Rafael Pinheiro, post-doctoral researcher at ciTechCare, working on the analysis of biological signals and the development of algorithms of artificial intelligence, experienced a 4-week RUN-EU International RDI mobility programme, whose goal was to transfer knowledge and establish connections for future collaborations with the Research Center for Microtechnology (RCM), at Vorarlberg University of Applied Sciences (FHV), Austria. 

The focus of the Research Center for Microtechnology (RCM) is determined by the guiding principle of improving the environment, climate and medical technology. RCM focuses on sensors and actuators, photonic applications and dynamics, and uses these competencies to develop innovative ideas, real processes and prototypes, accompanied by theoretical methods, feasibility studies and material investigations. 

From september 4 to 28, Rafael had the opportunity to make presentations along with RCM researchers, get involved with their ongoing investigations, and discuss possible ways of cooperating with RCM projects based on his experience on developping artificial intelligence algorithms. 

CiTechCare post-doctorate researcher got the chance to understand projects like the Smart Bubble System one, whose goal is to improve energy efficiency, reduce costs and improve the quality of the air we breathw, where the development of an artificial intelligence algorithm could be interesting to identify the separation of bubbles from fluids. 

Projects involving Waveguides or microsensors also were discussed and explored. 

At ciTechCare, Rafael Pinheiro is leading a project called 2ARTs whose main goal is to propose a Cardiac rehabilitation program focused on the assessment of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), based on the evidence provided by intelligent methodologies of data analysis and Machine Learning. 

Politechnic of Leiria is one of the 7 european universities that integrate this international network. One of its purposes is to strengthen research within the alliance through strong collaboration between members and associated partners.