Prof. Paulo Ferreira | Distributed Systems Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Paulo Ferreira, University of Oslo, Norway

Dr. Paulo Ferreira is a Full Professor at the University of Oslo’s Department of Informatics, where he specializes in operating systems and distributed systems. He obtained his Ph.D. from Université Pierre et Marie Curie in 1996 and holds degrees in Electrotechnical Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico, Lisbon. With a strong commitment to education, Dr. Ferreira supervises multiple PhD and MSc students and has previously taught various advanced courses at the University of Lisbon. He has led significant research initiatives, including the Distributed Systems Group at INESC ID and the H2020 TRACE project, and has contributed to numerous national and international projects in middleware and mobile computing. An accomplished author with over 130 peer-reviewed publications and multiple awards for his research, he actively participates in academic committees and editorial boards, including serving as a senior member of ACM and IEEE. Dr. Ferreira’s expertise is recognized globally, and he has been honored for his exceptional teaching throughout his career.

Professional Profile:

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award

Paulo Ferreira is a highly accomplished researcher in the field of computer science, particularly focusing on operating systems and distributed systems. He holds a PhD from Université Pierre et Marie Curie and has extensive academic credentials, including an MSc and BSc from the Technical University of Lisbon. As a Full Professor at the University of Oslo, he supervises multiple PhD and MSc students, demonstrating his commitment to education and mentorship.

👨‍🎓 Education:

Paulo Ferreira earned his PhD in Computer Systems from Université Pierre et Marie Curie in 1996, with equivalence from the Technical University of Lisbon in 1997. He holds an MSc (1992) and BSc (1988) in Electrotechnical Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico.

🏫 Current Position:

He is a Full Professor at the University of Oslo in the Department of Informatics, supervising four PhD students and several MSc students.

📚 Teaching Experience:

Previously, he taught at the University of Lisbon, covering subjects like Operating Systems, Mobile Computing, and Distributed Systems.

🔬 Research Interests:

His research focuses on operating systems, distributed systems, middleware, and mobile computing, having supervised 14 PhD and over 70 MSc students.

🌍 Project Involvement:

Paulo has coordinated and participated in numerous national and international projects, including the EU-funded H2020 TRACE project and many others such as Comandos, Harness, and MoTiV.

💼 Professional Contributions:

He has served as Pro-Rector at the Technical University of Lisbon and consulted for various institutions on distributed systems, including security and Java virtual machines.