SusMatEner PhD Thesis @ CENIMAT|i3N
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
Professor Elvira Fortunato | Opinion @ Público | ‘STEM: The future must begin in
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
NANOMAT-Talks #4 | Solution-based Perovskite Solar Cells
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
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