Apresentação Pessoal

Luís Tiago Paiva is an Assistant Professor at Universidade do Porto and DeepTech entrepreneur with a strong background in Applied Mathematics, Optimal Control, and Model Predictive Control. He earned his PhD from the same university, where his thesis focused on Numerical Methods for Optimal Control and Model Predictive Control.

Combining rigorous scientific expertise with entrepreneurial vision, Luís Tiago Paiva develops and applies advanced mathematical models to solve real-world challenges in sectors such as renewable energy, smart manufacturing, and logistics. His research has been recognised through awards, patents, and scientific publications in international journals and conferences. As co‑inventor on patents and active supervisor to Master and PhD students, Luís Tiago Paiva bridges academia, innovation, and market application.

Luís Tiago Paiva is founding partner and the former CEO of UPWIND Energy, a FEUP spin-off and U.Porto spin-off dedicated to developing airborne wind energy systems designed to harvest high-altitude wind power. His mission is to accelerate the net‑zero transition by bridging science and industry through innovation, design, and human impact.

Áreas de Interesse

1. Ciências Físicas > Matemática > Matemática aplicada > Análise numérica
2. Ciências Físicas > Matemática > Matemática aplicada > Matemática para a engenharia
3. Ciências Tecnológicas > Engenharia > Engenharia electrotécnica
4. Ciências Tecnológicas > Engenharia > Engenharia de controlo