Gonçalo Rodrigues
Short Personal Interview
Gonçalo Rodrigues was born in 1995, in Lisbon. He is an INESC-ID Researcher and PhD Student since 2020, integrating the Scientific Area Nano-Electronic Circuits and Systems (NECS).
How did you get to INESC-ID?
During my master thesis
INESC-ID is…
one of the most advanced and innovative technology centers in Portugal.
Research project(s) under development
Position2 (European project with Philips) and Moore4Medical.
How would you explain in the most accessible and least technical language possible, what is the application / expected results of this (these) project (s)?
Next generation of biomedical tools.
Tell us about your favorite project so far (or one of them)?
Position2 with many futuristic ideas in the biomedical field.
What are the biggest challenges of working in research in this area?
Long waiting times to get results.
What book are you currently reading?
Papers and more papers (not books).
How would you explain to your child (or your parents or grandparents) what your job is? How do you explain what means to be a researcher in this area?
Design circuits that can be as small as a grain of sand, which will be part of an even more complex system.
How do you see the mission of mission INESC-ID “ to produce added value to people and society, supporting the response of public policies to scientific, health, environmental, cultural, social, economic and political challenges, in the fields of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering”?
I think we are going in the right path. INESC-ID has a variety of working areas which covers most of those challenges.
Academic Degree
Masters
Training / Research Area(s)
Nanotechnology / Biomedical
INESC-ID Scientific Area
Nano-Electronic Circuits and Systems (NECS)
goncalo.rodrigues@inesc-id.pt
Linkedin Profile Link
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gonçalo-rodrigues-brás/
Upcoming Events
INESC Brussels HUB Winter Meeting | JAN 25-26, 2024, in Porto

The INESC Winter Meeting, organized in collaboration with INESC Holding, is scheduled for January 25th and 26th, 2024, and it will be held in the city of Porto.
On January 25th, the primary goal is to bring together individuals from all five INESC institutes, fostering an environment that encourages networking, forging new connections, and collectively engaging in a forward-thinking exercise regarding the future of our research fields and the positioning of the INESC group within the European landscape.
There will be a welcome lunch, followed by an afternoon dedicated to collaboration, openness, and curiosity. The event will have a participatory approach, and will be guided by Dirk Stockmans, a highly experienced facilitator who has worked for the European Commission for the last 30 years.
Furthermore, all INESC researchers are invited to submit proposals for e-posters to be displayed at the Winter Meeting. Deadline for submissions is December 10 and more information is available here.
On January 26th, a senior administration and management committee will be held. Participants will be selected by each institute administration by invitation only.
If you would to take part on the 25th of January, please register here by November 30th.
The INESC Brussels HUB website will soon share more information about the venue and uptaded agenda.
Preliminary agenda