Vítor Lopes

Vítor Lopes is a Research Fellow at the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) within the Nanofabrication, Optoelectronics, and Energy Applications (NOA) group, and holds a guest Assistant Professorship at the University of Minho's Department of Mechanical Engineering.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Minho (2022). Thesis: "Development of a new technique for manufacturing biodegradable magnesium stents".

Dr. Lopes' research centers on renewable energy systems with emphasis on battery technology and solar cell development. He leads the "Batteries as the key elements in Virtual Power Plants" project, integrating distributed renewable assets and storage systems into Virtual Power Plants. His expertise spans fabrication technologies, metal processing, and industrial product development.

His 2023 IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics publication demonstrates applied computer vision techniques for defect detection in solar infrastructure, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to energy systems optimization.

No information is available regarding students advised or research grants secured.

He actively contributes to the Salomé Research Group and NOA group at INL, focusing on nanofabrication and energy applications.