Notícias

 
This year, we decided to do something a little different for Christmas at CENIMAT —something that truly captured the spirit of the season. Instead of the traditional gift exchange, we came together to support FACIT, an association dedicated to helping students and staff in need within the NOVA FCT community.
 
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07-01-2025
 
Professor Elvira Fortunato was invited to participate in the Forbes Portugal Annual Summit 2024 «Reimagine Portugal», as a speaker in the session: The Leader’s Experience - IA.
In this Real Talk with Leaders, Professor Elvira Fortunato joins visionary speakers to explore groundbreaking ways to understand the changes revolutionizing the global community and business landscape, ensuring a seamless generational transition.
Click here to watch the event.
11-12-2024
We’re thrilled to announce our last MEON Seminar of the year titled: "Next-Gen Solar-Powered CO2-to-Fuel Conversion using Nanostructured Bio-Based Aerogels". This session will feature Dr. Ana Inês Paninho, researcher at CENIMAT|i3N within the M-ECO2 PRR Project. 
 
Date: December 11th, 2024
Time: 15h00
Location: Amphitheater Leopoldo Guimarães, CENIMAT|i3N
 
For more details, click here to access the abstract.
 
11-12-2024
 
We are beyond proud to share that our former researcher, Iñigo Ramiro, post-doctoral fellow at CENIMAT|i3N through a MSCA Fellowship between 2021 and 2023, has been awarded with an European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant.
Now based in Madrid, at the Instituto de Energía Solar - Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Iñigo Ramiro will be leading the project TANGO which will focus on the development of multi-band semiconductor materials. Click to read the full article.
 
04-12-2024
 
We are delighted to announce that Professor Elvira Fortunato and Professor Rodrigo Martins represented i3N as keynote speakers at XPANSE 2024, one of the most influential global platforms for innovation and technology organized at Abu Dhabi, as guest honors, fully supported by the organization. Click to find out more.

 

03-12-2024
 
CENIMAT|i3N had the privilege of hosting a delegation from some of France's most prestigious universities and research institutions, in a visit organized by the Institut Français of Portugal.
The event began at the Leopoldo Guimarães Amphitheatre with a warm welcome from Professor Pedro Barquinha, MEON Group Leader.
25-11-2024
 
We are delighted to announce that Professor Hugo Águas and Professor João Pedro Veiga, both researchers at CENIMAT|i3N, have officially taken on leadership roles at NOVA FCT.
Professor Hugo Águas is now the Chair of the Materials Science Department and Professor João Pedro Veiga assumes the role of Chair of the Department of Conservation and Restoration.
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20-11-2024
 
We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming MEON Seminar titled: "Exploring Graphene, Thin Films, and Plasma Process: Research and Applications at UFTM". This session will feature Professor Rogério Gelamo, Professor (Associated - Institute of Technological and Exact Sciences) at the Federal University of Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM - Brazil).
 
 
19-11-2024
 
Highlighting the Next Generation of Scientists: 10th Graders Visit CENIMAT|i3N!
 
We’re excited to share a recap of an inspiring afternoon with a group of curious 10th graders exploring the cutting-edge research at CENIMAT|i3N.
12-11-2024
 
Pedro Barquinha, researcher at CENIMAT|i3N and Professor at NOVA FCT, has been appointed to the National Council for Science, Technology and Innovation (CNCTI), a government advisory body on science, technology and innovation topics.
Luís Montenegro, the Portuguese Prime Minister, presented the nomination on November 5th. Click to find out more.
08-11-2024
 
Professor Elvira Fortunato is on this year's list of the Most Powerful Women in Business, a ranking drawn up by Forbes Portugal magazine.
Click here to read the full news article.
 
07-11-2024
 
We are thrilled to announce that Professor Maria Helena Godinho, researcher at CENIMAT|i3N has been awarded a prestigious ERC Synergy Grant of 2.3 million euros to study Liquid Crystalline Elastomers (LCEs) of natural origin
This remarkable achievement is the first ERC Synergy Grant awarded to NOVA FCT and marks the 12th ERC Grant secured by our dedicated team at CENIMAT|i3N.
06-11-2024
 
The next talk in the MEON Seminar Slot is approaching: on Wednesday, 6th November, 3pm, at CENIMAT Amphitheater Leopoldo Guimarães, we will have the pleasure to listen to Guilherme Ferreira talking about "Advancing Sustainable Electronics: Functionalizing Cellulose with Conjugated Polymers for High-Performance Applications".
Click to check the abstract.
05-11-2024
We’re excited to announce the upcoming MEON Seminar Slot featuring Carlos Silva on Wednesday, October 23rd at 3 PM at the CENIMAT Auditorium, Leopoldo Guimarães.
Carlos Silva will talk about «ZTO-based memristors for novel computational paradigms».
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23-10-2024
On October 21st, CENIMAT|i3N hosted a distinguished delegation from Anhui University of Technology (AHUT), China. The event took place in the NANOVA room, located in the CENIMAT|i3N building.
The visit started with a welcome from Professor José Júlio Alferes, NOVA FCT Dean, and Professor Rodrigo Martins, Coordinator of CENIMAT|i3N. A significant highlight was the signing of a Cooperation Agreement between the China-Europe Electronic Materials International Innovation Center (Hefei) and NOVA FCT.
23-10-2024
 
This week, CENIMAT|i3N brought Nanotechnology to life for 10th-grade students at the Portuguese School of Cape Verde through a virtual seminar via Zoom.
Over two days, Dr. Henrique Vazão de Almeida introduced the students to the fascinating field of Nanotechnology and highlighted the courses available at the Department of Materials Science of NOVA FCT.
 
10-10-2024
 
Join the Emerge Project Workshop on October 9th!
Take part in an exclusive workshop where you can explore the cutting-edge EMERGE initiative and learn how it provides free access to state-of-the-art laboratories and expertise in flexible, large-area electronics and photonics. The registration deadline EXTENDED to October 6th.

Click here to register!

Date: October 9th, 2024
Venue: CENIMAT|i3N Auditorium @ School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon (Caparica, Portugal)
Time: 12 pm to 6 pm
03-10-2024
 
This edition had the powerful motto “SCIGLO: Science for Global Challenges”!
CENIMAT|i3N brought science to life through activities that showcased innovative solutions in sustainable materials, clean energy and ancient manufacturing processes, engaging visitors of all ages.
 
01-10-2024
This event is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate research and innovation while engaging with our vibrant scientific community.
We are thrilled to announce that CENIMAT|i3N will be hosting four exciting activities during this year’s European Researchers' Night, which will take place tomorrow, 27th September! Click to find out more about the activities.
26-09-2024
 
Na passada sexta-feira, dia 20 de setembro, o CENIMAT|i3N recebeu a visita de uma delegação da China Association for Science and Technology (CAST), uma das maiores organizações científicas do mundo, com o objetivo de promover o intercâmbio de conhecimentos e reforçar a cooperação entre instituições científicas de ambos os países.
24-09-2024
 
Empresas e Laboratórios de Investigação de ponta patrocinam Bolsas de Mérito aos alunos de Engenharia de Micro e Nanotecnologias e de Engenharia de Materiais da NOVA FCT, em reconhecimento da excelência do ensino e investigação conduzidos no DCM.
Empresas e Laboratórios de Investigação que patrocinam:
The Navigator; Altice Labs; DSTGroup; Feerica; Visteon; NOS; GALP; Lusospace; Medbone Biomaterials; Imprensa Nacional Casa da Moeda; CENIMAT|i3N e AlmaScience.
O Departamento agradece toda a disponibilidade e apoio dado!
29-08-2024
 
i3N is inviting postdoctoral researchers who would like to upgrade their careers via the prestigious MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF) 2024 HORIZON-MSCA-2024-PF-01-01. Find out more about the elegibility criteria and the possibilities as a MSCA Postdoc Fellow.
02-08-2024
 
Em homenagem à Professora Maria Teresa Cidade, a NOVA FCT criou um prémio que vai reconhecer, em anos alternados, o trabalho de estudantes de Mestrado e estudantes de Doutoramento na área da Reologia. Nesta primeira edição considera-se elegível qualquer estudante inscrito em curso de Doutoramento. As candidaturas abrem a 1 de setembro.
26-07-2024
 
Professora Elvira Fortunato, subcoordenadora do i3N, foi galardoada com a Medalha de Mérito Científico 2024, atribuída pela Presidente da Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia, Madalena Alves, durante o Encontro Ciência, que decorreu entre os dias 3 e 5 de julho, no Porto.
10-07-2024
 
A 4 de Julho, na cidade chinesa de Hefei, foi inaugurado o estabelecimento de um laboratório comum entre a China e a Europa, na área da eletrónica flexível, e assinado um Memorando de Entendimento entre a NOVA FCT, o HFIPS-CAS e a Academia Europeia das Ciências (EURASC), na presença do diretor da NOVA FCT, Professor José Júlio Alferes.
Esta iniciativa integra também notáveis cientistas europeus, como membros da sua comissão de acolhimento e apoiada por ilustres prémios Nobel, como o professor Jean Marie Lehn, que integra ambas as academias.
09-07-2024