Materials have no boundaries or limitations | Elvira Fortunato | TEDxVilaNovadeGaia

Sci-fi is extremely important for science and technology. Transparent interfaces are cutting-edge electronics.
New-generation materials are more sustainable, less pollutant, and biocompatible.
Materials engineering is fast-evolving and unfolding solutions for everyday life.
Full Professor at Faculty of Science and Technology (NOVA) - the University of Lisboa, Vice-Dean of NOVA, and Director of the Center for
Laboratory Materials Investigation (CENIMAT) of i3N - Institute of Nanostructures, Nanomodeling, and Nanofabrication.
Graduated in Physical and Materials Engineering
in 1987, Ph.D. in 1995 in Microelectronics and Optoelectronics.
Since 1998, leads the investigation team
of the Materials Research Center (CENIMAT), having been distinguished by the discovery of the paper transistor. In 2008, the European Research Council awarded her the 1st Prize, in 2018 received the second Advanced Grant from the European Research Council.
Czochralski Medal awarded by the Academy of
Polish Sciences and the Blaise Pascal Medal awarded by the European Academy of Sciences. Doctor Honoris Causa in 2009 by the Gallati University and the degree of Grand Officer of the Order of Infante D. Henrique the Navigator granted by the president of the Republic of Portugal in 2010. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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