Today marks a proud moment for the Institute of Electronics and Informatics Engineering of Aveiro (IEETA). Following a rigorous assessment by the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT), IEETA has been awarded the classification of EXCELLENT in its most recent research unit evaluation. Out of 14 research units evaluated in the area, IEETA is […]
As part of the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the University of Aveiro, Altice Labs hosted the 3rd talk in the “Ciclo de Conversas Ousadia e Liberdade,” focusing on Artificial Intelligence. The event, which took place on October 9th at 6:30 PM in the Altice Labs Showroom, brought together a diverse panel of speakers […]
As part of the University of Aveiro’s 50th-anniversary celebrations, a thought-provoking event focused on Women in Technology was held, organized by Geek Girls Portugal in collaboration with the University. Susana Brás, a researcher from IEETA, had the honor of moderating the discussion, which featured a diverse panel of five women from various backgrounds and career […]
A new international patent was formally approved at IEETA. This patent, titled “Equipment for the chromatic discrimination and counting of organisms,” represents a significant milestone in the ongoing commitment to technological innovation and advancement. The patent showcases the dedication and expertise of our researchers, underscoring their relentless pursuit of groundbreaking solutions to real-world challenges. With […]
A research team from the Virtual and Augmented Reality Lab (VAR Lab) at IEETA, in collaboration with the Center for Rehabilitation Medicine of the Central Region—Rovisco Pais—was awarded Best Long Paper at the International Workshop on eXtended Reality for Industrial and Occupational Supports, held in France last March. The award-winning paper, “Collaborative Virtual Reality Serious […]
In a stride toward revolutionizing public health, GermIrrad, an autonomous disinfection robot, clinches the prestigious Born from Knowledge (BfK) Innovation Award from the Portuguese National Innovation Agency (ANI). This groundbreaking project, developed by SpinnerDynamics in collaboration with the University of Porto (FEUP) and the University of Aveiro (IEETA), employs ultraviolet radiation and harmless chemical solutions […]
IEETA’s researcher João Rafael Almeida was nominated as diretor of Cybersecutiry Office at University of Aveiro. João’s wealth of expertise, commitment to cybersecurity, and innovative approach to challenges make him the perfect fit for this important role. His leadership will undoubtedly strengthen our commitment to fostering a secure and resilient digital environment within the University […]
Luísa Amaral has been honored with the Alcino Lavrador Prize, which recognizes outstanding academic achievements in the fields of Information, Communication, and Electronics Technologies (ICT) and STEM. This award commemorates the legacy of Alcino Lavrador, former CEO of Altice Labs, for his dedication to innovation and leadership. Under the supervision of António Neves, Luís Amaral […]
On July 19th, a significant moment took place at the School of Technology and Management of Águeda (ESTGA) of the University of Aveiro (UA) as Mário Rodrigues, a distinguished professor, was officially sworn in as the new Director of ESTGA-UA. The inauguration ceremony, held at the ESTGA-UA auditorium, also marked the departure of the former […]
Who is the author of the painting? Ask Panther, a national software that automatically learns to identify the painter of a work of art and situate it in an artistic current. Developed at the University of Aveiro (UAveiro), Panther promises to be a tireless feline when it comes to discovering the true authors of works […]
Paulo Jorge Ferreira, Rector of Universidade de Aveiro (UAveiro) and IEETA’s researcher, has assumed the position of Vice-President of ECIU University – the European Consortium of Innovative Universities. The invitation for this prestigious role came from the current President, Jan-Ingvar Jönsson of Linköping University, Sweden. As part of his new responsibilities, Paulo Jorge Ferreira will […]
The FC Portugal team, a partnership between the universities of Aveiro and Porto, became world champion in the 3D Simulation League, in the RoboCup 2022, held in Thailand. In this league, teams of 11 fully autonomous, simulated humanoid robots play football against each other. The achievement broke the U.S. dominance in this League that had […]
A team of Portuguese researchers, including Jorge Silva from the University of Aveiro, recently attended the Genomic Data Infrastructure (GDI) workshop held in Sweden from the 8th to the 10th of March. The workshop brought together experts from around Europe to address challenges related to the standardization, interoperability, and scalability of genomic data, which are […]
The Rector of the University of Aveiro (UA), Paulo Jorge Ferreira (researcher at IEETA), was elected today as president of the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities (CRUP). For the next three years, Paulo Jorge Ferreira will lead the body that represents an important part of the national higher education system. Paulo Jorge Ferreira was […]