Lusófona University academic ranks first in the world in Maturity Models

Álvaro Rocha, Full Professor at Universidade Lusófona – Porto University Centre, has achieved first place worldwide in the field of Maturity Models in the ScholarGPS 2026 rankings, in the category assessing scientific achievements over an entire career.

Originally from Aboim da Nóbrega, in the municipality of Vila Verde, the researcher works in the field of Information Systems and Technologies, standing out for his scientific output and contributions to the advancement of research in this area.

Maturity models are tools used to assess the level of development of organisations, processes and systems, identify opportunities for improvement and establish priorities for further development. In the field of Information Systems and Technologies, these tools help assess how technologies and management practices meet the needs of institutions.

One of Álvaro Rocha's research interests focuses on the application of these models to healthcare information systems, including studies aimed at evaluating and improving systems used in hospital settings.

The recognition awarded by ScholarGPS relates specifically to the field of Maturity Models and takes into account scientific output accumulated throughout an entire career, distinguishing it from rankings that focus solely on research activity in recent years.

In addition to his teaching and research activities, Álvaro Rocha is President of the Information and Technology Management Association (ITMA) and has authored hundreds of scientific publications. He also maintains collaborations with international academic institutions.

This international recognition highlights the scientific achievements of the academic from the Faculty of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology (FCNET) and his contribution to research in the field of Information Systems and Technologies.