R&D
Research Units
Centre for Mathematical Analysis, Geometry, and Dynamical Systems (CAMGSD)
CAMGSD is a research and scientific training unit developing its activity in mathematics with special emphasis on nonlinear analysis, dynamical systems, geometry, and topology occurring in connection with areas relevant for several fields in science, engineering and applications. CAMGSD promotes research and post-graduate training in these areas through postdoctoral and visiting faculty appointments, as well as fellowships and assistantships for graduate students. The Centre’s activities include a postdoctoral training programme; a visitors programme; weekly seminars; workshops; tutorials and summer schools targeted at advanced PhD students and post-doctoral fellows.
Center for Astrophysics and Gravitation (CENTRA)
CENTRA is a research unit focused on fundamental questions in gravitation, astrophysics, cosmology and high-energy physics, combining theoretical, computational and observational approaches. CENTRA’s activities cover cutting-edge research on topics such as gravitational waves, black holes, dark matter, dark energy and the evolution of the universe.
Marine, Environment and Technology Center (MARETEC)
MARETEC is dedicated to developing models and tools to support the sustainable management of natural resources, with a special focus on aquatic and marine systems. MARETEC’s scientific activity includes numerical modelling, environmental monitoring, data analysis and technological development, with applications in the areas of hydrology, oceanography, water quality, climate change and ecosystem management. MARETEC, together with three other partner research institutions – IN+, ISR and ITI – is a member of LARSyS (Laboratory of Robotics and Engineering Systems).
Centro de Ciências e Tecnologias Nucleares (C2TN)
C2TN pursues research on Radiopharmaceutical Sciences, Radiation Protection, Earth Systems, Radioactivity, Cultural Heritage and Advanced Materials. It brings together researchers, professors, students and other collaborators with knowledge and skills in cutting-edge and multidisciplinary topics in these fields. The C2TN teams operate state-of-the-art equipment, laboratories and infrastructures, some of them unique in Portugal.
Centre for Marine Technology and Ocean Engineering (CENTEC)
CENTEC is organised into four research groups: Marine Environment, Marine Dynamics and Hydrodynamics, Marine Structures and Safety and Logistics of Maritime Transportation, which contribute to the strategic areas of marine renewable energy, the impact of climate change, energy efficiency, subsea engineering and the blue economy. CENTEC is the only national Research & Development centre dedicated to naval architecture and ocean engineering. It brings together a multidisciplinary and multinational team and collaborates actively with several international research laboratories.
Centre for Management Studies of Instituto Superior Técnico (CEGIST)
CEGIST explores and reinforces the links between management science and engineering approaches to stimulate creativity in problem-solving. CEGIST promotes research opportunities associated with the development of knowledge, processes, tools and methods required to support decision-making and shape public policies, configure organisational structures and normative systems, design engineering systems in sustainable patterns and solve problems associated with the information-intensive technology-based economy. Its research activity also enables technology transfer and the transition to more sustainable patterns of development.
Centre for Innovation, Technology and Policy Research (IN+)
IN+ is a cross-disciplinary research unit that promotes the integration of scientific research into technology, innovation and public policies with the final goal of developing sustainable applications with an impact on society. IN+ brings together researchers from various academic backgrounds, who join efforts in the areas of technological innovation, industrial sustainability and public policies for economic and social development. IN+, together with three other partner research institutions, ISR, ITI and MARETEC, is a member of LARSyS (Laboratory of Robotics and Engineering Systems).
Center of Physics and Engineering of Advanced Materials (CeFEMA)
CeFEMA is a research unit focused on the study of functional materials and understanding their physical and structural properties at different scales. With research covering areas such as condensed matter physics, materials science and nanotechnology, CeFEMA combines experimental and theoretical approaches to develop new materials with potential for technological applications.
Centre for Theoretical Particle Physics (CFTP)
CFTP is dedicated to the study of the theoretical physics of fundamental particles, with an emphasis on physics beyond the standard model, quantum field theory, neutrino physics, high-energy physics and cosmology. Its scientific activities aim to contribute to the understanding of the elementary constituents of matter and the fundamental forces of nature, integrating theoretical approaches with experimental results obtained in large international laboratories.
Center for Computational and Stochastic Mathematics (CEMAT)
CEMAT focuses on applied mathematics, with a special focus on stochastic analysis, mathematical modelling, statistics, optimisation and numerical methods. CEMAT’s scientific activity covers both fundamental research and the development of solutions to complex problems in areas such as finance, health, the environment, energy and industry.
Centro de Química Estrutural (CQE)
CQE’s mission is to strengthen the contribution of chemistry to the well-being of society, both in its fundamental and applied aspects in scientific and technological development through research, development, innovation, knowledge transfer and advanced training. CQE is a Multi and Interdisciplinary Research Unit that also promotes transdisciplinarity between knowledge-related areas, such as materials sciences, biology and medical sciences.
Centro de Recursos Naturais e Ambiente (CERENA)
CERENA’s mission is to develop research at the highest level of excellence related to the sustainable use of natural resources, including energy and primary and secondary raw materials, as well as their impact on the environment. CERENA uses an approach that is simultaneously integrative, multidisciplinary and multi-scale, from the molecular level to the planetary scale, where researchers from different scientific fields – earth, chemical and material engineering – converge towards the same objectives. CERENA is committed to finding solutions to current societal challenges, including those related to climate action, environment, health, raw materials and natural resources, efficiency and, safe, clean and efficient energy, in order to contribute to achieving the goals of sustainable development.
Centre for Innovation in Territory, Urbanism and Architecture (CiTUA)
CiTUA focuses on studying the transformations of territory, cities and architecture, promoting physical coherence and social cohesion in urban territories and their built spaces. CiTUA’s activities cover topics such as urban and regional planning, mobility, housing, sustainability, heritage and innovation in architecture, articulating theoretical, applied and experimental research.
Group of Mathematical Physics (GFM)
GFM is a research unit focused on studying the mathematical structures that underlie theoretical physics. It promotes an interdisciplinary approach that bridges pure mathematics and fundamental physics. Key areas of activity include quantum field theory, gravitation, differential geometry, integrable systems, algebra, and functional analysis, with a strong emphasis on the rigorous formulation of physical models.
Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores Inovação (INOV)
INOV is an organisation dedicated to applied research and technological development in the fields of information technology, communications and electronics. Its work encompasses areas such as cybersecurity, communication networks and systems, signal processing, artificial intelligence, software engineering and cyber-physical systems. As part of the Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores (INESC), INOV’s mission includes promoting innovation, transferring technology and enhancing the competitiveness of organisations through the application of scientific and technological knowledge.
Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences (IBB)
iBB is a research unit created in 2013 that aims to excel in research and advanced education in biotechnology. It seeks to respond to the challenge of exploring innovative approaches to key scientific and technological questions in Biosciences and Bioengineering, such as human health and bioeconomy, and to transform scientific knowledge into tangible innovation.
Civil Engineering Research and Innovation for Sustainability (CEris)
CERIS is a research unit that aims to create and disseminate scientific knowledge in the field of civil engineering and the environment, with a focus on the sustainability and resilience of infrastructure and urban systems. CERIS broadband knowledge addresses issues such as materials and structures, hydraulic, environment, urban systems and management of infrastructures, integrating fundamental and applied research with an impact on public policies and engineering practices. CERIS, together with three other partner research institutions, ISR-Lisboa, IN+ e MARETEC, is a member of LARSyS (Laboratory of Robotics and Engineering Systems).
Institute for Plasmas and Nuclear Fusion (IPFN)
IPFN is a research and scientific development unit that works in the areas of plasma physics and engineering, nuclear fusion, associated technologies and emerging applications. Its activities include research into plasma physics, diagnostics and instrumentation, microwave and radiofrequency technologies, space propulsion and biomedical applications, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and technological innovation in academic, industrial and societal contexts. IPFN ensures Portuguese participation in EUROFusion, the European Consortium for the Development of Fusion Energy.
Institute for Systems and Robotics (ISR – Lisboa)
ISR-Lisboa is a Research, Development and Innovation institution founded in 1992. At ISR-Lisboa, five research groups develop advanced multidisciplinary research activities in the fields of Robotic Systems and Information Processing. ISR-Lisboa offers an inspiring, international and multicultural research ecosystem, with over one hundred researchers engaged in cutting-edge research, training and outreach activities. ISR-Lisboa, together with three other partner research institutions, IN+, ITI and MARETEC, is a member of LARSyS (Laboratory of Robotics and Engineering Systems).
Interactive Technologies Institute (ITI)
ITI is an interdisciplinary research centre dedicated to exploring the interactions between people and digital technologies, which brings together researchers from areas such as engineering, design, social sciences, arts and humanities. ITI develops innovative projects that aim to foster a sustainable, inclusive, and aesthetically appealing future for all. Its initiatives include collaboration in the development of public data visualisation platforms. ITI, together with three other partner research institutions IN+, ISR-Lisboa and MARETEC, is a member of LARSyS (Laboratory for Robotics and Engineering Systems).
Mechanical Engineering Institute (IdMEC)
IdMEC is a research unit affiliated with Instituto Superior Técnico of Universidade de Lisboa, founded in 1992. IdMEC is dedicated to fundamental and applied research in mechanical engineering, with a focus on areas such as mechanical design, intelligent systems, manufacturing and industrial management, energy and fluid mechanics, and aerospace science and technology. Its vision is to be among the most internationally renowned mechanical engineering research centres in selected topics of energy, transport technologies, and aeronautics.
Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores – Investigação e Desenvolvimento em Lisboa (INESC-ID)
Research at INESC-ID encompasses a diverse range of topics in both computer science and engineering, with activities spanning areas such as artificial intelligence, cyber-physical systems, electrical engineering, human-computer interaction, data science, and reliable software. INESC-ID combines fundamental and applied research, promoting technological innovation and knowledge transfer to society and industry.
Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores – Microsistemas e Nanotecnologias (INESC-MN)
INESC-MN is a private non-profit organisation, declared officially of public interest, dedicated to scientific research, technological development and technology transfer in the areas of microelectronics, micro and nanotechnologies. Its activities are centred on strategic areas such as magnetoresistive sensors and spin electronics, MEMS and bioMEMS, functional materials, photonics and metamaterials, microfluidics and microsystems for biological, biomedical and agri-food applications.
Instituto de Telecomunicações (IT)
IT is a private non-profit organisation of public interest focused on the advancement of telecommunications technologies, with a special emphasis on areas such as wireless networks, optics and photonics, communication systems and data science. The lines of research cover topics such as mobile and optical communications, networks, signal processing, embedded systems, electronics and information theory. With a strong fundamental and applied research component, IT contributes to advanced training and technological innovation, maintaining an active collaboration with academia and industry, in both national and international contexts.
Laboratory of Instrumentation and Experimental Particle Physics (LIP)
LIP is the reference laboratory for research in particle physics and related technologies, and the Portuguese reference partner of CERN. LIP’s research includes a world-class fundamental research programme in particle and astroparticle physics, as well as technological applications to healthcare, space exploration, information technologies and big data analytics. At the centre of LIP’s mission are also advanced scientific and technical training and a strong commitment to engaging society with science and community development. LIP collaborates at CERN, ESA, GSI, SNOLAB, SURF, Fermilab, and the Pierre Auger and SWGO observatories.