Summary
André Perrotta is an Assistant Professor in Informatics Engineering at the University of Coimbra with 11 years of experience at the intersection of software engineering, digital transformation, and computer music. He holds a PhD in Computer Music and combines academic teaching with applied R&D, having led projects and teams at Instituto Pedro Nunes and taught interactive and audiovisual disciplines across undergraduate and master’s programs. His background spans both research labs and startups, including co-founding a technology company and contributing to software development roles since 2007. André’s work frequently bridges creative media and engineering, turning sound and multimedia research into practical software solutions and funded innovation projects. Based in Soure, Portugal, he brings a rare blend of technical depth, pedagogical experience, and project management in national and international funding contexts. Colleagues note his ability to translate experimental ideas in computer music into scalable research outputs and collaborative industry partnerships.
11 years of coding experience
18 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Music, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer Music at Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Bachelor's Degree, Physics, Bachelor's Degree, Physics at USP - Universidade de São Paulo
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Music, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Music at Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Centro Regional do Porto
English, German, Portuguese