Seminar on advanced electrical characterization
The seminar “Advanced electrical characterization with the state-of-the-art lock-in amplifier” took place on 26 March 2026 at CICFANO (University of Aveiro), delivered by Romain Stomp from Zurich Instruments.
International event focuses on electrochemical approaches to coating performance
The 14th International Workshop ‘’Application of Electrochemical Techniques to Organic Coatings’’ (AETOC 2026) took place from 23 to 26 March 2026 in the Douro Valley region, Portugal CICECO was part of the organising team with Alexandre Bastos, João Tedim, Kiryl Yasakau and Mário G. S. Ferreira (SECOP group).
Workshop highlights optical fibre sensing advances for real-time monitoring
A technical session on optical fibre sensing technologies brought together around 30 participants, including students, researchers and academic staff, as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Department of Physics at the University of Aveiro and the ongoing celebrations of the 25th anniversary of CICECO.
Award-winning poster advances greener routes for polymer degradation research
Mariana I. S. Aguiar, a PhD student in Chemical Engineering at the University of Aveiro and the University of Twente, has been awarded 1st place in the Sustainability category at the RSCPoster 2026, organised by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Water Reuse Innovation with Awarded La Caixa PostDoc Leader Fellowship
CICECO member Nuno Gonçalves, from the Chemistry Department of the University of Aveiro, has secured a La Caixa Postdoctoral Junior Leader Fellowship to develop an ambitious research project focused on advanced water treatment technologies.
QuantumPUF project funded under the EIC Pathfinder programme
European-funded project brings together leading research institutions to develop quantum-based authentication technologies through the design of advanced luminescent materials
International Day of Ceramics celebrated with exhibition and round table
The International Day of Ceramics was celebrated on 12 March at the University of Aveiro with a community event hosted at the Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering (DEMaC). The initiative brought together students, researchers, and professionals to discuss the scientific, technological, and industrial relevance of ceramic materials.
Experts discuss advances in circular and bio-based polymers at CICECO workshop
Researchers and industry experts gathered on 11 March at the University of Aveiro for the international workshop “Circular & Sustainable Polymers – Where Academia Meets Industry”, dedicated to advancing sustainable polymer materials and strengthening collaboration between academia and industry. The event took place at the University of Aveiro and brought together specialists from several European research institutions and companies.
CICECO research featured in international RSC collection on detection science
The scientific work proposed by researcher Sofia Farias Soares has been selected to be included in an international collection of articles in the field of detection and diagnostics, marking International Women's Day 2026. The initiative is promoted by the Royal Society of Chemistry, through the journal Sensors & Diagnostics, with the aim of promoting a culture of greater inclusion in science, valuing the contribution of women scientists from different backgrounds and experiences.
First Edition of the International Ceramics Day Celebration at DEMAC
To celebrate International Ceramics Day on 12 March, CICECO members organize the first edition of this celebration at the Department of Materials Engineering and Ceramics (DEMAC) of the University of Aveiro.