Pedro Jorge

I graduated in Applied Physics (Optics and Lasers) at the University of Minho (1996), obtained the MSc in Optoelectronics and Lasers at the Physics Department of the University of Porto (2000); in 2006 I concluded a PhD program at Porto University in collaboration with the Department of Physics and Optical Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, NC, USA, with work in luminescence based optical fibre systems for biochemical sensing applications using quantum dots. Since 1997 I have been involved in several research and technology transfer projects related to optical fibre sensing technology, developing new sensing configurations and interrogation techniques for optical sensors. I am, since 2007 a Senior researcher at INESC TEC reponsible for the Biochemical Sensors team, where we explore the potential of optical fibre and integrated optics technologies in environmental and medical applications framed by several R&D projects. I have more than 200 publications in the fields of sensors in national and international conferences and peer reviewed journals, I am author of 3 book chapters and also hold one patent. I am a member of SPIE and SPOF.

Domains

Applied Photonics Bioengineering Photonics

Projects

HfPT

TECCON2

The goal of the project is to develop a polymeric insulator with 230 kV insulation class, equipped with optical fibre sensors for monitoring currents and temperatures. In addition, a supervisory system based on computational intelligence models for data retrieval and processing will be developed. Relevant information on the condition of power lines will be obtained by the sensors located at the tower, through a measurement unit, and sent via OPGW cables to the management and control centre. A feeding system will be designed to provide the necessary energy to the measurement unit.

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Publications

From sensor fusion to knowledge distillation in collaborative LIBS and hyperspectral imaging for mineral identification

Lopes, T;Capela, D;Guimaraes, D;Ferreira, MFS;Jorge, PAS;Silva, NA;

2024

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS

Identification of Relevant Spectral Ranges in Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Imaging Using the Fourier Space

Lopes, T;Capela, D;Ferreira, MFS;Guimaraes, D;Jorge, PAS;Silva, NA;

2024

APPLIED SPECTROSCOPY

Autonomous and intelligent optical tweezers for improving the reliability and throughput of single particle analysis

Teixeira, J;Moreira, FC;Oliveira, J;Rocha, V;Jorge, PAS;Ferreira, T;Silva, NA;

2024

MEASUREMENT SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Characterization of Functional Coatings on Cork Stoppers with Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Imaging

Ferreira, MFS;Guimaraes, D;Oliveira, R;Lopes, T;Capela, D;Marrafa, J;Meneses, P;Oliveira, A;Baptista, C;Gomes, T;Moutinho, S;Coelho, J;da Silva, RN;Silva, NA;Jorge, PAS;

2023

SENSORS

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Centres

Applied Photonics

From fundamental science to real-world innovation: at our Centre for Applied Photonics (CAP), we explore optical phenomena as a unique toolbox for innovation in micro- and nanofabrication, optical, physical, and biochemical sensors, and platforms for analogue simulation and quantum computing. Our researchers focus on developing systems capable of operating in contexts where precise and reliable sensing is essential (industry, environment or biomedicine), as well as nonlinear optical devices for building quantum analogue simulations and computing platforms. Our advances in photonic sensing enable their use in extreme environments, e.g., outer space or deep sea. Based on a non-siloed organisation, the solutions we develop through the study of light and photons require multidisciplinarity and close, cooperative work across our various research domains. With our expertise in photonics and electronic systems integration, we explore the potential for technology transfer to the emerging national and international photonics industry.