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Water Management Solutions

This section focuses on the development and application of solutions for hydrological modeling and the analysis of climate change. Our work encompasses hydrological modeling at various scales, from river basins and reservoirs to agricultural plots, supporting the planning and optimization of water-related interventions.

Working in conjunction with the IT group at Universidade Lusófona, we develop decision support systems (DSS) tailored to the needs of water managers and authorities [1]. These systems incorporate real-time and long-term data to improve the efficiency of planning and operations, with a particular focus on responding to climate change scenarios.

A central aspect of our work involves the analysis of future flow regimes under various climate change scenarios, enabling proactive adaptation strategies. We also assess changes in water quality, linked to different land use and climate scenarios, helping stakeholders anticipate and mitigate potential impacts.

Through these solutions, we aim to support informed decision-making and promote sustainable water resource management in the face of growing environmental challenges posed by climate change.

[1] Geospatial Platform for Intelligent Water Management: https://water-wise-one.vercel.app/

Courses

Integrated Water Management and Governance

Ready to lead the transformation in water management?

The Postgraduate Program in Integrated Water Management and Governance (GIGA) at the Faculty of Engineering, Universidade Lusófona, was designed to address current challenges in water resource sustainability and governance.

Created for professionals in the field, this course deepens knowledge in water policies, planning, participation, and integrated management, with a practical and multidisciplinary approach.

It's online (in PT) and offered after-hours to fit your schedule.

Enrollment is open until August 20th!

https://www.ulusofona.pt/lisboa/pos-graduacoes/gestao-integrada-e-governanca-da-agua

Water Wise Technologies

Want to dive into smart technologies for water?

The Postgraduate Program in Water Wise Technologies at the Faculty of Engineering, Universidade Lusófona, was created to meet the needs of water resource professionals who want to deepen their knowledge in the field of technologies applied to water resources.

This course is online (in PT) and offered after-hours.

Enrollment is open until August 20th!

https://www.ulusofona.pt/lisboa/pos-graduacoes/tecnologias-inteligentes-para-a-agua

Main publications

  • Saket Oskoui, I.; Portela, M.M.; Almeida, C. Enhancing Reservoir Design by Integrating Resilience into the Modified Sequent Peak Algorithm (MSPA 2024). Water 2025, 17, 277. https://doi.org/10.3390/w17020277

  • Almeida C., Branco P., Segurado P., Ramos T., Ferreira T. Neves R., Proença de Oliveira R. (2020) Evaluation of the Trophic Status in a Mediterranean Reservoir under Climate Change: An Integrated Modelling Approach. Journal of Water and Climate Change jwc2020247. doi: https://doi.org/10.2166/wcc.2020.247

  • Navarro E. M., Segurado P., Branco P., Almeida C., Andersen H. E. (2020). Predicting the ecological status of rivers and streams under different climatic and socioeconomic scenarios using Bayesian Belief Networks. Limnologica https://doi.org/10.1016/j.limno.2019.125742

  • Almeida C., Ramos T., Sobrinho J., Neves R., Proença de Oliveira R. (2019). An Integrated Modelling Approach to Study Future Water Demand Vulnerability in the Montargil Reservoir Basin, Portugal. Sustainability, 11, 206. https://doi.org/10.3390/su11010206

  • Mateus M., Vieira R., Almeida C., Silva M., Reis F. (2018). ScoRE—A Simple Approach to Select a Water Quality Model. Water. 10. 1811. https://doi.org/10.3390/w10121811

  • Almeida C., Ramos T, Segurado P., Branco P., Neves R., Proença de Oliveira R. (2018). Water Quantity and Quality under Future Climate and Societal Scenarios: A Basin-Wide Approach Applied to the Sorraia River, Portugal. Water. 10. 1186. https://doi.org/10.3390/w10091186

  • Santos, C., Almeida C., Ramos T., Rocha F., Proença de Oliveira R., Neves R. (2018). Using a Hierarchical Approach to Calibrate SWAT and Predict the Semi-Arid Hydrologic Regime of Northeastern Brazil. Water. http://doi.org/10.3390/w10091137

  • Deus S, Neves R., Jauch, E, Almeida C., Faial K., Medeiro A., Mendes R., Faial K., Leite J., Deus, R.. (2018). Streamflow forecasts due precipitation water in a tropical large watershed at Brazil for flood early warning, based on SWAT model. Journal of Engineering and Technology for Industrial Applications, v. 4, n. 14, p. 4-14, June 2018. 4. https://doi.org/10.5935/2447-0228.20180027

  • Segurado P., Almeida C., Neves R., Ferreira T., Branco P., Understanding multiple stressors in a Mediterranean basin: combined effects of land use, water scarcity and nutrient enrichment, Science of the Total Environment, 2017

  • Ramos T.B., Simionesei L., Jauch E., Almeida C., Neves R., Modelling soil water and maize growth dynamics influenced by shallow groundwater conditions in the Sorraia Valley region, Portugal, Agricultural Water Management, 2017

  • Simionesei L. Ramos T., Brito D., Jauch E. Leitão P., Almeida C., Neves R., Numerical simulation of soil water dynamics under stationary sprinkler irrigation with MOHID-LAND. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage 2016

  • Hartanto I., Almeida C., Alexandridis T., Weynants M., Timoteo G., Chambel-Leitão P., Araujo, A. Merging earth observation data, weather predictions, in-situ measurements and hydrological models for water information services. Environmental Engineering & Management Journal, Vol. 14 Issue 9, p2031-2042. 12p,  2015. https://doi.org/10.30638/eemj.2015.218

  • Silva M., Aguiar A., Neves R., Vasco A., Almeida C., Faccioli G., Sensitivity analysis and calibration of hydrological modeling of the watershed Northeast Brazil Journal of Environmental Protection 2015, (submetido)

  • Simionesei L. Ramos T., Brito D., Jauch E. Leitão P., Almeida C., Neves R., Numerical simulation of soil water dynamics under stationary sprinkler irrigation with MOHID-LAND. Journal of Irrigation and Drainage 2015, (submetido e aceite)

  • Mateus M., Almeida C., Brito D., Neves R.; From Eutrophic to Mesotrophic: Modelling Watershed Management Scenarios to Change the Trophic Status of a Reservoir. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2014, 11(3), 3015-3031

  • Beja, P., Domingos, T., Honrado, J.P., Marta-Pedroso, C. (Eds.), Almeida, C., Alves, P., Chambel, P., Gonçalves, J., Marcos, B., Miguel, H., Pinto, A. T., Silva, D., Valada, T., Vale, C., Ecosystem Valuation Initiative, The case study of the Cascata da Serra da Estrela and its primary watershed. Report Commissioned by EDP. Centro de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos/ICETA, Instituto Superior Técnico/ADIST, Centro de Investigação de Montanha/IPB, Porto, Lisboa e Bragança, 2011

Special Issues

Water Sustainability: River Basin Management, Water Quality, and Quantity Monitoring—Second Edition

This Special Issue seeks studies on the latest advancements in sustainable water management, a topic of increasing global concern due to climatic and societal uncertainties, even two decades after the Water Framework Directive (WFD). The goal is to gather diverse methodologies for testing future scenarios, focusing on water resource monitoring and the development of preventive or adaptive measures that reconcile water users' interests with environmental protection. The issue welcomes original research articles, technical articles, or reviews covering water management in various contexts, such as urban areas, agriculture, industry, and water-use efficiency.

Guest Editor: Dr. Carina Almeida, Faculty of Engineering, Lusófona University, Lisbon, Portugal

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 July 2025

Water Resources Allocation, Planning, and Regulation for Sustainable Management

This Special Issue seeks to promote dialogue and knowledge exchange among scientists, practitioners, and policymakers to foster sustainable water resource management worldwide.

We welcome original research articles, case studies, reviews, and methodological advances on topics including (but not limited to) the following: Water allocation models and optimization techniques; Planning strategies for multi-sectoral water use; Legal and institutional frameworks for water regulation; Participatory governance and stakeholder engagement in water management; Economic instruments and incentives for sustainable water use; Adaptation of water management practises to climatemchange; Water–energy–food–ecosystem nexus approaches; Monitoring tools and data systems for planning and regulation; Evaluation of policy impacts on water sustainability.

Guest Editor: Dr. Carina Almeida, Faculty of Engineering, Lusófona University, Lisbon, Portugal

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 January 2026