In an interview for Exame Informática, in November 2021 edition, Professor Rodrigo Martins, Full Professor at FCT|NOVA and Director of CEMOP-UNINOVA, shares his vision on the explanations for the “global chips crisis”.

Being involved in the development of a completely new line of materials, such as transparent electronics or circuits in biodegradable material, such as paper, the SYNERGY Coordinator sees this crisis as an opportunity.

“We need to change the mindset. It is in these moments of cleavage that we feel the need to think differently and create new solutions.”

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Professor Elvira Fortunato is the winner of ‘Portugal’s Women’s Leadership Award’, an international award which aims to distinguish women all over the world who stand out in different areas of activity. Fortunato states that she is “delighted to receive this international award. In addition to the recognition of the work I have developed over the years in the area of sustainable materials where paper electronics is included, it is also a way to promote gender equality, which has been a strong bet of NOVA University of Lisbon in recent years”.

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