In an article published in the APDC magazine “Comunicações”, Miguel Pupo Correia, researcher and President of the Executive Committee of INESC-ID, presents the institute, its history, and what it means to conduct research in one of the most relevant entities in the national scientific ecosystem. The piece was produced as part of a dual interview with António Leal, director of INOV, and follows an interview with INESC-TEC, in the previous issue.

The researcher begins by tracing the story of INESC-ID, from the split of INESC until the present day, going over the four thematic lines and ten scientific areas that define the institute’s research and, of course, the people that make it happen. The article places special emphasis on several INESC-ID projects, including national initiatives such as AI for Public Administration; the Portuguese Chat GPT named Amália; Biodata, a flagship led by INESC-ID in the field of health and biological data analysis; and the EV4EU project, which plays a special role in energy transition.

“Our DNA is to create top science, while also being connected to society. We work with industry in the most diverse ways.”

INESC-ID’s impact goes well beyond Portugal, he adds. In addition to hosting a diverse international research team, many researchers conclude their PhD at the institute before continuing their careers across Europe or the United States. Partnerships with american universities like MIT, CMU and UT Austin also serve as contributors to funding and to INESC-ID’s international presence.

The interview concludes on a positive note, with Miguel Pupo Correia emphasising that the path to success relies on these two key elements: people and projects, and that INESC-ID’s greatest ambition is to continue improving, expanding its societal impact, and creating more talent.

Read the full article in APDC: here

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