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Portuguese researcher Carla Silva Gonçalves is one of three finalists in the "Young Energy Trailblazer" category of the European Sustainable Energy Awards, promoted by the European Commission. The researcher at the Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science (INESC TEC) developed mathematical models that allow reducing errors in predicting the generation of renewable-based electricity, contributing to increase the renewable energy sources in the power grid. The voting process is already open, until September 18 - here.

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A team of researchers from the Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science (INESC TEC) set the record for exploration of the world’s deepest natural cave, the “Hranice Abyss” (Czech Republic), by sending an autonomous underwater vehicle up to 450 metres. The UX-1Neo is one of the most technologically evolved underwater robots in the world, and it was developed by INESC TEC, within the scope of the UNEXUP project.  

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Portuguese researchers created a drone-supported communication network to address natural disasters. The technology was developed by the Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science (INESC TEC) - the only Portuguese partner of the international project ResponDrone – Situational Awareness System for First Responders. The project ended this year, and the Portuguese institute was responsible for developing the drone-supported wireless communication solution, which ensures contact between emergency teams on the ground and the command centres.

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The objective of the project SoTecIn Factory – Social and Technological Innovation Factory for low carbon and circular industrial value chains, is to contribute to the development of a more sustainable and resilient industry. Led by the Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science (INESC TEC), this European project provides €3.3M to support social innovations that improve the circularity of value chairs and the reduction of industries' carbon footprint.  

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During the summer vacation, 32 college students will have the opportunity to carry out research initiation activities on topics like quantum simulation with light fluids, computer vision for biometrics or automatic positioning systems of underwater robots. These activities are promoted by the Institute for Systems and Computers Engineering, Technology and Science (INESC TEC) - which, through the initiative "Verão com Ciência" 2022, funded by the Foundation for Science and Technology, opened a call for scientific initiation grants.