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On July 10th at 12h00, CENIMAT|i3N will have the pleasure of welcoming Professor Nazario Martín, Full Professor at the University Complutense of Madrid and Vice-Director of the IMDEA Nanoscience Institute.
Professor Martín is one of the most prominent researchers in the field of molecular and supramolecular chemistry of carbon nanostructures, with over 640 peer-reviewed publications and numerous prestigious awards, including the Alexander von Humboldt Award, the Richard E. Smalley Award, and, most recently, the 2025 Spanish National Nanotechnology Award.
Professor Martín will deliver a seminar entitled «Molecular Nanographenes for Organic Electronics», where some recent and amazing NGs stemming from his research group will be presented and discussed.
The seminar is open to the entire community. Don't miss it!
08-07-2025
Date: July 3rd, 11:00
Location: CENIMAT | NANOVA Room, i3N
We are pleased to host Prof. Patrícia Almeida Carvalho, Senior Research Scientist at SINTEF, Norway, as the speaker of the next NANOMAT-Talk, with the lecture: "Mineral tetrahedrites as the next commercial thermoelectric materials".
This talk will explore the potential of mineral tetrahedrites as promising candidates for efficient and sustainable thermoelectric applications.
NANOMAT-Talks are open to the entire community. Don't miss it!
30-06-2025
The European Research Council (ERC) represents the pinnacle of scientific achievement — and at CENIMAT|i3N, we are proud to be part of that legacy.
With 12 prestigious ERC grants secured, representing 31% of all ERC-funded projects at NOVA University Lisbon, CENIMAT|i3N continues to lead cutting-edge research in advanced materials.
This success has transformed our research environment, enabling world-class teams, advanced infrastructure, and greater international recognition. More than funding, the ERC inspires a bold, independent pursuit of knowledge that shapes the future of science and society.
Discover more in our new ERC Brochure available here.
30-06-2025
We are pleased to invite you to a seminar by Prof. Eugene A. Katz (Ben-Gurion University of the Negev), a leading researcher in the field of advanced photovoltaics and solar energy conversion.
Date: July 3 | Time: 14:00–15:00 | Location: Room 204 (1st Floor), Building 2 (DCM) | Title: New job of concentrated sunlight: is it reasonable with perovskites?
Join us to explore how power conversion efficiency improves with light intensity, the promises and challenges of concentrator photovoltaics (CPV), and recent breakthroughs in perovskite-based micro-CPV cells for space, as well as innovative tools for studying photoinduced degradation.
Click here to read the abstract of the seminar and discover the short-bio of Professor Eugene Katz.
26-06-2025
We are proud to highlight the presence of our researchers at the NOVA FCT Science Days!
- Professors Elvira Fortunato, Manuel João Mendes, and Maria Helena Godinho – sharing insights on ERC-funded research;
- Dr. Marta Corvo – presenting innovative work on ionic liquids and CO₂ capture.
Join us for two days of science, collaboration, and inspiration, starting tomorrow, at 09h30, at the Main Auditorium of NOVA FCT.
16-06-2025
On 30 June at 11h00, CENIMAT|i3N will welcome Professor Maria Leptin, Scientist and President of the European Research Council (ERC).
Professor Leptin will deliver a lecture entitled «The Importance of the ERC: Past, Present and Future» in the Leopoldo Guimarães Amphitheater, at CENIMAT|i3N.
The lecture is open to all members of the academic and scientific community.
Click to read more.
12-06-2025
June 4th, 14h00, CENIMAT|i3N Amphitheater
We are pleased to host Prof. Catarina Pinto Reis, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lisbon, and researcher at IBEB (FCUL), for the 11th edition of NANOMAT-Talks. Her talk will explore the use of gold nanoparticles in photothermal cancer therapy, highlighting their unique properties, targeting capabilities, and potential to improve precision and effectiveness in oncological treatments. This session will also address current challenges and emerging strategies in the field of nanomedicine.
NANOMAT-Talks are open to the entire community. Don’t miss it!
02-06-2025
It was a real pleasure to welcome Malgorzata Szczerska, leader of PhoBioS - COST Action CA21159, and her PhD student Patryk Sokołowski, to CENIMAT|i3N during their visit to Portugal!
Professor Pedro Almeida and Researcher Ana Almeida, members of the SBMG group, had the opportunity to show them around our research infrastructure and share some of the exciting work being done in the field of photonics and biomimetic materials. It was a great time to exchange ideas, explore ongoing research and discuss future collaborations within the PhoBioS network.
Thank you, Malgorzata Szczerska, for your visit and your inspiring leadership!
28-05-2025
Join us for an energizing session led by the Division of Sustainability & Green Spaces (DSEV), Nova School of Science and Technology – UNL.
Location: CENIMAT|i3N Building — Leopoldo Guimarães Amphitheater
Time: 14:00 (doors open at 13:45)
Audience: Open to students, researchers, staff, and partners — just show up!
Discover smart ways to cut waste in the lab, close material loops, and turn yesterday’s leftovers into tomorrow’s resources. Bring your questions, share your hacks, and leave inspired to #WasteLess & #RecycleMore.
See you there!
27-05-2025
On May 28th, 14h00, CENIMAT|i3N Amphitheater, join us for an engaging talk on Laboratory Medicine — a crucial field that supports nearly 70% of all medical diagnoses.
In this 10th NANOMAT-Talk, Prof. Paulo Paixão (NOVA Medical School, Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC)) will explore the technological advances that have transformed microbiological and analytical testing, with a special focus on the growing role of nanotechnology in this multidisciplinary landscape.
NANOMAT-Talks are open to the entire community. Don't miss it!
26-05-2025
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
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