Research Areas
The Program is organized into three well-established research areas, reflecting over 31 years of continuous advancement and accumulated expertise:
Modeling, Optimization, and Control
This research area focuses on the study and application of modeling and optimization methods, alongside mathematical and statistical techniques tailored for process monitoring. Key activities include signal acquisition, analysis, and processing across products, processes, and services.
Quality and Products
Dedicated to quality management and continuous improvement, this area works on developing, refining, and implementing models and standardized management systems. The research extends to project management, product development, and innovation, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative approaches.
Production and Logistics Systems
This area concentrates on leveraging computational tools, modeling and simulation techniques, and decision support systems. The aim is to achieve excellence in production systems, operations, supply chain management, and logistics—while also addressing sustainability concerns.
About
- Degree: Master and PhD
- CAPES’ rating: Grade 6
- Duration: 360/540 hours
- Campus: Itajubá
Coordination
COORDINATOR

Prof. Dr. Matheus Brendon Francisco
epr.pg@unifei.edu.br
Scholarship Committee
- I - Permanent Teaching Staff
- Prof. Matheus Brendon Francisco (coordinator)
- Prof. Alexandre Ferreira de Pinho (assistant coordinator)
- Prof. Renato da Silva Lima
- II - Alternate Faculty Member
- Prof. Rafael de Carvalho Miranda
- III - Full Student Member
- Renata Tilemann Faco
- IV - Alternate Student Member
- Jorge Yuri Ozato
Secretary
- Renata Pereira Rocha
- In-person service: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Remote work hours: Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- posgrad.6@unifei.edu.br
- Landline and Whatsapp: (35) 3629-1738