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INL Greetings 2017-2018

INL awarded by CCDR-N in Science, Innovations and Technology

The CCDR-N distinguished the INL with an award – Regional Emblem – in the area of Science, Innovation and Technology, in the “O Norte Somos Nós” ceremony. These Regional Emblems are projects highlighted by the CCDR-N, having been distinguished by the awarding of prizes or by investments in other European regions. The “O Norte Somos Nós” initiative was launched by CCDR-N – the authority of the operational program ‘ON.2 – “O Novo Norte”, which ended on March 31. The awards were based on more than six thousand projects of regional merit, with 21 finalists identified, three for each of the seven categories defined: Competitiveness, Innovation, Research, Inclusion, Qualification, Sustainability and Heritage.

ISO 9001:2015 Certifies high standard of INL

The Quality Management System of the INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory received the ISO 9001: 2015 certification in an official ceremony held at INL premises, last Friday, November 24th. Lars Montelius, INL Director-General, stated that the “International certification represents the guarantor of the quality of our work for our partners and potential partners”. This certification was the confirmation of INL’s high standards of quality and recognition of the effort and commitment of all its employees to obtain exceptional results, reflecting the organization’s dedication to prioritizing the quality of its services, through a constant improvement of its internal processes.

NanoGateway Project Kick-Off

The NanoGateway Project, a €1.013.028 pluri-regional project led by INL and funded by the INTERREG V-A España-Portugal (POCTEP) held its first project meeting jointly with the presence of regional representatives at INL on October 20th. The project aims at implementing a pluri-regional strategy and action plan to explore and unlock the potential of nanotechnology in the generation of smart growth and well-being by developing a new collaborative approach among all actors of innovation value chains. INL, as Coordinator of the project together with the support of regional representatives and institutions, intends to strengthen the capacity to develop excellence in R & I and collaborative RTD projects on nanotechnology-based solutions and products in benefit of the industry and society. INL and key stakeholders from the eight Spanish and Portuguese Cross-Border regions will work together on the establishment of a network in the area of nanotechnology, setting the pillars for excellent research and deployment of nanotechnologies, reinforcing the competitiveness of the industry and thus, the global competitiveness of the POCTEP regions. To keep up-to-date, please register at the project’s website here.

EPPN Project Kick-off

EPPN, the European Pilot Production Network, and Innovation Hubs is a €1M CSA initiative, funded by the European Union that kicked off on 1 June 2017. Four partners from across Europe – INL, Cambridge Nanomaterials Technology (CNT), NANOfutures and Onvega – are working together on the establishment of a solid and quality network of European pilot production pilot facilities in the area of nanotechnology and advanced materials to support pilot production, setting the pillars to the rapid deployment of new technology and, ultimately, reinforcing the creation of new businesses. Leading the project is INL. The project will run for 36 months. To keep up-to-date with this project’s developments, please consult the project website at www.eppn.eu. This project has received funding from the European Union’s H2020 Framework Programme under grant agreement no 768681.

Open House at INL – September 24-25

The INL International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory reopens its doors for another festival dedicated to Science and Nanotechnology in particular. On September 24 and 25, INL researchers will show who they are and what they do. With fun and varied activities, scientists will explain where we can find solutions based on nanotechnology in the objects and situations of our everyday life. There will be activities for children and adults. The program includes lectures, demonstrations, scientific experiments, exhibitions and plays activities for the little ones. We promise to open a window on the daily lives of the many researchers working at INL from all over the world. Physicists, chemists, biologists, engineers … all together will explain to you how nanotechnology, this invisible giant, has the potential to improve our lives and make our planet more sustainable. Join us at this party dedicated to Science with lots of fun guaranteed. The second day of the event, Monday, September 25, is reserved for organized groups from institutions (professional organizations, schools, social centers, etc.) The program and registrations are available here

INL researcher wins award for best thesis

Jose Lado has received the award from the Solid State Physics Group (GEFES) of the Spanish Royal Society of Physics for the best PhD thesis in condensed matter physics presented in Spain during the academic year 2015-16. His doctoral thesis Topological electronic phases in graphene were developed at INL, within the Marie-Curie ITN SPINOGRAPH, under the supervision of Joaquín Fernandez Rossier (director) and Victor Pardo (tutor). As a result, José Lado will be an invited speaker in the upcoming symposium organised by GEFES in the Summer 2017. Congratulations, Jose Lado!

INL receives Medal of Honour from the City of Braga

The INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory was delighted to be presented with the Medal of Honour of the City of Braga. INL Director General, Lars Montelius, received the medal on behalf of the institution. The ceremony took place in the Theatro Circo on the day of S. Geraldo, the city’s patron, December 5th. INL Director General considers that “receiving the Medal of Honour shows that INL, through its development as an important international reference point, is taking a position in the local eco-system that is highly visible, and appreciated by the municipality as being mutually beneficial”. “We feel very honoured by this award. It is the result of our everyday work, our effort to articulate science, and nanotechnology in particular, within our community. This award will inspire all of us at INL to work even harder in our engagement with society,” added Lars Montelius, who received the medal from the City Mayor Ricardo Rio.

The President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, visited INL

The President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, visited INL this November 25th. INL Director-General, Lars Montelius, and Deputy Director-General, Paulo Freitas, welcomed the President. Following a short presentation about INL and the impact it has on the regional development, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa visited different laboratories. In an open meeting with the President, INL researchers and invited companies had the opportunity to briefly talk about their fields of research and collaborations. In his closing remarks, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa highlighted the importance of conveying to the public the research activity developed at INL as well as the meaning of Nanotechnology.