جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Solar Energy
• Thermal Energy Storage
• Thermochemical Energy Storage
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Luís Filipe Moreira Mendes is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Physics, Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), Lisbon, Portugal. His research focuses on interdisciplinary physics with a strong emphasis on solar energy systems, thermal and thermochemical energy storage, and applied thermodynamics. He has contributed to advancing calcium-looping technologies for concentrated solar power plants and developed computational models for solar-driven reactors. His work bridges experimental and theoretical approaches in renewable energy systems. Teaching & Academic Roles: He teaches courses such as Solar Thermal Energy, Solar Photovoltaic Energy, and Energy Technologies at IST. His teaching evaluations (QUIC) in 2022-2023 showed high ratings (e.g., Solar Thermal Energy: 9/10). Research & Supervision: He supervises PhD and MSc theses in solar energy applications, including projects on calcium-looping reactors, concentrated solar thermal systems, and solar cavity absorbers. Notable supervisees include Filipe Alexandre Marques (PhD 2019) and ongoing work with Felisberto Camuege. Publications & Impact: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles span solar thermal systems, energy storage, and astrophysical detector design (e.g., the Mercedes Cherenkov detector). His 2023 work on calcium-looping optimization highlights advancements in thermochemical storage. Collaborations & Outreach: Active in the SWGO (Southern Hemisphere Wide-field Gamma-ray Observatory) collaboration and authored educational books like *Physics in Everyday Life at School* (2014). Holds patent PT103112 for an absorption machine with steam refining innovations.

• Process Integration
• Process System Engineering
• Sustainability Analysis of Industrial Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

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.

• CO2 Capture Technology
• Calcium Looping Process
• Thermochemical Energy Storage
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carla Isabel Costa Pinheiro is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), University of Lisbon. She specializes in sustainable process engineering with a focus on CO₂ capture technologies using calcium looping, thermochemical energy storage, and catalytic processes. Her work integrates computational modeling, process optimization, and control systems design. Education & Professional Background: PhD in Chemical Engineering (assumed based on academic rank) Postdoctoral experience in process systems engineering Research Interests: Her research addresses decarbonization challenges through innovative process designs, including utilization of industrial wastes as sorbents, solar energy integration in chemical processes, and advanced control strategies for complex systems. Key areas include: Calcium looping cycle optimization CO₂ capture from cement industry emissions Fluidized bed reactor modeling Process intensification via reactive distillation Dynamic simulation of FCC units Key Projects: CaReCI Project: Developed sustainable CO₂ capture solutions using calcium looping with industrial waste materials Modeling of ethyl tert-butyl ether (ETBE) production processes Control strategies for biodiesel extraction columns Thermal energy storage systems for CSP plants Teaching Contributions: Teaches Introduction to Process Control and integrates model predictive control projects into master's programs. Co-developed CAPE-based curriculum for chemical engineering education. Labs & Collaborations: Active in interdisciplinary teams at IST's Chemical Engineering Department, collaborating with industry partners on pilot-scale projects. Leads research groups focused on renewable energy systems and industrial sustainability.

Eugenia Chiappeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Neuroscience
• Sensorimotor Integration
• Neural Circuits
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eugenia Chiappe is a Principal Investigator at the Champalimaud Center for the Unknown , leading the Chiappe Lab . Her research focuses on the neural circuits involved in self-movement estimation and sensorimotor integration in Drosophila melanogaster , combining behavioral paradigms , neural activity recording , and genetic tools to uncover mechanistic explanations for brain function in adaptive behaviors. Research highlights : Investigation of HS and VS cells in flies as self-motion estimators . Development of head-fixed walking paradigms for reversible neural perturbation. Identification of nonvisual signals modulating visual responses during locomotion. Exploration of neural dynamics encoding combined visual and motor inputs. Scientific contributions : Marie Curie Career Integration Grant PCIG13-GA-2013-618854 Bial Foundation grant 191/12 Collaborative projects on state-dependent sensory processing (Journal of Neuroscience, 2017) Advising and Collaborations : Mentored Daniel Tendero (External PhD Student) and Miguel Paço (INDP PhD Student). Collaborations with teams at Yale University , MIT , and University College London .