Fernando Luís Ferreira de Almeida

Fernando Luís Almeida holds a PhD in Engineering and Computer Science from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP). In addition, he holds a master's degree in Innovation and Technological Entrepreneurship and a degree in Computer Engineering and Computing from FEUP. In the last 10 years he has worked in the field of education at a higher polytechnic institution, performing research and teaching activities in the domain of computer systems engineering. Throughout his professional career he worked in institutions of reference such as Critical Software, Qimonda, FEUP, ISR Porto and iNESC TEC. He has also worked on several international projects in partnership with European reference organizations in the telecommunications, industry and scientific research sectors. Current research areas include innovation policies, enterprise / university knowledge transfer, university spinoffs, software engineering, and decision support systems.

Domains

Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship

Publications

Approaches for Hybrid Scaling of Agile in the IT Industry: A Systematic Literature Review and Research Agenda

Almeida, F;Bálint, B;

2024

Information

Large-scale agile security practices in software engineering

Ascençao, C;Teixeira, H;Gonçalves, J;Almeida, F;

2024

INFORMATION AND COMPUTER SECURITY

FLIGBY for graduates' employability enhancement in Computer Engineering

Almeida, F;Buzady, Z;

2024

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION

Does Financial Knowledge Decline With Age?

Álvarez-Espiño, M;Fernández-López, S;Rey-Ares, L;Almeida, FL;

2024

Advances in Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage - New Practices for Entrepreneurship Innovation

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Supervised theses

An Intelligent Retention System for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles on a Dynamic Platform

Lourenço Sousa de Pinho

UP-FEUP

Centres

Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship

The mission of our Centre for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CITE) is to carry out multidisciplinary activities at the intersection of technology, innovation, sustainability, and management, promoting the exploration, implementation, and adoption of responsible and sustainable socio-technical systems. We focus on the areas of Innovation Management, Technology Management, and Technology-Based Entrepreneurship, exploring theories, methods, models, and tools to support the innovation process. Through research and innovation activities—including consultancy and advanced training—we address environmental, social, and economic challenges, contributing to the exploration, implementation, and adoption of innovative solutions. We create impact through research and innovation outcomes, aligning our activities with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We place high value on collaboration with both national and international partners. We are a member of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), where our mission is to support Portuguese companies on their innovation journey by identifying and fostering international partnerships for business or innovation development, while also helping to find the most relevant funding sources. We support the implementation of innovation management systems, integrating technology management with new business models and value chains, and promoting sustainable and responsible practices. We also run open innovation and acceleration programmes, contributing to the development of startups and the strengthening of innovation ecosystems. We work across three core areas: innovation management and the front end of innovation (FEI), technology management and policy, and entrepreneurship and business model innovation.