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Continual knowledge base enhancement for communal recommendation using homogeneous opinion-dynamics in heterogeneous social-networks.
Full Professor at the Department of Physics, University of Aveiro, Director of the Associated Laboratory i3N-Aveiro and External Faculty at the Complexity Science Hub in Vienna . Working at the intersection of statistical physics, complex systems, and network science to address fundamental challenges in interconnected physical, technological, and natural structures.
Beyond scientific research, I am deeply engaged in fine arts (Art), primarily focusing on oil and pastel painting. My visual work explores the beauty, balance, and emergent complexity that bridge physical principles with aesthetic expression.
Recent Updates
Latest news, papers, and team announcements
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Carbon footprint inequality: A scaling decomposition across 165 countries (1980–2019).
Zhang, P., Gao, L., Li, Y., Kurths, Jürgen G., Mendes, JF Chaos, Solitons and Fractals, 208, 118215
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Centrality-driven minimal hamiltonian loops to boost the resilience of spatially embedded networks.
Zhang, C., Gao, L., Mendes, JFF International Journal of Modern Physics C, 2750118
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Yuting Wang, from Northwestern Polytechnical University, China. Doctoral Programme in Engineering Physics
Recent & Upcoming Events
If you are in any of these locations and would like to meet, please get in touch.
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Invited Speaker — 26th International Symposium on Disordered Systems, Istanbul
When Does Population Diversity Matter?
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A journey to Complexity - Hangzhou, China
Invited Speaker — Collective Dynamics and Exact Solvability in Swarmalator Systems.
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The Future of Intelligence, Aveiro
Invited Speaker — Beyond the Rule: Why the mind isn't a game
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Enredando, Viçosa, Brasil
Invited Speaker — Structure of Complex Networks.
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DIME, Porto Alegre, Brasil
Invited Speaker — The Dynamics of Information & Perception.
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SigmaPhy, Crete
Invited Speaker — When Does Population Diversity Matter?
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Asia-Pacific Summer School and Conference on Networks and Complex Systems, Singapore
Invited Speaker — Navigating Through Complexity: FROM EMERGENCE TO NETWORKS
Want to Collaborate?
I welcome collaborations in complex network theory, network structure and dynamics, percolation, synchronization, multiplex networks, and the interplay between statistical physics, neural networks and complex systems.
PhD students
I welcome enquiries from prospective PhD students interested in pursuing doctoral research under my supervision at the University of Aveiro.
欢迎有意在阿威罗大学（University of Aveiro）攻读博士学位并在我的指导下开展研究的学生与我联系。
Visiting PhD students
We welcome students from other institutions who wish to join our group for a short-term research stay.
我们欢迎来自其他高校的学生加入我们的研究团队，开展短期科研访问与合作。
Visiting researchers
Postdocs and academics interested in collaborating, from short visits to sabbaticals.
To help me provide a relevant response, please share:
- A brief description of the research idea you would like to pursue.
- Your CV.
- Your funding status and available financial support (source, amount and duration).
Highlights & Focus Areas
Research & Publications
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Complex Networks
Structure, dynamics, and resilience of multilayer and interdependent networks. -
Statistical Physics
Critical phenomena, non-equilibrium phase transitions, and percolation theory. -
Monographs
Evolution of Networks & The Nature of Complex Networks (Oxford Univ. Press).
Teaching & Mentoring
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Curricular Units
Advanced Statistical Physics, Complex Networks and Systems, and Mechanics. -
Supervision
Mentoring of Postdoctoral researchers, PhD candidates, and MSc theses. -
Philosophy
Fostering autonomous critical thinking and physical intuition in complex phenomena.
Fine Arts & SciArt
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Oil on Canvas
Explorations of texture, luminescence, and organic geometry informed by physical models. -
Soft Pastel
Color gradients, delicate transitions, and forms on archival pastel paper. -
Philosophy
Bridging analytical depth with evocative visual expression.
Affiliations & Profile
- Institution: University of Aveiro
- Department: Department of Physics (DFis)
- Research Unit: i3N-Aveiro (Director)
- Email: jfmendes@ua.pt
- Location: Campus de Santiago, Aveiro, Portugal