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Benedita Malheiro holds a five-year degree in Electrical Engineering, and an M.Sc. and a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computers Engineering, all from the University of Porto. She is a Coordinator Professor at the Electrical Engineering Department of Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto, the School of Engineering of the Polytechnic Institute of Porto, and director of the European Project Semester. She is specialized in engineering education and, as a senior researcher of the Centre of Robotics and Autonomous Systems of INESC TEC, in solving distributed, dynamic, and decentralized problems with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) and distributed computing. She is a member of AAAI, ACM, APPIA (Portuguese Association for AI) and OE, the Portuguese Engineers Association.

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  • Name

    Benedita Malheiro
  • Role

    Senior Researcher
  • Since

    01st January 2013
Publications

2025

Identification and explanation of disinformation in wiki data streams

Authors
Arriba Pérez, Fd; García Méndez, S; Leal, F; Malheiro, B; Burguillo, JC;

Publication
Integrated Computer-Aided Engineering

Abstract
Social media platforms, increasingly used as news sources for varied data analytics, have transformed how information is generated and disseminated. However, the unverified nature of this content raises concerns about trustworthiness and accuracy, potentially negatively impacting readers’ critical judgment due to disinformation. This work aims to contribute to the automatic data quality validation field, addressing the rapid growth of online content on wiki pages. Our scalable solution includes stream-based data processing with feature engineering, feature analysis and selection, stream-based classification, and real-time explanation of prediction outcomes. The explainability dashboard is designed for the general public, who may need more specialized knowledge to interpret the model’s prediction. Experimental results on two datasets attain approximately 90% values across all evaluation metrics, demonstrating robust and competitive performance compared to works in the literature. In summary, the system assists editors by reducing their effort and time in detecting disinformation.

2025

Engineering a Sustainable Future with EPS@ISEP

Authors
Malheiro, B; Guedes, P;

Publication
Competence Building in Sustainable Development

Abstract

2025

Smart Pill Dispenser for Children - An EPS@ISEP 2024 Project

Authors
Lena Ehrenhofer; Lukasz Borowski; Noé Oliveira; Stijn Steyaert; Tamara Kronshagen; Tibo Clauwaert; Abel J. Duarte; Benedita Malheiro; Cristina Ribeiro; Jorge Justo; Manuel F. Silva; Paulo Ferreira; Pedro Guedes;

Publication
Futureproofing Engineering Education for Global Responsibility

Abstract

2025

Breeding Endangered Beetles – An EPS@ISEP 2024 Project

Authors
Cedric Florus; Jennifer Lattunen; Julius Knäuper; Krzysztof Jugiel; Marion Silva; Thomas Dekkers; Abel J. Duarte; Benedita Malheiro; Cristina Ribeiro; Jorge Justo; Manuel F. Silva; Paulo Ferreira; Pedro Guedes;

Publication
Futureproofing Engineering Education for Global Responsibility

Abstract

2025

Algae and Fish Farming – An EPS@ISEP 2022 Project

Authors
Rose-Farah Blomme; Zoé Domissy; Zuzanna Dylik; Thomas Hidding; Alina Röhe; Abel J. Duarte; Benedita Malheiro; Cristina Ribeiro; Jorge Justo; Manuel F. Silva; Paulo Ferreira; Pedro Guedes;

Publication
Futureproofing Engineering Education for Global Responsibility

Abstract

Supervised
thesis

2023

Modelação, Controlo e Simulação de uma Estação Marítima Autónoma

Author
JOSÉ PEDRO DE FIGUEIREDO TAVARES

Institution
IPP-ISEP

2023

Simulação de Cenários de Produção de Cilindros para Rotogravura

Author
NUNO BATISTA MARAVILHAS

Institution
IPP-ISEP

2022

APIbuster Testing Framework

Author
PEDRO FERREIRA DE SOUSA

Institution
IPP-ISEP

2021

Top-Up Forecasting of Pre-Paid Mobile Subscribers

Author
PEDRO MIGUEL FERREIRA ALVES

Institution
IPP-ISEP

2021

Gestão e Atualização Automática de Firmware para Câmaras de Videovigilância em Shop Floor

Author
LUÍS MIGUEL PINTO LISBOA

Institution
IPP-ISEP