Team

Our team enables the creation of the most advanced simulators in the market

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Miguel Abreu
Miguel Abreu

Sketchpixel

Cristina Fernandes
Cristina Fernandes

Sketchpixel

Nuno Abreu
Nuno Abreu

Sketchpixel

Manel Pereira
Manel Pereira

Sketchpixel

Sandra Jardim
Sandra Jardim

Polytechnic Institute of Tomar

António Manso
António Manso

Polytechnic Institute of Tomar

Fernando Sérgio Rodrigues
Fernando Sérgio Rodrigues

Polytechnic Institute of Tomar

Henrique Carlos Mora
Henrique Carlos Mora

Polytechnic Institute of Tomar

João Patrício
João Patrício

Polytechnic Institute of Tomar

Luís Miguel Merca Fernandes
Luís Miguel Merca Fernandes

Polytechnic Institute of Tomar

Maria Helena Monteiro
Maria Helena Monteiro

Polytechnic Institute of Tomar

Maria Helena Monteiro
Maria Manuela Morgado Fernandes Oliveira

Polytechnic Institute of Tomar

Ricardo Campos
Ricardo Campos

Polytechnic Institute of Tomar

Ana Jacinta Soares
Ana Jacinta Soares

University of Minho

Carolina Ribeiro
Carolina Ribeiro

University of Minho

Luís Ferrás
Luís Ferrás

University of Minho

Pedro Patrício
Pedro Patrício

University of Minho

Wolfram Erlhagen
Wolfram Erlhagen

University of Minho

Emilio Lozano
Emilio Lozano

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Daniel Rincón Martin
Daniel Rincón Martin

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Miguel Abreu
Miguel Abreu

Sketchpixel

Started studying computer graphics in 1997, with AutoCAD R13 and 3D Studio MAX. Along the way, also studied International Relations at the University of Minho and Digital Arts and Multimedia at ESAD. Received training and developed knowledge in Stereoscopy in Brazil and Germany, holography in London, and continues to study Augmented Reality and Holographic Projection, interactivity, and mapping. With Sketchpixel, has led projects in countries as diverse as Portugal, Spain, France, Monaco, Switzerland, Germany, the USA, Brazil, Singapore, and Angola. Has worked for clients such as SAAB Aviation, Popota (Continente), Continental Tires, Portuguese Society of Astronomy, SLM, Editions Albert-René (Asterix), Roche, Kaufman & Broad, Ballantine`s, among many other international clients and brands. Currently, in addition to being the CEO at Sketchpixel, has taught as a guest professor in the Master`s program in Digital Content Production at the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar, is a member of the Advisory Committee of the School of Technology at the Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave, and a member of the Advisory Council for the elevation of the city of Braga to UNESCO`s Creative City of Media Arts. Has already led R&D+I projects (PT2020 co-promotion - acronym "HTPDIR"), and in this project, will have a fundamental role in coordinating the team and the project, as well as in developing models and parameters for creating VR and MIX Reality worlds, whether in the modeling, texturing, or physics of the models.

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Cristina Fernandes
Cristina Fernandes

Sketchpixel

With a background in Industrial design, it was in education where the professional career began. During that period, started a painting course, where acquired many of the tools used today in the artistic direction of the company. Participated in collective painting exhibitions and provided drawing and painting training to adults. Later, received training in A Coruña, at a special effects makeup school, where created the character that is currently Sketchpixel`s mascot. Passionate about the artistic fields, painting, sculpture, and design. In this project, will be responsible for the entire visual identity, including art direction, the appearance of 3D elements, render settings, etc., as well as coordinating all project promotion and dissemination.

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Nuno Abreu
Nuno Abreu

Sketchpixel

Ricardo Nuno Pereira Abreu has a degree in Geography and Planning from the University of Minho. In 2010, he joined SKETCHPIXEL as a project manager. His interest and curiosity in Digital Arts led him to embark on a new path, and since 2013, he has been dedicated exclusively to 3D. Adapting to new software came almost naturally due to his previous experience in CAD and terrain and surface modeling programs. Modeling, rendering, and lighting became his new words of work.

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Manel Pereira
Manel Pereira

Sketchpixel

With a Master`s degree in Motorsport Engineering, Manel is a key member of the team, maintaining and improving the performance of our fleet.

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Sandra Jardim
Sandra Jardim

Polytechnic Institute of Tomar

PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Instituto Superior Técnico - University of Lisbon. Associate Professor in the Departmental Unit of Information and Communication Technologies and integrated member of the Smart Cities Research Center at the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar. Her research area focuses on Machine Learning and Computer Vision.

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António Manso
António Manso

Polytechnic Institute of Tomar

PhD in Informatics from the University of Lisbon, Master`s degree in Applied Artificial Intelligence from Nova University of Lisbon, and Bachelor`s degree in Computer Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of Guarda. Adjunct Professor in the Department of Information Technologies and Researcher at the Techn&Art research center (IPT), and Collaborating Member of Ci2(IPT) and LASIGE(UL), where he conducts research in the areas of programming, evolutionary algorithms, and educational technologies. In this project, he will contribute with the following skills: Algorithm development; Artificial Intelligence; Machine Learning.

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Fernando Sérgio Rodrigues
Fernando Sérgio Rodrigues

Polytechnic Institute of Tomar

Specialist in Computer Science from the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science - Artificial Intelligence / Intelligent Agents / Affective Computing and holds a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon. He also has a Post-Graduation in Financial Management from Business & Economics School - Instituto Superior de Gestão. He has been an Adjunct Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar since 2007, teaching Object-Oriented Programming, Software Development Methodologies, Databases, and Project Planning and Management. With fifteen years of professional experience in software development, he has held various positions such as Programmer, Project Manager, Information Systems Planning Manager, and Development Director. He has been responsible for managing and developing several projects in outsourcing and in-house, ranging from small-scale to medium-scale projects, with budgets of up to one million euros and involving multiple teams. In the present project, he will contribute with the following competences: Algorithms; Artificial Intelligence; Affective Computing; Autonomous Agents; Multi-Agent Systems.

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Henrique Carlos Mora
Henrique Carlos Mora

Polytechnic Institute of Tomar

Graduated in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Instituto Superior Técnico - University of Lisbon, having completed the curricular component of the Master`s in Engineering and Management of Technology at the same institution. In 2012, he defended his thesis to obtain the Specialist Degree in Computer Science, according to Decree-Law no. 206-2009, D.R. no. 168, Series I of 2009-08-31, with changes in Decree-Law no. 7-2010, D.R. no. 93, Series I of 2010-05-01. He has 23 years of experience in teaching in higher education, starting at the Universidade Lusófona and for over 20 years at the Instituto Politécnico de Tomar, affiliated with the Escola Superior de Tecnologia de Abrantes, where he was the director of the undergraduate course in Information and Communication Technologies, Director of the Polytechnic Studies Center of Torres Novas, and member of the Pedagogical Council on various occasions. He is currently a member of the Technical-Scientific Council and the coordinator of the Higher Professional Course in Arts for Digital Games and, more recently, the Head of the Department of Information and Communication Technologies. Over the years, he has coordinated dozens of end-of-course projects in the area of information systems, digital games, and augmented reality systems. Along with his academic functions, he is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of a multinational company that develops information systems, which in recent years has been entering the entertainment sector through the creation of various digital games and short animated films. Carlos Mora also conducts research in distributed database systems, text and image recognition systems, and procedural generation of game scenarios.

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João Patrício
João Patrício

Polytechnic Institute of Tomar

PhD in Applied Mathematics from the University of Coimbra. Bachelor`s degree in Mathematics (Scientific Branch) from the University of Coimbra. Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Physics of IP Tomar. Integrated member of Ci2.ipt (Center for Research in Smart Cities of IPT), having coordinated the creation process of this Center. External collaborator of the Institute of Telecommunications. Conducts research in the areas of Mathematical Models and Computer Graphics and Interactive Systems involving Computer Graphics and Augmented Reality, with publications in these areas. Director of the School of Technology of Tomar of the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar. In this project, he will contribute with the following competences: Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Models and Algorithms; Augmented Reality; Interaction and Gamification. Coordination of this project with the internal organization of IPT.

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Luís Miguel Merca Fernandes
Luís Fernandes

Polytechnic Institute of Tomar

PhD in Mathematics (specialization in Applied Mathematics) from the University of Coimbra, Master`s degree in Statistics and Operations Research from the University of Lisbon, and Bachelor`s degree in Mathematics (scientific branch) from the University of Coimbra. With over 30 years of teaching experience, he is currently a Coordinator Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar in the area of Mathematics, particularly in the disciplinary areas of Mathematical Analysis, Numerical Analysis, and Operations Research. He is the President of the Evaluation and Coordination Council for Teaching Staff at the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar and the President of the Technical-Scientific Council of the School of Technology of Tomar. He was also the Director of the School of Technology of Tomar. He is an integrated member of the Institute of Telecommunications, where he is the Head of the Applied Mathematics Research Group at the Coimbra Campus. He carries out research in the areas of Complementarity, Linear, Nonlinear, and Global Optimization. In this project, he will contribute with the following skills: Models and Algorithms for solving global optimization problems (linear, quadratic, complementarity, two-level problems).

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Maria Helena Monteiro
Maria Helena Monteiro

Polytechnic Institute of Tomar

PhD in Mathematics from the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Algarve, Master`s degree in Mathematics from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon, and Bachelor`s degree in Mathematics from the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Coimbra. With 30 years of experience in higher education teaching, she is currently a Coordinator Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar, responsible for teaching courses in Mathematical Analysis and Calculus to undergraduate programs in Mechanical Engineering and in Computer Science and Multimedia Technologies. She has also been responsible for teaching courses in various areas of Mathematics, such as Statistics, Linear Algebra and Analytic Geometry, to Engineering and Management programs. For 10 years, she was the Director of the Interdepartmental Unit of Mathematics at the School of Technology of Abrantes. She conducts research in the area of Mathematics Education, and is a member of the Center for Teaching and Development of Mathematics in Higher Education at the University of Algarve, where she has developed works that require the application of content from various areas of Mathematics. In this project, she will contribute with the following skills: Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, and Linear Programming.

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Maria Manuela Morgado Fernandes Oliveira
Maria Fernandes Oliveira

Polytechnic Institute of Tomar

Master`s degree in Operations Research from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon and a Bachelor`s degree in Mathematics - Operations Research Branch from the Faculty of Sciences and Technology of the University of Coimbra. Completed the coursework for a Ph.D. in Mathematics and Applications at the University of Évora. With over 20 years of teaching experience in higher education. Currently an Assistant Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar, teaching in all three schools of this institution. Previously taught at the Polytechnic Institute of Guarda for three years. Has taught various courses, such as Algorithms, Logic and Computation, Mathematical Analysis, Probability and Statistics, Linear Algebra, and Geometry. Has worked in the area of heuristics applied to discrete mathematics problems, with practical applications in the field of telecommunications networks or others. Recently, the focus has been on developing decision tools for discrete variable models in multi-criteria problems. With a background in Applied Mathematics, including Statistical Analysis, Decision Trees, Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms, among others, this professional can contribute to the design and analysis of models and algorithms in the areas of Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Reinforcement Learning.

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Ricardo Campos
Ricardo Campos

Polytechnic Institute of Tomar

Adjunct Professor at the Departmental Unit of Information Technologies and Communication from the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar [IPT, http://www.ipt.pt] and Guest Professor at Porto Business School [PBS, https://www.pbs.up.pt]. He is an integrated researcher at LIAAD-INESC TEC [https://www.inesctec.pt/pt/centros/liaad], Artificial Intelligence and Decision Support Laboratory from the University of Porto, and contributor to Ci2.ipt [http://www.ci2.ipt.pt/], Research Center in Smart Cities from the Polytechnic Institute of Tomar. Completed his PhD in Science of Computers by the University of Porto (UP) in 2013. In the same year he was awarded by Fraunhofer Portugal with the best doctoral thesis in the Fraunhofer Challenge 2013 and distinguished as “out-of-the-series” researcher at INESC TEC. Has more than 10 years of research experience in the areas of information retrieval and natural language processing, during which time received several awards [Best short paper award at the 40th International Conference on Information Retrieval (ECIR´18); Winner of the 2018 Arquivo.pt Awards; Best Demo Presentation Award at the 41st International Conference on Information Retrieval (ECIR´19); Recognized Reviewer Awar at ECIR´19; Outstanding reviewer at NAACL-HTL´19] Co-organized international conferences and workshops in the area in information research, and is a regular member of the scientific committee of several conferences international. He is also a member of the editorial board of the Information Processing and Management Journal. [https://www.journals.elsevier.com/information-processing-and-management] and special issue editor in “Time and Information Retrieval” and “Text2Story”. Participated in several research projects funded by the FCT. He is currently co-investigator in charge of a P2020 project. In the present project will contribute with skills in terms of data processing and analysis, and in development of machine learning models.

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Ana Jacinta Soares
Ana Jacinta Soares

University of Minho

Ana Jacinta Soares is an Integrated Member of the Mathematics Centre, University of Minho, and an Associate Professor in the Mathematics Department at the University of Minho. She earned her PhD in Mathematics from the University of Coimbra in 1997. Her research area focuses on the kinetic theory of reactive mixtures, transport equations, PDE analysis, hydrodynamic limits, and modeling in Biomathematics and Landscape Ecology. She has supervised 3 doctoral theses and 10 master`s dissertations. She has participated in several research projects and has a particular interest in industrial mathematics and knowledge transfer of mathematics to industry. She is currently a member of the Board of the Portuguese Network of Mathematics for Industry and Innovation.

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Carolina Ribeiro
Carolina Ribeiro

University of Minho

Assistant Professor at the Department of Mathematics of the University of Minho and member of CMAT - Mathematics Center of the University of Minho, where she conducts research in the area of differential equations, with a particular interest in problems of solid and biological mechanics using asymptotic theory, dynamic systems theory, and optimal control theory.

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Luís Ferrás
Luís Ferrás

University of Minho

Junior Researcher at the Department of Mathematics and member of CMAT - Mathematics Center of the University of Minho. His research area focuses on numerical analysis of differential equations and mathematical modeling, and his scientific interests include applied mechanics, elasticity theory, and computational mechanics, in which he has supervised several dissertations and projects.

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Pedro Patrício
Pedro Patrício

University of Minho

BSc, MSc PhD in Mathematics, is an Integrated Member of the Mathematics Centre, University of Minho, and Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics, University of Minho. Your areas of interest scientific studies focus on matrix theory and its applications in cryptography, theory of coding, quantum and post-quantum technologies, and machine learning, having guided dissertations master`s and doctoral degrees in these areas.

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Wolfram Erlhagen
Wolfram Erlhagen

University of Minho

Associate Professor at the Mathematics Department and member of CMAT - Mathematics Center of University of Minho. His research area focuses on the theory of dynamical systems with applications in areas such as robotics, cognitive neuroscience and artificial intelligence. He has extensive experience in mentoring PhD students in applied mathematics and robotics and as IP in European and national interdisciplinary projects.

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Emilio Lozano
Emilio Lozano

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With an academic background in engineering, Emilio Lozano Lozano has more than 20 years of experience in the automotive industry. During his professional career, he was an engineer for racing and GP2 performance engineer in the F2 and Euro F3 Open championships. currently plays functions as a senior race car engineer and is responsible for project management, in GT championship. He has extensive experience in data analysis, with a focus on performance and car driving, as well as lap time simulation and car dynamics. Likewise, it is specialist in suspension and chassis design and in various automotive performance tests. AND expert user of multiple design and simulation software such as Wintax, Racesim, Optimum k, Pi toolbox, AIM, Bosch, Motec, Autocad, Office and Solid Works.

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Daniel Rincón Martin
Daniel Rincón Martin

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Master in Mechanical Engineering from Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenierías industriales de Valladolid, develops and implements new artificial vision solutions for application in industry. Worked at etecmo as responsible for analysis of control systems and vehicle dynamics of racing. Its area of ​​expertise is centered on computer-assisted design and production (CAD) with CATIA V5 and development and production of micro robots. He is an advanced programmer in the language of C and Java programming. In the same way, he has a vast knowledge in the use of different databases. data and different design and simulation software. During his professional career, he was performance and systems engineer in the F2 and Euro F3 Open championships.

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