PhoBioS Leader Malgorzata Szczerska Visits CENIMAT|i3N
It was a real pleasure to welcome Malgorzata Szczerska, leader of PhoBioS - COST Action CA21159, and her PhD student Patryk Sokołowski, to CENIMAT|i3N during their visit to Portugal!
 
Professor Pedro Almeida and Researcher Ana Almeida, members of the SBMG group, had the opportunity to show them around our research infrastructure and share some of the exciting work being done in the field of photonics and biomimetic materials. It was a great time to exchange ideas, explore ongoing research and discuss future collaborations within the PhoBioS network.
 
Thank you, Malgorzata Szczerska, for your visit and your inspiring leadership!
28-05-2025
Green Talk #2 — Waste Less, Recycle More: Turning Lab Trash into Circular Value
Join us for an energizing session led by the Division of Sustainability & Green Spaces (DSEV), Nova School of Science and Technology – UNL.
 
Location: CENIMAT|i3N Building — Leopoldo Guimarães Amphitheater
Time: 14:00 (doors open at 13:45)
Audience: Open to students, researchers, staff, and partners — just show up!
 
Discover smart ways to cut waste in the lab, close material loops, and turn yesterday’s leftovers into tomorrow’s resources. Bring your questions, share your hacks, and leave inspired to #WasteLess & #RecycleMore.
 
See you there!
27-05-2025
On May 28th, 14h00, CENIMAT|i3N Amphitheater, join us for an engaging talk on Laboratory Medicine — a crucial field that supports nearly 70% of all medical diagnoses.
In this 10th NANOMAT-Talk, Prof. Paulo Paixão (NOVA Medical School, Comprehensive Health Research Center (CHRC)) will explore the technological advances that have transformed microbiological and analytical testing, with a special focus on the growing role of nanotechnology in this multidisciplinary landscape.
 
NANOMAT-Talks are open to the entire community. Don't miss it!
 
26-05-2025
Professor Elvira Fortunato Featured on the Raio X Podcast
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 DCM at the Oeiras Valley Science Festival
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
CENIMAT|i3N at the 2025 World Digital Education Conference | Wuhan, China
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.
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
i3N Welcomes Researchers through the new EU Programme Choose Europe
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
Dorina T. Papanastasiou featured on the YRMA Voices – Edition 2
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