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Co-dean of Virtual University at University Fernando Pessoa (UFPUV) 

Associate Professor at University Fernando Pessoa - UFP
Science and Technology Faculty
Computer Science Group

Researcher at Multimedia Research Centre - CEREM
Researcher at Mind Lab - EUA based - Porto branch
Researcher at LEAD - Brazil

Last revised: November 22, 2006

Personal data

Lancaster University, Computing Science 
2002, PhD Degree in Computing Science, with a thesis entitled "A Visualisation Design for Sharing Knowledge. 
A virtual environment to support collaborative learning"

University of Porto, Faculty of Engineering 
1995, MSc Degree in Electrical and Computation Engineering, Telecommunications speciality, with a 
dissertation in "Multimedia for Enterprise Information Systems" 

Master dissertation abstract and keywords (available in English)

University Portucalense Infante don Henrique
1989, Diploma (Licenciatura) Degree in Computer Science / Applied Mathematics. 

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Projects areas

Information Management issues

 

I am particulary interested in the impact that Information Society and networked structures have both to individuals and organisations. The use of information and how can we take advantage of computers and networks to deal with it, considering its resource, value and power. Applications and multimedia issues involved are also part of my research activity.

 

egovernment and governance issues
 

As an extension of the concerns with information management, the improving of both central and local government facilities to improve citizens life is another of my research interests. As a result of been involved in a big digital cities projects, a number of research projects are now on place as also a bunch of new ideas to proceed. Among them, governance strategies using advanced computer and newtorks applications take part of my current research.

Improving contents for my Teaching Activity at UFP and UFPUV

 

I'm working in better and richer situations to enhance the learning process. The main focus is the creation of an environment where it is possible to (re)use the material produced in the past years and produce new material based on the discussion between students, myself and others. The "others" are professionals from industry who may want to collaborate in demonstrating the use of technologies and new facilities in the lectures context.

 

Use of Information Technology in education and elearning setting

 

At UFP there is the possibility to every student buy a laptop computer to attend and to use in classrooms. This led to a rich technology environment   where a great number of students and teachers have their own laptops. The University itself is transforming its buildings to support this environment. I am one of the guys who try to explore all this new potential, trying to contribute with more ideas to the "laptop all initiative" as an information (and cultural) transformer at UFP.

 

More information about projects where I am involved.

A collection of papers are available as a result of research and project activity following these areas.
I authored a number of Books on those subjects as a result of ongoing activity

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Interests

Information Systems / Information Management

 

Uses and applications; technologies; methods for new and better systems; social and economic impact; information management are just some concerns that must be addressed in order to help build better information systems by preparing better students to deal with old and new situations. (see that as a manifesto from an academic guy if you want!)

 

New forms for education tech support / elearning

 

With or without technology, it seems quite clear that actual education systems are "out of order". Why?, if we think of what a new professional needs to know and its skills portfolio we conclude "pronto" that something can be done to improve the actual situation. Technologies can be used to help achieving better results.

 

Information Society issues / Digital Cities / egovernment / digital governance

 

Information Society... it is a mind game where we can discuss serious things in an informal way. So I like this subject to generate more questions than those that can be answered by present time; good for collective thinking!

 

Also one of my interests, is to be a F.C.Porto supporter, my football passion!

 

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Contact Information

Old fashion street address
Universidade Fernando Pessoa
Praça 9 de Abril, 349
P4200 Porto
Portugal

Electronic mail address
lmbg@ufp.pt

Web address
http://www.ufp.pt/~lmbg

Blog address (portuguese)
http://lmbg.blogspot.com

Blog address (english)
http://fulldream.blogspot.com/

Phone: (+351) 225508270
Room: CEREM, extension: (+351) 225071306 (direct)
FAX: (+351) 225508269

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