CICECO opens exhibition to celebrate the 21st anniversary of Fabrica this Friday
The exhibition highlights innovative materials and the impact of CICECO's research on technology and society. The event is free and open to the entire community, on July 4, from 5 pm to 8 pm, at Fábrica Centro Ciência Viva.
Workshop explores innovation in materials processing and nanofabrication
The international event brought together 155 participants, including researchers and professionals in the field, at the Vista Alegre Theatre in Ílhavo. Advances towards more sustainable technologies and bioinspired systems were discussed.
New International Advisory Board Member: Prof. Mingxia Gao
This appointment follows the transition from our previous advisor, Prof. Matthew Rosseinsky. With extensive experience in advanced materials research, the professor is affiliated with the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Zhejiang University.
CICECO and CESAM together to discuss “Green Deal Biotechnology”
Between May 26 and 28, the University of Aveiro (UA) hosted the Green Deal Biotechnology conference, an international event that brought together researchers, experts, and decision-makers in the field of environmental biotechnology.
Supralife EU: “Bert” Meijer talks about how to make life and work with CICECO
Check this interview where professor Meijer shares insights into his pioneering work at the intersection of supramolecular chemistry, polymers, and functional materials, offering a glimpse into the visionary thinking shaping this field.
Innovative Sensor for Rapid Detection of L-Asparagine bears the CICECO signature
Ana Paula Tavares, Mara Freire, Márcia Neves, and João C.F. Nunes, researchers from CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials and the Department of Chemistry, have developed a simple and cost-effective colorimetric sensor capable of visually detecting the presence and concentration of L-asparagine in aqueous solutions, without the need for sophisticated laboratory equipment.
Metatissue among South Summit Madrid 2025 finalists
Metatissue, a biotech startup from CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials, Portugal, is emerging as one of the standout participants in the most international edition yet of South Summit Madrid 2025.
CICECO contributs to innovative technology for sustainable plastic recycling
CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials has contribute to develop an innovative technology for recycling polyamides, a plastic widely used in industry.
Luís Carlos is the winner of the 2025 Medinaveitia-Lourenço Prize
Luís Carlos, researcher at CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials is the winner of the 2025 Medinaveitia-Lourenço Prize. It's awarded annually and alternately by the Royal Spanish Society of Chemistry and the Portuguese Chemical Society.
INTERVIEW: Rita Almeida awarded with TERMIS SYIS-EU 2025 Impact Award
Rita Sobreiro-Almeida, CICECO researcher and part of COMPASS and the Department of Chemistry was awarded the TERMIS SYIS-EU 2025 Impact Award—an honor recognizing young researchers whose work creates significant scientific and/or societal impact in the field.