INL Strengthens ties with CNPEM through Strategic MoU 

On September 6, 2024, the INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory and the National Centre for Research in Energy and Materials (CNPEM) took a significant step forward in advancing scientific collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement sets the foundation for strategic partnerships in the field of nanotechnology. 

The MoU was signed by INL’s newly appointed Deputy Director-General, Professor Dr. Ado Jório, alongside Dr. Rodrigo Barbosa Capaz, Director of the National Nanotechnology Laboratory (LNNano/CNPEM), and Dr. Antonio José Roque da Silva, Director-General of CNPEM. The agreement formalizes their intention to foster scientific and technical collaboration, focusing on the exchange of knowledge and resources to boost the institutions’ research capacities and unlock new opportunities for innovation. 

Professor Jório emphasized the importance of this initiative: “This collaboration represents step forward for INL as to strengthen our international network and explore new frontiers in nanotechnology with a renowned institution like CNPEM,” he said. “It underscores our commitment to scientific excellence and creating global partnerships.” 

The MoU outlines a series of collaborative activities, including the exchange of researchers and personnel, organization of joint workshops, and pursuit of shared funding opportunities for future projects. It also establishes a Joint Cooperation Committee, tasked with regularly reviewing and advancing these efforts. 

“This partnership will undoubtedly foster impactful research outcomes in nanotechnology, leveraging our complementary strengths in nanofabrication and microscopy,” added Director Rodrigo Capaz of LNNano. 

Through this partnership, INL and CNPEM aim to accelerate innovations in nanotechnology and contribute to the development of sustainable, cutting-edge solutions for global challenges. 

Text by Mariam Debs, Chief Operations Officer of the RTI Office
Photography by Rui Andrade