Professor Mário Ferreira receives the FEMS Materials Gold Medal 2025
The official award ceremony took place at FEMS EUROMAT 2025 (14–18 September 2025, Granada, Spain), a leading European conference in the field of materials science.
Visit the Exhibition “Made of Science: The Materials of Our Future”
The exhibition reinforces how materials science positively transforms our daily lives, and is open to the community.
New patented electrolytic device promises safer drinking water
A research team from CICECO-Aveiro Materials Institute and the Department of Materials Engineering and Ceramics (DEMaC) at the University of Aveiro (UA) has developed a device and an electrolytic water treatment process for domestic consumption that ensures water quality throughout the distribution network.
CICECO strengthens Global Research Network with FCT Mobility success
Eight researchers awarded international grants spanning Europe, Asia, and Americas in materials science breakthrough initiative. Dr. Gabriel Pinto and Dr. Eudes Fileti share their perspectives with these awards.
Portugal–Slovenia Workshop fosters collaboration on materials and sustainability
The 3rd Bilateral Workshop Portugal–Slovenia took place at the University of Aveiro on 4–5 September 2025, bringing together approximately 70 participants for two days of scientific dialogue, exchange of ideas, and networking.
Join the Workshop on (Bio)materials and Processes for Circular Economy
This workshop brings together experts from different fields to discuss the latest advances in bio-based materials and sustainable processes. The programme spans from experimental chemistry and materials engineering to computational modelling and bioprocess optimization. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, the event aims to generate innovative solutions for the circular economy.
CICECO at ICCT 2025: Scientific Leadership in Chemical Thermodynamics
The conference reinforced Portugal’s position within the global thermodynamics community and provided a platform for scientific exchange across career stages. The involvement of researchers in the organisation and scientific programme ensured strong institutional representation.
Aveiro hosts the 2nd EuMINe General Meeting with the partnership of CICECO
The meeting gathered over 60 researchers to discuss AI, multiscale modelling, and digitalisation in materials science, resulting in concrete collaborative proposals and strengthening the research community.
CICECO at Research Summit: AI for Materials Science, ERC Experience & PhD Careers
CICECO actively participated in the Research Summit 2025, organising the AIM Further event to support PhD journeys and joining panels on ERC grants and artificial intelligence. These contributions highlight the institute’s commitment to scientific excellence, advanced training, and the integration of digital approaches in materials research
Mara Freire appointed Associate Editor of Molecular Chemistry & Engineering
This prestigious appointment to the Elsevier journal reflects her contributions to fundamental chemistry and process engineering with neoteric solvents