The Government of Guinea-Bissau has reported a significant increase in the civil registration of children up to the age of seven, attributing this improvement to the implementation of a new digital system. This advancement is part of the broader efforts to modernize the country’s civil registration processes. A key contributor to this development is Joaquim […]
Sónia Gouveia, researcher at IEETA, was invited to moderate the session “Ethics of Artificial Intelligence” during the 2025 edition of Casa das Ciências, held from April 14–16 in Caldas da Rainha. The session fostered a vibrant discussion on the ethical challenges, implications, and responsibilities linked to the development and use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The […]
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 […]
Ana Martins, researcher at IEETA, has been awarded the @ 2024 SPE – Sociedade Portuguesa de Estatística Award. This award recognizes her contributions to developments in the field of statistical models for time series of counts. Ana received this award at the 2025 SPE Congress (22-25 October) organized by University of Algarve
Ana Martins, researcher at the Institute of Electronics and Informatics Engineering of Aveiro (IEETA) – www.ieeta.pt – has won the 2024 edition of the Portuguese Statistical Society (SPE) prize. This prize is awarded annually to young researchers in recognition of their contributions to this field of knowledge. The research presented “On the theory of spatio-temporal […]
IEETA researchers Bernardo Marques, Beatriz Sousa Santos, and Paulo Dias (DETI/UA) received the “New Frontiers in Engineering” award for their article “Ten years of immersive education: Overview of a Virtual and Augmented Reality course at postgraduate level,” published in Computers & Graphics (Nov 2024). The paper reviews a decade of a Virtual and Augmented […]
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 […]
IEETA made a strong impression at TechWeek 2025, showcasing the breadth and societal impact of its research across technology, data, and ethics. Researchers presented both technological innovations and critical reflections on how artificial intelligence, blockchain, and data management shape our digital world. André Zúquete, Hélder Gomes, Gonçalo Ferreira, Diogo Almeida, and Tomás Matos […]
Two former and 9 actual students from the MSc in CyberSecurity at the University of Aveiro – including three IEETA student researchers – and one student from the BSc Informatics Engineering participated in the xSTF Capture The Flag (CTF) competition held at FEUP. CTF events like xSTF challenge participants in areas such as cryptography, reverse […]
IEETA (University of Aveiro, Portugal) successfully completed its participation in IMAGINE-B5G Open Call 2, developing and testing solutions for healthy aging at home at the Instituto de Telecomunicações (Aveiro) facility over a 9-month period. In the scope of the “eHealth” vertical, trials demonstrated a virtual gym and a solution for physical activity monitoring based on […]
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 […]
The 12th Iberian Conference on Pattern Recognition and Image Analysis (IbPRIA 2025), held in Coimbra from June 30 to July 3, 2025, was a success for IEETA’s young researchers, with two of our students receiving prestigious awards. Vasco Gomes, a master’s student, was awarded Best Student Paper for his work “On the Correction of GFS […]
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 […]
