Portuguese Secretary of State for Digitalisation Visits INL

On 20th November 2025, the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory welcomed the Secretary of State for Digitalisation of Portugal, Mr Bernardo Correia, for a visit aimed at highlighting the laboratory’s pivotal role in advancing Portugal’s digital agenda.

The programme started with a presentation led by Professor Ado Jório de Vasconcelos, INL’s Deputy Director-General, which was then joined by Dr Ivan Prieto, Head of Micro and Nanofabrication Facilities, and Mr Marcelo Viegas, Cybersecurity Lead. The session represented an opportunity to reinforce INL’s strengths, research priorities and its contributions to European technological development.

A crucial moment of the visit was the tour to INL’s research facilities and laboratories, where the Secretary of State gained insight into the work conducted across the groups. Dr Prieto presented the Micro and Nanofabrication facilities, whilst Dr Alex Jenkins demonstrated the Spintronics Laboratory’s innovative research. Afterwards, Dr Enrique Carbo guided the delegation through the Electron Microscopy and X-Ray facilities and Dr Marco Martins showcased the Technology Engineering Group’s technological achievements.

Marking a milestone in the ongoing discussions, the visit proved to be a success by reinforcing the role of research infrastructures in fostering a prosperous society grounded in digital transformation. Therefore, a strong commitment to deepening collaboration at the intersection of nanotechnology was expressed as a common responsibility of both parties, ensuring that the digital future of the Iberian Peninsula lies in scientific and innovation excellence – objectives that lie at the heart of INL’s mission.