The European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) is proud to share that its President, Prof. Rodrigo Ferrão de Paiva Martins, delivered the opening address at the International Conference on Advanced Materials, held from 20 to 23 October 2025 in Ningbo, China.

In his opening remarks, Prof. Martins highlighted the crucial role of advanced materials in driving technological innovation, fostering sustainability, and addressing the global challenges of digital transformation.

On 21 October, Prof. Martins also presented a keynote lecture entitled “AI and Emerging Electronics Materials to Answer to Digitalization Demands”, in which he discussed how the integration of artificial intelligence and novel electronic materials is shaping the next generation of digital technologies.

His participation at this prestigious international event underscores EurASc’s and i3N’s commitment to advancing global collaboration and scientific excellence in the field of materials science and nanotechnology.

Learn more about the International Conference on Advanced Materials

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The European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) is proud to announce that its President, Prof. Rodrigo Martins, will serve as Vice-Chair of the prestigious international conference IUMRS-ICA2025, which will take place from 14 to 17 October 2025 in Guilin, China.

The event, jointly titled:

• 3rd World Materials Conference (WMC)

• 9th World Materials Summit (WMS)

• International Conference on Advanced Materials (IUMRS-ICA2025)

is co-organized by the International Union of Materials Research Societies (IUMRS) and the Materials Research Society of Korea (MRS-K).

With expected attendance reaching between 8,000 and 10,000 participants from across the globe, this will be one of the largest scientific gatherings in the field of materials science, second only to the annual conference of the Chinese Materials Research Society, which regularly hosts over 22,000 attendees.

 Key Dates:

• Conference Dates: 14–17 October 2025

• Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 August 2025

The conference will feature cutting-edge symposia in all major areas of materials science and engineering, with a focus on sustainability, nanotechnology, energy materials, AI-driven materials design, quantum materials, and advanced manufacturing processes.

Prof. Rodrigo Martins, former President of IUMRS and world-renowned materials scientist, will co-chair this global event, bringing the unique perspective of EurASc to an international audience and strengthening bridges between European research and global innovation ecosystems.

Learn more and submit your abstract: IUMRS-ICA2025 Official Website

Brussels, 8 July 2025

The European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) has recently been informed of fraudulent email messages being sent to several of our members. These emails impersonate Prof. Rodrigo Martins, President of EurASc, using deceptive email addresses such as presidenteurasc@gmail.com.

The scam emails typically include vague and misleading phrases like:

“Hello [Name],
How are you doing today?
Please can you help the board with something today? Let me know so I can send you some more information.”

These are phishing attempts designed to exploit the trust placed in EurASc’s leadership and must be disregarded immediately.

How to Protect Yourself

• EurASc never requests payments, personal data, or urgent actions via personal email accounts.

• Always verify that official emails come from an @eurasc.eu domain.

• Do not reply, click links, or share any personal or financial information if you suspect a message is fraudulent.

• When in doubt, contact us at: contact@eurasc.eu

Previous Alerts

EurASc has issued similar warnings in the past. For reference, please see:

• Fraud – Internet scammers use Professor Martins’s name

• Warning – Phishing Attempt

• Clarification – EUAS is not EurASc

We are currently taking internal and legal steps to report and block the use of EurASc names and identities in this fraudulent activity.

Thank you for your attention and continued vigilance.

The European Academy of Sciences is proud to highlight the recent Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics awarded to the ALICE, ATLAS, CMS and LHCb collaborations at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN — a distinction that recognises major contributions to our understanding of the universe at the most fundamental level.

The award celebrates their work using data from the LHC Run-2 (up to July 2024), including:

• Precision measurements of Higgs boson properties confirming the mass generation mechanism.

• Discoveries of new strongly interacting particles.

• Exploration of matter-antimatter asymmetries and fundamental symmetries.

• Studies under extreme physical conditions replicating the early Universe.

“It is a beautiful recognition of the collective efforts, dedication, competence and hard work of thousands of people from all over the world who contribute daily to pushing the boundaries of human knowledge.”
– Prof. Fabiola Gianotti, Director-General of CERN, and EurASc Fellow.

This recognition resonates strongly with EurASc’s mission to promote scientific excellence, foster cross-border collaboration, and support fundamental science with societal relevance.

A Prize That Gives Back

In agreement with the experiment leaders, the $3 million award will be donated to the CERN & Society Foundation to fund doctoral research grants for students from the collaborating institutes — further strengthening the next generation of scientific leaders.

A Timely Recognition

This award comes in a special year for the Academy, as CERN will host the EurASc 2025 Annual Symposium and Awards Ceremony, taking place on 17–18 December 2025, in Geneva. The celebration of LHC’s achievements adds meaningful context to the event, which will focus on the theme:

 “Societal Impact of Fundamental Sciences”

EurASc warmly congratulates all collaborators, including the many Fellows involved, on this outstanding recognition that reflects the power of collective science in shaping the future.

More info: https://home.cern/news/press-release/knowledge-sharing/lhc-experiment-collaborations-cern-receive-breakthrough-prize

The European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) is proud to announce that Professor Rodrigo Martins, President of EurASc, has been appointed as a member of the Expert Advisory Board (EAB) of the European University for Customized Education (EUNICE) for the term April 2025 – October 2027.

EUNICE is a transnational university alliance comprising 10 European public universities and representing over 150,000 students and 15,000 staff members across all major European regions. The alliance aims to redefine higher education by fostering personalized learning experiences, interdisciplinary research, and innovative teaching models that address global challenges.

Strategic Role of the EUNICE Expert Advisory Board

As a member of the EUNICE Expert Advisory Board, Professor Martins will provide strategic insights to support the governance, policies, and future direction of the alliance. The Board plays a key role in:

• Offering expert advice on the development and execution of strategic plans.
• Identifying emerging trends in higher education, research, and innovation.
• Enhancing collaborations between universities, industries, and policymakers.
• Strengthening the alliance’s impact and engagement with the broader scientific and academic community.

Commitment to European Higher Education and Innovation

The appointment of Professor Rodrigo Martins to this prestigious board underscores his leadership and commitment to advancing science, education, and innovation at a European level. His extensive expertise will help shape the future of EUNICE’s mission and its contributions to the global academic landscape.

EurASc congratulates Professor Martins on this important recognition and looks forward to his contributions to the EUNICE Alliance.

 More about EUNICE: EUNICE University

#EurASc #HigherEducation #Innovation #RodrigoMartins #EUNICE #AcademicExcellence #StrategicLeadership

The Royal Academy of Sciences and Arts of Barcelona (RACAB) has announced the election of Professor Rodrigo Martins as a Corresponding Member of the Academy. His election was confirmed during the General Board Meeting held in Barcelona on January 23, 2025.

This prestigious recognition highlights Professor Martins’ outstanding contributions to science and technology, further cementing his role as a leading figure in the international scientific community. The Academy has extended its warmest congratulations and formally communicated the decision.

As part of the Academy’s tradition, corresponding members are invited to deliver a lecture in Barcelona, contributing to the Academy’s mission of scientific dissemination and outreach.

EurASc congratulates Professor Rodrigo Martins on this well-deserved distinction and looks forward to his continued contributions to scientific excellence.

#EurASc #ScientificExcellence #RACAB #RodrigoMartins #Academia

The European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) extends its warmest congratulations to Professor Armando J. L. Pombeiro, Fellow of EurASc, Chemistry Division, and Full Professor Jubilado at Instituto Superior Técnico, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal, on his election as Corresponding Member of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences. His election was confirmed on November 29, 2024, and will become effective on January 1, 2025. Notably, he is the first academic from his institution to be elected to this prestigious Academy.

The election as a Corresponding Member is a distinguished recognition by the Brazilian Academy of Sciences, honoring scientists of exceptional merit who have resided outside Brazil for over a decade and have made significant contributions to the advancement of science in the country. The Inauguration Ceremony for the newly elected members will take place on May 8, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, during the “Reunião Magna” of the Academy.

Scientific and Academic Contributions

Prof. Pombeiro is a highly respected scientist in the field of Chemical Sciences for Sustainability, with research focusing on:

• Activation of small molecules with industrial, environmental, and biological significance
• Catalysis under mild, sustainable, and unconventional conditions for the synthesis of value-added compounds (e.g., functionalization of inert alkanes, oxidation of VOCs, carbon-carbon coupling, carbon dioxide utilization, water splitting, and oxygen reduction reactions)
• Polynuclear and supramolecular structures, including metal-organic frameworks (MOFs)
• Non-covalent interactions in synthesis
• Bioactive and chemosensor coordination compounds
• Molecular electrochemistry and theoretical studies

Beyond his outstanding scientific achievements, Prof. Pombeiro has made remarkable contributions to the global scientific community, having chaired numerous major international conferences, including the EurASc Symposium & Ceremony 2024 at the Academy of Sciences of Lisbon.

His prolific academic record includes over 1,000 research publications and the editing of 15 books, further demonstrating his leadership and influence in the field.

EurASc proudly congratulates Professor Armando J. L. Pombeiro on this prestigious recognition, which underscores his exceptional contributions to science and his impactful collaborations with Brazil. We look forward to his continued success and invaluable contributions to the advancement of chemistry and sustainability.

More about Professor Pombeiro: Instituto Superior Técnico

#EurASc #ScientificExcellence #Chemistry #Sustainability #Innovation #BrazilianAcademyOfSciences #AcademicRecognition

Dear EurASc Members,

On behalf of the EurASc President, Prof. Dr. Rodrigo Martins, I am pleased to invite you to the EurASc General Assembly Meeting #01/2025, which will be held online via Zoom on March 28th, 2025, at 15:00 CET.

Meeting Details
Date: March 28th, 2025
Time: 15:00 CET (Brussels time)
Format: Online (Zoom)

Please find below the provisional agenda for the meeting:

1. General Information
2. Presentation of the 2024 Activity Report
3. Updates on Ongoing and Upcoming Initiatives
4. Member Engagement and Governance Matters
5. Other Matters

Agenda Additions
Any member may request resolutions or items to be included in the agenda at least a fortnight before the meeting. We encourage you to submit any proposals by March 14, 2025, to ensure their inclusion.

The Zoom link and proxy form will be sent in due time.

We look forward to your participation in this important meeting and appreciate your engagement in shaping the future of EurASc.

Following the One Ocean Summit, held in Brest (France) in February 2022, to give the ocean a top visibility in the Conference of Parties related to climate change and biodiversity, Françoise Gaill (CNRS) took the initiative to launch IPOS (International Panel for Ocean Sustainability) which is aligned with the ‘United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. IPOS is as a multi-stakeholder international platform bridgingaltogether ocean knowledge holders. To bring about lasting and transformative changes for the future of oceans, IPOS is building a transdisciplinary interface promoting the circulation of knowledge between science, society, and policymakers. 

0n 18-19 April 2023 in Brussels, together with 16 other scientific institutions gathered in a Coalition of Scientific Institutions (CSI), EurASc signed the «Brussels Statement » in support of the creation of IPOS. (See HERE)

The EU’s agenda on International Ocean Governance (2022) encourages the creation of IPOS. The Seascape Assessment report commissioned by DG MARE analyses organizations, both global and European, that provide information about the state of the ocean. (See HERE)

On November 14th, the Consortium of Scientific Institutions supporting IPOS held a visioconference  to share with the IPOS team an update on the IPOS developments of the last months as well as the IPOS team point of view regarding the structure and role of the Coalition of Scientific Institutions (CSI).  

On November 15th 2023 held at the European Parliament a hybrid event dealing with the presentation of IPOS, as a scientific keystone supporting sustainable ocean policies. EurASctook part to this event. (See HERE)

So, IPOS is now preparing the Science conference of the United Nation Ocean Conference to be held in Nice in June 2025 where IPOS will be officialy created under umbrella of the United Nations. Our academy will take part in this conference.