Professor, Beira Interior University, Portugal
Agostinho Manuel Antunes da Silva is a distinguished figure in the fields of engineering and industrial management, recognized for his innovative contributions and leadership. Serving initially as Assistant to Captain Salgueiro Maia during the 1985 Portuguese revolution, Silva has emerged as a visionary leader, founding CEI-Zipor Engineering Group and leading the development of over 2,500 advanced industrial systems installed in 57 countries. 🌍🏗️
Education
Agostinho da Silva’s academic journey is marked by a commitment to excellence in management and economics:
- PhD in Management and Economics from Évora University.
- Advanced studies in Service Innovation, Service Ecosystems, and Industry 4.0 at prestigious universities. 🎓📚
Experience
Agostinho da Silva has a wealth of professional experience, including:
- Managing Director at CEI-Zipor Engineering Group, coordinating engineering teams and overseeing the development of advanced industrial systems.
- Invited Professor at the Business & Economics School (Lisbon) and Polytechnic of Leiria, leading advanced courses and supervising master’s dissertations. 🌟🔧
Research Interest
Agostinho da Silva’s research interests encompass:
- Service Innovation: Advancing service ecosystems and Industry 4.0 technologies.
- Industrial Management: Fostering the integration of advanced technologies in various industrial sectors.
- Sustainable Development: Promoting green technologies and methodologies. 🌿📊
Awards
Agostinho da Silva has been honored with numerous awards, reflecting his impact on industry and academia:
- Commander of the Order of Entrepreneurial Merit by the President of Portugal.
- Entrepreneurial Merit Gold Award (2017).
- Career and Merit Gold Medal (2022).
- Career Award from Escola Superior Náutica Infante D. Henrique (2022). 🏆✨
Publications Top Notes
Agostinho da Silva has published extensively, contributing significantly to the fields of engineering and industrial management. Notable publications include:
- Towards INDUSTRY 4.0 | A Case Study in the Ornamental Stone Sector – Resources Policy, 2020. (Cited by -)
- Flexible-lean Processes Optimization: A Case Study in the Stone Sector – Results in Engineering, 2020. (Cited by -)
- Industrial Processes Optimization in Digital Marketplace Context: A Case Study in the Ornamental Stone Sector – Results in Engineering, 2020. (Cited by -)
- Improving Blue Economy Through Industry 4.0: A Service Science Perspective – Edited by Inovstone 4.0 consortium, 2019. (Cited by -)