Jose Paulo Santos

Jose Paulo Santos is a Full Professor at the Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences and Technology (FCT), Nova University of Lisbon (UNL). He holds multiple leadership roles, including Vice-Dean for the Scientific Council of FCT/UNL (2022–present), Director of the NOVA.FCT Editorial (2015–present), and Head of the Department of Physics (2014–2022). He leads the Research Unity LIBPhys and coordinates SPARC collaborations, focusing on atomic physics and biomedical instrumentation.

• Education:
• Aggregation in Physics, Universidade Nova de Lisboa (2005)
• PhD in Theoretical Physics (1998)
• MSc in Atomic and Molecular Physics (1992)
• Bachelor in Physics Engineering (1988)

His research spans atomic physics, biomedical engineering instrumentation, and X-ray fundamental parameters. He has extensive editorial roles, including Associate Editor of Frontiers in Physics and Guest Editor of Radiation Physics and Chemistry.

He actively participates in the Scientific Council of UNL and oversees interdisciplinary PhD programs like NOVA Instrumentation for Health. His administrative and research leadership has shaped academic and scientific policies at national and international levels.