José Machado

José Machado concluded Habilitation Title in February 2019 at University of Minho, Portugal. He received his PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering – Automation, from University of Minho, Portugal and, in simultaneous, from Ecole Normale Superieure de Cachan, France, in 2006. He is Deputy Director of MEtRICs Research Center and Associate Professor with Habilitation and Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department of University of Minho. He has authored, or co-authored, more than 300 refereed journal and conference proceedings papers. He coordinates and has coordinated – and participated as collaborator – in several Research and Technology Transfer Projects on Mechatronics and Automation domains. His main interests are related with Industry 4.0, more specifically, on the design and development of Cyber-Physical Systems; design and analysis of dependable controllers for obtaining dependable mechatronic systems; and mechatronic systems design with special focus on manufacturing industry and medical or biomedical applications, wellbeing and/or rehabilitation. He is member of Scientific Communities IEEE, IFAC and IFToMM.

“Driving Innovation from Research to Industrial Impact”

The University of Minho is internationally recognized for its excellence in mechatronics, automation, robotics, and intelligent manufacturing, with a strong track record in innovation, applied research, and technology transfer. Through long-standing partnerships with industry, the University has successfully led numerous collaborative R&D projects in advanced manufacturing, cyber-physical systems, industrial robotics, digital twins, artificial intelligence, and Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies. These projects have enabled the transformation of cutting-edge research into practical industrial solutions, improving productivity, flexibility, and sustainability. By fostering close collaboration between academia and industry, the University of Minho accelerates the transfer of advanced mechatronic technologies, strengthens industrial competitiveness, and promotes technological innovation. This talk will present and discuss selected mechatronics projects that illustrate how research-driven innovation has created measurable value and competitive advantages for industrial partners.