Doctoral Program in Computer Science

The Doctoral Program in Computer Science (PD:CC) aims to promote excellence in advanced training in Computer Science, preparing professionals capable of developing and applying their scientific knowledge in areas at the forefront of the field. PhD graduates from this program have gone on to pursue careers both in academia and in national and international companies.

Scientific Areas

• Foundations of Computation
• Algorithms, Data Structures and Computational Complexity
• Programming Languages and Compilers
• Parallel and Distributed Computing Systems and Cloud Computing
• Computer Networks and Information Protocols
• Cryptography and Computer Security
• Mobile Devices Programming
• Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
• Computer Vision
• Bioinformatics
• Computer Graphics

Faculty

The faculty is composed mainly of Full, Associate, and Assistant Professors from the Department of Computer Science at FCUP. They are highly qualified academics, affiliated with research centers, with a strong record of impactful publications and collaborations in national and international research and technology transfer projects.

Theses

• Ongoing
• Completed