Henrique Anibal Santos de Matos

Henrique Anibal Santos de Matos is a Full Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), University of Lisbon. His research focuses on process integration, sustainability analysis, thermodynamics of supercritical fluids, and CO₂ capture technologies. He is actively involved in projects like CaReCI, addressing carbon footprint reduction in the cement industry through innovative process strategies.

His scientific activities include leading interdisciplinary teams and collaborating with industrial partners such as CIMPOR. He has contributed to advancements in water-energy systems optimization, hydrogen carrier assessment, and sustainable biorefinery design. Key projects involve integrating calcium looping cycles and renewable energy sources to mitigate industrial emissions.

Publications highlight his work on industrial process modeling, lifecycle assessments, and energy-efficient technologies. His research emphasizes bridging academic findings with real-world industrial applications, particularly in decarbonization and resource efficiency.