Banks in India”. Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental, 18(9), e07140 . https://doi.org/10.24857/rgsa.v18n9-136
  • Smaniotto Costa, C., Aragão, N., Santos, I., & Neto, D. (2023). Largo da Peça em Benguela (Angola)  e Mercado Municipal em São Tomé (São Tomé e Príncipe): A Produção de Espaços Públicos em Cidades Coloniais Portuguesas. Revista do Espaço Público , 7 (1), 217–230. Português https://doi.org/10.32891/jps.v7i1.1541
  • Costa, M. F., Fantin,M., Aragão, N., Teodoro, C. C., Gomes, J. G., Bet, L. G., Morato, R. G., Coelho, G. F., Silva, K., Santos, D. X., Pereira, A. C., Menezes, G. P., Lacerda, V. A. A. (2024). Explorando o potencial da plataforma Urbverde para o planejamento ambiental urbano: ODS 11 - Cidades e Comunidades Sustentáveis. Universidade de São Paulo. Instituto de Arquitetura e Urbanismo.: https://doi.org/10.11606/9786586810769