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UPORTO
The Institute of Physics for Advanced Materials, Nanotechnology and Photonics (IFIMUP), is the home-based institute of the UPORTO team and is a Physics Research Unit of the University of Porto, located at the Faculty of Sciences. Its primary goal is to conduct research on various topics related to the physical properties of materials at different scales. This endeavor aims to drive the development of new technologies, contributing to the resolution of contemporary Grand Challenges.
The UPORTO’s team has expertise in the development of self-powered systems, particularly triboelectric nanogenerators, and is responsible, in collaboration with i3S, for developing the energy harvest to be incorporated into the iGraft. The UPORTO’s team is led by Dr. Joao Ventura, a Ph.D. in Physics and Principal Investigator in the “Nano-electronics and Energy Harvesting Materials” field. Assisting closely is Dr. André Pereira, an auxiliary professor at UPORTO and the head and founder of the Printed Electronics Devices group.
João Ventura
Principal Investigator at Institute of Physics for Advanced Materials, Nanotechnology and Photonics (IFIMUP)
Biography
João Ventura is a Principal Investigator at Institute of Physics for Advanced Materials, Nanotechnology and Photonics (IFIMUP) since 2012, where he leads the area of “Nano-electronics and Energy Harvesting Materials”. He obtained his Ph.D. in Physics by the University of Porto in 2006 and his research has been focused on developing novel nanomaterials for applications in the fields of energy harvesting (particularly using triboelectric nanogenerators), memristor-based neuromorphic computing and spintronics. João has (co-)authored over 190 scientific papers, 1 book, 7 book chapters and 5 patents (1 granted, 4 pending), supervised more than 50 Ph.D. and MSc students and has coordinated over 10 projects from renowned international institutions such as the European Commission, the European Space Agency, the Lloyd’s Register Foundation or FCT. João was President of IFIMUP from 2012 to 2017 and is the Vice-Director of the Micro- and Nano-Fabrication Unit of the University of Porto (CEMUP-MNTEC). João is also the CEO of inanoEnergy, a spin-off company of the University of Porto that he co-founded in 2016. Within Blood2Power, João is the responsible, in collaboration with i3S, for developing the energy harvest to be incorporated into the iGraft.
João Ventura is a Principal Investigator at Institute of Physics for Advanced Materials, Nanotechnology and Photonics (IFIMUP) since 2012, where he leads the area of “Nano-electronics and Energy Harvesting Materials”. He obtained his Ph.D. in Physics by the University of Porto in 2006 and his research has been focused on developing novel nanomaterials for applications in the fields of energy harvesting (particularly using triboelectric nanogenerators), memristor-based neuromorphic computing and spintronics. João has (co-)authored over 190 scientific papers, 1 book, 7 book chapters and 5 patents (1 granted, 4 pending), supervised more than 50 Ph.D. and MSc students and has coordinated over 10 projects from renowned international institutions such as the European Commission, the European Space Agency, the Lloyd’s Register Foundation or FCT. João was President of IFIMUP from 2012 to 2017 and is the Vice-Director of the Micro- and Nano-Fabrication Unit of the University of Porto (CEMUP-MNTEC). João is also the CEO of inanoEnergy, a spin-off company of the University of Porto that he co-founded in 2016. Within Blood2Power, João is the responsible, in collaboration with i3S, for developing the energy harvest to be incorporated into the iGraft.
André Pereira
Auxiliar Professor at University of Porto in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, holding an integrated position at Institute of Physics for Advanced Materials, Nanotechnology and Photonics (IFIMUP)
Biography
André Pereira serves as an Auxiliar Professor at Porto University within the Physics and Astronomy Department, holding an integrated position at the IFIMUP Institute. Over the course of his scientific tenure, he has contributed significantly, authoring 190 scientific articles and two book chapters, accumulating over 5000 citations. Furthermore, André is involved in the evaluation of five national and international patent applications, delivering 15 plenary/invited talks at various universities and international laboratories. He has been an integral part of 22 projects, with roles including Principal Coordinator for three projects, Local Coordinator for five, and team member for 14. André has supervised over 50 Ph.D./MSc students either as the primary or co-supervisor. His commitment to scientific outreach extends to secondary schools, open days, and university fairs, actively engaging in public scientific communication.
Additionally, André has organized both national and international conferences and has contributed as a member of the scientific committee for an international conference. He serves as an evaluator for science infrastructure projects and technologies in the UK and Romania, evaluating scientific articles for several high-impact journals. Notably, André holds the position of President of the Portuguese Physics Society’s North Delegation.
Within the Blooed2Power initiative, André holds a significant role as a scientific member, contributing to the development of energy harvesting technologies for bio-applications, particularly for the igraft project.
André Pereira serves as an Auxiliar Professor at Porto University within the Physics and Astronomy Department, holding an integrated position at the IFIMUP Institute. Over the course of his scientific tenure, he has contributed significantly, authoring 190 scientific articles and two book chapters, accumulating over 5000 citations. Furthermore, André is involved in the evaluation of five national and international patent applications, delivering 15 plenary/invited talks at various universities and international laboratories. He has been an integral part of 22 projects, with roles including Principal Coordinator for three projects, Local Coordinator for five, and team member for 14. André has supervised over 50 Ph.D./MSc students either as the primary or co-supervisor. His commitment to scientific outreach extends to secondary schools, open days, and university fairs, actively engaging in public scientific communication.
Additionally, André has organized both national and international conferences and has contributed as a member of the scientific committee for an international conference. He serves as an evaluator for science infrastructure projects and technologies in the UK and Romania, evaluating scientific articles for several high-impact journals. Notably, André holds the position of President of the Portuguese Physics Society’s North Delegation.
Within the Blooed2Power initiative, André holds a significant role as a scientific member, contributing to the development of energy harvesting technologies for bio-applications, particularly for the igraft project.
Cátia Rodrigues
Ph.D. researcher at Institute of Physics for Advanced Materials, Nanotechnology and Photonics (IFIMUP)
Biography
Cátia Rodrigues received her doctoral degree in Physics from University of Porto, Portugal, in November 2023, after a masters in Physics Engineering (2015). She has been specializing in the production and development of triboelectric nanogenerators capable of converting mechanical energy into electrical energy. She published 13 articles in journals (8 of them as first author), 1 book chapter and 1 international patent. In their professional activities interacted with +30 collaborator(s) co-authorship of scientific papers. For the Blood2Power project, she develops triboelectric electrodes, characterizes their chemical and physical structures, and studies the electrical performance of triboelectric devices under biological fluids.
Cátia Rodrigues received her doctoral degree in Physics from University of Porto, Portugal, in November 2023, after a masters in Physics Engineering (2015). She has been specializing in the production and development of triboelectric nanogenerators capable of converting mechanical energy into electrical energy. She published 13 articles in journals (8 of them as first author), 1 book chapter and 1 international patent. In their professional activities interacted with +30 collaborator(s) co-authorship of scientific papers. For the Blood2Power project, she develops triboelectric electrodes, characterizes their chemical and physical structures, and studies the electrical performance of triboelectric devices under biological fluids.
João Magalhães
Ph.D.. student at the Institute of Physics for Advanced Materials, Nanotechnology and Photonics of the University of Porto (IFIMUP)
Biography
João Magalhães received his Master’s Degree in Physics Engineering from the University of Porto, Portugal. His academic background includes material science, optoelectronics, analog/digital circuity, and programming. The development and optimization of energy harvesting devices for remote sensing has been the main focus of his research. In recent years, has been working as an R&D engineer in collaboration with inanoEnergy for the implementation of different categories of energy harvesting devices in real-life applications. In the case of the Blood2Power project, he participates in the development of triboelectric devices and the necessary electrical characterization and interface for power management.
João Magalhães received his Master’s Degree in Physics Engineering from the University of Porto, Portugal. His academic background includes material science, optoelectronics, analog/digital circuity, and programming. The development and optimization of energy harvesting devices for remote sensing has been the main focus of his research. In recent years, has been working as an R&D engineer in collaboration with inanoEnergy for the implementation of different categories of energy harvesting devices in real-life applications. In the case of the Blood2Power project, he participates in the development of triboelectric devices and the necessary electrical characterization and interface for power management.
Mariana Ramos
Researcher at Faculty of Science of the University of Porto (FCUP)
Biography
Mariana Ramos received her Master’s Degree in Engineering Physics from the University of Porto, Portugal. During her master’s, she did a curricular internship at inanoEnergy, developing thermoelectric energy harvesters to take advantage of wasted thermal energy in gas distribution systems. She continued working at inanoEnergy, researching and developing novel energy harvesting technologies for custom-made applications.
Mariana Ramos received her Master’s Degree in Engineering Physics from the University of Porto, Portugal. During her master’s, she did a curricular internship at inanoEnergy, developing thermoelectric energy harvesters to take advantage of wasted thermal energy in gas distribution systems. She continued working at inanoEnergy, researching and developing novel energy harvesting technologies for custom-made applications.
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