Joana Vaz Pinto

Joana Vaz Pinto is an Invited Professor at the Department of Materials Science, New University of Lisbon, since 2015. She holds a PhD in Applied Physics from the same university, conducted at the Instituto Tecnológico e Nuclear (ITN) and Laboratório de Caracterização Magnética e Baixas Temperaturas (LCMBT). Her primary affiliation is with CENIMAT|i3N, where she teaches Microelectronics Processing and Nanocharacterization, and oversees advanced characterization techniques like XRD and AFM. Her research focuses on thin-film devices, flexible electronics, and bioelectronics, particularly using Parylene for conformable substrates and sensors.

Education: BSc in Physics Engineering (Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2008), PhD in Applied Physics (Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2008). Research spans semiconductor characterization, nanomaterials, and interdisciplinary applications in biotechnology and heritage conservation. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and supervised over 15 MSc theses.

Her work emphasizes sustainable nanomaterial processing, smart sensing platforms, and biomedical applications. Current projects include laser-induced graphene for cardiac tissue engineering and MXene-based energy storage systems. Collaborations span materials science, biotechnology, and environmental science, reflecting her multidisciplinary approach.