Materials Observatory launched to strengthen contribution to public policies
The announcement was made by João Coutinho, Director of CICECO, during the institutional presentation about his next mandate as director (from 2027-2031), marking the beginning of an initiative designed to connect CICECO’s scientific expertise with decision-making processes involving governments, industry, and society.
Mayu Kamisono receives award for research in sustainable metal recovery
A Mayu Kamisono, a visiting PhD researcher at CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials, has been distinguished with the Poster Prize Award at the XVIII International Postgraduate Summer School on Green Chemistry, held from 6 to 10 July 2026 in Venice, Italy.
Zhejiang University students explore research and innovation at Aveiro
CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials welcomed a delegation of students from Zhejiang University (China) on 16 and 17 July for a two-day programme designed to showcase the institute's multidisciplinary research ecosystem and strengthen international scientific collaboration.
Six projects secure access to Portugal's leading supercomputing infrastructure
The call, which supports access to Portugal's and Europe's advanced computing infrastructures, provides researchers with computational resources on systems including the Deucalion supercomputer and the MareNostrum 5, enabling large-scale simulations and data-intensive investigations that would otherwise be impractical.
CICECO Scientific Council ratified João Coutinho as the Director for 2027-2031
João A. P. Coutinho has been officially ratified by the CICECO Scientific Council for a second term as the Director of CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials. The ratification vote took place on 14 July, following the presentation of his strategic programme for the 2027–2031 mandate.
CorkSat completes first development phase towards future Earth orbit mission
The CorkSat has successfully completed the first phase of its development, demonstrating its data transmission capability after a test flight. The project, which brings together researchers, professors, and students from different fields, now plans to conduct tests at higher altitudes before its eventual placement in Earth orbit.
Cellularis Biomodels joins European doctoral network aiming to advance research
Cellularis Biomodels is among the partners of VirION – Inter-organelle crosstalk in viral infections: identifying peroxisome-related targets for novel broad-spectrum antiviral strategies, a new European doctoral network that has secured more than €4 million under the Marie Sk?odowska-Curie Actions – Doctoral Networks programme.
CICECO, i3N, INL and CeNTI advance national dialogue on Advanced Materials on AI²
The event focused on the presentation and discussion of the position paper "Advanced Materials as a Strategic Domain for AI² – Why Portugal should select Advanced Materials as a national priority for research and innovation".
CICECO-UA presented three out of 10 finalist projects at HiTech Contest
The closing session of HiTech 2026, featuring the presentation of the 10 finalist projects, including three from the University of Aveiro and CICECO (CIRCLE, OBSIDIAN, Y-Sense), took place on July 1st at the Teatro Tivoli BBVA in Lisbon.
CICECO researchers distinguished with Best Poster Awards at QUITEL 2026
Daniela Alves Abreu and visiting researcher Nicolas Ferreira Martins receive international recognition for advances in computational catalysis and MXene research.