Alexandre Chícharo

Alexandre Chícharo serves as a Research Fellow at the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) and acts as Principal Investigator for the TARGET project within the UT Austin Portugal Program. His work bridges Portuguese and Texan research institutions through the program's Phase 3 (2018-2024) and Phase 4 (2025-2030) initiatives.

His research focuses on nanotechnologies, with specific interests in nanomaterials development and nanoelectronics applications. This aligns with the UT Austin Portugal Program's strategic research areas including ExtreMed, GEMIS, and NanoCatRed projects under the Nanotechnologies domain. His work integrates advanced computing methodologies for nanoscale innovation.

Based at INL with operational offices at INESC TEC in Porto (Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465) and the Cockrell School of Engineering at UT Austin (301 East Dean Keeton Street), he facilitates transatlantic research exchanges. His role emphasizes collaborative nanotechnology development between Portuguese and American institutions.