OFERTA FORMATIVA DCM - FCT/UNL
Navigation
News
Professor Elvira Fortunato was featured on the Raio X podcast, a program by the S+ channel!
A must-watch dialogue about her journey on science and innovation.
Watch the full episode here.
22-05-2025
CENIMAT|i3N, NANOMAT, and the Department of Materials Science (DCM) are participating in the Oeiras Valley Science Festival 2025, taking place at IST Taguspark from May 21 to 25.
Locations and Dates:
Room 1.44 — IST Taguspark | May 21–23
Event Tent — Multipurpose Stations | May 25 (Sunday)
During the festival, visitors will have the opportunity to interact with researchers, faculty, and students, and to explore a variety of interactive scientific demonstrations designed for audiences of all ages. Detailed information about our bachelor's degree programmes in materials science and engineering will also be available.
On May 24 at 12:40 PM, Professor Elvira Fortunato will present the book “Elvira Fortunato – Uma Vida de Paixão pela Ciência”, authored by Virgílio Azevedo, at Novartis Auditorium 1.
Admission is free.
For more details, click here.
22-05-2025
Professor Rodrigo Martins was present as a roundtable participant in the Plenary Session of the 2025 World Digital Education Conference.
On May 15th (morning), Prof. Rodrigo Martins shared his perspectives and engaged in discussion with fellow participants about High-Level Dialogue on Digital Education, contributing with his vision to a global discussion on the future of learning in the age of intelligence.
In the afternoon, Professor Rodrigo presented a plenary lecture titled: "Advanced Emerging Materials for Electronics and Energy Application", at the School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences of the Wuhan University of Technology, sharing pioneering research from CENIMAT|i3N with an international audience.
Professor Rodrigo's attendance in the conference was also reported by China Central Television.
On May 15th (morning), Prof. Rodrigo Martins shared his perspectives and engaged in discussion with fellow participants about High-Level Dialogue on Digital Education, contributing with his vision to a global discussion on the future of learning in the age of intelligence.
In the afternoon, Professor Rodrigo presented a plenary lecture titled: "Advanced Emerging Materials for Electronics and Energy Application", at the School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences of the Wuhan University of Technology, sharing pioneering research from CENIMAT|i3N with an international audience.
Professor Rodrigo's attendance in the conference was also reported by China Central Television.
21-05-2025
May 22 | 14:00
CENIMAT|i3N NANOVA RoomProf. Mariia Zhuldybina, PhD – Assistant Professor, ÉTS Montréal
We are delighted to host Professor Mariia Zhuldybina, PhD, Assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) in Montréal, Québec, Canada, for the 9th NANOMAT-Talk entitled «Merging Printed Electronics with Terahertz Innovation».
NANOMAT-Talks are open to the entire community. Don't miss it!
15-05-2025
Professor Rodrigo Martins will be present as a roundtable participant in the Plenary Session of the upcoming 2025 World Digital Education Conference.
On May 15th, Prof. Rodrigo Martins will share his perspectives and engage in discussion with fellow participants about High-Level Dialogue on Digital Education, contributing with his vision to a global discussion on the future of learning in the age of intelligence.
In the afternoon, Professor Rodrigo will present a plenary lecture titled: "Advanced Emerging Materials for Electronics and Energy Application", at the School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences of the Wuhan University of Technology, sharing pioneering research from CENIMAT|i3N with an international audience.
14-05-2025
Dorina (Theodora) Papanastasiou, researcher at CENIMAT|i3N and recipient of the 2024/2025 YERUN Research Mobility Award, was featured on the YRMA Voices – Edition 2.
Dorina shared insights about her motivations, goals, and hopes for the upcoming collaborations.
Read the full interview here.
07-05-2025
At i3N we welcome researchers under the Choose Europe framework. Our Associated Laboratory and R&D Unit offers a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment for researchers looking to advance their careers within the European Research Area.
Choose Europe is a new 500M€ programme launched by the European Commission that promotes the European Union as a world-class destination for researchers and scientists. With state-of-the-art infrastructure, stable funding, and a vibrant international community, Europe offers the ideal environment for impactful research and innovation.
Click to read more.
06-05-2025
- May 8th, 2025 | 14h00 @ CENIMAT|i3N Amphitheater
We are delighted to host Dr. João Silva, Researcher at Instituto Superior Técnico and Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy, for his talk entitled «Bioactive and Biomimetic Nanofibrous Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering Applications».
NANOMAT-Talks are open to the entire community. Don't miss it.
02-05-2025
We are proud to announce the approval of the Glaze Project, an ambitious, interdisciplinary initiative that bridges science, art history, and digital innovation. Led by Professor João Pedro Veiga as Principal Investigator, the project brings together the combined expertise of CENIMAT|i3N, VICARTE and NOVA LINCS at NOVA University and the HERCULES Laboratory at the University of Évora, in partnership with the prestigious Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian.
Over the next three years, Glaze will investigate the history of Ottoman ceramics, with a focus on the vibrant colour transitions and advanced manufacturing techniques that defined the iconic Iznik tile tradition. Leveraging the renowned collection of the Gulbenkian Museum, the project will employ cutting-edge, non-invasive scientific techniques to study the material and chromatic composition of this ceramic tradition.
Click to read more.
23-04-2025
We are delighted to host, on April 24th, 14h00, Dr. Vanessa Pereira, Senior Scientist & Laboratory Coordinator at the Laboratory of Membrane Processes, iBET – Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica.
In her talk, “Sustainable Disinfection and Treatment: Innovative Solutions for Water, Food, and Surfaces”, Dr. Vanessa Pereira will present cutting-edge research on membrane filtration and UV-based disinfection technologies designed to address the growing global challenges of pollution, climate change, and resource scarcity.
NANOMAT-Talks are open to the entire community. Don't miss it.
17-04-2025
i3N was rated "Excellent", the highest grade awarded by FCT.
As stated by the Evaluation Panel: «The scientific excellence is outstanding, as also indicated by 11 European Research Council (ERC) grants earned by their researchers (2 advanced, 2 consolidators, 2 starting and 5 POC) and the large numbers and high-quality publications (e.g. Advanced Materials, Nature Reviews, etc.). (...) Overall, an outstanding unit with impressive scientific, technological and educational achievements.»
This recognition highlights i3N’s position as a leading research center in Portugal and Europe, consistently pushing the boundaries of innovation in nanotechnology and advanced materials.
17-04-2025
Yesterday, at 6pm, at the Cupra City Garage in Lisbon, Professor Elvira Fortunato was once again recognised as one of Portugal's 50 Most Influential Women, in a distinction promoted by Executiva.pt.
In 10 editions of this initiative, this is the 10th time that Professor Elvira Fortunato has received the honourable distinction, which celebrates the talent, leadership and capacity for achievement of women who inspire and make a difference in Portugal.
Click to read the full article.
11-04-2025
