Finding his corner of the beach: Ricardo Rei’s path to an award-winning Ph.D.
When Ricardo Rei started his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering, he already knew he wanted to work in AI. But it was the people who led the former INESC-ID researcher to pursue his master’s in dialogue systems and chatbots. Under the supervision of…
Overcoming the Adamastor: INESC-ID PhD Student wins third edition of the award “Vencer o Adamastor”
In an effort to reduce the time spent correcting errors in coding, Pedro Orvalho, who recently concluded his PhD thesis, at INESC-ID and Instituto Superior Técnico, and is now at the University of Oxford, has developed the artificial intelligence tool MENTOR, which has earned him…
Faster, Higher, Stronger: INESC-ID Joins Project ACHILLES to Redefine AI
In Greek legend, Achilles was a hero with a single vulnerability—his heel. Similarly, the “Achilles’ heels” of modern AI systems are trust and efficiency. The recently launched ACHILLES Horizon Europe Project (“Human-Centred Machine Learning: Lighter, Clearer, Safer”) aims to address these critical weaknesses. Bringing together…
Restoring Voices: Transformative ALS communication technology developed under CRAI wins innovation award
Most of us are familiar with the synthetic voice that the famous physicist Stephen Hawking used to communicate. Suffering for many decades from the debilitating disease amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Hawking continued working, unravelling the mysteries of black holes and sharing his insights in books…
INESC-ID coordinates FAIRY Project to Support Yeast-based Bioeconomy and Health
Yeasts may seem just tiny, unimportant fungi, but their importance is far greater than their microscopic dimensions. They are vital in both the bioeconomy and health research, from baking bread to developing life-saving medications, participating in the production of food, energy and commodities, while also…
INESC-ID powers up Enlit Europe with three innovative Horizon Europe projects in energy and mobility
INESC-ID made a strong impact at the 2024 edition of Enlit Europe, one of the leading energy conferences and exhibitions in Europe, proudly showcasing the Horizon Europe projects EV4EU, Shift2DC, and U2Demo. This year’s event, held from October 22 to 24 in Milan, set a…
INESC-ID Researchers among Stanford Elsevier’s World’s Top 2% Most Influential Scientists 2023
Stanford has released the World’s Top 2% Most Influential Scientists lists, which feature 18 INESC-ID researchers, among the 200 thousand most cited scientists in the world. The recognition consists of two lists naming top scientists, doctors, engineers, and mathematicians. One list refers to the 2023…
Yes, ISTSat-1 solar panels are charging in space
It is confirmed! The ISTSat-1 solar panels are working properly and charging the batteries. “It made my day,” says João Paulo Monteiro, a researcher at IST Nanosat Lab, minutes after the team received another piece of data from the first university CubeSat entirely developed and…
Electric Vehicles vs. Climate Change: INESC-ID at Técnico Open Day 2024 with EV4EU Project
INESC-ID marked its presence at the Técnico Open Day 2024, held on April 20 at Instituto Superior Técnico, in Lisbon, showcasing the Horizon Europe project EV4EU. The day was filled with lectures, interactive experiences, guided tours, and a science fair with 40 research projects on…
ISTSat-1: Portugal’s First University CubeSat Satellite Ready for Summer Space Launch
The first University CubeSat satellite, entirely conceived and developed in Portugal, is set to launch this summer. The ISTSat-1 project was developed by a collaborative team coordinated by Rui Rocha, which includes INESC-ID researchers Gonçalo Tavares and Moisés Piedade, along with students from Instituto Superior…