1st Green Talk: 1st GREEN TALK @ CENIMAT
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 assumes position in National Body of the Order of Eng
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
Emanuel Carlos appointed as Early Career Board (ECB) member to ACS Applied Elect
 
 
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
NANOMAT-Talks #3 | The Future of Space in Portugal
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 present at the Navigator Expresso Conference
 
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 Featured in the Book “Mulheres na Ciência”
 
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