Invited Talk with André Pereira (November 3)

BCMaterials will host a new invited talk by Professor André Pereira from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto (Portugal) and IFIMUP – Institute of Physics for Advanced Materials, Nanotechnology and Photonics. The event will take place on November 3 at 11:00 AM in the auditorium of the Martina Casiano Building, BCMaterials headquarters.

Professor Pereira’s talk, titled “Flexible Electronics: From Energy Harvesting to Sensing,” will explore how flexible electronics are becoming a cornerstone of next-generation technologies, integrating functional materials, sustainable energy management, and intelligent sensing systems.

During the lecture, Professor Pereira will present the latest developments in the design and fabrication of flexible and stretchable devices, focusing on two central themes: energy harvesting and sensing.

The first part of the talk will address innovative approaches to capturing ambient energy — from mechanical motion, temperature gradients, and magnetomechanical coupling — using triboelectric and thermoelectric technologies. The second part will highlight flexible sensing systems designed for real-time monitoring within the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem.

Admission is free and open to all interested attendees until the auditorium reaches full capacity.

About Professor André Pereira

André Pereira is a Professor at the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto (FCUP) and a researcher at IFIMUP, where he leads pioneering research on multifunctional materials, nanotechnology, flexible electronics, energy harvesting, and topological insulators.

Since 2013, his work has focused on sustainable and innovative approaches to next-generation materials and devices. He has authored or co-authored over 150 peer-reviewed papers in international journals, accumulating more than 5,100 citations and an h-index of 38 (Scopus).

Professor Pereira also coordinates and participates in numerous European and national research projects, including Horizon Europe initiatives (EIC and MSCA), and supervises master’s, PhD, and postdoctoral researchers. His research bridges fundamental science and applied innovation, addressing key challenges in energy, healthcare, and smart wearable technologies, and has made a significant impact on the global scientific and technological community.