Intelligent Systems Associate Laboratory (LASI)
About Us
The Intelligent Systems Associate LAboratory (LASI), headquartered at the Centro Algoritmi, University of Minho in Guimarães, is coordinated by prof. Paulo Novais. LASI is a reference laboratory for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in Portugal. It intends to create sustainable and inclusive innovation for
our society, improving applications/materials/products and using advanced intelligent systems technologies, providing high levels of precision, performance and adaptation over time. It will, therefore, enable new business models and processes in industry, services, community and improve the way we interact with everything around us.
Recent Publications

Author Correction: A technical survey on practical applications and guidelines for IoT sensors in precision agriculture and viticulture (Scientific Reports, (2024), 14, 1, (29793), 10.1038/s41598-024-80924-y)
Pascoal D.Silva N., Adão T., Lopes R.D., Peres E., Morais R.,
Scientific Reports, December 2025

How does social acceptance affect transition minerals production in Europe? A system dynamics approach and case study in Portugal
Dall-Orsoletta A.Verrier B., Uriona-Maldonado M., Dranka G.G., Ferreira P.,
Extractive Industries and Society, June 2025

A comprehensive audit framework for rural photovoltaic systems: On-site insights and key findings from Brazil
Dranka G.G.Aguiar Ferreira R.M., de Alencar Á.P., Leludak J.A., Candido R., Pazinatto M.d.S., Silva L.M., Zardo I.Z., de Oliveira R.V.,
Energy, 1 May 2025

Accurate phenotyping of luminal A breast cancer in magnetic resonance imaging: A new 3D CNN approach
Fontes J.P.P.Raimundo J.N.C., Magalhães L.G.M., Lopez M.A.G.,
Computers in Biology and Medicine, May 2025

A robust optimisation approach for the placement of forest fire suppression resources
Mendes A.B.e Alvelos F.P.,
International Transactions in Operational Research, May 2025

Forest management with fire simulation
Alvelos F.Martins I., Marques S.,
European Journal of Operational Research, 16 March 2025
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