Augusto Luís Barros Lopes

Augusto Luís Barros Lopes is an Assistant Professor in the Materials and Ceramic Engineering Department at the University of Aveiro since January 2009. Previously, he served as an Invited Assistant Professor at the same department (2004–2008). He holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Aveiro (2001) and a Bachelor's in Ceramic and Glass Engineering (1989). He has been the Senior Technician responsible for the Electron Microscopy Service at the department (1991–2004).

His research focuses on Materials Science and Engineering, with expertise in electron microscopy (SEM/TEM and EDS/PEELS), microstructure-property relationships, and plastic deformation of materials. He teaches courses on metals, ceramics, characterization techniques, and mechanical properties.

Key publications include studies on dual-phase steels, asymmetric rolling of aluminum alloys, and nanocomposite synthesis. He leads projects like EcoCerâmica (enhancing ceramics/crystal sector competitiveness) and FOCO (optimizing cabinet cooling). He advises PhD students and has collaborated internationally on materials processing and characterization.

His work spans structural materials, energy-related materials, and advanced manufacturing techniques.