Perovskite Solar Cells by Prof. Shahzada Ahmad, Prof. Samrana Kazim, and Prof. Michael Grätzel Presents a thorough overview of perovskite research, written by leaders in the field of photovoltaics The use of perovskite-structured materials to produce high-efficiency solar cells is a subject of growing interest for academic researchers and industry professionals alike. Due to their…
Fracture and Complexity by Carpinteri Alberto The book explores the two opposite natural trends of composite systems: (i) order and structure emerging from heterogeneity and randomness, and (ii) instability and chaos arising from simple nonlinear rules. Providing insights into the rapidly growing field of complexity sciences, the book focuses on the role of complexity in…
RECRUITMENT FOR THE POST OF DIRECTOR-GENERAL International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) The Council of INL is seeking an experienced, inspirational and dynamic leader to serve as INL’s next Director-General to succeed Prof. Lars Montelius, at the conclusion of his successful mandate in August 2022. INL is the first and only Intergovernmental Organisation (IGO) in the…
In 2021-2022, the European Academy of Sciences (www.eurasc.org) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (https://english.cas.cn) worked together on Ocean-based climate actions. The two academies report that, as a consequence of anthropogenic perturbations, the global ocean is warming, acidifying, losing oxygen and sea ice, and sea level is rising. While drastic reduction of the emission of…
Elvira Fortunato, fellow of the European Academy of Sciences and Officer of the Materials Science division, was elected by the present Presidency of the European Union, the French government, one of the 27 inspiring women from Europe (Youtube: PFUE2022 Portugal : Elvira Fortunato, scientifique). (see also Ouest France and French presidency site https://www.egalite-femmes-hommes.gouv.fr/8-mars-2022-pour-une-europe-de-legalite/). The French…
A job offer was sent by Professor Majeti- Medicine and life sciences Fellow Job Summary: Under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor for the postdoctoral appointee, The Postdoctoral Fellow provides for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the Ph.D. or other doctoral degree. Read…
On February 24th 2022, the world witnessed the start of a war in Ukraine. We have reached a crucial juncture for human civilization on the Earth, one which calls for efforts towards sustainable development, as the only possibility for lasting global prosperity. As scientists and scholars, we wish to promote the values of dialogue, diplomacy…
It was with great pride that today, December 17th, was made public by the SPM Board of Directors the SPM Career and Recognition Award 2021 to Professor Rodrigo Martins, prestigious professor and researcher of international level. Full Professor at FCT/UNL, he is Director of CEMOP-Centre of Excellence in Microelectronics, Optoelectronics and Processes; President of the…
Dear Academician, It was recently brought to our attention that some scammers use the name of the Professor Martins and an email address close to his (not exactly the same but close enough to fool you if you are not careful). This is a FRAUD. Please, do never accept transferring money. We thank you for…