Publications (53)

Books (2)

  1. Machado, C., Davim, J.P., & Jesus. C. (2024) Capacitando as PME para uma transformação digital mais humanizada, sustentável e resiliente.
    DOI/ISBN: 9789896947590
  2. De Souza, T., Soares, D., & Jesus, C. (2023). Lean healthcare: Casos aplicados no ciclo de melhoria contínua da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Passos. In EDITORA CRV eBooks.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.24824/978652514625.6


Journal Papers (29)

  1. A. Moradbeikie, A. Keshavarz and S. Ivan Lopes, “Enhancing LoRaWAN Localization in Industrial Environments: Merging Path-Loss Modeling, Extended Kalman Filtering and Map-Matching,” in IEEE Access, vol. 13, pp. 84765-84778, 2025,
    DOI : 10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3568750.
  2. Jesus, C., Amorim, I., Pontes, E., Gonçalves, S., Moradbeikie, A., & Lopes, S. (2025). Impact of adopting industry 4.0 practices and technologies on time and motion study: a pilot study revealing efficiency gains in a multi-operation workstation. Production & Manufacturing Research, 13(1).
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/21693277.2025.2476436
  3. A. Hussain, J. Kübarsepp, F. Sergejev, D. Goljandin, I. Hussainova, V. Podgursky, K. Karjust, H.S Maurya, R. Rahmani, M. Sinka, D. Bajāre, A. Borodiņecs, Advanced Machine Learning and Experimental Studies of Polypropylene Based Polyesters Tribological Composite Systems for Sustainable Recycling Automation and Digitalization, International Journal of Lightweight Materials and Manufacture
    DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijlmm.2024.11.001 
  4. H.S. Maurya, R. Kumar, S. Anand Kumar, M. Tarraste, A. Hussain, R. Rahmani, K. Juhani, F. Sergejev, K.G. Prashanth, Sliding wear and debris evolution in LPBFed ceramic-reinforced steel composites under variable loads and temperatures, Materials Chemistry and Physics,Volume 345,2025,ISSN 0254-0584
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131195
  5. Ramin Rahmani , Bashir Bashiri , Sérgio I. Lopes , Abrar Hussain , Himanshu S. Maurya and Raivo Vilu, Sustainable Additive Manufacturing: An Overview on Life Cycle Impacts and Cost Efficiency of Laser Powder Bed Fusion.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/jmmp9010018
  6. Lopes S.I.; Silva F.; Pinho P.; Marques P.; Abreu C.; Milheiro J.; Braga B.; Queiros G.; Almeida R.; Carvalho N.B. (2024). C. oViS: A Contactless Health Monitoring System for the Nursing Home. IEEE  Access Volume 12, 20802-20821
    DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3355060
  7. P. Fraga-Lamas, T. M. Fernández-Caramés, A. M. Rosado da Cruz and S. I. Lopes, “An Overview of Blockchain for Industry 5.0: Towards Human-Centric, Sustainable and Resilient Applications,” in IEEE Access, vol. 12, pp. 116162-116201, 2024, 
    DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3435374.
  8. Anacleto Filho, P. C., Colim, A., Jesus, C., Lopes, S. I., & Carneiro, P. (2024). Digital and Virtual Technologies for Work-Related Biomechanical Risk Assessment: A Scoping Review. Safety, 10(3), 79.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/safety10030079
  9. H.S. Maurya, R.J. Vikram, R. Kumar, R. Rahmani, K. Juhani, F. Sergejev, K.G. Prashanth, EBSD investigation of microstructure and microtexture evolution on additively manufactured TiC-Fe based cermets—Influence of multiple laser scanning, Micron, Volume 180, 2024, 103613, ISSN 0968-4328,
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micron.2024.103613.
  10. Rahmani, R.; Jesus, C.; Lopes, S.I. Implementations of Digital Transformation and Digital Twins: Exploring the Factory of the Future. Processes 2024, 12, 787.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/pr12040787
  11. Hussain, A., Goljandin, D., Podgursky, V., Yörük, C. R., Sergejev, F., Kübarsepp, J., … & Rahmani, R. (2024). Industrial sustainable Fabrication, SEM Characterization, mechanical Testing, ANOVA analysis of PP-PETF recycled Composites: Artificial intelligence and deep learning studies for nuclear shielding applications. European Polymer Journal, 113082.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2024.113082
  12. Ramin Rahmani, Pedro R. Resende, Rúben Couto, Sérgio I. Lopes, Rahul Kumar, Himanshu S. Maurya, Javad Karimi, Alexandre M. Afonso, Abrar Hussain, João C.C. Abrantes, Structural analysis of selective laser melted copper-tin alloy, Journal of Alloys and Metallurgical Systems, Volume 7, 2024, 100097, ISSN 2949-9178,
    DOI : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jalmes.2024.100097
  13. Moradbeikie, Azin & Zare, Mojtaba & Keshavarz, Ahmad & Lopes, Sérgio. (2024). RSSI-Based LoRaWAN Dataset collected in a Dynamic and Harsh Industrial Environment with High Humidity. Data in Brief. 53. 110120.
    DOI: 10.1016/j.dib.2024.110120
  14. Kumar R, Rezapourian M, Rahmani R, Maurya HS, Kamboj N, Hussainova I. Bioinspired and Multifunctional Tribological Materials for Sliding, Erosive, Machining, and Energy-Absorbing Conditions: A Review. Biomimetics. 2024; 9(4):209.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics9040209
  15. Bumba, Alberto & Gomes, Manuel & Jesus, Cristiano & Lima, Rui. (2023). KPI tree – a hierarchical relationship structure of key performance indicators for value streams. Production Engineering Archives. 29.
    DOI: 175-185. 10.30657/pea.2023.29.21.
  16. Moradbeikie, A., Keshavarz, A., Rostami, H., Paiva, S., & Lopes, S. I. (2023). A cost-effective LoRaWAN-based IoT localization method using fixed reference nodes and dual-slope path-loss modeling. Internet of Things, 100990.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iot.2023.100990
  17. Lima, R. M., Sousa, R. M., Costa, L., Jesus, C., Mesquita, D., Kengpol, A., … & Koomsap, P. (2023). Analysis of Teachers’ Competences for Industry 4.0 Subjects: A Case of Thai Higher Education Institutions. Applied Science and Engineering Progress, 16(4), 6233-6233.
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.14416/j.asep.2022.09.005
  18. Rahmani, R., Karimi, J., Kamboj, N., Kumar, R., Brojan, M., Tchórz, A., … & Lopes, S. I. (2023). Fabrication of localized diamond-filled copper structures via selective laser melting and spark plasma sintering. Diamond and Related Materials, 136, 109916.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diamond.2023.109916
  19. Rahmani, R., Karimi, J., Resende, P. R., Abrantes, J. C., & Lopes, S. I. (2023). Overview of Selective Laser Melting for Industry 5.0: Toward Customizable, Sustainable, and Human-Centric Technologies. Machines, 11(5), 522
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/machines11050522
  20. Cotta, W. A. A., Lopes, S. I., & Vassallo, R. F. (2023). Towards the Cognitive Factory in Industry 5.0: From Concept to Implementation. Smart Cities, 6(4), 1901–1921.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities6040088
  21. Rahmani, R., Lopes, S. I., & Prashanth, K. G. (2023). Selective Laser Melting and Spark Plasma Sintering: A Perspective on Functional Biomaterials. Journal of Functional Biomaterials, 14(10), 521.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/jfb14100521
  22. Fraga-Lamas, P., Lopes, S. I., & Fernández-Caramés, T. M. (2022). Emerging Paradigms and Architectures for Industry 5.0 Applications. Applied Sciences, 12(19), 10065.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/app121910065
  23. Fraga-Lamas, P., Lopes, S. I., & Fernández-Caramés, T. M. (2022). Emerging Paradigms and Architectures for Industry 5.0 Applications. Applied Sciences, 12(19), 10065.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/app121910065
  24. Fraga-Lamas, P., Lopes, S. I., & Fernández-Caramés, T. M. (2022). Emerging Paradigms and Architectures for Industry 4.0 Applications. Applied Sciences, 12(19), 9546.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/app12199546
  25. Fraga-Lamas, P., Barros, D., Lopes, S. I., & Fernandez-Carames, T. M.(2022). Mist and edge computing cyber-physical human-centered systems for Industry 5.0: a cost-effective IoT thermal imaging safety system. Sensors, 22(21).
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/s22218500
  26. Jesus, C., Marcorin, A., Lima, R. M., Sousa, R. M., Souza, I. T., & Oliveira, E. (2022). SPC-based model for evaluation of training processes in industrial context.
    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3926/jiem.3617
  27. Ródenas García, M., Spinazzé, A., Branco, P. T., Borghi, F., Villena, G., Cattaneo, A., Lopes, S. I. … & Sousa (2022). Review of low-cost sensors for indoor air quality: Features and applications. Applied Spectroscopy Reviews, 57(9-10), 747-779.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/05704928.2022.2085734
  28. Curralo, A. F., Lopes, S. I., Mendes, J., & Curado, A. (2022). Joining sustainable design and internet of things technologies on campus: the IPVC smartbottle practical case. Sustainability, 14(10), 5922.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su14105922
  29. Alves, L., Ferreira Cruz, E., Lopes, S. I., Faria, P. M., & Rosado da Cruz, A. M. (2022). Towards circular economy in the textiles and clothing value chain through blockchain technology and IoT: A review. Waste Management & Research, 40(1), 3-23.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0734242X211052858


Conference Papers (22)

  1. A. Moradbeikie, I. Amorin, R. Azevedo, C. Jesus, B. David, S.I. Lopes, “BLE-based Collaborative Indoor Positioning: A Machine Learning Approach for Dynamic Environments with Autonomous Mobile Robots”, 2025 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics (SMC) October 5-8, 2025 Vienna, Austria.
    DOI: (Accepted in 29/06/2025)
  2. Silva, J.P. et al. (2025). Citizen Science for Action: A Platform to Empower Public Participation in Radon Detection and Mitigation. In: Caetano, N., Felgueiras, C. (eds) Renewable Energy Towards Decarbonization . ICEER 2024. Environmental Science and Engineering. Springer, Cham.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-82407-4_123
  3. Moradbeikie, A., Keshavarz, A., Rostami, H., Paiva, S., Lopes, S.I. (2024). Improving LoRaWAN RSSI-Based Localization in Harsh Environments: The Harbor Use Case. In: Rocha, A., Adeli, H., Dzemyda, G., Moreira, F., Colla, V. (eds) Information Systems and Technologies. WorldCIST 2023. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 799. Springer, Cham.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-45642-8_2
  4. Martinelli, Marco & Lopes, Sérgio & Migliardi, Mauro. (2024). Predictive Technologies and Methodologies for Human Operator Assessment in Industry 5.0: A Conceptual Framework. 1-8.
    DOI: 10.1109/ETFA61755.2024.10710870.
  5. Moradbeikie, Azin & Azevedo, Rolando & Jesus, Cristiano & Lopes, Sérgio. (2024). RSSI-Based Localization in Industrial Environments: A Wi-Fi/BLE Hybrid Approach. 1-6.
    DOI: 10.1109/ICIT58233.2024.10540863.
  6. Jesus, C., Pontes, E., Lima, R. M., & Sérgio Ivan Lopes. (2024). Adopting Industry 4.0 and Lean Practices in Heavy Metalworking: Impact of Human Factors on Productivity. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 241–252.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-45648-0_24
  7. Verde, David & Paiva, Sara & Lopes, Sérgio. (2023). Assessing Cybersecurity Risks in BLE-based Asset Management Systems. 1-5.
    DOI: 10.1109/IWSSIP58668.2023.10180264.
  8. Pinto, A., Azevedo, R., Lopes, S.I. (2023). Evaluating Maximum Operating Distance in COTS RFID TAGS for Smart Manufacturing. In: Lopes, S.I., Fraga-Lamas, P., Fernándes-Camáres, T.M., Dawadi, B.R., Rawat, D.B., Shakya, S. (eds) Smart Technologies for Sustainable and Resilient Ecosystems. Edge-IoT SmartGov 2022 2022. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, vol 510. Springer, Cham.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-35982-8_3
  9. Mpinga, Valdo & Rosado da Cruz, António Miguel & Lopes, Sérgio. (2023). Forecasting Short-Term Indoor Radon: A Machine Learning Approach Using LSTM Networks.
    DOI: 10.23919/CISTI58278.2023.10211807.
  10. A. Haghighat, Z. Sirous, A. Moradbeikie, A. Keshavarz and S. I. Lopes, “Improving LoRaWAN Fingerprint-Based Localization by Detecting and Eliminating Noisy RSSI Measurements,” 2023 IEEE 9th World Forum on Internet of Things (WF-IoT), Aveiro, Portugal, 2023, pp. 1-7,
    DOI: 10.1109/WF-IoT58464.2023.10539415.
  11. Blanco-Novoa, Oscar & Barros, Paulo & Fraga-Lamas, Paula & Lopes, Sérgio & Fernández-Caramés, Tiago. (2024). IoT Architectures for Indoor Radon Management: A Prospective Analysis.
    DOI: 10.48550/arXiv.2411.00505.
  12. E. Darabi, A. Moradbeikie, A. Keshavarz and S. I. Lopes, “RELIANCE: A Reliable and Power Efficient LoRaWAN Optimization Approach for IoT Systems,” 2023 IEEE 9th World Forum on Internet of Things (WF-IoT), Aveiro, Portugal, 2023, pp. 1-9, doi: 10.1109/WF-
    DOI: IoT58464.2023.10539460.
  13. Rahmani, R., Karimi, J., Davoodi, F., Abrantes, J., Resende, P., & Lopes, S. I. (2023). Additive Manufacturing Integrated Technologies Applied to Human Machine Interfaces: An Industry 5.0 Overview. Euro PM2023 Proceedings.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.59499/ep235742275
  14. Barros, D. S., Da Cruz, A. M., & Lopes, S. I. (2023, April). Hybrid Building Occupancy Estimation using Thermal Imaging and Environmental Sensing. In 2023 IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology (ICIT) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIT58465.2023.10143114
  15. Barahouei Pasandi, H., Moradbeikie, A., Barros, D., Verde, D., Paiva, S., & Lopes, S. I. (2023, September). Improving BLE Fingerprint Radio Maps: A Method based on Fuzzy Clustering and Weighted Interpolation. In Proceedings of the 1st Workshop on Enhanced Network Techniques and Technologies for the Industrial IoT to Cloud Continuum (pp. 41-47).
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3609389.3610570
  16. A. Moradbeikie, H. B. Pasandi, A. Keshavarz, H. Rostami, S. Paiva and S. I. Lopes, “Towards Secure Edge-Based LoRaWAN for Next Generation Wireless Communications,” 2023 18th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (CISTI), Aveiro, Portugal, 2023, pp. 1-8,
    doi: 10.23919/CISTI58278.2023.10212054.
  17. Pontes, E., Moradbeikie, A., Azevedo, R., Jesus, C., & Lopes, S. I. (2023). Ergonomic Posture Assessment and Tracking for Industrial Cyber-Physical-Human Systems: A Case Study in the Heavy Metalworking Industry.
    DOI: http://doi.org/10.54941/ahfe1003517
  18. N. Torres, P. Pinto and S. I. Lopes, “Exploiting Physical Layer Vulnerabilities in LoRaWAN-based IoT Networks,” 2022 IEEE 8th World Forum on Internet of Things (WF-IoT), Yokohama, Japan, 2022, pp. 1-6,
    DOI: 10.1109/WF-IoT54382.2022.10152098.
  19. Jesus, C., Lima, R. M., Barretiri, L., & Lopes, S. I. (2022, June). A Maturity Model Proposal with Readiness Level Assessment for Organizational Processes Improvement. In 2022 17th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (CISTI) (pp. 1-4). IEEE.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.23919/CISTI54924.2022.9820072
  20. Araújo, P., da Cruz, A. R., & Lopes, S. I. (2022, June). IoT and blockchain technologies for process traceability in the shipbuilding industry. In 2022 17th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (CISTI) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
    DOI: http://www.doi.org/10.23919/CISTI54924.2022.9820491
  21. Azevedo, R., Silva, J. P., Lopes, N., Curado, A., Nunes, L. J., & Lopes, S. I. (2022, June). Designing an IoT-enabled Data Warehouse for Indoor Radon Time Series Analytics. In 2022 17th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (CISTI) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
    DOI: http://www.doi.org/10.23919/CISTI54924.2022.9820540
  22. Santos, J. E., Nunes, M., Pires, M., Rocha, J., Sousa, N., Adão, T., … & Oliveira, E. (2022, November). Generic XR game-based approach for industrial training. In 2022 International Conference on Graphics and Interaction (ICGI) (pp. 1-8). IEEE.
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/ICGI57174.2022.9990346