Main research interests are focused on the understanding (principles and models) and support (methods, tools, and technologies) for collaborative networks and distributed architectures and systems applied to industry and services.
Collaborative Networks
o Virtual enterprises / Virtual organizations
o Virtual communities
o VO Breeding environments
o Business ecosystems
Intelligent Manufacturing Systems
o Distributed Manufacturing Systems
o Collaborative Industry 4.0
o Intelligent robotic systems
o Collaborative Cyber-Physical Systems and Internet of Things
ICT and Ageing
o Collaborative elderly care ecosystems
o Ambient Assisted Living
Collaborative smart (energy) grids