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01/10/2024 | Paulo Ferrão among World’s Top 2% Most Influential Scientists | Paulo Ferrão is one of the World’s Top 2% Most Influential Scientists and among most cited researchers worldwide. |
Achievement | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
25/09/2024 | Manuel Heitor will take part in FAPESP Interdisciplinary School 2024 in Sao Paulo | Manuel Heitor will participate in FAPESP Interdisciplinary School, taking place between 8 and 12 December, 2024, in Sao Paulo. |
Andre Goncalves | READ MORE | ||
10/09/2024 | What human pyramid? Interview with Manuel Heitor | The interview includes an analysis of various topics that are absolutely critical to understanding the evolution of the way knowledge has been appropriated socially and politically in Portugal. |
Science Policy | READ MORE | ||
23/07/2024 | Computer glitches, conspiracy theories and microfluidics | In an opinion article for Jornal i, researcher Ana Moita approaches microfluidics and its applications [in Portuguese] |
In the Media | Ana Moita | READ MORE | |
22/07/2024 | LARSyS and Technological Research Institute (IPT) signed collaboration protocol | The Technological Research Institute (IPT) and LARSyS signed a collaboration protocol to encourage and foster technical cooperation and the joint research, development and innovation projects between the two research centers. |
Academic Collaboration | Andre Goncalves | READ MORE | |
18/07/2024 | Cities and the sustainability of the planet | When we are in a climate emergency, how can we change and redesign cities to make them more sustainable? Paulo Ferrão was the guest on this episode of the podcast "A Escala do Clima", a partnership between the School of Communication and Media Studies and radio Antena 1 [in Portuguese]. |
In the Media | @ Antena 1 | READ MORE | |
16/07/2024 | LARSyS 2024 Annual Meeting | The LARSyS 2024 Annual Meeting took place on July 11th and 12th at Pavilhão do Conhecimento, in Lisbon, gathering over 200 researchers from IN+, ISR Lisboa, ITI and Maretec. |
LARSyS | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
11/07/2024 | Marta Ramilo Abrantes wins FLAD Political Science Award 2024 | The master's thesis "Science Diplomacy, Portugal and the European Project" by Marta Ramilo Abrantes was recognised by the Luso-American Development Foundation (FLAD). |
Award | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
31/05/2024 | Feedzai Scholarships | Women in Science | MSc & PhD | Feedzai Scholarships | Women in Science | MSc & PhD aims to support the studies of students enrolled in Masters and PhD promoting the role of women in scientific areas. Scholarships are aimed at female students seeking to pursue studies and develop research activities. |
Opportunity | READ MORE | ||
24/05/2024 | Best student of the Master in Mechanical Engineering in 2022/23 honored with the Apetro Award | Student Filipe Araújo was distinguished for the best student in the Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, under the supervision of Ana Moita and Rui Costa Neto |
Award | Andre Goncalves | READ MORE | |
23/05/2024 | Free Marie-Sklodowska Curie! | Brussels must give stellar early-career funding more autonomy, say Mattias Björnmalm and Manuel Heitor. |
Science Policy | @ Research Professional News | READ MORE | |
13/05/2024 | On National Scientists Day, the Streams of Knowledge lead to Happiness | On 16 May, National Scientists' Day, takes place the 8th edition of the "Streams of Knowledge" conference cycle, in Porto, dedicated to the industry and science of Happiness. |
National Scientists Day | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
26/04/2024 | CESAER Envoy Manuel Heitor emphasises importance of improved research careers at high-level conference of Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU | CESAER envoy on Research Careers Manuel Heitor underlined the importance of better research careers at the annual Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) conference. |
Science Policy | @ CESAER | READ MORE | |
24/04/2024 | Future perspectives MSCA in Horizon Europe 2030 | On his participation at the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) conference, dedicated to researchers’ careers, Manuel Heitor calls Europe to better consider the quality of research work affecting above all young researchers |
Science Policy | READ MORE | ||
15/04/2024 | How prepared are the member states of the European Union for Artificial Intelligence? | Helena Rosário da Costa talks about her research in which she is developing a model capable of measuring and comparing the levels of maturity of national policies for regulating artificial intelligence in the different member states of the European Union. [PT] |
In the Media | @ 90 segundos de ciência | READ MORE | |
11/04/2024 | The impact of technology on innovation | Joana Mendonça took part in a talk organized by Jornal de Negócios on the impact that artificial intelligence is having on companies and the State and on the development of other technologies such as machine learning or job transformation. |
Innovation | @ Jornal de Negócios | READ MORE | |
27/03/2024 | Societys challenges demand youth interest and funding in Europe | The EU is celebrating 40 years of investment in research and preparing the ground for the 10th funding programme to run from 2028 through 2034. Manuel Heitor chairs an expert group evaluating the EU research programme. |
In the Media | @ Horizn Magazine EU | READ MORE | |
25/03/2024 | 23 cities awarded with the EU Mission Label for their efforts towards climate-neutrality | The ‘EU Mission’ label was awarded to 23 cities, including Lisbon and Guimarães, for their plans to achieve climate-neutrality already by 2030. |
Climate-Neutral | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
08/03/2024 | MH-1 satellite model donated to Ciência Viva | The model of the Portuguese MH-1 satellite, given to Manuel Heitor at the space launch event, has been donated to the National Agency for Scientific and Technological Culture and will be on display at the Pavilion of Knowledge in Lisbon. |
Space | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
05/03/2024 | AEROS MH-1, the first satellite totally developed in Portugal was sent to space | The first satellite entirely developed and built in Portugal, launched to space on March 4th, was named after Manuel Heitor as a tribute to his contribution to Portugal's space strategy. |
Space | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
04/03/2024 | MH-1: the first satellite developed in Portugal is about to be launched | Portugal is preparing to launch its second satellite into space tonight, the MH-1 satellite. IN+ took part in this project with the economic feasibility study and the use cases for the satellite constellation. |
Space | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
26/12/2023 | A ascensão das renováveis e o declínio das energias convencionais | In an opinion article, Rui Costa Neto talks about the ongoing energy revolution that will replace old coal and nuclear power stations with renewable energy sources. |
In the Media | Jornal i | READ MORE | |
15/12/2023 | Engenho e Obra, the movie, will be broadcast on RTP2 | The documentary Engenho e Obra accompanies the exhibition of the same name and aims to portray the journey of the engineering, but also of the teaching and the profession of engineering in the 20th century. The film will be broadcast on 21st and 22nd December. |
Science Communication | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
05/12/2023 | New expert group on the interim evaluation of Horizon Europe chaired by Manuel Heitor | Chaired by Manuel Heitor, the group brings together experts from across the EU working on a wide variety of fields, which will provide valuable advice on the state of Research & Innovation (R&I) in the EU. |
Science Policy | @ European Commission | READ MORE | |
13/11/2023 | Electrolysis workshops at Taguspark Open Day | Rui Costa Neto conducted Electrolysis workshops, demonstrating in practice the process of producing hydrogen by electrolysis on Taguspark Campus Open Day. |
Outreach | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
09/11/2023 | IN+ wins an award and an honorable mention at the ULisboa/CGD Scientific Awards | Patrícia Baptista will be awarded and Ana Moita will receive a honourable mention in the scientific area of Environment Engineering and Energy. |
Award | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
07/11/2023 | The future of energy in Portugal lies in storage | Paulo Ferrão was a guest on the 'Toda a Energia' Podcast, a program with information, talks and practical advice on energy efficiency, efficient use of water, renewable energies and individual and collective behavior to achieve climate sustainability. |
In the Media | @ TSF | READ MORE | |
03/11/2023 | IN+ students awarded the best Master and PhD research with an impact on Industry and Society | IN+ students Mariana Januário, Marta Massuça, Diogo Santa-Rita and Pedro Pontes were awarded during the DEM Industry Day for the best academic works in the field of Mechanical Engineering with an impact on Industry and Society. |
Award | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
19/10/2023 | Circular Economy Action Plan in public consultation | The public consultation on the Action Plan for the Circular Economy (PAEC) is open until November 10. |
Circular Economy | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
10/10/2023 | Viewpoint: Portugal’s experience could inspire Widening countries in their strengthening research systems | A sustained effort to diversify funding sources has enbled steady progress. Now, almost 40 years after joining the EU, that Portugal is in sight of meeting the target of spending 3% of GDP on research by 2030. |
Science Policy | @ Science | Business | READ MORE | |
03/10/2023 | SimRecicla: a simulator to raise recycling literacy | Urban waste treatment company Tratolixo, in partnership with IN+ and 3drivers, and with the support of Sociedade Ponto Verde, has developed a digital tool that is unique in the world and designed to strengthen recycling literacy. |
In the Media | @ Jornal de Negócios | READ MORE | |
29/09/2023 | World Heart Day | World Heart Day is celebrated every year on September 29th with the aim of raising awareness of the need to prevent heart attacks. The theme for 2023 is "Use your heart, know your heart". The more we know about our heart, the better we can take care of it. |
André Gonçalves | READ MORE | ||
28/09/2023 | Technology in Cities | Joana Mendonça is one of the guests on RTP program "Civil Society", dedicated to the theme of Technology in Cities. Electric cars, intelligent urban waste management, public transport apps, interactive museums or robot-assisted services... the future of a few years ago has arrived in the present. |
In the Media | @ RTP | READ MORE | |
25/09/2023 | 6th Gago Conference on European Science Policy (supercomputing) | The European Commission and the Government of Spain will be represented at the European Gago Supercomputing Conference, which takes place in Spain on the occasion of the Presidency of the Council of the EU, and a high representation is expected from Portugal and Turkey as partners with Spain of the MareNostrum5 (MN5) supercomputer, together with Croatia. |
Science Policy | @ Spanish Presidency of the EU Council | READ MORE | |
28/08/2023 | "Energy poverty and low efficiency". Protecting yourself from the heat indoors can be worse. | During a week in which several Portuguese municipalities reached record temperatures, the platform "Clima Extremo" enabled to estimate the temperatures inside homes and identify the populations at most risk of vulnerability and health problems. |
In the Media | @ TSF | READ MORE | |
27/07/2023 | A new tool for Circular Economy in buildings rehabilitation | Joana Fernandes talks about the tool she is developing to promote the circular economy in the rehabilitation of buildings and to assess the use of resources and waste in a construction project and to quantify the level of circularity. |
In the Media | @ 90 segundos de ciência | READ MORE | |
06/07/2023 | 2nd Edition of the DEM Industry Day invites students to present their research to the industry | The 2nd Edition of the DEM Industry Day will take place on October 31st, 2023. Master and doctoral students are invited to submit a poster and pitch presentation of their research and apply for awards. |
Opportunity | DEM | READ MORE | |
03/07/2023 | Digital Global Observatories | How digital twins can help shaping our common future in times of increasing uncertainty and unsettled lives? Manuel Heitor from IN+ and Teresa Riera Madurell from the Barcelona Supercomputing Centre, reflect on this challenge at the European Parliament Former Members Association (EPFMA) June 2023 Bulletin. |
Management of Technological Change | @ EPFMA Bulletin | READ MORE | |
30/06/2023 | Web portal warns of risk of temperatures in homes | News about the real time dashboard on buildings occupants risk during extreme weather events, developed in the Reliable project |
In the Media | @ JN | READ MORE | |
26/06/2023 | Job opportunity: IN+ is looking for a researcher in the area of Circular Economy and Sustainability | PhD owners in Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Engineering or related scientific areas, are welcome to apply for an open vacancy to work in the field of Circular Economy and Sustainability. Applications deadline is July 14th, 2023. |
IN+ | READ MORE | ||
23/06/2023 | International cooperation for climate change | A team of Turkish gouvernment institutions visited IN+ in the framework of a cooperation program on topics of climate change. |
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20/06/2023 | Urban Metabolism and Sustainable Development | Understanding how cities process materials, transform them into economic value and generate pollution, that is, understanding their metabolism is essential for promoting sustainable development. Paulo Ferrão and Sónia Cunha authored this opinion article for Jornal i. |
In the Media | @ Jornal i | READ MORE | |
06/06/2023 | Are electric vehicles the pathway to decarbonize road transport? | IN+ researchers Patrícia Baptista and Gonçalo Duarte, reflect on the role of electric vehicles in the decarbonization of road transport, in this opinion article for Jornal i. |
In the Media | @ Jornal i | READ MORE | |
01/06/2023 | Confidence in science: How to ensure sustainable and trustworthy channels of scientific information? | Manuel Heitor is one of the guest participants of a closed event organized by Science|Business and Elsevier to discuss the confidence of citizens in science and research, and how to ensure sustainable and trustworthy channels of scientific information. |
Open Science | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
15/05/2023 | FLAD Science Award Atlantic: call for applications | Applications for the FLAD Science Award Atlantic 2023 are open from 1 to 30 June 2023. This award recognizes research on the Atlantic and its ecosystems, as well as their sustainable exploitation, and is worth 300 thousand Euros, for a maximum of 3 years. |
Opportunity | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
03/05/2023 | Tell us your science: How does blood flow behave? | In a partnership between ULisboa and the newspaper Público, Gonçalo Coutinho shared his PhD research at IN+, where he is developing experimental methods of optical visualization to study the three-dimensional behavior of blood flow in artificial, physical models of arteries, which may help prevent deaths from cardiovascular disease. |
In the Media | @ Publico | READ MORE | |
03/04/2023 | Symmetry 2023 Best Paper Award | Congratulations to Ana Moita, António Moreira and José Pereira, who received the Symmetry 2023 Best Paper Award with the work 'Nanofluids for the Next Generation Thermal Management of Electronics: A Review'. |
Award | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
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 | 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 | ||
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 | |
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 | 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 | |
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 | |
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. |
Announcement | FCT | READ MORE | |
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. |
Award | ULisboa | READ MORE | |
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. |
Award | Técnico | READ MORE | |
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. |
Announcement | CMU Portugal | READ MORE | |
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 |
Announcement | IN+ | READ MORE | |
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. |
In the Media | @ Jornal i | 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 | |
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 | 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 | |
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. |
Announcement | IN+ | READ MORE | |
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. |
Conference | IN+ | READ MORE | |
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 | 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 | |
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 | |
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. |
Announcement | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
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. |
Achievement | Luísa Marques | READ MORE | |
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. |
Urban Sustainability | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
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. |
Urban Sustainability | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
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. |
Technology Management and Policy | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
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. |
Sustainable Materials and Technologies | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
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. |
Urban Sustainability | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
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. |
Sustainable Materials and Technologies | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
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 |
Opportunity | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
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. |
Achievement | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
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. |
Sustainable Materials and Technologies | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
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. |
Sustainable Materials and Technologies | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
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. |
Opportunity | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
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. |
Technology Management and Policy | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
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. |
Achievement | André Gonçalves | READ MORE | |
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. |
IN+ Summer School | IN+ Summer School team | READ MORE | |
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. |
Technology Management and Policy | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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. |
Technology Management and Policy | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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. |
Technology Management and Policy | Daniela António | ||
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. |
Other Activities | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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 >> |
Urban Sustainability | @ Público | READ MORE | |
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 >> |
Urban Sustainability | @ Público | READ MORE | |
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. |
Newsletter | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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 >> |
Sustainable Materials and Technologies | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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. |
Urban Sustainability | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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+. |
Urban Sustainability | @ Sharing Cities News | READ MORE | |
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. |
Achievement | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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. |
Sustainable Materials and Technologies | @ Tecnico News | READ MORE | |
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. |
Newsletter | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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 >> |
Technology Management and Policy | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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. |
Opportunity | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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. |
Technology Management and Policy | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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. |
Sustainable Energy Technologies | Ana Moita | READ MORE | |
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 >> |
Opportunity | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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. |
Newsletter | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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 >> |
Management of Technological Change | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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+. |
Management of Technological Change | @ TSF | READ MORE | |
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. |
Newsletter | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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] |
Sustainable Energy Technologies | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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. |
Urban Sustainability | @ Público | READ MORE | |
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 >> |
Opportunity | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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. |
Sustainable Materials and Technologies | @ Jornal Económico | READ MORE | |
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+. |
Opportunity | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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 >> |
Press Release | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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. |
Urban Sustainability | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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. |
Sustainable Energy Technologies | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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. |
Press Release | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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. |
Management of Technological Change | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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." |
Urban Sustainability | @ Sharing Cities News | READ MORE | |
21/11/2017 | Recent Publications from IN+ | Please consult IN+ recent publications. |
Publication | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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. |
Achievement | @ Exame Expresso | READ MORE | |
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 |
Opportunity | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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. |
Opportunity | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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. |
Energy Efficiency | @ Tecnico News | READ MORE | |
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. |
Science Communication | @ PubhD Blog | READ MORE | |
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. |
Events @ IN+ | Patrícia Baptista | READ MORE | |
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. |
Urban Sustainability | @ Exame Informática Magazine | READ MORE | |
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. |
Achievement | @ Tecnico News | READ MORE | |
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. |
Urban Sustainability | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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+. |
Sustainable Energy Technologies | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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. |
Achievement | Daniela António | READ MORE | |
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. |
Management of Technological Change | @ MITSloan Management Review | READ MORE | |
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. |
Science Communication | @ MIT Portugal | READ MORE | |
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). |
Technology Management and Policy | @ Público | READ MORE | |
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 |
Technology Management and Policy | @ Expresso | READ MORE | |
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." |
Technology Management and Policy | @ Público | READ MORE | |
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. |
Management of Technological Change | @ Diário Económico | READ MORE |
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