IDeaS Lab
At the Intelligent Decision Support Systems (IDeaS Lab) Laboratory, we are dedicated to conducting cutting-edge research and developing innovative solutions to improve decision-making processes in real-world organizations and systems.
This laboratory provides support for the development of decision-making methodologies, models, and algorithms. Using advanced technologies (e.g., Chatbots and Virtual Reality), computational methodologies (e.g., advanced data analytics, AI, knowledge engineering, knowledge extraction algorithms, and fuzzy logic), simulation models (e.g., discrete event and agent-based simulation), and different mathematical methods (e.g., linear programming and MCDM/MADM/MODM), we aim to design and implement decision-support systems.
We place significant emphasis on industrial engineering and management, covering multiple core areas such as manufacturing & process control, service operations, logistics, decision-support systems, supply chain management, project management, and information systems, but also extend its integration with multidisciplinary topics such as additive manufacturing, technology readiness and maturity assessment of organizations, resilience and sustainability. Our work spans four key mission topics: Technologies, Health, Climate Change, and People. With a commitment to advancing knowledge and fostering real-world impact, IDeaS Lab is at the forefront of shaping a more sustainable and resilient future, harnessing the power of science and innovation to better society and the planet.
EQUIPMENTS AVAILABLE IN OUR LABORATORY INCLUDE:
Computer and amazfit sensors and digital scale (KERN)
Glasses for Virtual Reality (4)
Visual DX (image analysis)
ChatGPT Pro (AI)
Personal UV light detector and data collecting system
Samsung Interactive Screen with support and AVER video conferencing system
Matlab (software)
Arena Rockwell (software)
PRESENT AND PAST PROJECTS INCLUDE:
Bioagroglores – Sustainable Model for Supply Chain Management of Residual. Agroforestry Biomass Supported on a Web Platform
Smart_Decisions@Crisis – Situation Room for Complex and Uncertain Decision-Making
PHIRI – Spring School on Health Information
AI-4-MUFF: Artificial intelligence on the management of the degree of readiness in urban firefighting
MEAOW (FCT) – Digital Plaftorm for Lisbon Municipality Decision-Making on Outdoor Workers Management
M4ML – Mobility for Maritime Logistics
KM3D – Knowledge Management in Additive Manufacturing: Designing New Business Models
METHIS – Primary Healthcare Digital Platform for Decision-Making
OUR FACILITIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR PhD STUDENTS TO SUPPORT THEIR RESEARCH PLAN. EXAMPLES OF PhD THESIS ARE:
Integrating Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) into Additive Manufacturing Decision Making: A Design Science Approach using MCDM Tools
Estimating the Value of Digital Health Services: Multimorbidity Management in Primary Health Care in Portugal
Developing a Strategic Framework for the Successful Adoption and Implementation of Additive Manufacturing in Closed Market
Aeronautics Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Supply Chains
Human-like communication in Conversational Agents for Delivering Health Interventions after Cardiothoracic Surgery
Integrated Model for Improving Resilience in Meeting Delivery Deadlines in Production Engineering Systems to Order
Adverse Event Management System in Primary Health Care
Level of Adoption of Technological Innovation in Logistics Operations Practiced by Portuguese SMEs
The Security/Resilience of the information flow as a determining factor for the Business Continuity of a Port Operation
A Maturity Model for Responsible Artificial Intelligence
Virtual Reality in Outdoor Medical Emergencies
Nursing management model for cases of patients with complex needs in primary health care with the Design Science approach
A Research Impact Framework for Higher Education Institutions
Optimizing Product-Market Fit: A Digital Marketing Approach for Performance Measurement
THIS LABORATORY ALSO SUPPORTS WORKS DONE BY MASTER’S AND BACHELOR’S STUDENTS. EXAMPLES ARE:
An integrated PROMETHEE II-Roadmap model: Application to the recovery of residual agroforestry biomass in Portugal
Fuzzy Sustainability Index for Logistics operations: a case in an eletrical company
An Analytical Network Process model to select KPIs for stamping and molding industry
Product segmentation using clustering algorithms: case study in a museum store
AutomateDM: A Fuzzy MCDM Approach for the Selection of Processes for Automation Technologies
Supplier selection with Analytical Hierarchy Process: a case study in Groundforce Portugal
An ANP model to select KPIs for logistics: a case study in a sports warehouse
Profit maximization for maritime fuel sustainable logistics
EXAMPLES OF PROTOTYPES AVAILABLE IN THE NOVA NDT LAB ARE:
Situation Room (Heatwave crisis, hospital cyberattack and Deep Space Medical Emergency)
Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA) interactive online tool for WAAM fabricated parts
Fuzzy System to Measure Additive Manufacturing Maturity
Fuzzy System to Measure Sustainability in Logistics Operations
METHIS Digital Health Platforms and patient Sensors Network
Virtual Reality (Medical Emergencies)
MEAOW SUN@METHIS Digital Platform
MedBot Platform for Communication with patients (Machine Learning OSYRISH Hand Hygiene Decision Support System (Gamification and indoor location system)
SORSe – Smart Operating Room Schedulling System (based on deep learning)
