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Filipa Tinoco Ferraz. Completed the Mestrado integrado in Engenharia Biomédica in 2015/11 by Universidade do Minho and Doutoramento in Engenharia Biomédica in 2022 by Universidade do Minho. Is Researcher in Universidade do Minho Centro ALGORITMI, Invited Associate Professor in Universidade do Minho and Researcher in Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário CRL. Published 5 articles in journals. Has 19 section(s) of books. Participated in 27 event(s). Supervised 6 MSc dissertation(s) e co-supervised 4. Co-supervised 3 work(s) of course completion of LSc/BSc. Has received 9 awards and/or honors. Participates and/or participated as Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) in 1 project(s), Invited Scientist Fellow in 1 project(s), Other in 1 project(s), PhD Student Fellow in 1 project(s), Principal investigator in 2 project(s), Research Fellow in 1 project(s), Researcher in 2 project(s) and Supervisor in 1 project(s). Works in the area(s) of Exact Sciences with emphasis on Computer and Information Sciences, Medical and Health Sciences with emphasis on Health Sciences with emphasis on Social Biomedical Sciences, Engineering and Technology and Social Sciences with emphasis on Educational Sciences with emphasis on Education, Special. In their professional activities interacted with 96 collaborator(s) co-authorship of scientific papers. In his curriculum Ciência Vitae the most frequent terms in the context of scientific, technological and artistic-cultural output are: Artificial neural networks; Decision support systems; Knowledge representation and reasoning; Logic programming; Medical imaging; Science & Technology; Dyscalculia; Business process modelling; Process mapping models; Standard Work (SW); Value Stream Mapping (VSM); Work Instructions (WI); Brain Tumor; Feature Extraction; Brain Tumor Outcome Prediction; Logic Programming; Knowledge Representation and Reasoning; Case-Based Reasoning; 3D Slicer; Magnetic Resonance Imaging; Artificial Intelligence; Decision Support Systems; Medical Imaging; Deep Learning; Artificial Neural Networks; Chest X-ray Images; Machine Learning; Cervical Carcinoma; Case Based Reasoning; Learning Disabilities; Entropy; Ambient intelligence; Industry 4.0; Standard work decision support system; Engenharia e Tecnologia::Engenharia Eletrotécnica, Eletrónica e Informática; GlioBlastoma Multiforme; Gaming Therapeutics; Learning Disability; Alzheimer disease; Biomarker; Hippocampus; Intelligent systems; Alzheimer Disease; Intelligent Systems; Waiting Time Screening; Case Based Computing; Diabetic’s Foot; Evolutionary Decision Support Systems; Similarity Analysis; Artificial Neuronal Networks; Energy and Environment; Engine Oil Replacements; Case-based reasoning; Diabetic mellitus; ImageJ; Many-valued machines; Discalculia para crianças; Despiste de discalculia; Sistemas inteligentes; Terapêutica de discalculia; Dyscalculia in children; Dyscalculia screening; Dyscalculia therapeutics; Emotional Intelligence; Knowledge Representation and Argumentation; Learning Impairment; Learning Impairment Entropic based Social Machine; Predicative Vagueness; Soft Tissue Sarcoma; Organizational Sustainability; Computed Tomography; Lung cancer; Ciências Naturais::Ciências da Computação e da Informação; Chest X-Ray images; Knowledge representation and reasoning Logic programming; Chest X-ray images; Knowledge representation; Mathematical logic; Reasoning; Similarity analysis; Mathematical Logic and Logic Programming; 3D slicer; Brain tumor; Brain tumor outcome prediction; Feature extraction; Magnetic resonance imaging; Breast cancer; Case based reasoning; Neoadjuvant chemotherapy; Balance and stability; Organizational performance; Quality-of-information; Balance and Stability; Organizational Performance; Quality-of-Information; Social Media; Social Science and Networking; Philosophy; Multi-Valued Logic; Waiting time screening; Diabetic Mellitus; Many-Valued Machines; Lung Cancer; Ciências Médicas::Ciências da Saúd
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Filipa Tinoco Ferraz

Citation names

  • Ferraz, Filipa
  • Ferraz, F.

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
A710-8752-2BDE
ORCID iD
0000-0002-6912-2853
AuthenticusID
R-00M-1JJ
Google Scholar ID
MT6wC1AAAAAJ&hl
LattesiD
https://lattes.cnpq.br/4679781197659784
Researcher Id
AAM-6615-2021
Scopus Author Id
57189326852

Telephones

Telephone
  • 253601109 (Professional)

Addresses

  • Universidade do Minho. Largo do Paço, 4704-553, Braga, Braga, Portugal (Professional)

Knowledge fields

  • Exact Sciences - Computer and Information Sciences
  • Medical and Health Sciences - Health Sciences - Social Biomedical Sciences
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Social Sciences - Educational Sciences - Education, Special

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1)
Spanish; Castilian Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Intermediate (B1) Advanced (C1)
French Beginner (A1) Intermediate (B1) Beginner (A1) Beginner (A1)
Education
Degree Classification
2016 - 2022
Concluded
 Engenharia Biomédica (Doutoramento)
Major in Informática Médica
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
"An evolving cognitive approach to dyscalculia screening and therapeutics" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 Muito bom
2015/11
Concluded
 Engenharia Biomédica (Mestrado integrado)
Major in Informática Médica
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
"Sistema de Apoio à Aprendizagem na Área da Discalculia em Menores" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
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Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2023/09 - Current Researcher (Research) Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário CRL, Portugal
Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário CRL - IA & Saúde, Portugal
2016/02 - Current Researcher (Research) Universidade do Minho Centro ALGORITMI, Portugal
Universidade do Minho Centro ALGORITMI, Portugal

Teaching in Higher Education

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2022/08 - Current Invited Associate Professor (University Teacher) Universidade do Minho, Portugal
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
(...)
2017 - 2022/07 Invited Assistant (University Teacher) Universidade do Minho, Portugal
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
(...)

Others

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2021 - 2022 Data Team Manager Fujitsu Technology Solutions, Lda, Portugal
Fujitsu Portugal Global Delivery Center - PT Digital Transformation (DX), Portugal
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2025/10/01 - 2027/04/01 AIMCI-60-70: Assessment And Intervention Of Mild Cognitive Impairment In People Aged 60 To 70 Years Old
AIMCI-60-70
Researcher
Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário CRL - IA & Saúde, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Under evaluation
2025/10/01 - 2027/04/01 PISADA: Prevention & Intelligent System for Diabetes Assistance in Aging
PISADA
Researcher
Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário CRL - IA & Saúde, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Under evaluation
2025/09/01 - 2026/08/30 ChronicAI: Integrating Self-Care and Artificial Intelligence in Chronic Disease Management
GI2-CESPU-2025_CHRONICAI
Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)
Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário CRL, Portugal
 Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário CRL
Ongoing
2017/01 - 2021/02 Doctoral Scholarship in Biomedical Engineering (UMINHO/BD/35/2016)
UMINHO/BD/35/2016
PhD Student Fellow
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
 Comissao de Coordenacao e Desenvolvimento Regional do Norte
Concluded

Contract

Designation Funders
2019/01/01 - 2019/12/31 ALGORITMI Research Centre
UID/CEC/00319/2019
Universidade do Minho, Portugal

Universidade do Minho Centro ALGORITMI, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded

Other

Designation Funders
2025/01/01 - Current Chip4VVC: Novel lab-on-a-chip device for rapid and portable diagnosis of vulvovaginal candidiasis
LABBELS_IMF.2025C
Invited Scientist Fellow
Universidade do Minho Labbels, Portugal
Ongoing
2025/01 - Current INSIDE: INSIGHT - The integration of technology with medical and healthcare education - a leadership program
3M240667
Other
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
 European Commission
Ongoing
2022/10/01 - 2023/04/01 Edge Computing with AI for Medical Applications
EDGE_AI_MED
Principal investigator
Universidade do Minho Centro ALGORITMI, Portugal
Ongoing
2023 - 2023 Serious Games – Developing Emotional Competence for Nursing Students (SG4NS)
2020-1-PT01-KA203-078847
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
 Erasmus Plus
Concluded
2022/02/01 - 2022/10/12 SLA Predictive: Previsão de falha de tickets
SLAP
Principal investigator
Fujitsu Technology Solutions, Lda, Portugal
Concluded
2019/08 - 2020/06 STEMFAIRNET
2018-1-ES01-KA201-050025
Supervisor
Universidade do Minho Centro ALGORITMI, Portugal
 Erasmus Plus
Concluded
2016/03 - 2016/12 iFACTORY: Novas Capacidades de Industrialização
POCI-01-0246-FEDER-002814
Research Fellow
Universidade do Minho Centro ALGORITMI, Portugal
 Associação para a Inovação e Desenvolvimento da FCT
Concluded
Outputs

Publications

Book chapter
  1. Ferraz, F.. Corresponding author: Ferraz, F.. "Gamification for children with dyscalculia". In Serious Games & Emotional Competence in Higher Education, edited by Gomes, Lisa (0000-0003-2154-3461); Pereira, Rui; Veiga-Branco, Augusta; Cainé, João (0000-0001-8591-6760), 22-25. Braga, Portugal: Universidade do Minho, 2024.
    Published
  2. Neves, José; Fdez-Riverola, Florentino; Alves, Victor; Ferraz, Filipa; Sousa, Lia; Costa, António; Ribeiro, Jorge; Vicente, Henrique. "A Multi-valued Logic Assessment of organizational performance via workforce social networking". In Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, 63-77. Springer, 2021.
    Published • https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-72802-1_5
  3. Ferraz, Filipa; Neves, José; Alves, Victor; Vicente, Henrique. "Dyscalculia: A Behavioural Vision". In Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, 199-206. Springer, 2019.
    Published • https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-75605-9_28
  4. Neves, José; Dias, Almeida; Silva, Cristiana; Ferreira, Diana; Costa, Luís; Ferraz, Filipa; Alves, Victor; et al. "Prediction of neoadjuvant chemotherapy outcome in breast cancer patients". In Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, 324-332. Springer, 2019.
    Published • https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-21507-1_45
  5. Neto, Cristiana; Dias, Inês; Santos, Maria; Alves, Victor; Ferraz, Filipa; Neves, João; Vicente, Henrique. "A MRI view of brain tumor outcome prediction". In Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation, 1-10. Portugal: Springer, Cham, 2019.
    Published • https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-01662-3_1
  6. Neves, José; Maia, Nuno; Marreiros, Goreti; Neves, Mariana; Fernandes, Ana; Ribeiro, Jorge; Araújo, Isabel; et al. "Entropy and Organizational Performance". In Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 206-217. 2019.
    Published • https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29859-3_18
  7. Neves, José; Alves, André; Prata, Marco; Ribeiro, Mário; Alves, Victor; Ferraz, Filipa; Neves, João; et al. "Predicting Diabetic Foot Maturing Through Evolutionary Computation". In ecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 109-117. Springer, 2019.
    Published • https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7150-9_11
  8. Dias, André; Fernandes, João; Monteiro, Rui; Machado, Joana; Ferraz, Filipa; Neves, João; Sampaio, Luzia; et al. "A Deep Learning Line to Assess Patient’s Lung Cancer Stages". In Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 599-607. Springer, 2019.
    Published • https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-1165-9_55
  9. Neves, José; Ferraz, Filipa; Dias, Almeida; Capita, António; Ávidos, Liliana; Maia, Nuno; Machado, Joana; et al. "Assessing Individuals Learning's Impairments from a Social Entropic Perspective". In Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 62-73. Springer, 2019.
    Published • https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-14799-0_6
  10. Neves, José; Vicente, Henrique; Ferraz, Filipa; Leite, Ana Catarina; Rodrigues, Ana Rita; Cruz, Manuela; Machado, Joana; Neves, João; Sampaio, Luzia. "A Deep Learning approach to Case Based Reasoning to the Evaluation and Diagnosis of Cervical Carcinoma". In Studies in Computational Intelligence, 185-197. Portugal: Springer, 2018.
    Published • https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-76081-0_16
  11. Mendonça, Ana; Pereira, Joana; Reis, Rita; Alves, Victor; Abelha, António; Ferraz, Filipa; Neves, João; et al. "A Case-Based Reasoning Approach to GBM Evolution". In Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 489-498. Portugal: Springer, 2018.
    Published • https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98446-9_46
  12. Neves, José; Vicente, Henrique; Esteves, Marisa; Ferraz, Filipa; Abelha, António; Machado, José Manuel; Machado, Joana; Neves, João. "Waiting Time Screening in Healthcare". In Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, 124-131. Portugal: Springer, 2018.
    Published • https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98752-1_14
  13. Neves, José; Dias, Almeida; Morais, Ana; Fonseca, Francisca; Loreto, Patrícia; Alves, Victor; Araújo, Isabel; et al. "Predicative vagueness in lung metastases in soft tissue sarcoma screening". In Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 80-89. Springer, 2018.
    Published • https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-05918-7_8
  14. Neves, João; Faria, Ricardo; Alves, Victor; Ferraz, Filipa; Vicente, Henrique; Neves, José. "Chest X-ray image analysis: A vision of logic programming". In Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 48-61. Portugal: Springer, 2018.
    Published • https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-93581-2_3
  15. Gomes, Marco Filipe Vieira; Silva, Fábio; Ferraz, Filipa; Silva, António; Analide, Cesar; Novais, Paulo. "Developing an ambient intelligent-based decision support system for production and control planning". In Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 984-994. Portugal: Springer, 2017.
    Published • https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-53480-0_97
  16. Ferraz, Filipa; Costa, António; Alves, Victor; Vicente, Henrique; Neves, João; Neves, José. "Gaming in Dyscalculia: a review on disMAT". In Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 232-241. Portugal: Springer, 2017.
    Published • https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-56538-5_25
  17. Abreu, M. Florentina; Pereira, Ana C.; Silva, António; Silva, Fábio; Ferraz, Filipa; Alves, Anabela Carvalho; Oliveira, José A.; et al. "Collaborative Process Mapping to Improve Work Instructions and Standardized Work". In Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, 603-615. Portugal: Springer, 2017.
    Published • https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-56535-4_60
  18. Ferraz, Filipa; Neves, José; Costa, António; Vicente, Henrique. "An Artificial Intelligence Approach to Dyscalculia". In Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, 205-214. Portugal: Springer, 2016.
    Published • https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-1409-3_23
  19. Neves, José; Ferraz, Filipa; Vicente, Henrique; Novais, Paulo. "An Engine Oil Replacement Timeline". In Advances in Information Science and Application, 438-444. Portugal: Europment, 2014.
    Published
Conference abstract
  1. Ferraz, Filipa. "In Silico Prediction of Candidiasis-Related microRNAs Using a Machine Learning Framework". Paper presented in XI IMFAHE´s International Conference-Innovation Camp 2025, 2025.
    Published
  2. Beatriz Rodrigues; Ferraz, Filipa; Bruna Gonçalves. Corresponding author: Beatriz Rodrigues. "Predicting MicroRNAs Associated With Types of Candidiasis Using Machine Learning and Deep Learning Models". Paper presented in CASE 2025 - Clinical AI Solutions Event, Lublin, 2025.
    Published
Conference paper
  1. Neves, João; Vicente, Henrique; Couto, Diogo; Azevedo, João; Pereira, Juliana; Ferraz, Filipa; Alves, Victor; Neves, José. "An Evolutionary Computing approach to Diabetic Foot Analysis". Paper presented in 2017 Intelligent Systems Conference (IntelliSys), 2017.
    Published • https://doi.org/10.1109/IntelliSys.2017.8324342
  2. Faria, Ricardo; Alves, Victor; Ferraz, Filipa; Neves, João; Vicente, Henrique; Neves, José. "A case base approach to cardiovascular diseases using chest X-ray image analysis". Paper presented in 2017 9th International Conference on Agents and Artificial Intelligence (ICAART 2017), 2017.
    Published • https://doi.org/10.5220/0006237702660274
  3. Ferraz, Filipa; Neves, José. "A brief look into dyscalculia and supportive tools". Paper presented in 2015 E-Health and Bioengineering Conference (EHB), 2015.
    Published • 10.1109/EHB.2015.7391584
Conference poster
  1. Tiago Miranda; Ferraz, Filipa; Mariana Henriques; Sónia Silva; Bruna Gonçalves. Corresponding author: Tiago Miranda. "Towards a Machine Learning Framework for Predicting MicroRNAs in Candidiasis". Paper presented in Bioinformatics Open Days 2025, 2025.
Journal article
  1. Ferraz, Filipa; Coelho, Eduardo; Peixoto, Hugo; Durães, Dalila Alves; Melo-Pinto, Pedro; Alves, Victor; Bandeira, Lourenço; Machado, José; Novais, Paulo. Corresponding author: Durães, Dalila Alves. "Multimodal Image and Radar Object Detection". Logic Journal of the IGPL (2024):
    In press
  2. Neves, José; Maia, Nuno; Marreiros, Goreti; Neves, Mariana; Fernandes, Ana; Ribeiro, Jorge; Araújo, Isabel; et al. "Employees balance and stability as key points in organizational performance". Logic Journal of the IGPL 30 (2022): 664-678. https://academic.oup.com/jigpal/article/30/4/664/6157812.
    Published • https://doi.org/10.1093/jigpal/jzab010
  3. Neves, J.; Vicente, H.; Esteves, M.; Ferraz, F.; Abelha, A.; Machado, J.; Ribeiro, J.; Sampaio, L.. "A Deep-Big Data Approach to Health Care in the AI Age". Mobile Networks and Applications (2018): 1-6. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85049118338&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s11036-018-1071-6
  4. Ramalhosa, Ivo; Mateus, Pedro; Alves, Victor; Vicente, Henrique; Ferraz, Filipa; Neves, João; Neves, José. "Diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease Through an Artificial Neural Network Based System". 591 (2018): 162-174. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-60591-3_15.
    Published • https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60591-3_15
  5. F. Ferraz; H. Vicente; A. Costa; J. Neves; Departamento de Informática, Universidade do Minho, Braga, Portugal; Departamento de Química, Escola de Ciências e Tecnologia, Universidade de Évora, Évora, Portugal; Centro Algoritmi, Universidade do Minho, Braga, Portugal; et al. "Analysis of Dyscalculia Evidences through Artificial Intelligence Systems". Software Networking (2016): 53-78. https://publons.com/wos-op/publon/49681114/.
    Published • 10.13052/JSN2445-9739.2016.004
Preprint
  1. Lemos, Francisca; Alves, Victor; Ferraz, Filipa. Corresponding author: Lemos, Francisca. "Is It Time To Treat Prompts As Code? A Multi-Use Case Study For Prompt Optimization Using DSPy". 2025. https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.03620.
    10.48550/arXiv.2507.03620
  2. Diogo Guedes Lameira; Ferraz, Filipa. Corresponding author: Ferraz, Filipa. "Transversal PACS Browser API: Addressing Interoperability Challenges in Medical Imaging Systems". 2024. https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.14229.
    10.48550/arXiv.2412.14229
Thesis / Dissertation
  1. Ferraz, Filipa Tinoco. "An evolving cognitive approach to dyscalculia screening and therapeutics". PhD, 2022. https://rc.cplp.org/Record/rcaap_4fefeb5fff84b86f03b29306145865bf.
  2. Ferraz, Filipa Tinoco. "Sistema de apoio à aprendizagem na área da discalculia em menores". Master, Universidade do Minho, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/1822/40865.
  3. Ferraz, Filipa; Ferraz, Filipa. "Learning Support System in the Area of Discalculia to Minors". Master, Universidade do Minho, 2015. https://publons.com/wos-op/publon/69165488/.

Other

Other output
  1. disMAT application. This is a gaming therapeutic tool that consists of a mobile game, disMAT, with evolving exercises whose records are linked to a web application, Discalculia Web, where the person in charge can view the child’s performance, evolution, screening, and guidance. This application has the purpose to assist children from the age range 5-10 with mathematical learning disabilities, and dyscalculia, in an a. 2021. Ferraz, Filipa. https://github.com/disMAT/disMAT_app.
  2. Discalculia Web. This is a gaming therapeutic tool that consists of a mobile game, disMAT, with evolving exercises whose records are linked to a web application, Discalculia Web, where the person in charge can view the child’s performance, evolution, screening, and guidance. It is a component that allows users to visualize the information gathered per student in several forms and under different analyses appropria. 2021. Ferraz, Filipa. https://github.com/disMAT/DiscalculiaWeb.
Distinctions

Award

2025 IMFAHE's Global Idea Competition Nodal Award/Shark Tank Edition 2025 (Team FlowGuardian)
IMFAHE, United States
2025 IMFAHE's Global Idea Competition Nodal Award/Shark Tank Edition 2025 Finalist (Team VitaliAI)
IMFAHE, United States

Other distinction

2025 Outstanding Professional by IMFAHE's Plataform of Talent 2024/2025
IMFAHE, United States