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Rafael da Silva Francisco. Completed the Bologna Master Degree in Civil Engineering in 2024/10 by Instituto Superior Técnico (Univerity of Lisbon). Currently, atttends the PhD Programme in CIvil Engineering since 2025/02, at Instituto Superior Técnico. Published 3 articles in journals and 6 abstracts in conferences. Has received 10 awards and honors. Participated in various projects linked to Hydrology and Tsunami Risk Evacuation. Completed 3 research scolarships during his Bachelor and Master Degrees.
Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Rafael da Silva Francisco

Citation names

  • Francisco, Rafael

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
AE10-8521-BB9E
ORCID iD
0009-0002-6266-020X
Google Scholar ID
4k9dzk4AAAAJ
Scopus Author Id
59472424600

Knowledge fields

  • Engineering and Technology - Civil Engineering
  • Natural sciences - Earth and Environmental Sciences - Hydrology

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2)
French Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2)
Education
Degree Classification
2025/02 - 2028
Ongoing
 Advanced Studies Diploma in Civil Engineering (Doutoramento)
Major in Civil Engineering
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
"Advancing operational hydrological forecasting with deep learning approaches focusing on uncertainty and explainability" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
2022/09 - 2024/10
Concluded
 Bologna Master Degree in Civil Engineering (Mestrado)
Major in Civil Engineering
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
"Predicting river discharges with deep learning models" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 17/20
2023/11
Concluded
 Introduction to Computer Science and Programming using Python (Outros)
edx. MIT, United States
 Approved
2019/09 - 2022/07
Concluded
 Bologna Degree in Civil Engineering (Licenciatura)
Major in Civil Engineering
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
 17/20
2016/08 - 2019/09
Concluded
 Humanistic-scientific Course (Ensino secundário)
Major in Sciences and Technology
Escola Secundária de Loulé, Portugal
 18/20
Affiliation

Others

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2024/03 - 2024/09 Research Scholarship CERIS – Civil Engineering Research and Innovation for Sustainability, Portugal
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
2023/05 - 2023/10 Research Scholarship CERIS – Civil Engineering Research and Innovation for Sustainability, Portugal
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
2023/07 - 2023/08 Summer Internship Alphalink Gestão de Projetos, Lda, Portugal
2022/09 - 2023/01 Trainee Consultant Gruner AG, Switzerland
2022/01 - 2022/08 Research Initiation Scholarship CERIS – Civil Engineering Research and Innovation for Sustainability, Portugal
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2022/01 - 2024/01 Implementation of tsunami warning and alert system in Vilamoura, Quarteira, Almancil and Quinta do Lago (Loulé)
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Master Student Fellow
Câmara Municipal de Loulé
Concluded
2023/05 - 2023/08 ReSist (Promoting the seismic resilience of the City of Lisbon)
Master Student Fellow
Camara Municipal de Lisboa

Other

Designation Funders
2025/01 - Current Implementation of tsunami warning and alert system in Albufeira
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2022/10 - 2023/01 HYPOS (Estimation of sediment loads from Earth Observation satellites)
Consultor
European Commission
Ongoing
Outputs

Publications

Conference abstract
  1. Francisco, Rafael; Matos, José Pedro. Corresponding author: Francisco, Rafael. "Predicting river discharges with deep learning models". Paper presented in 3º Simpósio de Engenharia Civil, 2025.
    Published
  2. Francisco, Rafael; Matos, José Pedro. Corresponding author: Francisco, Rafael. "Simulação de escoamento em bacias hidrográficas portuguesas não monitorizadas: o poder da inteligência artificial". Paper presented in 17º Congresso da Água, Lagos, 2025.
    Published
  3. Francisco, Rafael; José Pedro Matos. ""Deep learning" aplicado à transformação precipitação-escoamento em bacias hidrográficas portuguesas". Paper presented in Água: Desafios do Futuro, Faro, 2024.
    Published
  4. Francisco, Rafael; Ana Paula Falcão; Rita Machete; João Gomes Ferreira; Miguel Tavares. "Medições diretas vs LiDAR vs Fotogrametria: Comparação na criação de modelos 3D de árvores e no cálculo de biomassa". Paper presented in X Conferência Nacional de Cartografia e Geodesia, Guarda, 2023.
    Published
  5. Mónica Amaral Ferreira; Carlos Sousa Oliveira; Francisco, Rafael. Corresponding author: Mónica Amaral Ferreira. "Planos de evacuação para zonas ameaçadas por Tsunami, considerando possíveis cenários sísmicos em Loulé (Algarve)". Paper presented in 6ª Edição das Jornadas Portuguesas de Engenharias de Estruturas, Lisboa, 2022.
    Published
  6. Mónica Amaral Ferreira; Carlos Sousa Oliveira; Francisco, Rafael. "Tsunami evacuation plans considering earthquake scenarios in Loulé". Paper presented in 2nd International Conference on Urban Risks (ICUR2022), 2022.
    Published
Journal article
  1. Francisco, Rafael; Marinheiro, Rui; Matos, José Pedro; Portela, Maria Manuela; Nuno Lopes; Pedro Barros. Corresponding author: Francisco, Rafael. "Application of Temporal Fusion Transformers to Run–of–the–river Hydropower Scheduling". Hydrology 12(4), 81 (2025):
    10.3390/hydrology12040081
  2. Mónica Amaral Ferreira; Carlos Sousa Oliveira; Rafael Francisco. "Tsunami risk mitigation: the role of evacuation routes, preparedness and urban planning". Natural Hazards (2024):
    10.1007/s11069-024-07061-7
  3. Francisco, Rafael; José Pedro Matos. Corresponding author: Francisco, Rafael. "Deep Learning Prediction of Streamflow in Portugal". Hydrology 11(12), 127 (2024):
    10.3390/hydrology11120217
Thesis / Dissertation
  1. "Predictig river discharge with deep lerning models". Master, Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, 2024.
Activities

Association member

Society Organization name Role
2025/03 - Current APRH - Portuguese Association of Water Resources Associate
2022 - Current Ordem dos Engenheiros Região Sul (OERS) - Colégio de Engenharia Civil Student member
2023/05 - 2024/05 Fórum Civil - Civil Engineering Técnico Students Association Board President
2008/09 - 2023/12 Corpo Nacional de Escutas (CNE) Scout
2022/06 - 2023/05 Fórum Civil - Civil Engineering Técnico Students Association Comunication and Image Department Member
Distinctions

Award

2025 Young Research Award (for the best MSc Dissertation in 2023/24)
Associação Portuguesa dos Recursos Hídricos, Portugal
2025 Bankinter's Merit Grant (for the best engineering student in 2024 within the region)
Ordem dos Engenheiros, Portugal

Bankinter, Portugal
2025 Best Master's Abstract – 3rd Civil Engineering Symposium – 2nd place (ex aequo)
Universidade da Beira Interior Departamento de Engenharia Civil e Arquitectura, Portugal
2023 Alberto Abecasis Manzanares Award (for the best students in courses within Hydraulics and Water Resources area)
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
2023 +Mérito Award for the best bachelor's student from Civil Engineering in IST
Ordem dos Engenheiros, Portugal

Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal

Other distinction

2024 Diploma of Academic Excellence (2nd year of the Master's Degree)
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
2023 Academic Merit Diploma (1st year of Master's Degree)
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
2022 Diploma of Academic Excellence (3rd year of the Bachelor's Degree)
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
2021 Diploma of Academic Excellence (2nd year of the Bachelor's Degree)
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
2020 Diploma of Academic Excellence (1st year of the Bachelor's Degree)
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal