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We are thrilled to announce that Professor Elvira Fortunato will be the Chair of the upcoming Graphene Week 2026, taking place in Porto, Portugal, from 21–25 September 2026.
Graphene Week is Europe’s leading conference on graphene and 2D materials, bringing together over 500 international experts, researchers, and students to share the latest advancements in innovation and technology. This 21st edition promises cutting-edge discussions, networking, and inspiration at the Super Bock Convention Center in the heart of Porto.
Join us in celebrating science, collaboration, and the incredible contributions of leaders like Professor Fortunato!
Learn more: Graphene Week 2026
09-10-2025
The Chinese Government’s Friendship Award is the highest honour bestowed by the People's Republic of China on foreign experts who have made exceptional contributions to the country’s economic and social development.
The awards ceremony took place on September 30th, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, under the auspices of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (State Administration of Foreign Experts Affairs). The event was attended by other ministers and vice-ministers of the Chinese government. This celebration coincided with China’s National Day.
Among the recipients, we proudly highlight Professor Rodrigo Martins, President of the European Academy of Sciences, i3N Coordinator, NOVA FCT Full Professor and coordinator of the association NANOMAT, who was selected to represent exceptional achievements so far achieved in the fields of science and technology. He was joined by three other distinguished global academicians, including Professor Donald Dingwell, current President of the Academy EUROPAEA, member of SAPEA (Science Advice for Policy by European Academies) and Professor Rui Martins, Vice-Rector of the University of Macau. Click to find out more.
08-10-2025
Professor Rodrigo Martins was appointed as an expert in the EU-Japan Joint Expert Group on Advanced Materials.
Within this framework, Professor Rodrigo Martins was appointed to draft all initiatives related to Materials for Electronics. The group’s final recommendations have now been officially published by the European Commission and the Government of Japan.
The publication was announced on October 6, 2025, in Tokyo, by European Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva, marking a key milestone in strengthening EU–Japan collaboration in research and innovation.
Click to read the official announcement and full report of the European Commission.
07-10-2025
8 activities and over 30 researchers from CENIMAT|i3N joined the European Researchers’ Night 2025, last Friday, September 26th, at Pavilhão do Conhecimento, Lisbon.
We shared science curiosities and hands-on experiences in key areas such as Climate Change, Beating Cancer, Smart Cities, and Ocean & Waters. Families and visitors explored our prototypes and interactive demos, discovering how our research is shaping a more sustainable and innovative future.
Initiatives like this remind us that science is for everyone, and that together we can build knowledge, inspire curiosity, and create solutions for tomorrow.
A special thank you to all the researchers, students, partners, and visitors who made this night so inspiring!
02-10-2025
From pioneering the world’s first paper transistor to leading 200+ research projects and securing over €78 million in funding, her impact is global. She served as Portugal’s Minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education, yet remains, in her own words, a “scientist-artist” whose scientific freedom is bulletproof and not for sale. Under her leadership, CENIMAT|i3N has become a hub for sustainable, cutting-edge materials research, winning 12 European Research Council projects—30% of NOVA University’s total ERC grants.
Read more about her inspiring journey (article in Portuguese) here.
29-09-2025
O CENIMAT|i3N vai marcar presença na Noite Europeia dos Investigadores 2025, no Pavilhão do Conhecimento, em Lisboa, no dia 26 de setembro, entre as 19h e as 24h.
A participação inclui oito atividades interativas que se inserem em quatro das cinco Missões da Comissão Europeia: Alterações Climáticas, Vencer o Cancro, Cidades Inteligentes e Oceano & Águas. A iniciativa oferece uma oportunidade única para conhecer os investigadores do CENIMAT|i3N, explorar tecnologias inovadoras e compreender de que forma a investigação científica que aqui realizamos contribui para um futuro mais sustentável. A entrada é gratuita e aberta a todos os públicos.
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25-09-2025
Maria Morais, CENIMAT|i3N PhD student, received the Best Poster Award at the Symposium S – Electronic, Photonic, Nano, Low-dimensional and Quantum Materials during the European Materials Research Society (E-MRS) 2025 Fall Meeting, held in Warsaw, Poland, from 15 to 18 September 2025.
Her work, entitled “Microwave-assisted growth of zinc oxide nanostructures for impact pressure sensing applications", was developed within the scope of her doctoral research and highlights CENIMAT’s ongoing excellence in advanced materials and nanotechnology.
Congratulations to Maria on this well-deserved international recognition.
23-09-2025
On September 5, 2025, i3N-NOVA (Caparica campus) welcomed a high-level delegation from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), marking an important step in strengthening scientific collaboration between Europe and China.
The delegation was led by Prof. Wang Dujin, Director-General of the Bureau of Academic Divisions at CAS, and included distinguished researchers and officials such as Prof. Yu Shuhong, Prof. Leng Jinsong, Dr. Feng Xia, Dr. Ru Zhitao, and Dr. Huang Lin, who also serves as Head of the Science and Technology Group of CAS and member of the European Academy of Sciences (EurASc). They were received by Prof. Rodrigo Martins, Director of i3N-NOVA and President of EurASc, recently honored with the CAS International Cooperation Award for Distinguished Scientists (2023), the highest recognition granted by CAS to foreign experts.
Click to read more.
11-09-2025
Elvira Fortunato pelo segundo ano consecutivo entre as 50 mulheres mais poderosas da Forbes Portugal
A cientista Elvira Fortunato, professora e investigadora da Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade Nova de Lisboa (NOVA FCT), foi distinguida pela segunda vez, pela Forbes Portugal como uma das 50 mulheres mais poderosas nos negócios em 2025.
Se queres seguir uma carreira de impacto, junta-te a nós. Ainda temos vagas para estudantes de licenciatura e mestrado em Engenharia de Micro e Nanotecnologias.
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28-08-2025
A Licenciatura e o Mestrado em Engenharia de Micro e Nanotecnologias está à tua espera e ainda te podes juntar a nós!
Se procuras uma formação técnico-científica de excelência, com ligação direta à investigação e à indústria, este é o teu próximo passo.
25-08-2025
