Eliana M.F. Vieira is an Assistant Researcher at the Center for Microelectromechanical Systems (CMEMS) within the School of Engineering at the University of Minho (UMinho), Portugal. She is also an integrated member of the LABBELS Associate Laboratory. Her research is conducted in the Department of Industrial Electronics, where she contributes to both R&D and teaching. PhD in Physics (2013), University of Minho BSc in Education of Physics and Chemistry (2008), University of Minho Dr. Vieira's research focuses on the development and application of nanomaterials for energy harvesting and sensing technologies. Her work emphasizes thermoelectric generators, self-powered photodetectors, and magneto-optical sensors, with a strong interest in the relationship between nanostructure and material properties. She investigates thin films, quantum dots, and flexible composites for enhanced micro and nanodevices. Her recent publications highlight advancements in screen-printed thermoelectrics, MEMS-based atomic vapor cells, and pyro-phototronic effects in oxide heterojunctions. These works reflect a strong trend toward flexible, scalable, and self-powered electronic systems with applications in wearable sensors, biomedical imaging, and sustainable energy. 4 awards for best student during BSc Micro&NanoFabs@PT project award (NORTE-01-0145-FEDER-022090) Dr. Vieira has supervised multiple graduate students and currently mentors two MSc and two PhD candidates funded by FCT. She has secured significant research funding, including grants from FCT and EU programs, and has led strategic projects such as CMEMS and NanOx4EStor. She has served as a scientific reviewer, thesis arguer, and evaluator for national fellowship programs. She leads research in the CMEMS-UMinho lab, particularly in thin-film deposition and device fabrication, and collaborates extensively with international institutions in France, Italy, Spain, and the UK.





