Towards more Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Mobility<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> The Symposium on Transport Systems and Mobility, part of the 6th Doctoral Congress in Engineering (DCE25), will take place at FEUP, Porto, Portugal, on June 30th and 1st of July 2025.<\/p>\n This Symposium is organized by PhD students of the Doctoral Program in Transport Systems (PDST) at FEUP.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> The Symposium Organizing Committee is pleased to invite everyone interested in expanding and sharing their knowledge and expertise in the field of transport systems engineering to submit their work. This invitation is open to PhD and MSc students, as well as other researchers and professionals in this field.<\/p>\n Topics for submission include (but are not limited to):<\/p>\n Submissions<\/strong><\/p>\n Format: Oral communications<\/p>\n Please follow the abstract template (maximum 1 page) according to the Instruction for Authors <\/em>available under the Registration page.<\/p>\n The submission must be done through the SCI-MEET platform<\/a>.<\/p>\n For more information, please click HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n Registration & Payment<\/strong><\/p>\n Registration is mandatory for all participants through the SCI-MEET platform<\/a>.<\/p>\n Abstracts will be included in the Book of Abstracts only if at least one author of each accepted abstract is registered and has paid the registration fee (attended the event).<\/p>\n Please note that at least one author per submitted abstract must register for the Congress as soon as possible<\/strong> to secure participation.<\/p>\n Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n Oral communication:<\/em><\/p>\n Publications<\/strong><\/p>\n All accepted abstracts, with at least one author registered in the Congress with a paid fee, will be included in the event\u2019s program and the Symposium Book of Abstracts.<\/p>\n Symposium Committees<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Symposium Chairs:<\/em><\/p>\n Symposium Organizing Committee:<\/em><\/p>\n Symposium Scientific Committee:<\/em><\/p>\n Contact:<\/strong> jorge.p.sousa@inesctec.pt<\/a> (Prof. Jorge Pinho de Sousa)<\/div> Urban Mobility and Public Transport<\/strong><\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Marco Martins<\/strong><\/p>\n Presidente do Conselho de Administra\u00e7\u00e3o<\/em>, TMP – Transportes Metropolitanos do Porto<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Revolutionize mobility in the Porto Metropolitan Area: enhance public transport<\/b><\/p>\n This presentation will address the main mobility challenges in the Porto Metropolitan Area (PMA), particularly in what concerns traffic congestion and the impact of the VCI (Inner Ring Road). The presentation will highlight the ongoing efforts to promote public transport, including the expansion of the metro network, the introduction of passenger services on the Leix\u00f5es railway line, the extension of the Andante fare system to the Vouga line, and the development of river crossings. Focus will be given to the creation of TMP \u2013 Transportes Metropolitanos do Porto, marking a turning point in the organization and management of mobility in the PMA. TMP is a transport authority, implementing an integrated planning model, and influencing policies on fares, intermodality, and sustainability. The presentation will also discuss the initial results of TMP’s operations, the challenges it faces, and its potential as a catalyst for a transformation in urban and metropolitan mobility across the region.<\/p>\n Biography<\/b><\/p>\n Marco Martins<\/strong> is an experienced public administrator and political leader, with over two decades of experience in local governance and public service. Serving as Executive President of Transportes Metropolitanos do Porto, since February 2025, while maintaining his role as Municipal Councilor at C\u00e2mara Municipal de Gondomar, since 2013. He holds a master\u2019s degree in public administration from Universidade do Minho, and a degree in Economics and Business Management from Universidade Portucalense, combining academic knowledge with extensive practical experience in public sector leadership and metropolitan transportation governance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Logistics<\/strong><\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Hugo Lopes<\/strong><\/p>\n Diretor de Desenvolvimento e Sustentabilidade<\/em>, APDL – Administra\u00e7\u00e3o dos Portos do Douro, Leix\u00f5es e Viana do Castelo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Sustainable Mobility \u2013 Maritime Transport, Ports, and Intermodality<\/b><\/p>\n This presentation will highlight the strategic role of the blue economy and maritime transport in the transition towards more sustainable mobility. With a focus on the Port of Leix\u00f5es, Hugo Lopes will address international and European decarbonization targets, regulatory challenges, and emerging technological solutions, such as the use of alternative fuels (hydrogen, methanol, ammonia, biofuels) and the electrification of ships and port infrastructure. Biography<\/b><\/p>\n Hugo Lopes<\/strong> is a civil engineer specializing in hydraulics, coastal engineering, and physical modeling, currently serving as Director of Development and Sustainability at APDL. With a PhD in Civil Engineering and a MBA from Porto Business School, he has over 10 years of experience in port infrastructure development. Hugo combines his executive role with academic engagement as an Invited Associate Professor at ISEP and active participation in professional organizations including APRH, PIANC International, and ICS FEUP, making him a recognized expert in sustainable maritime infrastructure in Portugal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Jo\u00e3o Filipe Jesus<\/strong><\/p>\n Head of Corporate Finance<\/em>, Dourog\u00e1s<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Tackling decarbonization, from H2Driven to a more sustainable society<\/b><\/p>\n Dourog\u00e1s Renov\u00e1vel \u2013 Produtora de G\u00e1s, SA is a key player in Portugal\u2019s energy transition, leading the development of renewable gases such as green hydrogen and biomethane. The company has secured major wins in the country\u2019s first national auctions, including exclusive awards in the biomethane segment, and is advancing six green hydrogen projects with 150 MWh capacity by 2026. It pioneered biomethane injection into the national grid and integrates renewable energy into mobility and industrial decarbonization solutions. Through innovative projects like Move2LowC, HyFuelUp, and H2Driven, Dourog\u00e1s is helping shape a regulated renewable gas market and driving Portugal towards carbon neutrality.<\/p>\n Biography<\/b><\/p>\n Jo\u00e3o Filipe<\/strong> began his career at Montepio Bank, as an Advisor to the Strategy and Planning Department, managing M&A processes. Hence, Jo\u00e3o pursued a career as Regional Director for Alentejo at the Ministry of Economy and Innovation, overseeing a broad spectrum of economic sectors, such as industry, energy, trade, and services. Over the past 8 years, Jo\u00e3o has been the Head of Mobility Operations at Dourog\u00e1s GNV, having recently transitioned to the Head of Finance\u2019s role at Dourog\u00e1s Renov\u00e1vel. Jo\u00e3o has also been an active non-executive board member of GASNAM, the Iberian Natural & Renewable Gas Association for Mobility. Since 2023, he\u00b4s been Head of Corporate & Project Finance in the Dourog\u00e1s Group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Urban Mobility and Public Transport<\/strong><\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Bruno Oliveira<\/strong><\/p>\n Researcher<\/em>, OPT – Otimiza\u00e7\u00e3o e Planeamento de Transportes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Public transit systems planning and scheduling \u2013 problems and methodologies<\/b><\/p>\n Bus planning and scheduling are critical components for the efficient operation of public transport systems. Biography<\/b><\/p>\n Bruno Miguel Oliveira<\/strong> holds a PhD in Transportation Systems from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto and a master\u2019s degree in Statistics and Operations Research from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon. Currently working at OPT \u2013 Otimiza\u00e7\u00e3o e Planeamento de Transportes, his main focus is in the development of solution methods for planning and scheduling public transport operations, using operational research methodologies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> The Symposium Organizing Committee is pleased to invite everyone interested in expanding and sharing their knowledge and expertise in the field of transport systems engineering to submit their work. This invitation is open to PhD and MSc students, as well as other researchers and professionals in this field.<\/p>\n Topics for submission include (but are not limited to):<\/p>\n Submissions<\/strong><\/p>\n Format: Oral communications<\/p>\n Please follow the abstract template (maximum 1 page) according to the Instruction for Authors <\/em>available under the Registration page.<\/p>\n The submission must be done through the SCI-MEET platform<\/a>.<\/p>\n For more information, please click HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/fe.up.pt\/dce\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/symposium-transport-logo.png\" "\\"symposium"){kind=spacer}
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<\/i> Local<\/strong>: Room B012<\/h3>\n
<\/i> Date: Monday, June 30th<\/sup>, 2025 | 15h30-15h50<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/i> Date: Monday, June 30th<\/sup>, 2025 | 17h00-17h40<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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\nThe presentation will also emphasize the importance of innovation and energy efficiency in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime sector. The decarbonization roadmap for the Port of Leix\u00f5es, which aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035, will be presented, including ongoing actions such as the installation of onshore power supply (OPS) systems, the production of renewable energy (solar, wind, and wave), the digitalization of logistics processes, and the promotion of intermodality.
\nThe vision to be presented positions Leix\u00f5es as a sustainable urban port \u2013 deeply integrated with the surrounding community and committed to public health, operational efficiency, and environmental responsibility.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/fe.up.pt\/dce\/2025\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Joao-Filipe-Dourogas-e1751065340858.jpg\")
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<\/i> Date: Tuesday, July 1st<\/sup>, 2025 | 11h00-11h20<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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\nEnsuring compliance with both passenger demand and operational constraints requires the application of optimization techniques and specialized solution methodologies. This presentation focuses on the challenges of bus and crew scheduling, outlining the principal algorithmic approaches employed to solve these problems.
\nAdditionally, we address the emerging complexities introduced by the electrification of bus fleets, which impose new constraints and require adaptations to existing planning and scheduling frameworks.<\/p>\n<\/i>Program<\/h4><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>
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