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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
The kick-off meeting of POEMS – the Portuguese Competence Centre in Semiconductors took place yesterday in Braga, marking the official start of this initiative. We are proud to share that i3N is part of the consortium composed by 16 partners, including leading research and academic institutions.
During the session, the partners presented the contributions they will bring to this four-year project, highlighting the collaborative effort behind POEMS.
POEMS, co-funded by FCT and the Chips Joint Undertaking, is part of a broader European network of Competence Centres. The initiative reinforces Europe’s ambition to lead globally in semiconductor training, research, development, and manufacturing.
09-04-2025
Mais Europa — a program by SIC Notícias in partnership with Expresso — highlights groundbreaking projects and companies making a real difference in Portugal. Backed by European funding, these initiatives are meeting the challenge of building a more competitive, social, green, and technologically advanced Europe.
Among them is Nanova, our cutting-edge laboratory that serves as a gateway to the future. Nanova is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies for nano-analysis and nanoimprinting. It plays a key role in enabling the development of advanced materials and systems, offering innovative solutions to industry and society.
By pushing the frontiers of materials science and sustainability, Nanova not only drives scientific excellence — it connects Portugal to a more resilient and forward-looking Europe.
Watch the complete episode here.
07-04-2025
On April 10th at 14:00, CENIMAT|i3N will host the 6th NANOMAT-Talk, entitled “Eco-Bloks”, presented by Dr. Elad Kaspin, Chief Operating Officer at Cânhamor. The talk will take place at the CENIMAT|i3N Auditorium.
NANOMAT-Talks are open to the entire community. Don't miss it.
04-04-2025
On 9th April, at 2pm, the CENIMAT|i3N amphitheater will host Professor Paulo Ferreira, Scientific Coordinator of INL's Advanced Electron Microscopy, Imaging and Spectroscopy Center, for the seminar ‘Exploring the Frontiers of Nanoscience: INL Contribution and Atomic Engineering by STEM’.
NANOMAT-Talks are open to the entire community. Don't miss it.
04-04-2025
SusMatEner is a Marie Curie Doctoral Network funded by the HORIZON EUROPE programme.
We offer 15 PhD positions in materials science, for projects starting in autumn 2025. CENIMAT|i3N is involved in the supervision of 5 PhD theses:
- PhD1: Hybrid highly conducting transparent perovskite-halide perovskite solar cells.
- PhD3: Stable and transparent metallic nanowire-based nanocomposites for thermal and solar energy applications.
- PhD5: Integrating criticality and circularity assessment into the Life Cycle Analysis used for developing sustainable Materials-by-Design for renewable energy.
- PhD11: Photonic nano-structuring for solar energy harvesting.
- PhD12: New heterostructures for self-powered UV photodetection and power electronic.
Application deadline is 30th of April. Click to find out more.
More information as well as the application form can be found here.
03-04-2025
Find out the opinion of Professor Elvira Fortunato on the topic ‘STEM: The future must begin in the 1st cycle’.
«It is in the first years of life that the taste for discovery, the fascination with asking questions and the confidence to experiment are formed», she states.
Read the full article, published in the Público newspaper and available here.
02-04-2025
Date: April 3rd, 2024
Time: 14:00
Location: CENIMAT|i3N Amphitheater
We are pleased to invite you to another NANOMAT-Talks, this time by Dr. Ugur Deneb Menda, who will present “Solution-Based Perovskite Solar Cells”.
Join us for an insightful discussion on the future of photovoltaics and the role of solution-processed perovskite solar cells in next-generation energy technologies.
NANOMAT-Talks are open to the entire community. Don't miss it.
Access the abstract to find out more.
02-04-2025
Speakers: Dr. Cristina Teixeira, CENIMAT|i3N & Dr. Tiago Moreira, Laborspirit
On April 2nd, 14h00, at CENIMAT|i3N Amphitheater, join us for an inspiring session on eco-friendly laboratory practices. Discover how green reagents, solvents, and consumables are shaping the future of scientific research—reducing environmental impact without compromising on quality or innovation.
Open to all students, researchers, and staff.
28-03-2025
Professor Elvira Fortunato was elected as a member of the Materials Engineering Admission and Qualification Board, which is part of the National Bodies of the Order of Engineers.
The ceremony for the elected bodies for the 2025/2028 term took place on March 25th.
Congratulations, Professor Elvira Fortunato!
27-03-2025
Professor Luis Pereira was elected Regional Member of the Materials Engineering College of the Order of Engineers.
The swearing-in ceremony for the elected bodies of the South Region for the 2025/2028 term took place yesterday and was chaired by Fernando de Almeida Santos, President of the Order of Engineers.
Congratulations, Professor Luís Pereira!
27-03-2025
Dr. Emanuel Carlos appointed as Early Career Board (ECB) member to ACS Applied Electronic Materials.
As an ECB member, Emanuel will collaborate with editors, contribute to the journal’s editorial process, and help shape the future of applied electronic materials research.
"It is an honor to join the ECB of ACS Applied Electronic Materials, and I look forward to contributing to the journal’s continued excellence," he stated.
Congratulations, Emanuel!
25-03-2025
On March 26th, at 14h00, the CENIMATi3N amphitheater will host the seminar "The Future of Space in Portugal", presented by Ricardo Conde, President of the Portuguese Space Agency.
Ricardo Conde has over 30 years of experience in the space sector and is the President of the Portuguese Space Agency since 2020. He has been a speaker at various international conferences, focusing on the role of emerging space agencies as new actors in the space sector, space sustainability, and the impact of space technologies on a sustainable planet.
NANOMAT-Talks are open to the entire community. Don't miss it.
21-03-2025
Professor Elvira Fortunato was part of the panel on "The Future Products of the Forest" at the Navigator Expresso Conference, under the topic «Let's Discuss the Forest», organized by The Navigator Company in partnership with Expresso.
"Sustainability has always been the main focus of my laboratory." – Professor Elvira Fortunato
During the discussion, Professor Elvira highlighted the alarming rise of a 'new continent' of electronic waste, emphasizing that in 2022, global e-waste production reached 62 million tons.
"We must ensure that the sustainability wheel of electronic materials is fully closed—from product design to recyclability." – Professor Elvira Fortunato
The video of the event is available here.
20-03-2025
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