MIT Portugal Program Engineering systems in action

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1 MIT Portugal Program Engineering systems in action Paulo Ferrão, MPP Director in Portugal Engineering Systems: Achievements and Challenges MIT, June 15-17, 2009

2 Our knowledge-creation model

3 An Engineering Systems research focus Our research on design and implementation spans the disciplines of engineering, logistics, economics and finance, marketing, and human resources to enhance the ways in which ideas and concepts can be materialized into competitive new products or efficient large and multifunctional services and systems Our research on uncertainty and dynamics builds advanced methods and models to ensure flexibility in systems and thus make it possible to address rapid shifts in societal requirements, technical options, and markets Our research on networks and flows is based on the understanding that all engineering systems are characterized by technical, social, and managerial networks and flows

4 OBJECTIVES Transform scientific and engineering training in Portugal, through a new research and knowledge network Invest in developing human resources that will help make the vision a reality Cultivate the ongoing development of advanced methods and models to enhance the value of systems thinking Demonstrate the advantage of systems thinking in real-world applications related to sustainable energy and transportation systems, stem cell engineering, and industrial design that can transform Portugal into an industry leader in these areas

5 A WIDE NETWORK ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH AFFILIATES Schools of Engineering, Science and Technology Escola de Engenharia da Universidade do Minho (UMinho) Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (Feup) Instituto Superior Técnico da UniversidadeTécnica de Lisboa (IST-UTL) Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade de Coimbra (FCT-UC) Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade Nova de Lisboa (FCT-UNL) Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa (FCUL) Other Associated Schools Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão da Universidade Técnica de Lisboa (iseg-utl) Facueldade de Economia (FEUC) Associate Laboratories Centro de Neurociências de Coimbra Instituto de Biotecnologia e Bioengenharia Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores do Porto, Inesc-Porto Instituto de Nanoestruturas, Nanomodelação e Nanofabricação, Minho Instituto de Sistemas e Robótica, Lisboa Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica Laboratório Associado de Química Verde Tecnologias e Processos Limpos, Requimte Through a unique and robust public-private partnership, MIT-Portugal leverages the research and educational capabilities and expertise of one of the world s foremost engineering and scientific Institutions. Industrial Research Laboratories Centro de Excelência e Inovação na Industria Automóvel Instituto Nacional de Engenharia e Gestão Industrial Pólo de Inovação em Engenharia de Polímeros

6 Educational programs phd o Leaders for Technical Industries o Bioengineering Systems o Sustainable Energy Systems o Transportation Executive Masters o Technology Management Enterprise o Sustainable Energy Systems o Complex Transport and Infrastructure Systems MIT Portugal granted MIT associate alumni status by MIT alumni association

7 PhD Programs o First year Academic courses Starting the research activities Selecting a Research project Interact with companies, the R&D is intended to have impact on economy Interact with MIT faculty and with MIT students Interact with PT faculty from different schools, from Engineering to Economics o Subsequent years Research oriented Spending 1 year at MIT

8 Recruitment - international share of applications Currently over 150 phd students

9 An example: Green Islands The project goal: Reduce fossil fuel dependence and create value and jobs building comparative advantages for Portugal through Engineering Design and Systems Thinking. Full scale demonstration in São Miguel, Azores

10 São Miguel, Reference Energy System, % 47%

11 The main challenges 2007 Electricity Demand Electricity Demand - São Miguel (EDA, December 2007)

12 The difficulty Higher resolution for a better design Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct (MW = MWh) Nov Dec Electricity Demand 2006 (REN Data) Hourly Electric Demand

13 The challenge This is not only a technical problem, it requires a systems view!

14 The future Intelligent Energy Networks, the energy software revolution

15 The future Intelligent Energy Networks, the energy software revolution

16 What will the future look like? Energy efficiency

17 ...the leaders of the future