CICECO marks its presence at the National Forum of Ciência Viva Clubs
CICECO was present at the Alfândega do Porto on April 4th and 5th for the National Forum of the Ciência Viva Clubs at School. The event, aimed at students, teachers, and scientists, featured various activities and demonstrations, with the main goal of sharing knowledge.
Mário Ferreira has been awarded the FEMS Materials Gold Medal 2025
Mário Ferreira, researcher at CICECO and DEMAC - University of Aveiro, has been awarded the FEMS Materials Gold Medal 2025, the most prestigious prize granted by the Federation of European Materials Societies (FEMS).
Mariela Nolasco Joins Prestigious ISIS Molecular Spectroscopy Panel
Mariela Nolasco, researcher at CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials and the Department of Chemistry at the University of Aveiro, has been selected to join the FAP5 panel on Molecular Spectroscopy at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source in the UK.
Sónia Ventura Contributes to Vision for European Algae Biomass Development
Sónia Ventura, a researcher at CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials and the Department of Chemistry at the University of Aveiro, took part for the third consecutive year as a member of the Steering Board of the European Algae Biomass Association (EABA)
TechTraPlastiC Kick Off: Paula Ferreira and Idalina Gonçalves in Nancy
Researchers Paula Ferreira and Idalina Gonçalves at Kick off in Nancy between March 25th and 28th. This kick-off meeting marks the beginning of an exciting new project aimed at strengthening the role of universities in fostering green transitions within the plastic industry.
João Borges elected Fellow of the Young Academy of Europe
João Borges, Assistant Researcher at CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials, an associate laboratory of the University of Aveiro (UA), and the Department of Chemistry at the University of Aveiro (UA), was recently elected as a Fellow of the Young Academy of Europe (YAE) for the period between 2024 and 2031.
Materials Processing and Nanofabrication WORKSHOP: Registrations are open
CICECO and i3N invite community to join our upcoming workshop on Materials Processing and Nanofabrication. Registration is open.
Andreia Sousa reflects on gender in humankind's history and life of Marie Curie
In 2025, Ciência Viva highlighted more than a dozen women scientists in Portugal whose work was relevant and innovative in their respective fields. Andreia Sousa is a principal researcher at CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials and talks about gender in humankind's history and life of Marie Curie.
João Rocha's scientific career earns the Fraústo da Silva Prize 2025
João Rocha, researcher at CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials, professor in the Department of Chemistry, and director of the Portuguese Center for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance at the University of Aveiro (UA), has won the Fraústo da Silva Prize 2025.
International Workshop Supported Researchers in Beamtime Proposal Writing
Mariela Nolasco, Andrei Salak, and Paulo Ribeiro-Claro from CICECO played a key role in organizing the International Hands-on Workshop on Beamtime Proposal Writing. The event aimed to equip researchers with the skills to craft successful applications for beamtime access at major European research facilities.