EurASc President Contributes to European Commission Scientific Advice on Advanced Materials
The European Academy of Sciences (EurASc) is pleased to highlight the publication of the new Scientific Opinion on Advanced Materials, released in April 2026 under the European Commission’s Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM). The report provides strategic recommendations to support the forthcoming Advanced Materials Act, a key European initiative aimed at strengthening innovation, sustainability, industrial competitiveness, and technological autonomy across Europe.
The Scientific Opinion and the accompanying SAPEA Evidence Review Report emphasise the central role of advanced materials in critical sectors such as energy, electronics, health, mobility, aerospace, and sustainable manufacturing. The documents outline the need for stronger European data infrastructures, AI-assisted materials discovery, circular supply chains, and coordinated research-to-market ecosystems to ensure Europe’s long-term resilience and competitiveness.
EurASc is particularly proud that its President, Prof. Rodrigo Martins, contributed directly to the development of these strategic documents as a member of the SAPEA Working Group on Advanced Materials. His participation reflects both the Academy’s strong engagement with European science policy and its longstanding leadership in the field of advanced materials research.
Prof. Rodrigo Martins is internationally recognised for his pioneering work in advanced materials, transparent electronics, paper electronics, and sustainable technologies, having contributed extensively to European research and innovation strategies in this field.
The publication represents an important milestone in shaping future European policies on advanced materials and highlights the growing importance of scientific advice in supporting evidence-based policymaking at European level.
The full Scientific Opinion and Evidence Review Report are available online through the Scientific Advice Mechanism platform. Scientific Advice Mechanism – Advanced Materials