Miguel GOMES DA COSTA Junior, M.Ba., M.Sc – Faculty of Science and Technology

Miguel Gomes da Costa Junior

Introduction

Miguel Gomes da Costa Junior obtained the BSc in Software Engineering (1988), the Postgraduate Specialization in System Analysis (1990) and the Licenciatura in Computer Science (1992) degrees from the Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie (Brazil), the MBA in Marketing and Strategic Management (2001) from the joint program between the Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE), (Portugal) and the University of Macau (Macau), and the MSc in Software Engineering (2016) from the University of Macau. Since 2020, he has been enrolled in the PhD program in Education Sciences at the University of Coimbra, Portugal.

He accumulated more than ten years of experience as a professional in information technology, before starting his academic career in 1995 at DCIS, where he has taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses, supervised several undergraduate projects, and performed different services in different roles, and continues to this day.

He is currently a Senior Instructor at the Department of Computer and Information Science (DCIS) of the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) of the University of Macau (UM). He is also a Fellow at UM’s Stanley Ho East Asia College (SEAC) and an Academic Staff Advisor for Technology at the Center for Teaching and Learning Enhancement (CTLE).

Research Interests: Information Systems, ICT Applications, ICT in Education

Teaching (Check Teaching Philosophy)

Undergraduate courses

CISC1004 – Introduction to Computer Science
CISC3028 – Entrepreneurship in Computer Science
CISC4000 – Graduation Project
CISC4001 – Professionalism and Ethics in Computer Sciences
CISC4002 – Software Project Management
CIVL1000 – Computer Science
HONR4001 – Honours Project

Postgraduate courses

CISC7203 – Database and Data Mining Technologies

Taught courses

CISB121 – Digital Systems
CISB464/SFTW350 – Organization and Management
CISB113 – Information Technology Fundamentals and Practices
CISC1000 – Information Technology Fundamentals and Practices (Mod. II)
CISG113/CISC1008 – Information Security and Privacy (GE)
CISC3000 – Introduction to Database Systems
CPTG104/ECEB112 – Computer Science
ECOT001 – Introduction to Economics
MECH304 – Basic Macroeconomics
MECH314 – Basic Microeconomics
SFTW450 – Introduction to Management Concepts

Publications

(2023) Lee, Alice Shu-Ju; Randall, Janet Beth; Gomes da Costa Junior, Miguel. Simplifying texts for easier comprehension in an introductory Computer Science course: An evaluation of Rewordify, Multilingual Education Yearbook 2023: Teaching with Technology in English-Medium Instruction Universities in Multilingual China, 2023, pp. 9-22.
(2022) Miguel Gomes da Costa Junior, Ana Amélia Amorim Carvalho. Reactions of Computer Science Students to Peer Instruction Activities in Class, International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (IEEE TALE 2022), Hong Kong, Dec 4-7, IEEE Press, pp. 649-652.
(2022) Miguel Gomes da Costa Junior, Oi-Tai Tai, Hong-Lam Chu, Chi-Hou Chio, Kam-Weng Tam. A Diffraction Experiment Kit with an Arduino-based Programmable Rotational Sample Platform, International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (IEEE TALE 2022), Hong Kong, Dec 4-7, IEEE Press, pp. 767-770.
(2022) Miguel Gomes da Costa Junior, Ana Amélia Amorim Carvalho. Impacto da Instrução Entre Pares na Aprendizagem em Cursos de Informática em Língua Não Materna: Um Estudo com Alunos do Primeiro Ano. (Poster), III Congresso do Programa de Doutoramento em Ciências da Educação, Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação da Universidade de Coimbra, Jul 8-9.
(2021) Miguel Gomes da Costa Junior, Ana Amélia Amorim Carvalho. Applying Peer Instruction to Computer Science Students Using Non-native Language: A Study with Undergraduate Students, International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (IEEE TALE 2021), Wuhan, China, Dec 5-8, IEEE Press, pp. 528-532.
(2021) Brito, Ricardo; Wong, Man Chung; Zhang, Hong Cai; Da Costa Junior, Miguel Gomes; Lam, Chi Seng; Wong, Chi Kong, Instantaneous active and reactive load signature applied in non-intrusive load monitoring systems, IET Smart Grid, 2021, Volume:4, Issue:1, pp. 121-133.
(2020) Miguel Gomes da Costa Junior, Cheng Teng, Jie-Zhao Zheng, Kam-Weng Tam. A Simple Gamification Approach of Reflected Electron Diffraction Phenomenon For Lower Secondary School Students, International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (IEEE TALE 2020), Takamatsu, Japan, Dec 8-11, IEEE Press, pp. 494-497.
(2020) Zilu Liang, Miguel Gomes da Costa Junior, Ian Piumarta. Opportunities for Improving the Learning/Teaching Experience in a Virtual Online Environment, International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (IEEE TALE 2020), Takamatsu, Japan, Dec 8-11, IEEE Press, pp. 464-471.
(2019) Miguel Gomes da Costa Junior, Cheng Teng, Jie-Zhao Zheng, Kam-Weng Tam. A Parametric Diffraction Pattern-based Game Module Design for the Experiment of Optical Analogy of Reflected Electron Diffraction from One-Dimensional Structures, International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (IEEE TALE 2019), Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Dec 10-13, IEEE Press, pp. 798-803.
(2016) Miguel Gomes da Costa Junior. Enriching Media Usage in Wikis by Exploiting Inter-lingual Link Structure, MSc in Software Engineering, under the supervision of Dr. Robert P. Biuk-Aghai.
(2013) Simon Fong, Miguel Gomes da Costa Junior, Richard Khoury. Air Cargo Scheduling Using Genetic Algorithms, International Symposium on Computational and Business Intelligence (ISCBI 2013), August 24-26, 2013, New Delhi, India, pp.170-173.
(2011) Wen-Yao Zhuang, Miguel Costa Junior, Pedro Cheong, Kam-Weng Tam. Flood Monitoring of Distribution Substation in Low-Lying Areas Using Wireless Sensor Network, Proceedings of the 2011 IEEE International Conference on System Science and Engineering, Macau, June 08 – June 10, IEEE Press.
(2005) Miguel Gomes da Costa Junior and Prof. Zhiguo Gong (2005). Web Structure Mining: An Introduction, Proceedings of the 2005 IEEE International Conference on Information Acquisition, Hong Kong & Macau, China, June 27 – July 3, IEEE Press, pp. 590-595.
(2001) Miguel Gomes da Costa Junior. Management in the Information Age, MBA in Marketing and Strategic Management, under the supervision of Dr. David Shaw.

Conference Presentations

(2022) International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (IEEE TALE 2022) – Reactions of Computer Science Students to Peer Instruction Activities in Class, Hong Kong, Dec 4-7. (Poster presentation – online).
(2022) International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (IEEE TALE 2022) – A Diffraction Experiment Kit with an Arduino-based Programmable Rotational Sample Platform, Hong Kong, Dec 4-7. (Poster presentation – online).
(2021) International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (IEEE TALE 2021) – Applying Peer Instruction to Computer Science Students Using Non-native Language: A Study with Undergraduate Students, Wuhan, China, Dec 5-8, (online). (Best Presentation Award)
(2020) International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (IEEE TALE 2020) – A Simple Gamification Approach of Reflected Electron Diffraction Phenomenon For Lower Secondary School Students, Takamatsu, Japan, Dec 8-11. (online).
(2019) International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering (IEEE TALE 2019) – A Parametric Diffraction Pattern-based Game Module Design for the Experiment of Optical Analogy of Reflected Electron Diffraction from One-Dimensional Structures, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Dec 10-13.
(2011) International Conference on System Science and Engineering (ICSSE 2011) – Flood Monitoring of Distribution Substation in Low-Lying Areas Using Wireless Sensor Network, Macau, China. June 09.

Invited Talks

(2021) Online Warm Up – 2a Feira de Inovação e Empreendedorismo de Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brasil – “Perspetiva Global da Tecnologia: Indústria 4.0” (“Global technology Prospect: Industry 4.0”) – (online)(in Portuguese) – Oct 28.
(2021) 7th Greater China MOOC Symposium: Challenges and Opportunities of Online Education under COVID-19 – “Exploring Peer Instruction Online for Students Using Non-native Language as Their Means of Instruction” – (online) – Aug 25.
(2020) Universidade Paulista (UNIP), Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brasil. “Indústria 4.0” (“Industry 4.0”) – (online)(in Portuguese) – Sept 09.
(2019) Asian e-Table 2019 – “Commoditization of e-Learning” – The University of Hong Kong – May 16 & 17.
(2018) Asian e-Table 2018 – The University of Hong Kong – May 31.
(2012) Escola Portuguesa de Macau (Organized by Associação de Pais e Encarregados de Educação da Escola Portuguesa de Macau (APEP) – w/Prof. Solange Palma Duarte de Sá Barros from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, São Paulo, Brasil (video conference) – “Cyberbullying – Agressões no Espaço Virtual” (“Cyberbullying”), Macau. (in Portuguese). A session for parents. Oct 24.
(2012) Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie – Faculdade de Computação e Informática – A Faculdade de Ciência e Tecnologia da Universidade de Macau – Uma Introdução (An Introduction to FST/UM), São Paulo, Brasil. Jun 19. (in Portuguese).
(2011) Escola Portuguesa de Macau (Organized by Associação de Pais e Encarregados de Educação da Escola Portuguesa de Macau (APEP) – “O Impacto Social da Internet” (“Internet and the Social Impact”), Macau. (in Portuguese). A session for parents and students (Dec 14, Jan 14-19).
(2011) Programa Rua das Mariazinhas (Rádio Macau) – Safer Internet Day, Macau. Feb 8.
(2007) Fundação Universidade Regional de Blumenau (FURB), Santa Catarina, Brasil. “Introdução á Faculdade de Ciência e Tecnologia da Universidade de Macau” (“An Introduction to FST / UM”), Jun 24-27. (in Portuguese).
(2007) Fundação Universidade Regional de Blumenau (FURB), Santa Catarina, Brasil. “Mineração da Web: Uma Revisão” (“Web Mining – An Overview”), Jun 24-27. (in Portuguese).

Workshop Presentations

(2024) CTLE Engaging Students with Instructional Videos: Blended Learning @UM – (Faculty Sharing Section) – Mar 06.
(2023) CTLE New Faculty Training – (Presentations on ‘E-Learning Tools’ @UM) – Aug 16.
(2023) CTLE Upgrading Your Moodle Skills – w/Dr. Alice Lee and Dr. Chris Fulton – (online) – Aug 14.
(2023) CTLE Teaching with Moodle: A Refresher – w/Dr. Alice Lee and Dr. Chris Fulton – (online) – Jan 04.
(2022) CTLE Teaching with Technology Training – w/Prof. Katrine Wong, Dr. Alice Lee and Dr. Chris Fulton – (online) – Aug 09-11.
(2021) CTLE Teaching With Technology Conversations: Assessment and Quizzes – “Applying Peer Instruction to Improve Conceptual Learning” – Nov 17.
(2021) CTLE Teaching with Moodle – The Essentials – w/Dr. Alice Lee and Dr. Chris Fulton – (online) – Aug 04.
(2020) CTLE Online Faculty Meet-up & Training Series – “Lecture capture with Zoom and Turnitin” – w/Dr. Alice Lee – Apr 08.
(2019) CTLE Teaching & Learning Roundtable: Multi-Faceted Pedagogies @UM – Roundtable Chairperson – Nov 27.
(2019) CTLE Half-Day Faculty Development Workshop “Leaner-Centred Teaching & Learning @UM” – Presenter – Aug 08.
(2018) CTLE Half-Day Faculty Development Workshop “Digital-Age Learning” – Panel: “UMx: Challenges and Opportunities” – Aug 29.
(2018) CTLE Teaching Innovation Salon – Panel Discussion – Apr 25.
(2017) CTLE Faculty Mini-Talks: “Teaching with technology – Integrating PollEverywhere into my teaching toolbox” – Nov 24.
(2017) FAH “Spring Staff Professional Faculty Development Workshop – Tools and Pedagogy” – w/Dr. Michael Li and Dr. Alexandr Svetlicini – May 04.
(2017) CTLE – Spring Teaching Assistant Training Workshop Series – “Effective and Efficient Grading: Rubrics and Feedback.” w/Dr. Nevia Dolcini – Apr 05.
(2015) CTLE Effective Teaching and Learning Workshop – “Tools for Engaging Learners”.
(2013) East Asia College (EAC / UM) – “Getting to Know Brazil through the FIFA World Cup” – for students and colleagues. Oct 25.
(2013) CTLE Moodle Lunch Time Conversation – for UM Staff, Sept 26.

Graduation / Honours College Projects Supervised

(2024) CodeArena – Coding Problem Platform for School Computer Classes – Leong Kim Fong (Kevin), Un Weng Hou (Eric).
(2024) MACAS – Peer Instruction (IV) – Wong Kuok Hong (Quinton), Lao Wai Cheok (Eric).
(2024) PeerSynergy – An Innovative Platform: Applying LLM to Peer Instruction – Sam Ka Lok (Eric), Ieong Un San (Sunny). (DCIS Top-5 (1^st), IEEE Student Branch of UM Project Competition 2024 (Champion) and Creativity (1^st ) and IEEE Macau IES Undergraduate Project Contest (2^nd runner up)).
(2023) MACAS – Peer Instruction II – Lai Hoi Lam (Fion), Li Cheng Man (Jenny) – (DCIS Top-5 (4th)).
(2023) MACAS – Evaluation – Chan Chi Weng (Wendy), Liu Yuqi (Kei).
(2023) Macau Historical Demographics Information System – Cheong Chi Hin (William), Lin Mei Ling (May).
(2022) MACAS – The Peer Instruction Feature – Ian Hei Man (Kim), Chan Leong In (Lonien), Chen Ao Lei (Callus).
(2022) The Situation of Young Entrepreneurs in Macau (HONR1000) – Ao Man Chon, Ho Chi Chong, Lei Hon Chio, Tam Hoi Chon.
(2021) Collecting and Processing Data for Realtime Applications – Macau Bus Prediction Case Study – Chao Ka Hei (Anson).
(2020) Residential College Management System (RCMS) – Agostinho Baptista Brites.
(2020) MACAS II – Teacher’s Perspective – Wong Man San (Donald), Mac Ka Man (Carman).
(2020) MACAS II – Student’s Perspective – Ao Ka Chit (Chloe), Chen Ximing (Simon).
(2019) Electric Consumption Tariff Application – Ieong Weng Wai (Andrew), Sit Kai Un (Don), Cheong Man Kit (Jacky).
(2019) Mobile Assisted Classroom Activity System (MACAS) – Adrien Brentte Suing Ebitner, Md Shakhawat Hossain, Conor Paul Crowe [w/ Dr. Shirley Siu].
(2018) Electric Tariff Analysis Application – Lei Si Tong (Susan), Loy Xin Er (Samantha), Chin Ka U(Kelly).
(2018) Web-based Classroom Activity System – Au Chun Ki (Andy), Un Iok Ian (Phoebe) [w/ Dr. Shirley Siu].
(2018) Electric Tariff Analysis Application (HONR400) – Lei Si Tong (Susan)
(2017) MOOC-Gaze: Online Solution for Tracking Learners’ Gazing Dynamics of MOOC Videos – Zhou Xinghai (Victor), Cheang Kin Heng (Kin) [w/Dr.S.Siu].
(2017) Time and Attendance System for Mobile Device – Shi Anda (Ben), Chan Chon Hin (Stanley), Dong Junchao (Terry).
(2016) WIFI-based Indoor Positioning Method for Taking Class Attendance – Chio Chon Hou (Dennis), Lao Kuok Long (Victor) [w/ Dr. Shirley Siu].
(2016) Train Ticket Booking System – Lin ZhiQin (Lanking).
(2016) Learning Performance Analytics Tool – Choi Ka Lon (Gallen), Fung Wai Chong (Carl), Lei Hou (Roy) [w/ Dr. Shirley Siu].
(2016) Bluetooth-Based Classroom Connection System – Sin Kam Fai (Kaiden) [w/ Dr. Shirley Siu].
(2015) UM Lecture Box – Su Sio Tong (Henry), Sam Wang Chio (Nelson) [w/ Dr. Shirley Siu].
(2014) E-Dormitory Management System III – Cheung Chio In (Kelvin).
(2012) E-Dormitory Management System II – Lao Chi Keong (Louis), Ng Chit Tou (Ken), Ho Tat U (William).
(2012) FYP MS – Final Year Project Management System – Harvey Li, Clovis Andrade Pina Ribeiro.
(2012) Kinect Image Viewer – Huang Chun Fu, Lui Chi Meng (Mark).
(2011) UM Institutional Repository (UMIR II) – Leong Ho Ka (Vicki), Wagan Mary Joyce Dungca.
(2011) E-Dormitory Management System – Cheng Xi, Li Tianjiao (Antonia), Pun Ian Chi (Thomas).
(2011) A B2C Online Food Ordering Service System – HaoChi.com – Chen Xingyang, Li Chaozheng.
(2010) UM Institutional Repository (UMIR) – Leong Wen Hou (Kenneth), Choi Ka Cheng (Rebecca), Chan Chi Hou (Kai) [w/ Dr. Shirley Siu].
(2010) Bamboo Garden II – Visualization of Instant Messaging – Cheang Tat Wang(Conan), Un Hong Kei(Hugo) [w/ Dr. Robert P. Biuk-Aghai].
(2009) Bamboo Garden – Visualization of Instant Messaging – Yang Ning (Lewis), Zhang Ting (Crystal), Zhang Xieping (David) [w/ Dr. R. P. Biuk-Aghai].
(2009) LiteMiner III: A Data Mining Application – by Chang Lam Mao (Cholis), Chan Lap Choi (Richard), Wong Keng Kio (Dylan), Chan Weng Tim (Tim).
(2008) AMS – Asset Management System – by Lam Chi Wa (Isaac), Wong Ka Kit (Kit), Mak Chan Seng (Victor)
(2008) Automatic Extraction of Semantic Relationships from the Web – by Leong Hou Meng (Eriol), Wan Chi Fung (Theo) [w/ Prof. Gong ZhiGuo].
(2006) LiteMiner II: A Data Mining Application – by Chan Ip Fa (Eva), Lou Wai Fong (Thomas)
(2006) Marketing Analysis and Management System – by Wong Cheong Fok (Kent), Wong Man Seng (Aaron)
(2005) LiteMiner: A Data Mining Application – by Ho Wen Kin (Raymond), Cheang Hoi Key (Jacky), Wong Tin Lok (Titus)
(2005) Air Cargo Scheduling Application – by Chan Nga Chun (Nesta), He Kan (Kenneth), Lai Chi Ieng (Kenson) [w/ Dr. Simon Fong].
(2004) Ease-Form – An Online E-Form System – by Fan Chi Kong (Clark), Chang Kam Seng (Arcturus)
(2002) EC-Dict – A Palm English and Chinese Dictionary – by Lam Heng Un (Jason), Lok Chi Keung (Danny) – [w/ Dr. Robert P. Biuk-Aghai]

Awards

(2023) Outstanding Teaching Award 2020, 2021, 2022 awarded by the Centre of Continuing Education – UM
(2021) Best Presentation awarded by IEEE TALE 2021 (online)
(2021) Long Service Award for 25 years (1995-2020) awarded by the University of Macau
(2018) FST Teaching Excellence Award 2017/2018 (FST nominee for UM Teaching Excellence Award 2017/2018)
(2016) Long Service Award for 20 years (1995-2015) awarded by the University of Macau
(2011) Long Service Award for 15 years (1995-2010) awarded by the University of Macau
(2004) FST Teaching Award awarded by the University of Macau – 2003/2004
(2003) “The Most Favorite Teacher” awarded by FST Student Association – 2002/03
(2002) “The Most Favorite Teacher” awarded by FST Student Association – 2001/02
(2001) “The Most Favorite Teacher” awarded by FST Student Association – 2000/01
(2000) “The Most Favorite Teacher” awarded by FST Student Association – 1999/00

Services

Member, University of Macau Senate, 2016~
Fellow, Stanley Ho East Asia College, University of Macau, 2014~
Member, Faculty of Science and Technology Academic Council, 2012~
Member, DCIS/FST Internal Advisory Committee, 2011~
Academic Staff Advisor (Technology), Centre for Teaching and Learning Enhancement (CTLE/UM), 2019~
Academic Advisor (FST), Centre for Teaching and Learning Enhancement (CTLE/UM), 01/02/2017 – 15/08/2017
Member, Teach Less Learn More, Faculty Learning Community, CTLE/UM, 2016-2017
Member, Teaching Portfolio, Faculty Learning Community, CTLE/UM, 2015-2016
Member, UM-Moodle Working Group, CTLE/UM, 2015
Mentor, Mentorship Programme, FST/UM, 2005-2015
Programme Coordinator, General Education Course (Area of Information Technology & Knowledge Society Team), UM, 2012-2015
Member, General Education Course Development Team (Area of Information Technology & Knowledge Society Team), UM, 2009-2015
Coordinator of Portuguese Speaking Countries Exchange Program, FST, 2007-2012

Professional Services

TALE 2021 (Programme Committee)
TALE 2020 (Programme Committee)
ICTE 2020 (Organizing Committee and Programme Committee)
ICEBE 2009 (Organizing Committee)