RAUL MANUEL ESTEVES DE SOUSA FANGUEIRO

Prof. Raul Fangueiro is a Full Professor and Vice-Dean at the School of Engineering, University of Minho, Portugal. As a Senior Researcher, he leads FIBRENAMICS – Institute of Innovation on Fiber-Based Materials and Composites. His work spans advanced materials (nano, smart, composites) and structures (3D, auxetic, multiscale) with applications in defense, healthcare, construction, and automotive sectors.

• Supervised over 20 PhD and Post-Doc researchers
• Scientific coordinator of 20+ national/international research projects
• Author of 200+ journal papers (H-index: 47), 500+ conference publications, 36 books, 40 patents

Research focuses on nanotechnology, electrospinning, and sustainable material systems:

• Auxetic composites for personal protection
• Biodegradable nanofibers for medical use
• Smart textiles for biological/chemical resistance
• Recycled mineral/wood-based composites
• Graphene-reinforced green materials
• Multiscale fiber architectures

Scientific recognition includes:

• Top 2% most influential scientist (Elsevier/Stanford 2020)
• Founder of AUXDEFENSE and ICNF conferences
• Editorial board member of leading composite journals
• Advisor to European Defense Agency/NATO working groups

Active in industry-academia partnerships through spin-offs (Sciencentris, B4Logic, Beyond Composites, Givaware, Pixartidea) and collaborative projects with institutions like Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Aveiro, and international universities.