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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
“Uma universidade que olha para o futuro do conhecimento, sem nunca esquecer o passado, é o local ideal para acolher esta iniciativa”, destacou o Reitor da Universidade NOVA de Lisboa, João Sàágua, na abertura do evento que encheu o auditório da Reitoria, ao fim da tarde desta terça-feira, dia 18. “Ainda mais quando conta a história de alguém que sempre quis fazer mais e melhor.” Ler mais
20-03-2025
A Reitoria da Universidade NOVA de Lisboa recebe o lançamento do livro "Elvira Fortunato, uma vida de paixão pela ciência", da autoria de Virgílio Azevedo, editado pela Bertrand Editora. O evento contará com a presença da biografada, Elvira Fortunato, bem como da Presidente da Agência Ciência Viva, Rosalia Vargas, que fará a apresentação da obra. A entrada é livre. (+)
14-03-2025
Professor Maria Helena Godinho, researcher at CENIMAT|i3N, has been recognized in the book “Mulheres na Ciência”, launched by Ciência Viva last Saturday.
With a visionary perspective on cellulosic systems with special properties, Professor Maria Helena highlights:
"The enthusiasm that drives me to pursue research on cellulosic systems with special properties is linked to the fundamental, unresolved questions that remain and the wide range of new applications that are emerging for these systems."
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, Professor.
Find out more about the latest volume of the book here.
Photo: Mário Cruz | Ciência Viva
11-03-2025
On March 7th, CENIMAT had the honor of welcoming a delegation of two renowned researchers from South Korea, Professor Yong-Young Noh, representing POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology), and Dr. Hyun-Suk Kim, from Dongguk University. The visit fostered scientific exchange and strengthened collaborations.
The delegation was introduced to CENIMAT | i3N by Professor Rodrigo Martins, followed by a tour of our state-of-the-art laboratories.
As part of their visit, the researchers participated in a special session of NANOMAT-Talks, where Prof. Yong-Young Noh (POSTECH) and Dr. Hyun-Suk Kim (Dongguk University) presented their latest work on high-performance p-type semiconductors and polymer-based high-k dielectrics for transistor applications.
11-03-2025
On 5 March, CENIMAT|i3N hosted a delegation from the Macau University of Science and Technology (MUST) and the Macao Government. The visit was highlighted by the signing of two important cooperation agreements to promote research collaboration, academic exchanges and innovation in the fields of materials science and nanotechnology.
The signing ceremony, in the presence of Professor João Amaro de Matos (Vice-Rector of NOVA University), Professor José Júlio Alferes (Dean of NOVA FCT) and Professor Elvira Fortunato (Vice-Coordinator of CENIMAT|i3N), formalised partnerships with MUST and Macao Institute of Materials Science and Engineering (MIMSE), to create new platforms for research and development. The agreements include initiatives for student exchanges, joint research projects and the creation of an international joint research center for materials science and nanotechnology.
10-03-2025
The second NANOMAT-Talks seminar happens tomorrow, March 7, at 09:30, at the CENIMAT | i3N Amphitheater. We will welcome two distinguished researchers who will share their expertise on:
Development of high-performance p-type semiconductors for transistors
Prof. Yong-Young Noh, Pohang University of Science and Technology, South Korea
Polymer-based High-k Dielectrics for Thin-Film Transistor Applications
Dr. Hyun-Suk Kim, Dongguk University, South Korea
The event will be livestreamed – just scan the QR code to join or click here.
NANOMAT-Talks are open to the entire community. Don't miss it.
06-03-2025
Professor Rodrigo Martins has been appointed as a member of the Expert Advisory Board (EAB) of the European University for Customized Education (EUNICE) for the term April 2025 – October 2027.
EUNICE is a transnational university alliance comprising 10 European public universities and representing over 150,000 students and 15,000 staff members across all major European regions. The alliance aims to redefine higher education by fostering personalized learning experiences, interdisciplinary research, and innovative teaching models that address global challenges.
05-03-2025
NANOMAT is launching a new initiative: NANOMAT-Talks.
Throughout this seminar series, the CENIMAT|i3N Amphitheater will receive Professors, Professionals from companies, Representatives from local authorities, and alumni from NANOMAT partner institutions that will share their experiences and best practices.
On March 5, at 15h00, the CENIMATi3N amphitheater will host the seminar "The Power of GenAI for Research and Education", presented by Professor Manuela Aparício, Associate Dean for Education at NOVA IMS.
NANOMAT-Talks are open to the entire community. Don't miss it.
Click here to read more.
26-02-2025
The ‘Steadylife’ project, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) application that aims to revolutionise Parkinson's diagnosis, was the big winner of the 13th edition of the NOVA FCT Entrepreneurship Programme.
SteadyLife aims to revolutionise the method of diagnosing Parkinson's Disease, which affects 10 million people worldwide and 18,000 patients in Portugal.
The team, which includes two students from the Master's programme in Micro and Nanotechnology Engineering, Carlota Coutinho and Catarina Abranches, presented a project that aims to continuously track the development of the disease with precision, helping doctors make diagnostic decisions. This requires no additional equipment, just a mobile phone with internet access.
The team won 1000 euros for 1st place in the competition, plus 500 euros for the corporate Build The Future Award from NTT DATA.
Congratulations!
26-02-2025
NOVA FCT will have scholarships for master's degrees in the next academic year, for students with a final bachelor's degree average of 15 or more.
Application Period: 1st – 30th September 2025
Eligibility: Students must apply after enrolling in a master's programme at NOVA FCT.
Results: The list of selected candidates will be published on the faculty's website by 15th October.
Master's programmes in the Department of Materials Science (DCM) are eligible.
26-02-2025
The 22nd National and 13th International Conference on Materials Science, organized by Instituto Superior Técnico, will take place from July 1-3, 2025, in Lisbon, Portugal. This edition is supported by SOCIEMAT (Sociedad Española de Materiales).
Professor Elvira Fortunato, Professor Rodrigo Martins, and Professor Luis Pereira will be part of the Scientific Committee for MATERIAIS 2025
Abstract submissions for poster and oral presentations are now open.
MATERIAIS 2025 will bring together leading researchers and industry professionals to discuss the latest advances in Materials Science and Engineering. The conference will feature:
- Seven plenary lectures by internationally renowned experts
- Twenty-eight invited talks
- Four parallel sessions covering a wide range of topics, including Functional Materials, Structural Materials, Processing, Characterization, and Modeling
Learn more and submit your abstracts: congressomateriais.pt
25-02-2025
UNINOVA will host the 2nd INFRACHIP School, exploring the future of Smart Surfaces: Devices & Integration Challenges!
The event takes place tomorrow, online, 25th February, at 11h00 CET.
Meet the speakers:
- Luisa Petti, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
- Kevin Rodrigues, CeNTI - Centre for Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials
- Dorina (Theodora) Papanastasiou, UNINOVA
- Peter Andersson Ersman, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden
- Diptiman Dinda, Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia (ICN2)
- Marta Corvo, UNINOVA
The abstracts are available here.
24-02-2025
On February 14, CENIMAT|i3N had the honor of welcoming Turkish Ambassador Haldun Koç. The visit began with a meeting between Professor José Júlio Alferes, Director of NOVA FCT, Professor Rodrigo Martins, Coordinator of i3N, and Professor Elvira Fortunato, Vice-Coordinator of i3N.
Following the meeting, Ambassador Koç toured the laboratories, where he engaged with researchers and explored ongoing projects. During the visit, Turkish researcher Ugur Deneb Menda, a member of the CENIMAT|i3N team, had the opportunity to present her work and discuss its impact with the ambassador.
18-02-2025
This year, Professor Maria Helena Godinho was featured on the EUTOPIA platform, an alliance of leading European universities working together to drive global change through research, innovation, and education, recognizing her dedication to research in Soft Matter.
“Being a woman in science means dedicating life to research with passion while balancing family and career. It’s filled with challenges and hard work but brings rewards through collaborations and friendships while breaking barriers, inspiring change, and shaping the future through innovation.” – Maria Helena Godinho.
18-02-2025
