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28/02/2023 IN+ researcher wins international competition for decarbonization of the energy sector

João dos Santos' proposal was based on his PhD project and was distinguished by the environmental impact, scalability and ease of implementation, surpassing other international proposals of great scientific value.

Award André Gonçalves READ MORE
15/02/2023 Manuel Heitor in Vatican to promote cancer research and strategies to decrease inequalities in cancer therapeutics/care and prevention

Manuel Heitor in Vatican will participate in an expert workshop organized with the Pontifical Academy of Sciences on 23-24 February in the Vatican to promote cancer research together with strategies to decrease inequalities in cancer therapeutics/care and prevention.

International Scientific Collaborations READ MORE
10/02/2023 Mobility and Transportation Research Group meeting

The 19th edition of the annual GET meeting took place on the 6th and 7th February in Oeiras.

Mobility André Gonçalves READ MORE
10/02/2023 Buildings are responsible for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions

One of the main ways to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings is to improve their energy efficiency. “The walls, roofs and windows have average values of heat loss in a building of 23%, 32% and 19%, respectively”, as explained by Paulo Ferrão and Ricardo Gomes.

Sustainable Cities @ Expresso READ MORE
31/01/2023 New Board of Directors of IN+

The Center of Innovation, Technology and Policy Research (IN+) elected the new Board of Directors for the next two years.

André Gonçalves READ MORE
31/01/2023 Manuel Heitor awarded the IPB Medal of Honor

Manuel Heitor was awarded the IPB Medal of Honor for his contribution to the progress of science and higher education in Portugal.

Award André Gonçalves READ MORE
25/01/2023 Manuel Heitor presents K4P Alliances at the European Space Conference

Manuel Heitor presents K4P Alliances at the 15th European Space Conference, in Brussels.

European Science Policy André Gonçalves READ MORE
20/01/2023 Call for applications: Summer School on Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence

Applications are open for the Summer School on Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence.

Opportunity READ MORE
16/01/2023 Afonso Amaral is the winner of the Babbage Industrial Innovation Policy Awards 2022

PhD candidate Afonso Amaral was the winner of the Babbage Industrial Innovation Policy Awards 2022 at the University of Cambridge

Award
16/01/2023 Cementing the Future – the New European Bauhaus

Paulo Ferrão participated in the conference “Cementing the Future – The New European Bauhaus”, which addressed the contribution of the cement and concrete value chain to sustainable construction and the cities of the future.

In the Media @Expresso READ MORE
13/01/2023 Brussels kicks off push to improve working conditions and career paths for young researchers across Europe

The EU is to pilot a new initiative that aims to improve working conditions for young researchers, starting in 2024, to coordinate financing and knowledge networks and strengthen and diversify research career paths by promoting links between academia and industry. 

European Science Policy @Science | Business READ MORE
12/01/2023 The challenges of the energy transition, one dilemma at a time

Carlos Santos Silva was interviewed for Podcast Azul about the challenges of energy transition.

Energy Transition @ Publico READ MORE
10/01/2023 Handover ceremony Young Research Careers Manifesto

The Young Research Careers Manifesto was delivered to Mariya Gabriel, EU Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth during a ceremony held in Brussels.

European Science Policy André Gonçalves READ MORE
05/01/2023 ULisboa launched new program of Education in Entrepreneurship

This initiative aims to encourage interdisciplinarity and student mobility between the various ULisboa Schools and promote an environment and culture favorable to open innovation and entrepreneurship, leading to the joint creation of social, cultural and economic value.

Opportunity ULisboa READ MORE
23/12/2022 Habilitation in Engineering and Management

Congratulations to Professor Joana Mendonça, who completed her habilitation (Agregação) in Engineering and Management with the lesson "Understanding Technology Adoption", approved by unanimity by the Jury

Achievement André Gonçalves READ MORE
27/10/2022 José Mariano Gago Prospective Analysis Award

The José Mariano Gago Prospective Analysis Award aims to stimulate research activities on prospective analysis and the involvement of young researchers in this type of analysis and transdisciplinary studies. Deadline: 31 January 2023.

Opportunity André Gonçalves READ MORE
24/10/2022 IN+ researchers developed tool to improve environmental performance of buildings

The circularity plugin is a free tool for circularity assessment by calculating and allowing real time 3d visualisation of circularity indicators at material, product, system and building levels.

Sustainable Cities André Gonçalves READ MORE
21/10/2022 The Heidelberg Manifesto on European Cancer Research

This Manifesto was prepared and launched under the scope of the 5th Gago Conference on European Science Policy, jointly organized by Ciência Viva and the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), in Heidelberg, Germany on 6 October 2022.

European Science Policy 5th Gago Conference READ MORE
18/10/2022 Is collision with ourselves inevitable?

Will our use of natural resources lead to a collision with ourselves and our planet? In this opinion article for Jornal i, Paulo Ferrão and Sónia Cunha analyze the recent trajectory of four European economies in search of some clues.

In the Media @ Jornal i READ MORE
04/10/2022 IN+ researchers awarded best paper on HEFAT-ATE International Conference

Congratulations to Pedro Pontes, Iva Gonçalves, António Moreira and Ana Moita for the best paper, awarded at the 16th International Conference HEFAT-ATE 2022. 

Award André Gonçalves READ MORE
30/09/2022 The future of transport and the energy transition

On September 29th, the radio program "Fórum TSF" was dedicated to the future of transport and the energy transition. Paulo Ferrão was invited to share his opinion on this topic at 01:06:45.

In the Media @ TSF READ MORE
28/09/2022 Bauhaus of the Seas Sails, project led by ITI and IN+, awarded by European Comission

This project aims at achieving a sustainable and inclusive transition, keeping the aesthetic at the centre and working closely together with the local communities

Sustainable Cities André Gonçalves READ MORE
12/09/2022 Paulo Ferrão selected member of the EU Mission for Climate neutral and Smart Cities

Paulo Ferrão was selected to the EU Mission Board for "Climate neutral and Smart Cities" and will advise on the implementation of the mission, identifying and promoting framework conditions that can help achieve the objectives of the mission.

Sustainable Cities André Gonçalves READ MORE
09/08/2022 Green hydrogen and pure oxygen to decarbonize the economy

Researcher Rui Costa Neto reflects on a near future, where we can be self-sufficient in terms of energy and still treat a large part of the effluents, locally, autonomously and depending only on us and our local resources [Portuguese].

In the Media @ Jornal i READ MORE
21/07/2022 Feedzai Scholarships | Women in Science | MSc & PhD

Feedzai Scholarships | Women in Science | MSc & PhD are aimed at female MSc & PhD students seeking to pursue studies and develop research activities. Applications are open until August 31st.

Opportunity TT@Técnico READ MORE
20/07/2022 1st International Forum on Social Technology and Innovation for People and the Planet

Professor Manuel Heitor participated today at the 1st International Forum on Social Technology and Innovation for People and the Planet, as keynote speaker in a panel dedicated to the state of the art and social technologies for Water. 

Social Technology André Gonçalves READ MORE
20/07/2022 Circular Seas Contest

The Circular Seas Contest aims to support research in eco-innovation and circular economy, and has an open call for scientific and business projects that offer solutions to the problem of marine litter.

Opportunity André Gonçalves READ MORE
18/07/2022 LARSyS 2022 Annual Meeting

The LARSyS 2022 Annual Meeting took place on the 14th and 15th of July at the Academia de Ciências de Lisboa, gathering over 100 researchers from IN+, ISR Lisboa, ITI and Maretec.

LARSyS READ MORE
06/07/2022 Beyond a Dialogue between the Sciences and the Arts in Times of Uncertainty

On July 7th, Manuel Heitor will be Keynote Speaker at ECADE 2022, The European Conference on Arts, Design & Education, with a talk entitled "Beyond a Dialogue between the Sciences and the Arts in Times of Uncertainty"

André Gonçalves READ MORE
04/07/2022 Born from Knowledge Awards joins the HINTT Award | Digital Maturity

The HINTT Award | Digital Maturity aims to recognize and disseminate the best practices in the adoption of information and communication technologies (ICT), with a view to approaching a paperless environment leading to relevant gains for patient safety, clinical decision support and overall efficiency.

Opportunity André Gonçalves READ MORE
08/06/2022 Manuel Heitor awarded the Tiradentes Medal

The Legislative Assembly of the State of Rio de Janeiro (Alerj) delivered this Wednesday the Tiradentes Medal, the highest honor granted by the House, to Professor Manuel Heitor.

Award André Gonçalves READ MORE
30/05/2022 Rio 2030 Environment Week will have the presence of Manuel Heitor

On June 7th and 8th, Manuel Heitor will participate at the Environment Week at Rio de Janeiro, an event promoted by Rio2030, aiming to activate and mobilize social actors such as the government, the private sector, academia and civil society in the design and implementation of solutions regarding the challenges of the 2030 Agenda.

Sustainable Cities André Gonçalves READ MORE
30/05/2022 Ricardo Gomes, a researcher who wants to reduce the energy consumption of buildings

The exaggerated consumption of energy, with serious consequences for the environment and finances, is what motivates Ricardo Gomes, a doctoral researcher in Sustainable Energy Systems at IN+, to study solutions that allow energy modeling in urban areas.

Energy Efficiency Técnico Lisboa READ MORE
25/05/2022 Manuel Heitor awarded the title of Tecnico Distinguished Professor

Manuel Heitor received the title of Técnico Distinguished Professor, recognizing his “exceptional and pioneering contributions to scientific leadership, knowledge transfer and management at Instituto Superior Técnico and for his extraordinary contributions in science and technology management at national and international level.”

Award André Gonçalves READ MORE
20/05/2022 Interview with Rui Costa Neto

Rui Costa Neto was interviewed about Green Hydrogen for the IEEE PES newsletter, in an issue dedicated to the Renewables. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Power & Energy Society (PES) is a student branch of the University of Coimbra focused on Energy and Sustainability.

Energy Transition @IEEE PES READ MORE
20/05/2022 Reflections on Science, Technology and Research in Portugal and future cooperation with Brazil

Manuel Heitor will participate in the Forum of the National Council of State Foundations for Research Support (Confap) held together with the National Council of State Secretaries for ST&I Matters (Consecti), in Manaus.

Science and Technology André Gonçalves READ MORE
14/05/2022 Manuel Heitor keynote speech at the 124th Carnegie Mellon Commencement Ceremony [with video]

Manuel Heitor received the Honorary Title of Doctor of Science and Technology, and made an inspiring keynote speech to the master’s and doctoral degree graduates of the Carnegie Mellon University.

Award Manuel Heitor READ MORE
13/05/2022 Manuel Heitor receives the Doctor of Science and Technology honorary degree by the Carnegie Mellon University

Manuel Heitor will receive the Doctor of Science and Technology honorary degree and will deliver the keynote address at the Carnegie Mellon’s Commencement ceremony for master’s and doctoral degree graduates, with live broadcast.

Award André Gonçalves READ MORE
12/05/2022 Portuguese artist Graça Morais received Honoris Causa Doctorate. Manuel Heitor was the Godfather.

Last May 11, Portuguese painter Graça Morais, a major figure in contemporary Portuguese culture with over 50 years of artistic life, was granted with the Honoris Causa Doctorate by The University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD). Manuel Heitor was the artist's godfather.

Award André Gonçalves READ MORE
03/05/2022 CMU Portugal Visiting Students Program: Call for up to 8 Portuguese students to visit CMU in 2022

The CMU Portugal Visiting Students Program will allow up to 8 talented masters and master’s students to immerse themselves, during 2 to 5 months, in a research project at Carnegie Mellon. The call is open until May 31st, 2022.

Opportunity CMU Portugal READ MORE
02/05/2022 US –Portugal International Partnerships goes to Europe – info session

In the scope of PERIN- Portugal in Europe Research and Innovation Network, FCT is organizing an online info session about for further research opportunities under European Union funding Programmes, on May 5, 2021.

Funding FCT READ MORE
27/04/2022 Manuel Heitor awarded the Gold Medal of Merit by the Portuguese Polytechnics Coordinating Council

Professor Manuel Heitor was awarded by the Portuguese Polytechnics Coordinating Council receiving the Gold Medal of Merit, for “the work of excellence developed in favor of the affirmation of the Portuguese higher education and research, at national and international level”.

Award André Gonçalves READ MORE
26/04/2022 C-Tech project study solutions to increase energy efficiency of buildings

Researcher Ricardo Gomes talks about the C-Tech project, which will allow the evaluation of various intervention scenarios with a view to reducing energy consumption from a three-dimensional digital platform.

In the Media 90 Segundos de Ciência READ MORE
22/04/2022 Open Call for Research Grant - ReNaturalNZEB Project

A call is open for a Research Grant within the scope of the ReNaturalNZEB Project “Recycled and Natural Materials and Products to develop nearly zero energy buildings with low carbon footprint”. The scholarship is intended for Master's students in the areas of Engineering, Energy or similar areas. The application deadline is May 6, 2022.

Opportunity LNEG READ MORE
25/03/2022 Professor Manuel Heitor will receive an Honorary Doctor of Science and Technology degree by CMU

The Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) will award Professor Manuel Heitor with the title of Doctor Honoris Causa of Science and Technology, during the CMU graduation ceremonies. The event will take place on May 13, in Pittsburgh, where Professor Manuel Heitor will deliver the keynote speach at the Commencement ceremony for master's and doctoral degree graduates.

Award André Gonçalves READ MORE
16/03/2022 Woman In Engineering - IST is looking for new members

The Wie (Woman in Engineering) – IST, is an affinity group belonging to the IEEE-IST studentbranch, based on the Alameda campus of the Instituto Superior Técnico of the University of Lisbon and is open for new members of any gender.

Gender balance André Gonçalves READ MORE
08/03/2022 The challenges of climate neutral cities - the focus on building rehabilitation

In Portugal, buildings are responsible for more than 30% of final energy consumption. Building rehabilitation is crucial to achieving the goal of climate-neutral cities and combating energy poverty. A digital platform was developed at Técnico to analyse intervention measures, with a pilot project underway in Lisbon. Opinion article signed by Paulo Ferrão and Ricardo Gomes.

In the Media @ Jornal i READ MORE
02/03/2022 Best Master Thesis in Hydrogen Technologies

Agata Sara Horwacik's research on hydrogen technologies  was considered the best master thesis by the Foundation for the Development of New Hydrogen Technologies in Aragon.

Achievement André Gonçalves READ MORE
07/02/2022 CMU Portugal: Call for applications for 12 Ph.D scholarships

From February 15th to March 31st 2022, the CMU Portugal and the Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT), will have an open call for up to 12 Ph.D Scholarships for the 2022/2023 academic year, under the "Affiliated Ph.D. Programs".

Opportunity @CMU Portugal READ MORE
25/01/2022 Green Hydrogen with Rui Costa Neto

To what extent is the energy produced from hydrogen, "green" or renewable? What are the economic advantages and disadvantages? And what connections does hydrogen interest in polluting industries? Social and climate justice activist Joana Guerra Tadeu interviews IN+ researcher Rui Costa Neto.

In the Media @ Antena 3 READ MORE
17/01/2022 Call for participants to test new FCT website

FCT is recruiting participants to test the new website and to evaluate the ease and difficulty to locate information. Volunteers must apply until January 23. 

FCT FCT READ MORE
10/01/2022 MOOC Técnico - Circular Economy

Circular Economy 101 is a new MOOC Técnico course, aimed at enhancing learning about circular economy and its different dimensions. This online course is open and free of charge. Applications are due 17th January 2022.

Circular Economy André Gonçalves READ MORE
16/12/2021 Are there failures in the electronic waste collection and recycling system?

Second part of a SIC News TV report on the electrical and electronic waste in Portugal, with the participation of Paulo Ferrão. The program questions the flaws in the collection and management system, investigating the parallel market, which works illegally.

In the Media SIC Notícias READ MORE
16/12/2021 Sharing Cities: strategies for promoting change and adoption of sustainable behaviors

Catarina Rolim talks about her research at IN+ over the last few years, focused on the sustainable development of cities and on the adoption of sustainable behaviors by their inhabitants. Listen to her testimonial to the program 90 Seconds of Science, broadcast at radio Antena 1 [PT].

In the Media 90 Segundos de Ciência READ MORE
15/12/2021 Open Call for Environmental Impact Acceleration Program

This acceleration program is dedicated to the promotion and development of projects and ideas in the area of environmental impact, aiming to generate viable and sustainable solutions with a focus on the Sustainable Development Goals linked to the environment. Open call until the 7th of January.

Opportunity André Gonçalves READ MORE
15/12/2021 Circular Economy at the 4us Congress

On December 17, around 6 pm, Prof. Fernanda Margarido will give a talk on the topic of Circular Economy at the 4us Congress, an event organized by Ecozoic - Association of Youth for the Environment and Human Rights.

Circular Economy READ MORE
09/12/2021 Electrical and electronic waste is the fastest growing flow in the world

Every year, more than 53 million tons of electrical and electronic waste are produced, of which only a small part is recycled. Paulo Ferrão participated in this television report that addresses this problem that threatens the environment, the planet's resources and public health.

Urban Sustainability SIC Notícias READ MORE
07/12/2021 Covid-19: measures and recommendations at IN+

Updated IN+ measures and recommendations regarding the new corona virus outbreak.

Covid-19 IN+ READ MORE
03/12/2021 Contributions for the Rules for the organisation and functioning of the National Electric System

Diana Vieira Fernandes and Carlos Silva, researchers at the Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Sustainability at IN+, contributted to the open consultation for the Rules for the organisation and functioning of the National Electric System, promoted by the Ministry of Environment and Climate Action.

Energy Transition André Gonçalves READ MORE
03/12/2021 Are structural changes in the Portuguese economy contributing to environmental sustainability?

Can we achieve a resilient system that is both economically and ecologically sustainable? Opinion article published at "Jornal i" authored by Paulo Ferrão and Sónia Cunha.

In the Media Jornal i READ MORE
02/12/2021 Call for R&D Projects in All Scientific Domains

The FCT has announced the next Call for R&D Projects in All Scientific Domains. The period for applications submission will run from February 8th to March 10th, 2022.

Funding FCT READ MORE
19/10/2021 MetaExplorer: Urban sustainability and socio-economic data explorer and visualization platform

Researchers at IN+ recently launched an urban sustainability and socio-economic data explorer and visualization platform that makes available a national public database on energy and sustainability of the various economic sectors and demand vectors.

Urban Sustainability André Gonçalves READ MORE
19/10/2021 IN+ is part of the Ibero-American Electro-Mobility Research Network

IN+ is part of the newly created Ibero-American Electro-Mobility Research Network (RIEMOV), funded by the Asociación Universitaria Iberoamericana de Postgrado. The aim of this network is to develop collaborative research and dissemination activities among 18 research groups in 13 countries on the topic of Electric Mobility.

Electric Mobility André Gonçalves READ MORE
15/10/2021 IN+ among the Winners of the Babbage Industrial Innovation Policy Awards 2021

Afonso Amaral, researcher at IN+ and Ph.D candidate at Instituto Superior Técnico and Carnegie Mellon University, had his first written paper recognized as a Highly Commended piece by the Babbage Industrial Innovation Policy Awards.

Achievement André Gonçalves READ MORE
14/10/2021 Open calls for PhD research grants under the Consortium of Engineering Schools

Two calls are open for the attribution of Research Grants for Doctoral Degrees, financed by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), under the Consortium of Engineering Schools (CEE). The deadline for applications is October 31st.

Opportunity Técnico READ MORE
12/10/2021 For an Intensive Materials Consumption Management System to help the industry, the economy and the environment

There is currently a lot of attention on greenhouse gas emissions as a result of the serious environmental problems associated with them, but are we starting from the end? Are we "looking at the chimney" instead of focusing on the processes that converted the raw materials and gave rise to those emissions?

In the Media Jornal i READ MORE
23/09/2021 Contributions to EU Public Consultation on Digitalising the Energy Sector

The European Comission had an open consultation on a EU action plan on the digitalisation of the energy sector. Diana Vieira Fernandes, researcher and PhD Candidate at the Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Sustainability at IN+, made some contributions with special focus on main regulatory issues, from energy-related directives, as well as the new proposals on data and AI regulation.

Energy Transition André Gonçalves READ MORE
19/08/2021 Testing Protocol, Safety, and Performance Validation of ATENA ventilator

The ATENA ventilator project was developed in a community-based approach targeting the development, prototyping, testing, and decentralized manufacturing of a new mechanical ventilator.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship READ MORE
18/08/2021 Injection of green hydrogen and biomethane in existing infrastructure

The injection of green hydrogen and biomethane is currently seen as the next step towards the decarbonization of the gas sector in several countries. This paper evaluates impacts on gas transmission and distribution, and conducts an interchangeability analysis, supported by one-dimensional Cantera simulations.

Energy Transition READ MORE
17/08/2021 Impact of local energy markets integration in power systems layer

Impact of local energy markets integration in power systems layer: A comprehensive review is an article published at Applied Energy Journal, co-authored by Diana Neves in the framework of a collaborative research by the Global Observatory on P2P, on the impact of local energy markets on the grid.

Energy Transition READ MORE
29/06/2021 LARSyS PhD Fellowships

LARSyS has opened applications for up to 12 (twelve) PhD research grants in the areas of Robotics, Brain and Cognition; Networked Cyber Physical Systems; Sustainable Energy Systems; and Digital Media.

Scholarship LARSyS READ MORE
28/06/2021 LARSyS 2021 Annual Meeting is coming soon

The 2021 LARSyS annual meeting will take place on July 14th and 19th, in a hybrid format. 

LARSyS André Gonçalves READ MORE
25/06/2021 INNCYBER Innovation AWARD

The INNCYBER INNOVATION HUB launched the 2nd Call for Projects as part of the 2nd edition of the INNCYBER Innovation Award for the category of Doctorates, Doctoral Students and Researchers. Applications are open until June 30, 2021 and projects can be submitted until September 7, 2021. 

Opportunity André Gonçalves READ MORE
23/06/2021 Tenure-Track Research Positions

LARSyS associated laboratory through funding awarded by Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT) is searching for potential candidates for up to 16 tenure-track research positionsin the following areas: Robotics, Sustainability, Human-Computer Interaction, Energy, Computer Science, Design, Social Sciences, Data Science.

Opportunity LARSyS READ MORE
21/06/2021 90 Seconds of Science: Environmental impact of vehicles along the entire value chain

Patrícia Baptista, principal researcher at IN+, studies the energy impact of vehicles along the entire value chain, from production to end of life. Listen to her testimonial to the program 90 Seconds of Science, broadcast at radio Antena 1 [PT].

In the Media 90 Segundos de Ciência READ MORE
02/06/2021 Energy Communities and Energy Markets

Diana Neves is studying energy communities, such as industrial zones or urban residences, in order to understand how they interact with local energy markets, and what impact this interaction has on the decarbonisation of the economy [PT].

In the Media 90 Segundos de Ciência READ MORE
27/05/2021 Open Call for 1 Doctoral Student Research Grant

From 4 to 18 June, 2021, applications are open for doctoral students in the scientific area of Control, Automation and Industrial Informatics.

Opportunity IN+ READ MORE
26/05/2021 Forthcoming Post-Doctoral Position in Economics of Innovation

The Department of Economic Policy at the Catholic University of Milan is looking for a young researcher working on economics and management of innovation. Deadline is June 1st, 2021. 

Opportunity READ MORE
26/05/2021 2021 MPP2030-FCT Call for PhD Grants

The MIT Portugal Program announced the opening of the 2021 MPP2030-FCT Call for PhD Grants. Applications are open until July 2, 2021.

Opportunity André Gonçalves READ MORE
25/05/2021 Viewpoint: Researcher networks are key to building the European Research Area

President of the networking association COST Paulo Ferrão promises to take a lead role in creating the European Research Area (ERA), a single market for research.

In the Media @ Science|Business Network READ MORE
25/05/2021 Open Call for Exploratory Research Projects

The Call for Exploratory Research Projects, financed by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) in the areas of Communication and Information Technologies (ICT), is open until 30 June 2021.

Opportunity André Gonçalves READ MORE
24/05/2021 IN+ Professors distinguished at the ceremony of Técnico 110th anniversary

Técnico celebrated its 110th anniversary in a virtual ceremony where Paulo Ferrão received the title of Técnico Distinguished Professor 2021 and other four members of IN+ were distinguished as Excellent Professors. 

Award André Gonçalves READ MORE
21/05/2021 Contributions to the Public Consultation on the National Strategy to Fight Energy Poverty

A group of researchers from the Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Sustainability at IN+ contributed to the Public Consultation on the Long Term National Strategy to Fight Energy Poverty (2021-2050)

Energy Poverty André Gonçalves READ MORE
14/05/2021 Project developed by IN+ and CEiiA for Porto Municipality awarded at the Global Mobi Awards PRIO

IDEA - Shared and efficient use of public roads - was developed for Porto Municipality and makes an innovative and disruptive management of the use of parking spaces next to school areas.

Award André Gonçalves READ MORE
12/05/2021 Paulo Ferrao awarded IST Distinguished Professor 2021

Paulo Ferrão, Professor of the Mechanical Engineering Department of IST and president of IN+, was awarded with the title of IST Distinguished Professor 2021.

Award IST READ MORE
11/05/2021 From Industrial Ecology to Circular Economy

In an article published in the Magazine "Ágora", by the Environmental Engineering student group at Técnico (NEEA), Paulo Ferrão addresses the issues of Urban Metabolism, Industrial Ecology and Circular Economy.

Circular Economy André Gonçalves READ MORE
07/05/2021 Campus As a Living Lab for Energy (CALL for Energy)

Education, Research, Collaboration and Infrastructures are the key concepts where Tecnico Living Lab relies, always centered on people, involving fast prototyping, open innovation and user innovation processes, seeking new solutions for a more inclusive and sustainable society.

Sustainable Energy Technologies André Gonçalves READ MORE
16/04/2021 New regulation of self-consumption of electric energy includes storage and new forms of energy sharing

The Energy Services Regulatory Authority (ERSE) announced the new Regulation for Self-consumption of electric energy, which now introduces the possibility of storage and sharing electricity within renewably energy communities.

Energy Transition André Gonçalves READ MORE
30/03/2021 The need to build a new collaboration paradigm to recover the country

Pedro M. Amaral, Joana Mendonça and Rogério Colaço wrote on the ideal conditions for the successful knowledge transfer and university-company partnerships [PT]

In the Media @ ionline.pt READ MORE
24/03/2021 Joana Mendonça is the new president of the National Innovation Agency

Joana Mendonça, researcher at IN+ and Associate Professor of Innovation Management at Instituto Superior Técnico, was appointed as the new chairman of the Board of Directors of ANI - Agência Nacional de Inovação, being the first time that the institution is chaired by a woman.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship @portugal.gov.pt READ MORE
22/03/2021 Hydrogen and the future of sustainable mobility

Rui Costa Neto, researcher at IN+, studies the technical and economic feasibility of developing hydrogen as a storage vector for electrical and thermal energy. Listen to his testimony to the program 90 seconds of science [PT].

In the Media 90 Segundos de Ciência READ MORE
08/03/2021 Contribution to the public consultation of the Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan

The Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Sustainability at IN+ participated in the public consultation of the portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan, delivering a document with contributions for the discussion.

Energy Transition André Gonçalves READ MORE
04/03/2021 Portuguese project supported by ESA aims to

The PORT XXI - Space Enabled Sustainable Port Service project aims to develop and implement monitoring and environmental management solutions, in order to improve the management of complex activities and achieve zero pollution in the ports of Azores. IN+ is in charge of the economic impact analysis.

Technology Management and Policy André Gonçalves READ MORE
02/03/2021 LARSyS with top score in Call for the Attribution of Associate Laboratory Statute

On 24th February 2021, FCT announced the provisional results of the Call for the Attribution of Associate Laboratory (AL) Statute. LARSyS received the maximum classification and was recommended with 1M € annual funding.

Achievement André Gonçalves READ MORE
15/02/2021 Call for Applications for up to 12 Doctoral Scholarships 2021/2022

Within the framework of the Carnegie Mellon Portugal, the Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia opens a call for applications for up to twelve Ph.D. Scholarships to take place under the CMU Portugal Affiliated Ph.D. Programs initiative

Announcement CMU Portugal READ MORE
09/02/2021 Analysis of the Climate Basis Laws: a contribution on the theme of energy

The Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Sustainability at IN+ released a report with contributions to the Climate Basis Law, with particular emphasis on the energy issue.

Public Policy André Gonçalves READ MORE
09/02/2021 Jornadas Horizonte Europa

A Agência Nacional de Inovação, em colaboração com as restantes agências da Rede PERIN, organiza de 8 a 19 de fevereiro, as Jornadas Horizonte Europa, dedicadas ao Pilar II (Desafios Globais e Competitividade da Indústria Europeia) e  ao Pilar III (Europa Inovadora)

Funding ANI READ MORE
08/02/2021 IN+ researchers among the top influential in the world

A study released by the University of Standford puts two IN+ researchers among the world's top scientists.

Achievement André Gonçalves READ MORE
08/02/2021 Now or Never: Circular Economy

Why is Circular Economy so important to protect our planet? How should we change our habits as consumers? Is plastic the big enemy? Catarina Barreiros, zero waste advocate, Paulo Ferrão, president of IN+, and Ana Júlia Pinto, EDP’s Environment and Climate expert, answer these and other big questions on Circular Economy. 

Circular Economy EDP Innovation READ MORE
05/02/2021 Green Hydrogen, the challenge

What is hydrogen and why is it now called green? What role can it play in mobility, industry, and current natural gas networks? Why has it generated so much controversy in Portugal? 

In the Media SIC Notícias READ MORE
03/02/2021 FCT Individual Scientific Employment Stimulus Competition

The 4th edition of the Individual Scientific Employment Stimulus Competition is open until February 26, 2021. Applicants must previously identify the host institution where they will develop their research plan. The selected doctorates are directly hired by the host institution identified, through FCT funding.

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29/01/2021 2nd Cool Tools for Science

Cool Tools for Science is a great chance to show and exchange a new dimension of your work: user innovation. Share about your inventions and how they improved your research performance, exhibit them to your colleagues and see what they have come up with too. And try to win the prize for the best innovation!

User Innovation Técnico READ MORE
28/01/2021 Call for Projects in all Scientific Domains

FCT has announced a new Call for Projects in all Scientific Domains, with submissions from January 28 to March 10, 2021. The competition will support two types of projects: Exploratory research projects (PeX) and Scientific research and technological development projects (IC&DT).

Announcement André Gonçalves READ MORE
27/01/2021 FLAD Science Award Atlantic 2021

FLAD is launching the 2nd edition of the FLAD Science Award – Atlantic for researchers working in Portugal aiming to develop a collaborative effort with researchers in the USA. The award has a maximum value of € 300.000. Applications are open between 1 and 28 February 2021.

Opportunity IN+ READ MORE
21/01/2021 Contributions to the regulation of self-consumption of electric energy

The Energy Services Regulatory Authority (ERSE) closed last January 7th a Public Consultation for contributions aiming at reformulating the Regulations for self-consumption of electric energy. IN+ researchers Diana Neves and Diana Vieira Fernandes are experts in sustainable energy systems and made some useful and constructive contributions.

Public Policy André Gonçalves READ MORE
15/01/2021 IN+ researcher awarded for master thesis on Industry 4.0

João Bentes de Jesus was awarded with the prize António Dornelas 2020, intended to reward scientific or technical works  in the areas of work, employment, professional training and labor relations, for his Master's thesis on Industry 4.0

Award André Gonçalves READ MORE
16/12/2020 Prémio ULisboa RedeMOV 2021

A Universidade de Lisboa (ULisboa) através da RedeMOV, rede temática interdisciplinar na área da mobilidade urbana inteligente, atribui o Prémio ULisboa-RedeMOV para distinguir os melhores trabalhos finais de mestrado e de doutoramento realizados na ULisboa ligados à temática da mobilidade urbana inteligente.

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09/12/2020 Project Reliable: development of risk maps for cold and heat waves

Carlos Santos Silva, professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department of the Técnico Lisboa and researcher at IN+, talks about the project RELIABLE, which is developing risk maps for cold and heat waves. Listen to this episode of 90 Seconds of Science [Portuguese].

In the Media 90 Segundos de Ciência READ MORE
25/11/2020 COOLSPOT - Interfacial COOLing Strategies for high POwer dissipation conversion Technologies

COOLSPOT - Interfacial COOLing Strategies for high POwer dissipation conversion Technologies was recently selected by FCT in the IC&DT Projects Call.

Energy Efficiency André Gonçalves READ MORE
17/11/2020 Khadija Benis awarded with André Jordan Prize for best doctoral thesis

The 2020 edition distinguished the doctoral project developed by Khadjia Benis within the scope of the MIT Portugal program on Sustainable Energy Systems. The dissertation,  developed at IN+ under supervision of  Professor Paulo Ferrão (IST) and Professor Christoph Reinhart (MIT), addressed the emerging research topic of Integrated Agriculture in Buildings

Award André Gonçalves READ MORE
06/11/2020 Patrícia Baptista distinguished with Scientific Awards UL/CGD

Patrícia Baptista is among the five researchers from Instituto Superior Técnico, distinguished with the Scientific Awards University of Lisbon/Caixa Geral de Depósitos. This prize rewards scientific research activity and encourage the practice of publishing in international journals of recognized quality.

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29/10/2020 Public Doctoral Exam

Joana Maria Jorge Simões Pedro, PhD candidate at IN+ in Sustainable Energy Systems, will defend her dissertation, entitled "Geo-referenced  sustainability assessment: a strategic framework for urban planning decisions", on a public session that will take place on November 2nd at 2 PM.

Announcement André Gonçalves READ MORE
26/10/2020 Louis Jewell received Etat de Vaud Award

Louis Jewell, a guest Master student from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) that spent last year researching at IN+, received the État de Vaud Award for his Master's thesis entitled "Designing a neighbourhood energy infrastructure: Applying a novel framework to Lisbon". The Etat de Vaud award is intended to reward a Master's project presenting an original solution which promotes the rational use of energy.

Award André Gonçalves READ MORE
19/10/2020 Call for 12 Dual Degree Ph.D. Scholarships

The Carnegie Mellon Portugal Program (CMU Portugal) and Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT), have an open call for up to 12 Ph.D. Dual Degree scholarships for the 2021/2022 academic year.

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28/09/2020 Atribuição de Bolsa de Estudante de Doutoramento

De 29 de setembro até dia 13 de outubro, está aberto o concurso para a atribuição de 1 Bolsa de Investigação para Estudante de Doutoramento

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08/09/2020 Design of Water Pumped Storage Systems: A sensitivity and scenario analysis for island microgrids

This article proposes a new approach to help the decision-making processes of designing Water Pumped Storage Systems, using a model that couples the energy balance model and the economic model.

Renewable Energy André Gonçalves READ MORE
17/08/2020 Hidrogénio: o que lhe falta para ter um custo competitivo?

News article on the hydrogen turn with the participation of Rui Costa Neto, researcher at IN+.

In the Media @Expresso READ MORE
14/08/2020 Ventiladores: que peritos temos que ter?

Joana Mendonça, researcher at IN+, published at Publico newspaper an opinion article on the development of the Portuguese ventilator Atena and the lack of national expertise to evaluate innovative products.

In the Media @Publico READ MORE
31/07/2020 Summer school for innovation in biomedical products

The summer course Product development: from the idea and conception to the prototype of biomedical products (DPBio) ended this Friday the training component, taking place simultaneously at Técnico Lisboa and at Universidade do Minho, with presential and distance classes.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship André Gonçalves READ MORE
29/07/2020 Passive energy consumption of buildings and sustainable cities

Professor Paulo Ferrão is studying the passive energy consumption of buildings in order to develop methods and proposals that allow optimizing the energy expenditure of cities and make them more sustainable. Listen to his testimony to the program 90 Seconds of Science [portuguese].

In the Media 90 Segundos de Ciência READ MORE
28/07/2020 Applications are open for MEGIE

From July 27th until August 14th, applications are open for MEGIE - Master in Engineering and Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the newest master's degree from Técnico Lisboa

Master Course IN+ READ MORE
27/07/2020 Portugal AutoCluster for the Future

Last 1st of July 2020 was launched the Portugal AutoCluster for the Future, an R&D project of MOBINOV - the Portuguese Automobile Cluster. The project aims to position the national automobile cluster in the global value chains of the car of the future and gathers 21 institutions, among companies, universities and research centers.

Sustainable Mobility André Gonçalves READ MORE
20/07/2020 C-Tech Summer School - Applications Open

C-Tech summer school starts on July 29. Fifteen will be awarded with grants to attend the 12 weeks summer course. Applications are open.

Summer School IN+ READ MORE
16/07/2020 A ciência das gotas e a sua importância em época de pandemia

[PT] Por Ana Moita

Quando olhamos para as gotas que batem na nossa janela num dia chuvoso, a nossa mente poderá ser acercada de inúmeros pensamentos e memórias, mas poucos pensarão nos complexos processos físicos envolvidos no aparentemente simples fenómeno do impacto das gotas no vidro da nossa janela.

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13/07/2020 Crypto Summer by BEE2WASTECRYPTO

Applications are open for 12 Research Initiation Grants and Research Grants until July 15, 2020 for Crypto Summer by Bee2WasteCrypto, a summer school within the Bee2WasteCrypto project1

Summer School IN+ READ MORE
13/07/2020 The impact of closing multinational companies subsidiaries in Portugal

Miguel Torres Preto, associate professor at Instituto Superior Técnico and researcher at IN+, assessed the impact of the closure of subsidiaries of multinational companies on the local economy.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship André Gonçalves READ MORE
13/07/2020 CARAVELA - Development and demonstration of building blocks for microlaunchers

Last 9th of July, took place the kick-off of the project CARAVELA - Development and demonstration of building blocks for microlaunchers. This project is supported by ANI (Portugal 2020), whose consortium (4 companies and 6 national R&D centers) and is led by Tekever SPACE. IST/IN+ one of the co-promotors, under coordination of Prof. Edgar Fernandes.

Thermofluids, Combustion and Energy Systems IN+ READ MORE
01/07/2020 Pedro Faria is Full Professor at the University of Groningen

Professor Pedro Faria is a former researcher at IN+ in the area of Innovation and Entrepreneurship and was recently appointed Full Professor at the University of Groningen, where he teaches since 2009. 

Achievement IST READ MORE
08/06/2020 Peer-to-peer energy trading potential for the residential sector

The increasing number of distributed renewable energy systems and smart-grid technologies are transforming electricity grids and markets. This fostered the growth of peer-to-peer (P2P) energy markets, where consumers and prosumers (producers-consumers) are already trading directly with each other. 

Peer-to-peer energy trading André Gonçalves READ MORE
29/05/2020 Open Doctorate Position

IST-ID opened an international selection competition for one doctorate position for the exercise of scientific research in the area of Materials Science and Engineering and sub-area of Nanomaterials and Devices, aiming at the assessement of cooling performance of suspensions of nanoparticles (nanofluids) in mini-heat exchanger and pool boiling systems. Application deadline is 25 June, 2020.

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08/05/2020 The mechanisms of gender effects in user innovation

"Exploring the mechanisms of gender effects in user innovation" is a paper that contributes to shed some light on user innovation gender differences, proposing a framework to explain the role of gender in user innovation, having in consideration both a direct and an indirect effect.

User Innovation IN+ READ MORE
30/04/2020 The waste management revolution is coming

Bee2WasteCrypto aims to bring a revolution to the waste management sector - as the energy sector did 20 years ago - by developing a new and innovative IT tool that may contribute to empower Regional Waste Management Utilities (RWMU) and to promote new citizen behavior in terms of waste generation and handling.

Sustainable Cities André Gonçalves READ MORE
29/04/2020 Efficient cooling system for electric vehicle batteries

IN+ researcher Ana Moita talked to the 90 seconds of science about her current work on developing an efficient cooling system for electric vehicle batteries.

In the Media 90 Segundos de Ciência READ MORE
24/03/2020 Atribuição de Bolsa de Estudante de Mestrado em Engenharia

De 26 de março até 8 de abril, estará aberta a chamada para 1 Bolsa de Estudante de Mestrado, destinada a alunos inscritos num mestrado integrado em Engenharia.

Announcement IN+ READ MORE
13/03/2020 Postponement of FCT deadlines

FCT deadlines for the PhD Research Scholarship 2020 and the IC&DT Projects in all Scientific Domains have been extended until April 28, 2020 and April 30, 2020, respectively.

Announcement FCT READ MORE
06/03/2020 Best presentation award nomination

Pedro Pontes, Ricardo Cautela, Ana Moita and António Moreira (IN+) were nominated for the 2019 Hartnett-Irvine Award of ICHMT, with the paper "Effect of pattern geometry on bubble dynamics and heat transfer on biphilic surfaces", presented in July 2019 at the 14th International Conference

Award André Gonçalves READ MORE
02/03/2020 Biodevices 2020

From 24th to 26th February, took place in in Valetta, Malta, the BIODEVICES 2020, one of the 4 conferences that form the great BIOSTEC conference.

Conference André Gonçalves READ MORE
04/02/2020 Students launched self-built rocket

On January 24th, a group of Aerospace Engineering students from Técnico launched a self-built rocket under the RED project (Rocket Experiment Division). Named Aurora 2.0, this was the third launch by RED and considered a success, as it was possible to recover the rocket and analyze some aspects of its performance.

Science and Technology André Gonçalves READ MORE
23/01/2020 IN+ at ISN2A 2020

The IV International Caparica Symposium on Nanoparticles/Nanomaterials and Applications 2020 (ISN2A 2020) took place in Costa de Caparica the 20th, 21st, 22nd and 23rd of January 2020. IN+ contributed with a selected poster entitled "Carbon nanotubes synthesis by impinging flame", authored by Luísa Marques, André Duarte, Alexandre Gamboa and Edgar Fernandes.

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20/01/2020 Development and Assessment of an Over-Expanded Engine to be Used as an Efficiency-Oriented Range Extender for Electric Vehicles

A range extender (RE) is a device used in electric vehicles (EVs) to generate electricity on-board. This paper describes an efficiency-oriented RE based on a small motorcycle engine modified to the efficient over-expanded cycle. The results indicate that it is possible to have an efficient solution, in-line with the electric mobility sustainability paradigm, which can solve most of the shortcomings of current EVs in a sustainable way.

Energy Efficiency IN+ READ MORE
16/01/2020 European IMPROVEMENT project was launched at Cordoba University

The first meeting of the European IMPROVEMENT, a project on zero energy balance public buildings, took place at Cordoba University. The project includes partners from Portugal, Spain and France, and aims to solve the challenge of integrating renewable energy systems (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) in public buildings (EPs) in the SUDOE region.

Energy Efficiency André Gonçalves READ MORE
15/01/2020 H2 enrichment impact on the chemiluminescence of biogas/air premixed flames

The light emitted in combustion reactions essential in the use of optics control systems to manage pollutant emissions and performance in equipment. In this work, the chemiluminescence of hydrogen in H2-enriched biogas flames was characterized to infer crucial combustion parameters.

Renewable Energy IN+ READ MORE
14/01/2020 New doctoral graduates

José das Neves Rodrigues e João Miguel Pires are the most recent doctoral graduates in IN+. Both PhD candidates, under the doctoral program Engineering Design and Advanced Manufacturing - Leaders for Technical Industries, were approved with distinction by unanimity.

Achievement André Gonçalves READ MORE
09/01/2020 90 segundos de ciência

Prof. Joana Mendonça, researcher at IN+, was invited by the radio program 90 segundos de ciência (90 seconds of science) to assess the economic and technical feasibility of producing parts for the aeronautics industry using additive production technology, better known as 3D printing.

Technology Management and Policy READ MORE
11/11/2019 Dissertation thesis under supervision of Prof. Fernanda Margarido were awarded

Two Master's students in Materials Engineering from IST, under supervision of Prof. Fernanda Margarido, were distinguished last week for their dissertation thesis, in an event organized by the Order of Engineers and the Portuguese Materials Society (SPM).

Award André Gonçalves READ MORE
11/11/2019 Strengthened partnership between IN+ and USP research labs

From October 29th to November 11th, 2019, Dr. Ana Moita was visiting The University of São Paulo at São Carlos School of Engineering, as part of the University of São Paulo external Visiting Professor program.

Academic Collaboration André Gonçalves READ MORE
11/11/2019 Call for research students (Master and PhD)

IN+/IST in collaboration with ADENE are seeking Master and PhD students in various areas of Engineering and related interdisciplinary fields, to develop research into the study and analysis of innovation incentives and policies for sustainable building, energy rehabilitation of buildings and promotion of energy efficiency.

Announcement IN+ READ MORE
28/10/2019 Smart Materials and Surfaces

The 5th Smart Materials & Surfaces conference, SMS 2019, took place last week in Lisbon. It was a three-days event targeting researchers and engineers, from all over the world, interested in the design, modification, characterization and applications of Novel Smart Materials, Surfaces and Structures.

Conference IN+ READ MORE
28/10/2019 Workshop with MIT and UFRGS researchers about Future of Work

Researchers of the Work of the Future initiative, which stems from a collaboration between researchers from the MIT Industrial Performance Center and Organizational Engineering Group (NEO) at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) in Porto Alegre, Brazilm hold a workshop in Portugal focused on the Future of Work theme, where preliminary were discussed.

Future of Work Marta Gonçalves READ MORE
07/10/2019 ICBE 2019

The 6th International Conference of Bionic Engineering (ICBE2019) organized by the ISBE took place at Jilin University in Changchun on September 23-26, 2019. Dr. Ana Moita attended the conference as a guest speaker, giving a Keynote entitled: “Micro-and-nanometric engineered interfaces for heat transfer enhancement”.

Conference André Gonçalves READ MORE
25/09/2019 Call for abstracts for the Iberian Congress and the Ibero-American Solar Energy Congress

Call for abstracts for the 17th Iberian Congress and the 13th Ibero-American Solar Energy Congress is open until November 30, 2019.

Renewable Energy André Gonçalves READ MORE
23/09/2019 IN+ Get Together 2019

On September 20th, the IN+ Get Together, an IN+ community-focused event to foster greater peer relationships and promote knowledge sharing, gathering over 60 colleagues. Find out what was discussed.

IN+ André Gonçalves READ MORE
11/09/2019 Foundry on Wheels - international automotive congress

The Centre for Innovation and Technology N. Mahalingam (CITNM) promotes “Foundry on Wheels” an international congress aimed at promoting the debate and alignment of R&D strategies between car manufacturers and their suppliers, especially metal component suppliers.

Science and Technology André Gonçalves READ MORE
05/09/2019 Os frutos dourados do Sol e a sonda Parker

"Os frutos dourados do Sol e a sonda Parker" (The golden fruits of the sun and the Parker spacecraft) is an article written by João Ventura about a NASA space project to study the Sun.

Science and Technology João Ventura READ MORE
02/09/2019 Best paper award

Rui Costa Neto, researcher at IN+, was awarded with the best paper by the scientific and organizing committees at the 5th International Conference on Power Generation Systems and Renewable Energy Technologies, held on August 26th and 27th at Instanbul, Turkey.

Award André Gonçalves READ MORE
20/08/2019 A ascensão da mobilidade activa e eléctrica?

Opinion article published in the newspaper Público, co-authored by Patrícia Baptista.

Renewable Energy IN+ READ MORE
19/08/2019 APREN Award

APREN 2019 Award aims to disseminate and award Master Thesis related to electricity from renewable sources, produced in Portuguese higher education institutions.

Renewable Energy André Gonçalves READ MORE
17/07/2019 New Master in Engineering and Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

MEGIE - Master in Engineering and Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship - is the new Master of IST, coordinated by Professors Joana Mendonça and Miguel Preto, from IN+.

Technology Management and Policy André Gonçalves READ MORE
17/07/2019 Conversations around a candle

Conversations around a candle is a dissemination project on combustion, by João Ventura, targeting people interested in science, but not necessarily with scientific training. Hence many subjects are introduced from everyday phenomena familiar to readers, and then explained to them using accessible language.

Thermofluids, Combustion and Energy Systems André Gonçalves READ MORE
16/07/2019 Could 3D Printing Lead to Distributed Manufacturing?

A team of researchers from the University of Lisbon and the Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Engineering and Public Policy (EPP) investigated how additive manufacturing (AM) could contribute to distributed manufacturing. They examined whether AM will disrupt this central model, specifically in the context of spare parts for the aviation industry, where being able to quickly print parts instead of stockpiling them would be attractive.

André Gonçalves READ MORE
12/07/2019

Joana Mendonça and Miguel Preto, from IN+, are interviewed about the new Master Course in Engineering and Management of Innovation and Entrepreneurship that they coordinate.

Technology Management and Policy @ Tecnico News READ MORE
08/07/2019 National Science Summit

The National Science Summit '19 is taking place at Centro de Congressos de Lisboa, aiming at promoting a broad debate on the main topics and challenges of the scientific agenda beyond the world of research, stimulating the participation and interaction between researchers, the business sector and the general public.

Science and Technology André Gonçalves READ MORE
05/07/2019 Professor Paulo Ferrão is the new president of COST

Professor Paulo Ferrão, co-founder of IN+, is the new president of COST – the European Cooperation in Science and Technology, for the next two years. The announcement was made at COST Executive Board meeting, held last 20th June, in Brussels.

Science and Technology André Gonçalves READ MORE
25/06/2019 LARSyS was evaluated as EXCELLENT

LARSyS was graded as EXCELLENT by the latest FCT evaluation panel, maintaining the same grade as the previous evaluation. According to the evaluation report, "LARSyS is a strong R&D Unit with excellent international visibility, strong publication venues and participation in professional society activities".

Achievement André Gonçalves READ MORE
17/06/2019 Call for Research Track Faculty - Energy and Speculative Design

ITI / LARSYS is looking for a PhD in design or mechanical and electrical engineering. The emphasis is on developing functional prototypes and bespoke solutions based on the unique features of renewable energy in Islands.

The call is open from June 24 to July 24.

Opportunity IN+ READ MORE
07/06/2019 SWEP workshop

Ana Moita, doctorate researcher at IN+ was invited lecturer at the workshop WEP “Surface Wettability Effects on Phase Change Phenomena” in Mons, Belgium.

Thermofluids, Combustion and Energy Systems André Gonçalves READ MORE
30/05/2019 IN+ fellow student awarded

Yesterday, May 29, was held the APETRO award ceremony to the best MEMec student who concluded the course in the year 2017/18. Francisco Monteiro was a fellow at IN+ in the Thermofluids, Combustion and Energy Systems laboratory, where he concluded his master's thesis "Design of a portable power generation system using compressed air energy storage concept".

Achievement IN+ READ MORE
30/05/2019 International Conference of Multiphase Flows

The 10th International Conference of Multiphase Flow took place in Rio de Janeiro between 19 and 25 May. Pedro Pontes presented the work “Bubble dynamics and heat transfer on biphilic surfaces” by Pedro Pontes, Ricardo Cautela, Emanuele Teodori, Ana S. Moita and António L. N. Moreira.

Thermofluids, Combustion and Energy Systems IN+ READ MORE
27/05/2019 Bringing together Engineering and Economics

The conference ICEE2019 4th International Conference on Energy and Environment: bringing together Engineering and Economics took place last 16 and 17 May at Guimarães. IN+ contributed with 3 proceeding and presentations that will be published in SCOPUS/WoS:

Sustainable Cities IN+ READ MORE
22/05/2019 Connecting electrification with eco-driving

Patrícia Baptista was at the Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS32) with the presentation Connecting electrification with eco-driving: using real-world driving data for assessing potential energy savings, under the session Electric vehicle energy consumption optimisation in real world driving conditions.

Sustainable Materials and Technologies IN+ READ MORE
21/05/2019 MIT Portugal grant awarded for exploring the relationship between emerging digital technologies and work in manufacturing firms

MIT Portugal seed funding has been awarded to the Industrial Performance Cluster (IPC) at MIT to conduct a joint project with researchers from the Instituto Superior Técnico Lisbon (IST) and the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS).

Technology Management and Policy IN+ READ MORE
20/05/2019 Disaggregation and characterization of residential electricity use: Analysis for Ghana

As the socio-economic need of mankind and population continue to grow, electricity consumption estimates become necessary for energy system planning. In Ghana, residential electricity is currently the second largest and growing rapidly. This paper  aims to comprehensively disaggregate and characterize the residential electricity demand in that country.

Sustainable Cities IN+ READ MORE
13/05/2019 UT Austin Portugal researchers are working towards a successful development for electric vehicles

Learn more about the work that is being conducted in “one of the most efficient cooling technologies currently available”.

Sustainable Materials and Technologies UT Austin Portugal READ MORE
24/04/2019 What has been done to combat academic inbreeding?

Rui Horta, PhD at IN+, was interviewed by the Portuguese newspaper Público about academic inbreeding.

Academic Inbreeding @ Publico READ MORE
15/04/2019 9th European Combustion Meeting

The 9th European Combustion Meeting is taking place until 17 April. This event consists of invited lectures with parallel poster sessions intended to foster intellectual discussion and to enhance future collaborative research activities.

Thermofluids, Combustion and Energy Systems André Gonçalves READ MORE
04/04/2019 What remains to be done for the automotive engineering of the future?

It is not enough to guarantee a university education in highly specialized engineering and with high technical and scientific rigor. The industry needs holistic training that adds technical and multidisciplinary expertise, providing a clear view of global challenges and the capacity to respond. The opinion of António Luís Moreira, diretor of IN+.

Opinion André Gonçalves READ MORE
03/04/2019 Urban Analytics Summer School

The Urban Analytics Summer School offers a unique opportunity to explore design, techniques and tools to design a scientifically sound research of urban settings. The program will progress from data collection, storage and processing, through data analysis and interpretation, to visual presentation of the results.

Summer School IN+ Summer School READ MORE
18/03/2019 Joining Global Aerospace Value Networks: Lessons for Industrial Development Policies

Governmental investments on the development of high-tech clusters are among the main policies for socioeconomic development, enabling countries to be part of global value networks.

Technology Management and Policy André Gonçalves READ MORE
15/03/2019 Supporting urban planning policies - Lisbon case study

Joana Pedro and Carlos Silva from IN+, together with Manuel Duarte Pinheiro from the Department of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Georesources, published an article proposing a bridge between the urban sustainability assessment and the spatial analysis, in order to better identify priority areas for intervention for sustainable urban development.

Land Use Policy André Gonçalves READ MORE
13/03/2019 Knowledge and Innovation in Algarve

Joana Mendonça, researcher at IN+ and leader of the Laboratory of Technology Management and Policy, will present the results of the study “Knowledge and Innovation in the Algarve Region” in the Blue Hub laboratory event, next March 21, at Universidade do Algarve.

Technology Management and Policy André Gonçalves READ MORE
11/03/2019 [Lab2Market@Técnico 2019] Take your technologies out of the lab!

The Instituto Superior Técnico, with the support of Everis Portugal, is launching another edition of Lab2Market@Técnico. This is an acceleration program that will assign 250 hours of specialized business consultancy time to selected research teams. New deadline: March 17th 2019.

Opportunity TT@Técnico Team READ MORE
08/03/2019 Women in Science

Altogether, there are 109 small testimonies that make up the new edition of the book Women in Science. There are chemists, physicists, biologists, archaeologists or anthropologists. Among them, Patrícia Baptista, renowned IN + researcher. All these scientists left a statement in the first person.

Womans Day André Gonçalves READ MORE
26/02/2019 Patricia Baptista awarded with honorable mention

It is with great pride that we announce that Patrícia Baptista, an IN+ researcher, received an honorable mention in the category "Environmental and Energy Engineering".

Achievement André Gonçalves READ MORE
25/02/2019 Senior Entrepreneurship

Written by Catarina Seco Matos and Miguel Amaral, from IN+, together with Rui Baptista, from IST, Senior Entrepreneurship: A Selective Review and a Research Agenda reviews the most relevant research output on self-employment and entrepreneurship of older individuals.

Technology Management and Policy IN+ READ MORE
22/02/2019 Path discussion for offshore wind in Portugal up to 2030

Miguel Amaral and Nuno Arantes-Oliveira from IN+, together with Mário Vieira, Elsa Henriques and Luís Reis from IDMEC have recently lauched the paper Path discussion for offshore wind in Portugal up to 2030, for Marine Policy, the leading journal of ocean policy studies.

Technology Management and Policy IN+ READ MORE
21/02/2019 Energy efficiency projects developed by university students distinguished by Galp

Last Wednesday, February 20, finalist students from Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Aveiro and Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, were awarded for the projects that best contribute to promoting sustainable energy systems and good energy efficiency practices in Galp's client entities, under the 12th edition of the Galp21 university cooperation program.

Sustainable Materials and Technologies André Gonçalves READ MORE
15/02/2019 PhD position TU Delft

Hydrogen Combustion in Gas Turbines: Boundary Layer Flash Back Model and Validation

The project will be executed in close cooperation with industrial partners and the PhD student will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The objective is to deliver a validated boundary layer flashback (BLF) model for an industrial gas turbine geometry.

Opportunity André Gonçalves READ MORE
04/02/2019 2019 Call for PhD Scholarships

2019 call for PhD scholarships will be open to researchers from all fields of knowledge, from February 28 to March 28, 2019.

The PhD Scholarships are competitively awarded grants to support the training of scientists in all areas of knowledge in obtaining a PhD degree. This year 950 scholarships will be awarded.

Announcement André Gonçalves READ MORE
01/02/2019 Evolution stages of aircraft manufacturing firms

Written by Anabela Reis, together with Afreen Siddiqi and Olivier de Weck, this article presents a study on the development of six international aeronautical manufacturing firms across four continents, using empirical quantitative data and results from 103 semistructured interviews with senior executives and policy makers.

Technology Management and Policy André Gonçalves READ MORE
31/01/2019 Advanced Cooling Technologies and Applications

Advanced Cooling Technologies and Applications, edited by S. M. Sohel Murshed, covers a number of key topics related to advanced cooling approaches, their performance, and applications. This book is aimed at a wide variety of people from graduate students and researchers to manufacturers who are involved or interested in the areas of thermal management systems, cooling technologies, and their applications.

Advanced Cooling Technologies André Gonçalves READ MORE
23/01/2019 CIENCIAVITAE platform is replacing DeGóis and FCT SIG

Since January 1st 2019, DeGóis is no longer allowing to create new CVs and FCT SIG will end this feature from March 1st 2019. Both platforms will allow editing existing CVs until July 1st 2019 but will cease in 2021. All researchers should create a CiênciaID and create their CV at CIENCIAVITAE.

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09/01/2019 Best Poster Presentation

Patrícia Batista was awarded the "Best Poster Presentation" award with "Capacity-sharing in logistics solutions: A new pathway towards sustainability", published in Transport Policy, co-authored with Sandra Melo and Joaquim Macedo, at the 16th national conference Transport Studies Group.

Achievement André Gonçalves READ MORE
14/12/2018 Call For Chapters

Researchers and practitioners in the field of entrepreneurial university and regional development are invited to submit a chapter proposal to a forthcoming book publication entitled Examining the Role of Entrepreneurial Universities in Regional Development.

Opportunity André Gonçalves READ MORE
13/12/2018 IN+ scientists developed First Carbon Nanotube by Flame Synthesis

A team of scientists from IN+, has developed in the Laboratory of Thermofluids, Combustion and Energy Systems the first carbon nanotube by controlling flame synthesis. This study will expand the scope of carbon materials synthesis using flame with enormous potential for large scale carbon nanotubes production.

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06/12/2018 ELECTROWetting heat pipes for cooling Applications in Electric Vehicles

ELECTROWetting heat pipes for cooling Applications in Electric Vehicles is a project leaded by IST-ID in partnership with UT Austin and FEUP. Started on December 1 and lasting 12 months, the project consists of proving the concept of novel heat pipe technology for multiple, disruptive, energy-related applications (patent pending) and showing its suitability in cooling the batteries of electric vehicles.

Sustainable Materials and Technologies André Gonçalves READ MORE
16/11/2018 Sharing Lisboa

Sharing Lisboa is a project developed under the European Sharing Cities Program, which unites municipalities, citizens and private companies, with the objective of improving the quality of life in cities, through the use of new technologies and the involvement of the citizens.

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16/11/2018 Jobs for the Future - Portugal

Industry 4.0 is a key issue to address as the integration of digital technologies will profoundly change the production paradigm across the world, many of today's jobs will cease to exist in the future and many of the jobs of the future are yet to be designed.

Technology Management and Policy André Gonçalves READ MORE
15/11/2018 Master Thesis Awarded

"Characterization and Physical-Chemical Processes of Recovery of Rare-Earths in Residues", a thesis by the student Joana Rita Meireles Fonseca from IST and supervised by Prof. Fernanda Margarido, coordinator of the Waste Processing and Management Laboratory of IN+, was distinguished with the 2nd Honorable Mention SPM.

Sustainable Materials and Technologies André Gonçalves READ MORE
09/11/2018 SMART Data Sprint

SMART Data Sprint is an intensive hands-on work, driven by online data and digital methods. During one week, participants will have the chance to attend to keynote lectures, short talks, and parallel sessions of practical labs. Afterwards, experts and scholars will invite participants to join projects and work in a collective problem.

Opportunity André Gonçalves READ MORE
07/11/2018 Sharing Cities and city of Lisbon launch Sharing Lisbon

The Lisbon City Council and the Sharing Cities consortium will launch this Friday the APP Sharing Lisbon, which brings together citizens, businesses and governments in cities such as Milan and London, aiming to help improving cities. Sharing Lisbon is part of the European Union Sharing Cities program, in which IN+ participates.

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06/11/2018 Challenges to the Future of Employment in the Automotive Industry

Prof. Joana Mendonça, director of the Laboratory of Technology Management and Policy at IN+, will be one of the speakers at the conference "The Challenges to the Future of Employment in the Automotive Industry" that will take place on November 9 at the Mangualde City Hall Auditorium.

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25/10/2018 António Luís Moreira at KAUST in Saudi Arabia

The director of IN+ António Luís Moreira will be in Saudi Arabia to study the creation of new partnerships with IN+, by invitation of Dr. Mardson McQuay, Senior IP Attorney and Associate General Counsel for Research and Education of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), and Prof Robert Dibble, from the Clean Combustion Research Institute.

Sustainable Materials and Technologies André Gonçalves READ MORE
23/10/2018 CapSEM Industry Case Presentations

A delegation of representatives from industry and higher education from India, Nepal and Uganda will be in Portugal to visit Portuguese companies and assimilate good practices in industrial sustainability and environmental management, under CapSEM project.

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22/10/2018 UBike Portugal - Operation Técnico

The UBike Portugal Project - Operation Técnico provides electric bicycles to the academic community of Instituto Superior Técnico through a long-term rental model with a symbolic fee. The objective is to create and establish habits of regular use of this mode of transportation.

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19/10/2018 Automotive Cluster Workshop

The Automobile Cluster Workshop will take place on November 14, at the Lisbon congress center, under the scope of Portugal Exporter, a business-oriented and networking opportunities event, organized by AIP Foundation, Novo Banco and Aicep Portugal Global.

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17/10/2018 Galp 21 Cooperation Program

Galp 21 is a university cooperation programme designed for assigning internships for energy efficiency research in Galp's client companies. In addition to a scholarship, the students covered by this programme are also automatically entitled to participate in a competition that awards the three best works done in each university, with monetary prizes that goes up to 2.500€. I

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16/10/2018 João Pires awarded at MIT Portugal Conference

IN+ PhD candidate João Pires was awarded last October 1st, at the MIT Portugal 2018 Annual Conference, with the best poster under the category Engineering Design and Advanced Manufacturing.

Achievement André Gonçalves READ MORE
11/10/2018 Congratulations to Guido Lorenzi

Congratulations to Guido Lorenzi, an IN+ PhD candidate, who defended his PhD thesis last Monday, October 8th, at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, in Stockholm. His research was on Techno-economic analysis and optimization of electrochemical energy storage solutions and was approved with rating of Very Good with Praise.

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02/10/2018 Dismantling for Recovery

Prof. Fernanda Margarido from IN+ will be one of the panel members of the Action Tank on "Dismantling for Recovery", at the BIN@Porto 2018, October 30, at 3h15 PM.

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02/10/2018 Circular Economy Strategic Pillar

IN+, through Prof. Fernanda Margarido, is a member of the working group Circular Economy Strategic Pillar, which participates in the process of consolidating proposals for the Lisbon and Tagus Valley Region (RLVT) Strategy 2030.

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28/09/2018 Young Engineer Innovation Award 2018

Applications are open for the 2018 edition of the Young Engineer Innovation Award. If you are a member of the Order of Engineers and are up to 35 years old, you can apply until December 28 to win up to 10,000 euros.

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27/09/2018 Closure of multinationals: the capital that stands

"Closure of multinationals: the capital that stands" is a study with co-authorship of IN+ that analyzes the importance of human capital for multinational companies and will be presented on October 3, at the Conference on Economy and Competitiveness 2018 (Jornada da Economia e da Competitividade 2018), at Casa da Música in Oporto.

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25/09/2018 Olga Savchuk finalist for Altice Innovation Award

Olga Savchuk, researcher at IN+, is one of the finalists of the Altice Innovation Award. The initiative is applicable to Portugal, France and Israel, and aims to award projects from finalist students (Master’s or PhD) and startups in the incubation phase who present innovative projects in technological areas relevant to Altice International’s core business, namely: Telecom, Media & Content and Data & Advertising.

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12/09/2018 Academic Merit

Congratulations to Professor Fernanda Margarido, who completed her Habilitation (Agregação) at Instituto Superior Técnico in the area of Environmental Engineering. Fernanda Margarido is Associate Professor at IST/UL and maintains a reputed scientific activity at IN+, where she is the Coordinator of the Waste Processing and Management Laboratory, leading a research group on Materials Recycling of Wastes and End-of-Life Products.

Achievement André Gonçalves READ MORE
03/08/2018 IN+ Summer School: Exploring Urban Analytics

Cities are responsible for 80% of wealth creation, 60% of total energy consumption and 70% of greenhouse gas emissions. Urban analytics enables us to better understand what happens and ensure better management and planning of city environments.

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12/06/2018 Pedro Pontes receives the Bionic Innovation Competition award

Pedro Pontes, a researcher at IN+, went to the Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering of Jilin University, China, June 9 and 10 to receive the ISBE International Bionic Innovation Competition award. At the ceremony, Pedro summarily presented the work that has been developed at IN+, which earned him the prize, and visited the facilities of the Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering.

Achievement Ana Moita READ MORE
07/06/2018 Programa Planear a Reforma

With an increase in the average life expectancy, the decision to continue working becomes an option. Among other possibilities, one might consider entrepreneurship. Catarina Seco Matos, researcher at IN+, writes about senior entrepreneurship in the context of the Program Plan for Retirement, a voluntary-enrollment program aimed at training senior entrepreneurs on Volunteering, Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance, Health.

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22/05/2018 Laboratory of Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Professor Miguel Amaral (DEG/IN+) and Professor Ana Carvalho (DEG/CEG-IST) proposed the creation of a Laboratory of Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship at IST. The laboratory will be located in Taguspark, comprising a room for seminars and a workshop for the development of technological products with social impact. The Laboratory was one of the winners of the Projects for Pedagogical Innovation - PIP2018.

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17/05/2018 Catarina Seco Matos completes her PhD studies on Aging and Entrepreneurship

Researcher Catarina Seco Matos completed her doctoral studies at ISEG last March, under the PhD Program in Development Studies. Her thesis, entitled Aging and Entrepreneurship: Firm Creation and Performance among Older Individuals, was supervised by Professor Miguel Amaral and obtained approval with distinction and praise (cum laude) by unanimity of the jury.

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10/05/2018 Professor Edgar Fernandes evaluates presentations at FMUL

On May 7, 2018, Hospital Santa Maria welcomed a session about the prevention of deafness, based on the presentations of Master's students in Otorhinolaryngology. The session counted with the participation of Professor Edgar Fernandes, researcher at IN+, as a member of the jury.

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06/05/2018 Who brought the food to Lisbon?

The food basin is the area that supplies a city with food and it is important to know it to promote strategies for urban food planning," says Samuel Niza to the newspaper Público, in a feature article about the old ways and the people who brought food to Lisbon and what we can learn from them. Read more >>

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29/04/2018 The food distribution is lost in its labyrinth

Samuel Niza, researcher at IN+, speaks in a Público's feature article about efficient food distribution. Excerpt: "Those who produce food on a small scale find it difficult to transport them. The solution is to create shorter circuits; and, in some cases, more logical ones..." Read more >>

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26/04/2018 The evolution of skills for the digital age on Robótica

Joana Mendonça and Anabela Reis (IN+) share article on the Evolução das competências numa era digital [Evolution of skills in the digital age], published in Robótica. "O crescente uso de tecnologias digitais permite automatizar os processos produtivos, exigindo por isso trabalhadores cada vez mais qualificados, capazes de acompanhar esta mudança tecnológica..."

Technology Management and Policy Daniela António READ MORE
19/04/2018 Newsletter | April 2018

Please see March's highlights, the calendar for March, opportunities, funding and other important information in IN+ Newsletter for April of 2018.

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19/04/2018 Award Ceremony for Galp21 took place on April 18th

Three Mechanical Engineering students from Tecnico Lisboa will be awarded monetary prizes for their outstanding work in the context of the cooperation programme Galp 21. The Award Ceremony took place on April 18, in GALP's Auditorium. Read more >>

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12/04/2018 SMART CAMPUS will feature in the Innovation Radar Platform

SMART CAMPUS has been identified as one of three Tecnico projects that will feature in the recently launched Innovation Radar Platform. The initiative aims to develop an ecosystem of incubators, entrepreneurs, funding agencies and investors that can help get EU-funded innovations to market. Among these projects is IN+ SMART CAMPUS, a CIP innovation project.

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09/04/2018 Twenty-five smart cities in Lisbon

In the context of the Sharing Cities Program, more than 100 representatives from 25 European cities will be in Lisbon, from April 10 to 13, for a series of events and workshops that hope to promote innovation and entrepreneurship for smart cities. The European program aims to develop and share intelligent, innovative and replicable urban solutions. In Lisbon, the program has eight partners, including Técnico Lisboa, through IN+.

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05/04/2018 Pedro Pontes wins prize in the ISBE Bionic Innovation Competition

Pedro Pontes, a research fellow at the Laboratory of Thermofluids was one of the award winners of the first ISBE Bionic Innovation Competition. The competition, sponsored by Jilin University, started in July 2017 and has attracted the worldwide consideration of the ISBE members. Pedro Pontes received one of the 20 Tertiary Prizes attributed, with the work Bioinspired surfaces for two-phase heat transfer applications.

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27/03/2018 Materials Science Marathon focused on the future

The Materials Science Marathon, organised by Materials Engineering Student Group (NEMat), took place last Tuesday, March 20. Focusing on the future of industry 4.0 and the role of materials engineers, the event included the participation of Professor Fernanda Margarido in the debate Compósitos 4.0.

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22/03/2018 Newsletter | March 2018

Please see February's highlights, the calendar for March, opportunities, funding and other important information in IN+ Newsletter for March of 2018.

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15/03/2018 WEEE: A resource of strategic metals

Professor Fernanda Margarido was in Nepal last week, March 7, to give a talk on strategic metals, at the invitation of Professor Arun Timalsina, from the Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering, Institute of Engineering, Tribhuvan University.

Sustainable Materials and Technologies Daniela António
15/03/2018 Professor Fernanda Margarido visited Kathmandu University, partner in CapSEM

Professor Fernanda Margarido was in Nepal between March 4-8, for a mid-term meeting and worksop in Kathmandu University, focusing on Industry Case Study presentations. This meeting follows last year's event, hosted by IN+, when it was agreed that partners would proceed with the training of industry partners and promote internships with the local industry.

Sustainable Materials and Technologies Daniela António
13/03/2018 International Workshop on Innovating

The MIT Portugal Program is helping to organize the next International Workshop on Innovating (IWI 2018), to take place at the MIT campus (Cambridge, Mass.) on June 11-15, 2018. Application deadline on March 18, 2018 (11H59 EDT). Accepted applicants who are currently part of the MIT Portugal Program or are alumni may qualify to receive a subsidy, covering the fee and possibly other expenses. More information here >>

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08/03/2018 São Paulo School of Advanced Science on Renewable Energies

The São Paulo School of Advanced Science on Renewable Energies twill be held in São Paulo , Brazil, between July 23 and August 3, 2018. The event is free of any cost to a selection of 100 students around the world. Online application is available at the website. The deadline is April 15th, 2018.

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06/03/2018 Seminar: Learning to Fly

Professor Joana Mendonça was at the College of Management of Technology, EPFL, on March 2 to give a seminar on Learning how to fly: Integration of Small Technology-Based Firms in Aeronautics. Her paper examines the role of small technology-based firms (TBF) in aeronautics industrialization processes, using Embraer as case study.

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01/03/2018 ILASS-Europe Newsletter 2018

ILASS-EUROPE is a non-profit organization for those working on theory, physics, instrumentation, measurements, computation, analyses and applications of liquid atomization and sprays. ILASS-Europe is also on Facebook. Please see attached their March newsletter, where you can find news, future and past events, funding opportunities, job openings and other relevant announcements.

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28/02/2018 2018 Call for PhD Scholarships

FCT's 2018 Call for PhD Scholarships is now open. Applications run from 28 February to 17h (Lisbon time) of 28 March 28, 2018. In this call, 950 scholarships will be awarded. More information >>

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13/02/2018 Newsletter | February 2018

Please see January's highlights, the calendar for February, opportunities, funding and other important information in IN+ Newsletter for February of 2018.

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30/01/2018 Career patterns for doctorate holders in Portugal

Joana Mendonça co-authored a news article on the Career patterns for doctorate holders in Portugal. As Portugal's higher education system matures and a lower number of doctorate holders are absorbed, there is more availability of these qualified resources in the labour market. Read more >>

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25/01/2018 Rare information on business incubators may hinder policies

"Information on business incubators is rare and is dispersed by different entities, concludes a study from the University of Coimbra, which argues that the sector needs to know itself better." [LUSA] The study was authored by Gonçalo Brás and supervised by Miguel Torres Preto, a researcher at IN+.

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23/01/2018 Newsletter | January 2018

Please see December highlights, the calendar for January, opportunities, funding and other important information in the first IN+ Newsletter of 2018.

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16/01/2018 Mobinov presents a study on the automobile industry in Portugal

Mobinov presented a study on the automobile industry in Portugal yesterday at the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria. The study, commissioned to Deloitte, can be consulted inside. Besides the industrial partners, the cluster integrates several national organizations oriented towards research and innovation or higher education, among which Tecnico, represented by IN+. [LUSA]

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11/01/2018 As nossas cidades são capazes de se alimentar?

"O Colégio F3 da Universidade de Lisboa reúne diferentes faculdades num estudo alargado sobre a forma como as cidades se alimentam (...)" A series of seminars about urban food started this Thursday. Samuel Niza was one of the speakers at this first event, previously announced by IN+, and he spoke briefly to Público about his work.

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09/01/2018 Open Call to 2018/2019 Fulbright Scholarships for PhD Students

The applications for Fulbright Scholarships for the academic year 2018/2019 supported by FCT are open until January 31. These scholarships "are intended for PhD students directly financed by FCT that have planned, in the framework of their training plan, a period of research at a university or research centre in the United States". Read more >>

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05/01/2018 Kick-off the project SMART-HEAT

The kick-off of the project SMART – HEAT is scheduled for the February 1st. The collaborative research between IN+ and the Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering of the Ministry of Education of China uses biomimetic and bioinspired design to develop micro and nano functionalized surfaces enhancing heat and mass transfer for industrial applications.

Sustainable Materials and Technologies Ana Moita
28/12/2017 IN+ organizes ThermoCup for the Winter Holidays

Since 2009, IN+ has organized ThermoCup, an experimental activity for school students. The experiment aims at building a boat with a flame-powered engine and exploring concepts of mechanics and thermodynamics. On December 20, IN+ organized a ThermoCup with the young people who attend the Center for Arts and Education.

Science Communication Daniela António
25/12/2017 Portuguese researchers transform lithium extraction process

Work developed by IN+, CERENA and LNEG on lithium extraction features in Jornal Económico. A special thanks to Professor Carlos Nogueira for his interview.

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21/12/2017 Fernanda Margarido ranked Excelent in the QUC for 2016-2017

Professor Fernanda Margarido obtained the classification of 'Excelent' in the course unit evaluation questionnaires (QUC) for 2016-2017 in the class "Extraction Processes". The professor is a researcher at IN+ and responsible for the Waste Processing and Management Laboratory, as well as an Associate Professor at Tecnico Lisboa.

Achievement Daniela António
19/12/2017 Open Call to 2017-2018 MIT Portugal Program Scholarships

Open call to apply for a PhD Scholarship under the MIT Portugal Program until January 3, 2018. The scholarships, to study in Portugal and MIT, are funded by FCT and are available in the Program's four areas, including Sustainable Energy Systems, a program partly coordinated by IN+.

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14/12/2017 Researchers from IST and LNEG develop method for lithium extraction

A team of researchers from IN+, CERENA and LNEG developed a simplified method of processing lithium ores existing in Portugal, containing lepidolite from the region of Gonçalo, Guarda. This method allows to reduce the energy consumption of the extraction of lithium of the ore, making the process more efficient and economic. Read more >>

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12/12/2017 Colégio F3 edits book about urban metabolism

Alfaces na avenida. Estratégias para (bem) alimentar a cidade is a reflection on urban planning and public policy in the matters of food supply. Samuel Niza, researcher at IN+ and author of the chapter 'O sistema alimentar no contexto do metabolismo urbano da Área Metropolitana de Lisboa', writes about the importance of studying the flow of food resources, as well as their potential impact.

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30/11/2017 IN+ visited ISA for a seminar on ‘Biofuels versus Traditional Fuels’

Professor Edgar Fernandes, director of Thermofluids, Combustion and Energy Systems, visited Instituto Superior de Agronomia (ISA) on November 29, at the invitation of Professor Elizabeth Duarte, for a seminar on Biofuels versus Traditional Fuels.

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28/11/2017 IN+ welcomes workshop in Capacity Building for Sustainability and Environmental Management

IST and IN+ Center for Innovation, Technology and Policy Research welcomed the international partners of project CapSEM – Capacity Building in Sustainability and Environmental Management in Lisbon, from November 15th to 17th, for three days of knowledge exchange and updates regarding the project.

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23/11/2017 Has your university given you the tools to implement your project?

IN+ is part of the E-University project team, a project funded by FCT that aims to explore the entrepreneurial activity of the Portuguese public universities and polytechnic institutes and assess their impact in regional dynamics. Thus we invite students, researchers, teachers and collaborators to complete the following questionnaire. More information inside.

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21/11/2017 Spreading know-how beyond borders at Lisbon Sharing Cities Showroom

"Twenty-two representatives from higher education institutions in Uganda, India, Nepal, Portugal, Norway and the Netherlands and saw live presentations of the work of Câmara Municipal de Lisboa, EDP D, Instituto Superior Técnico (represented by IN+) and Circular Economy Portugal in the areas of green energy, sustainability and the economy."

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21/11/2017 Recent Publications from IN+

Please consult IN+ recent publications.

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09/11/2017 FAE and Exame elect former IN+ researcher as one of the 40 Managers of the Future

A recent FAE / Exame (Expresso) partnership elected the 40 Managers of the Future under 40 and the final list of managers includes Pedro Nazareth in the 18th position. Pedro Nazareth is a former student and researcher of IN+ and the current Director of Amb3E: Associação Portuguesa de Gestão de Resíduos.

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09/11/2017 Research fellowship in Energy for the Suscity project

Suscity announces fellowship in Energy through FCT/MCTES (PIDDAC). Applicants must have a degree in in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Management or related areas. They must show proven knowledge of GIS tools, databases, 3D representation and, preferably, in data analysis (big data). Research is to be developed at IN+. Deadline: November 16

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24/10/2017 Calls for Innoenergy PhD School Open until November 5th

Calls for Innoenergy PhD School Open until November 5th. The Innoenergy PhD School supports PhD sudents studying energy topics, such as smart cities, smart grids, smart buildings, storage, among other topics.

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17/10/2017 CONT(R)A o desperdício energético

An IN+ project, CONT(R)A aims to bring awareness to Tecnico's community on the matter of energy efficiency, hoping to make people "rethink their habits and show them what their consumption is, the costs associated with it, and how to behave differently", says Diogo Henriques, the project's mentor.

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11/10/2017 Emanuele Teodori presents his work at PubhD Lisboa

Emanuele Teodori presented his work at the 21st PubhD in Lisbon for the second anniversary of the event. Emanuele is a PhD researcher at IN+, investigating the properties of liquid boiling on certain surfaces, such as absorbent surfaces. His study will have applications in the cooling of electronic components.

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02/10/2017 Are you spending too much energy?

The Buildings dashboard is a digital platform for urban energy management, developed through MIT Portugal in partnership with the University of Minho. The article is focused on the solutions presented by the dashboard to increase energy efficiency in buildings, relying on the expertise of Cláudia Sousa Monteiro, MIT Portugal PhD Candidate and researcher at IN+ in Instituto Superior Técnico; and Maribel Santos from the University of Minho.

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29/09/2017 LEIS research meetings have started

The weekly research meetings of IN+ LEIS (Laboratory of Industrial Ecology and Sustainability) have started on September 29th, at TagusPark. The first session included a presentation by the LEIS Director, Professor Carlos Silva, and an explanation of bureaucratic procedures by the Support Team.

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26/09/2017 IN+ researchers attended and presented work at the 2017 WINIR

FIRES-consortium members and IN+ researchers Miguel Amaral and Catarina Matos attended and presented work at the 2017 WINIR conference in Utrecht, the Netherlands. The participation of our colleagues and remaining consortium members was a concerted effort to reach out to the academic stakeholders in the project and collect their feedback and suggestions.

Entrepreneurial Society Daniela António READ MORE
21/08/2017 Suscity Buildings Dashboard researchers interviewed in Exame Informática Magazine

André Pina (IN+ and MIT Portugal Alumni), Claudia Sousa Monteiro (IN+ and MIT Portugal PhD Candidate) and Maribel Santos (Algoritmi Center - University of Minho), three of the main researchers of the project, were interviewed by Exame Informática Magazine about the Dashboard.

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27/07/2017 André Pina wins the Santander University Award 2017, on the topic of Environmental and Energy Engineering

We are proud to share the recognition of André Pina by the University of Lisbon-Santander Universidades Awards 2017, in the topic of Environmental and Energy Engineering. The awards aim to reward excellence in scientific research and encourage the publication of articles in international journals of recognized quality.

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26/06/2017 IN+ takes Biogas Diagnosis and Monitoring to Stockholm for the 25th EUBCE

IN+ takes project on Biogas Diagnosis and Monitoring to Stockholm for the 25th EUBCE.

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23/02/2017 Cerimónia de reconhecimento público do Cluster Automóvel realizou-se a 23 de fevereiro, no Pátio da Galé

[PT] Cerimónia de reconhecimento público da MOBINOV - Associação do Cluster Automóvel realizou-se a 23 de fevereiro, no Pátio da Galé. O Instituto Superior Técnico é membro da MOBINOV, estando representado pelo IN+.

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17/02/2017 Catarina Matos and Miguel Amaral win

Catarina Matos and Miguel Amaral, researchers at IN+, have been awarded with "Best Presentation Award" by the 19th International Conference on Management, Finance and Entrepreneurship Program Committee with a paper titled: An Exploratory Study of Entrepreneurial Satisfaction among Older Founders.

Achievement Daniela António
16/02/2017 Catarina Matos and Miguel Amaral receive

Catarina Matos and Miguel Amaral have been awarded with "Best Presentation Award" by the 19th International Conference on Management, Finance and Entrepreneurship Program Committee with a paper titled: An Exploratory Study of Entrepreneurial Satisfaction among Older Founders.

Achievement Daniela António
07/02/2017 Investigadora do IN+ recebe Medalha de Honra L’Oréal Portugal para as Mulheres na Ciência

[PT] Investigadora do IN+ recebe Medalha de Honra L’Oreal Portugal para as Mulheres na Ciência.

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02/02/2017 Getting Past the Hype About 3-D Printing

Jaime Bonnín Roca and his supervisor at IN+ Professor Joana Mendonça co-authored an article for MIT Sloan Management Review. Please contact us if you would like to access the complete article.

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13/10/2016 Researchers joined the 2016 European Researchers’ Night

The European Researchers' Nights is a Europe-wide public initiative that organizes different events dedicated to popular science and fun learning. All the events took place simultaneously across Europe. From IN+, Webmap was exhibited by Samuel Niza and Alexandre Amado; Henrique Pombeiro represented the project Energy Efficiency.

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02/09/2015 Lançado Livro Negro da Avaliação Científica em Portugal

A complete compilation of what has been written about the process of evaluation for research units, both in Portugal and abroad, edited by five portugueses researchers. The black book is comprised of opinion articles, press releases and news pieces published between 2014 and 2015 about the evaluation performed by the Portuguese Science Foundation (FCT).

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16/05/2015 Caminhos do Conhecimento: sobre o legado de José Mariano Gago

[PT] Por Manuel Heitor, Alexandre Quintanilha, Fernanda Rollo, João Sentieiro, Rosalia Vargas

"No aniversário do nascimento de José Mariano Gago, a 16 Maio, lembrar o seu legado ímpar, a nível nacional e internacional, é apelar à mobilização colectiva para a construção de um futuro com mais conhecimento..." In Expresso, 16 de Maio de 2015

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16/05/2015 Manifesto para a Ciência em Portugal, de José Mariano Gago: 25 anos depois

[PT] "Cumprem-se 25 anos sobre a apresentação pública do Manifesto que José Mariano Gago lançou para a Ciência em Portugal. Combinando o tom de um manifesto e a reflexão de um ensaio, sobressai a assertividade, reivindicando quatro enunciados essenciais: A Ciência como Desafio Social, Romper o Isolamento Social, Renovar a Educação Científica, Criar Cultura Científica."

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16/06/2014 Trabalhar numa multinacional garante melhor salário

[PT] Experiência é considerada “valiosa” pelos empregadores em Portugal, concluem investigadores das universidades de Coimbra, Groningen e CBS.

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