Mariana Aguiar honored in India with poster about green and sustainable chemistry
Na semana passada, a 9ª Conferência de Química Verde e Sustentável, realizada em Pune, na Índia, contou com a participação de vários membros do grupo PATh, composto por investigadores do CICECO e do Departamento de Química de Aveiro.
SUPRALIFE: A Week of Knowledge and Experience Exchange on Biomaterials
The SupraLife consortium hosted its Third School, themed "Supramolecular Multifunctional Biomaterials," from March 9-14, 2025, at the University of Aveiro (UA). The SupraLife consortium held its Third School, themed "Supramolecular Multifunctional Biomaterials," from March 9-14, 2025, at the University of Aveiro (UA). The event was supervised by João Borges, a researcher at CICECO, COMPASS Group, and the Department of Chemistry.
Women in Science: Catarina Custódio reflects on gender in chemistry & leadership
Three scientists from CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials were featured, and we got to know them better. Catarina Custódio is an assistant researcher at CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials and the CEO of the spin-off Metatissue.
Tito Trindade breaks down what "rare earths" are and their current context
The topic of "rare earths" has gained new prominence and relevance in the context of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Tito Trindade, a researcher at CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials and a professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Aveiro, explains the term and its current significance.
TechTraPlastiC: International Boost to Circular Economy in Plastics
Researchers from CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials and the Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering are part of the TechTraPlastiC project. In this context, the project aims to strengthen applied research capacity and technology transfer in seven universities across Latin America.
Inter(national) entities highlight CICECO researchers on Women's Day
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, several CICECO researchers have been recognized for the impact of their research and contributions to scientific development. Our congratulations to Mara Freire, Catarina Custódio, Carla Vilela e Andreia Sousa.
CICECO Strengthens Industry Relations at IAPMEI Open Day with Revigrés
The mission of Open DAY was to reinforce CICECO-UA's role as a knowledge generator and key partner in the Industry-IAPMEI-REVIGRÉS relationship, positioning it as an integral part of the industrial innovation value chain.
Sónia Ventura joins a discussion panel on the challenges women face in science
The University of Aveiro (UA) will discuss the challenges women face in the world of science on February 27, as part of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, which was observed on February 11. The debate, which will take place after the screening of the documentary Picture a Scientist, will feature the participation of Sónia Ventura, a researcher at CICECO, the PaTH research group, and the Department of Chemistry.
Catarina Custódio, CEO of the spin-off Metatissue, highlighted at UA
Graduated in Applied Chemistry and holding a PhD in Tissue Engineering, Regenerative Medicine, and Stem Cells, Catarina Custódio is currently an assistant researcher in CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials and in the Compass research group at the Department of Chemistry of the University of Aveiro (UA).
Vítor Félix article on Nature Chemistry pushes limits of Supramolecular Chemistry
Vítor Félix, a researcher at CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials and a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Aveiro, is one of the authors of the article “Amphoteric chalcogen-bonding and halogen-bonding rotaxanes for anion or cation recognition,” recently published in Nature Chemistry. The computational studies supporting this research were coordinated by Vítor Félix and carried out in collaboration with Igor Marques, a former CICECO researcher.