From agaspar at deec.uc.pt  Mon Mar  2 16:22:08 2026
From: agaspar at deec.uc.pt (=?utf-8?Q?agaspar=40deec.uc.pt?=)
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2026 16:22:08 +0000
Subject: [AllUsers-ISR] Encerramento =?utf-8?Q?tempor=C3=A1rio_?=de WCs da
 Torre T (do piso 0 ao piso 6)
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Boa tarde,
Devido a ?uma situa??o no sistema de esgoto, informo que os WCs da Torre T (do piso 0 ao piso 6) ?v?o ser encerrados at? que o problema seja resolvido.

Agrade?o a compreens?o de todos.

Com os melhores cumprimentos,

Aurora Gaspar


agaspar at deec.uc.pt
Tel.?+351 239 796 360


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From adealmeida at isr.uc.pt  Tue Mar  3 19:53:59 2026
From: adealmeida at isr.uc.pt (=?UTF-8?Q?An=C3=ADbal_T=2E_de_Almeida?=)
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2026 19:53:59 +0000
Subject: [AllUsers-ISR] =?utf-8?q?Limpeza_e_Seguran=C3=A7a_no_ISR?=
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Caros Investigadores do ISR,

A limpeza e a seguran?a s?o da maior import?ncia no ISR, tendo a Dire?ao 
do ISR tomado v?rias medidas:

1-No que diz respeito ? limpeza tiv?mos um problema grave de n?o 
cumprimento por parte da empresa que prestava o servi?o, que foi j? 
substituida por outra. Tem que haver um compromisso para manter as 
instala??es sempre limpas, sendo uma responsabilidade de TODOS.

2-Existe no ISR uma sala de apoio (ch?s e caf?s)? da Sala Reunioes, cuja 
chave fica na Contabilidade e pode requesitada quando houver reunioes 
com entidades externas. Sala tem que ser mantida sempre limpa
Os investigadores se quiserem aquecer refei?oes ligeiras, ?devem usar as 
salas no piso 2 ou piso 4 ,? e temos o Bar no piso 4 e? as cantinas.

3) Acesso a sala de reunioes e Anfiteatro: deve ser restrito aos 
docentes, investigadores doutorados e postdocs. Ou seja, os estudantes e 
bolseiros nao-doutorados ficariam sem acesso directo. Tem-se verificado 
falta de cuidado no uso da sala com cabos danificados, cadeiras 
empilhadas a um canto, e materiais como? adaptadores USB/USB C? que 
desaparecem.? Para usar a sala ? sempre necessario fazer? a marca?ao na 
Contabilidade. Esta ? a sala? de visitas do ISR, sendo recomendavel que 
a tratem como tal

4) Temos duas portas danificadas: uma de acesso aos sanitarios dos 
homens e outra no acesso ao patio (pela segunda vez) ambas no? Piso Zero 
-foi solicitada a repara?ao.

Qualquer situa?ao de anormalidade deve ser comunicada imediatamente ao? 
Gustavo Bongiovi.

Com sauda?oes cordiais, agrade?o a todos pela vossa colabora?ao.

Anibal T. de Almeida
Director
ISR - University of Coimbra
Dep. Electrical Engineering , Polo II
3030-290 Coimbra, Portugal
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3641-5174

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From mahmoud at isr.uc.pt  Wed Mar  4 13:01:52 2026
From: mahmoud at isr.uc.pt (Mahmoud Tavakoli)
Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2026 13:01:52 +0000 (WET)
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Dear Colleagues, Researchers, and Students 




It is my pleasure to invite you to an interesting talk on Robotics e-skin/ Tactile Sensing by Ravinder Dahiya , Professor of electrical Engineering from Northeastern University, Editor-in-Chief of npj Flexible Electronics (Nature Portfolio), and Founding Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Journal on Flexible Electronics. 





The seminar will take place at the ISR Amphitheater on March 19 at 14:30 . 





Title: Flexible Printed Electronics for Robotics and Interactive Systems 

Ravinder Dahiya, Bendable Electronics and Sustainable Technologies (BEST) Group 
Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA 




The miniaturization of electronics has enabled rapid advancements in computing and communication over the past several decades. However, as we look toward the next frontier of technological innovation, it is increasingly evident that miniaturization alone is not enough. A new class of emerging applications?including wearable systems, soft robotics, biomedical implants, interactive devices, and flexible displays?demands electronic systems that not only offer high performance but also are mechanically flexible, conformable, and compatible with dynamic or soft substrates. 

In parallel, there is growing concern about the ecological footprint of traditional micro- and nanofabrication processes. These challenges call for a rethinking of how we design and manufacture electronic systems. 

This talk will present recent advances in resource-efficient approaches to building high-performance electronics on unconventional substrates. Focusing on printed electronics, the talk will discuss materials, device architectures, and scalable fabrication methods that enable flexible and stretchable electronic systems. 

As a case study, the talk will showcase developments in electronic skin (e-skin) for robotics?highlighting the integration of printed sensors, high-mobility electronic materials, and flexible circuits onto soft, deformable surfaces. These technologies offer a glimpse into the future of semiconductor manufacturing?one that is not only scalable and adaptive to emerging needs but also environmentally responsible. 


Bio-Sketch 

Ravinder Dahiya is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northeastern University, Boston, where he leads the Bendable Electronics and Sustainable Technologies (BEST) group. His multidisciplinary research spans flexible and printed electronics, electronic skin (e-skin), and their applications in robotics, wearables, and interactive systems. He has authored over 550 publications, including books, patents, and journal articles, and has led or contributed to numerous international research projects. 

Prof. Dahiya serves on the IEEE Board of Directors and was President of the IEEE Sensors Council (2022?2023). He is the Editor-in-Chief of npj Flexible Electronics (Nature Portfolio) and founded the IEEE Journal on Flexible Electronics, which was launched in 2022 as the founding EiC. He also founded the IEEE International Conference on Flexible, Printed Sensors and Systems (FLEPS). He has chaired several major conferences such as IEEE SENSORS. 

Prof. Dahiya serves on the IEEE Board of Directors and was President of the IEEE Sensors Council (2022?2023). He is the Editor-in-Chief of npj Flexible Electronics (Nature Portfolio). He also served as the Founding Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Journal on Flexible Electronics, which he founded and led from its inception and launch in 2021. In addition, he founded the IEEE International Conference on Flexible, Printed Sensors and Systems (FLEPS) and has chaired several major international conferences, including IEEE SENSORS. 

His honours and awards include EPSRC, Marie Curie, and Monbusho Fellowships, the IEEE Sensors Council Technical Achievement Award, Elsevier?s Young Investigator Award, and 13 best paper awards. He is a Fellow of the IEEE and the Royal Society of Edinburgh. 

Web: [ http://www.rsdahiya.com/ | www.rsdahiya.com ] 
Group Website: [ https://best.sites.northeastern.edu/ | https://best.sites.northeastern.edu ] 
TEDx talk: ?Animating the Inanimate World? 
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From rprocha at isr.uc.pt  Fri Mar  6 09:44:53 2026
From: rprocha at isr.uc.pt (Rui Paulo Rocha)
Date: Fri, 6 Mar 2026 09:44:53 +0000 (WET)
Subject: [AllUsers-ISR] Positions in human-swarm interaction for MSc holders
 at ISR - University of Coimbra
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Positions in human-swarm in ter action for MSc holders at ISR - University of Coimbra 

Application period: ** March 6 ? 19, 2026 ** 

Detailed call for applications: [ https://www.apply.uc.pt/procedure/v5ih5akhuvgsbt6r | https://www.apply.uc.pt/procedure/v5ih5akhuvgsbt6r ] 
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SCOPE AND DESCRIPTION 
The University of Coimbra ( [ https://www.uc.pt/en/ | https://www.uc.pt/en/ ] ) is pleased to announce two open positions for MSc holders within the scope of the recently funded project "REMORA - Swarm Robotics for the Monitoring and Enhancement of A qua tic Resources", reference COMPETE2030-FEDER-01429400. Pursuing a PhD is not mandatory; however, candidates who are willing to enroll in or are already enrolled in a PhD programme will be positively valued in the selection process. Selected candidates who enroll in a PhD programme will benefit from full tuition fee coverage during the first year and will receive support in applying for funding to cover tuition fees in subsequent years. 

The grant recipients will conduct research under the scientific supervision of Prof. Rui P. Rocha ( [ http://faculty.uc.pt/uc26413/en | http://faculty.uc.pt/uc26413/en ] ), focusing on novel techniques for remote human?swarm in ter action and demonstrating their application in the monitoring and valorization of a qua tic resources using robot swarms. The goals of the work plan are: 

Position 1 
- Development of local control laws to enable the emergence of swarm behaviors, with the objective of deploying a MANET and performing adaptive data sampling; 
- Development of a decentralized method for data aggregation and building situational swarm state awareness; 
- Implementation of swarm robotics algorithms and research prototypes using the ROS 2 middleware; 
- Conducting experiments with physical robot swarms and participating in field experimentation campaigns in collaboration with other REMORA project partners. 

Position 2 
- Design of a user in ter face to provide a human operator with situational awareness of the current swarm state, as well as short- ter m forecasting capabilities; 
- Development of control strategies to induce macroscopically specified swarm behaviours; 
- Implementation of swarm robotics algorithms and research prototypes using the ROS 2 middleware; 
- Conducting experiments with physical robot swarms and participating in field experimentation campaigns in collaboration with other REMORA project partners. 


The workplace will be the Institute of Systems and Robotics ( [ https://www.isr.uc.pt/ | https://www.isr.uc.pt ] ), located within the Dept. of Electrical and Compu ter Engineering at the University of Coimbra. ISR-UC is a research unit in robotics that was recently evaluated as "Excellent" by the Portuguese science agency (FCT). 

The aim of the REMORA project is to transform the monitoring and management of a qua tic resources in Portugal and across the European Union, addressing the need for innovative and sustainable solutions in the blue economy sector. Over the course of this 3-year project, the consortium aims to achieve a Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL6) in a representative environment, demonstrating the feasibility and effectiveness of robot swarms in two use-case scenarios: fish farms and marinas. 


OFFERED POSITIONS 
- Research fellowship (or PhD scholarship) position with a monthly stipend of 1,309.64 ?, plus social security contributions and personal accidents insurance; 
- Doctoral tuition fees (2,750 ? per year) covered in the case of a PhD scholarship; 
- Duration: initial period of 9 months, renewable up to nearly the end of the 3-year project, subject to satisfactory performance; 
- Host research unit: ISR - University of Coimbra. 


ELIGIBILITY RE QUI REMENTS 
i) Hold a MSc degree in Electrical and Compu ter Engineering, Compu ter Engineering, Compu ter Science, Data Science, or related knowledge area 
ii) In case of a PhD scholarship, be enrolled or having applied to a doctoral degree in the scientific area of Electrical Engineering and Intelligent Systems, e.g., [ https://apps.uc.pt/courses/EN/course/10081 | https://apps.uc.pt/courses/EN/course/10081 ] 


PROFILE OF THE IDEAL APPLICANT 
The ideal applicant will: 
i) Hold a MSc degree in Electrical and Compu ter Engineering, or Compu ter Science, with Grade Point Average (GPA) of B level or above; 
ii) Have completed a MSc dissertation focused on swarm robotics or in intelligent robotics at large; 
iii) Be enrolled in a PhD programme in Electrical Engineering and Intelligent Systems; 
iv) Be fluent in English, if not a native speaker of Portuguese. 


Check the detailed call for applications at [ https://www.apply.uc.pt/procedure/v5ih5akhuvgsbt6r | https://www.apply.uc.pt/procedure/v5ih5akhuvgsbt6r ] . 


APPLICATION PROCEDURE 
i) Applications must be submitted at [ https://www.apply.uc.pt/procedure/v5ih5akhuvgsbt6r | https://www.apply.uc.pt/procedure/v5ih5akhuvgsbt6r ] af ter regis ter ing on the platform. Failure to submit any of the mandatory documents will result in exclusion from the application process. 
ii) Application period: ** March 6 ? 19, 2026 **. 


**Important Notice**: Candidates who did not obtain their MSc degree in Portugal are obliged to present records of the MSc level recognition in Portugal, issued by a Portuguese public higher education establishment, according with the information at [ https://www.uc.pt/en/academicos/graus/reconhecimentos | https://www.uc.pt/en/academicos/graus/reconhecimentos ] . 
For candidates who are still waiting for the end of this recognition process, at least a proof that a request for the MSc level recognition is being processed by the Academic Services of University of Coimbra (e.g., an email from official services) should be included in the application. 

______ 

Rui P. Rocha, PhD 
Associate Professor 
Institute of Systems and Robotics 
Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering 
University of Coimbra 
Universidade de Coimbra - P?lo II 
3030-290 Coimbra, Portugal 

E-mail: rui.rocha[at]uc.pt 
Tel.: +351 239 796 256 
MS Teams: rprocha 
Web: [ http://faculty.uc.pt/uc26413/en | http://faculty.uc.pt/uc26413/en ] 
_______ 


Founded in 1290, the University of Coimbra (UC) is the oldest Portuguese university and one of the oldest in the world. UC is nowadays a vibrant academy and an indisputable reference in higher education and research in Portugal and in Europe, due to the quality of the courses taught at its eight Faculties and to its excellence in the promotion of science and technology advances in 46 research units integrated in the University. With more than 2,200 researchers and professors, UC has extensive experience in research programs with competitive research funding, particularly in European Commission (EC) framework programs for research, in several areas including sciences, engineering, health, justice and home affairs, international cooperation, and mobility. In FP7 and H2020, UC participated in 80+ projects and was the coordinator in 15 of them. 
The Institute of Systems and Robotics - University of Coimbra (ISR-UC) is a research unit integrated in UC whose overall goal is to develop excellent research in various areas of science and technology, with emphasis on intelligent systems and robotics. The ISR-UC has participated in over a dozen European projects funded by EC framework programmes. The ISR-UC has been recently evaluated as "Excellent" by the Portuguese science agency (FCT). Portugal is a member of the European Union and is an excellent place to study and do research. 






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From mahmoud at isr.uc.pt  Sat Mar  7 08:11:57 2026
From: mahmoud at isr.uc.pt (Mahmoud Tavakoli)
Date: Sat, 7 Mar 2026 08:11:57 +0000 (WET)
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Dear Colleagues, Researchers, and Students 





This seminar was postponed to day 23 of March, 14:30H due to a change of plan from Professor Dahiya. My apologies for the inconvenience. 








It is my pleasure to invite you to an interesting talk on Robotics e-skin/ Tactile Sensing by Ravinder Dahiya , Professor of electrical Engineering from Northeastern University, Editor-in-Chief of npj Flexible Electronics (Nature Portfolio), and Founding Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Journal on Flexible Electronics. 





The seminar will take place at the ISR Amphitheater on March 23 at 14:30 . 





Title: Flexible Printed Electronics for Robotics and Interactive Systems 

Ravinder Dahiya, Bendable Electronics and Sustainable Technologies (BEST) Group 
Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA 




The miniaturization of electronics has enabled rapid advancements in computing and communication over the past several decades. However, as we look toward the next frontier of technological innovation, it is increasingly evident that miniaturization alone is not enough. A new class of emerging applications?including wearable systems, soft robotics, biomedical implants, interactive devices, and flexible displays?demands electronic systems that not only offer high performance but also are mechanically flexible, conformable, and compatible with dynamic or soft substrates. 

In parallel, there is growing concern about the ecological footprint of traditional micro- and nanofabrication processes. These challenges call for a rethinking of how we design and manufacture electronic systems. 

This talk will present recent advances in resource-efficient approaches to building high-performance electronics on unconventional substrates. Focusing on printed electronics, the talk will discuss materials, device architectures, and scalable fabrication methods that enable flexible and stretchable electronic systems. 

As a case study, the talk will showcase developments in electronic skin (e-skin) for robotics?highlighting the integration of printed sensors, high-mobility electronic materials, and flexible circuits onto soft, deformable surfaces. These technologies offer a glimpse into the future of semiconductor manufacturing?one that is not only scalable and adaptive to emerging needs but also environmentally responsible. 


Bio-Sketch 

Ravinder Dahiya is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northeastern University, Boston, where he leads the Bendable Electronics and Sustainable Technologies (BEST) group. His multidisciplinary research spans flexible and printed electronics, electronic skin (e-skin), and their applications in robotics, wearables, and interactive systems. He has authored over 550 publications, including books, patents, and journal articles, and has led or contributed to numerous international research projects. 

Prof. Dahiya serves on the IEEE Board of Directors and was President of the IEEE Sensors Council (2022?2023). He is the Editor-in-Chief of npj Flexible Electronics (Nature Portfolio) and founded the IEEE Journal on Flexible Electronics, which was launched in 2022 as the founding EiC. He also founded the IEEE International Conference on Flexible, Printed Sensors and Systems (FLEPS). He has chaired several major conferences such as IEEE SENSORS. 

Prof. Dahiya serves on the IEEE Board of Directors and was President of the IEEE Sensors Council (2022?2023). He is the Editor-in-Chief of npj Flexible Electronics (Nature Portfolio). He also served as the Founding Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Journal on Flexible Electronics, which he founded and led from its inception and launch in 2021. In addition, he founded the IEEE International Conference on Flexible, Printed Sensors and Systems (FLEPS) and has chaired several major international conferences, including IEEE SENSORS. 

His honours and awards include EPSRC, Marie Curie, and Monbusho Fellowships, the IEEE Sensors Council Technical Achievement Award, Elsevier?s Young Investigator Award, and 13 best paper awards. He is a Fellow of the IEEE and the Royal Society of Edinburgh. 

Web: [ http://www.rsdahiya.com/ | www.rsdahiya.com ] 
Group Website: [ https://best.sites.northeastern.edu/ | https://best.sites.northeastern.edu ] 
TEDx talk: ?Animating the Inanimate World? 

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From cpremebida at deec.uc.pt  Tue Mar 10 21:05:05 2026
From: cpremebida at deec.uc.pt (cpremebida at deec.uc.pt)
Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:05:05 -0000
Subject: [AllUsers-ISR] Coimbra - Conference on Information Science and
	Technology (ICIST 2026)
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********** ICIST 2026 (16th Edition) ***********

International Conference on Information Science and Technology

Technical Co-sponsor: IEEE Systems, Man and Cybernetics Society

 

Webpage:  <https://conference.cs.cityu.edu.hk/icist/> https://conference.cs.cityu.edu.hk/icist/

Where: Coimbra, Portugal.

When: October 1 ? 6.

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IMPORTANT DATES

- Paper Submission: May 15, 2026

- Notification of Acceptance: June 15, 2026

- Camera Ready Submission: July 15, 2026

- Conference dates: Oct. 1 - 6.

 

Following the success of previous events, the 16th International Conference on Information Science and Technology (ICIST 2026) will be held in Coimbra, Portugal, on October 1-6, 2026. Located between the two largest Portuguese cities, the conference site features a historic royal city with numerous historical buildings, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. 

Note: Accepted papers will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore.

 

( Aim & Scope )

ICIST2026 aims to provide a high-level international forum for scientists, engineers, and educators to present the state-of-the-art research and applications in neural networks and related fields. ICIST?26 will feature plenary speeches given by world-renowned scholars, regular sessions with broad coverage, and special sessions focusing on popular topics.

 

( Topic Areas )

The topics of contributing papers include, but are not limited to, the following areas: 

- Intelligent Control and Automation:

Autonomous systems, linear and nonlinear control, learning and adaptive control, intelligent control, optimization-based and optimal control, fault detection and identification, hybrid intelligent systems, networked control, fuzzy logic control, industrial automation, neural control, process control, robot control, mechatronic systems, environmental monitoring and control, intelligent manufacturing systems, microprocessor-based control, motor control, power systems, vehicle control, aerospace applications, and other applications. 

- Intelligent Information Processing:

Machine learning, adaptive filtering, signal processing, audio/speech processing and coding, higher-order spectral analysis, nonlinear & blind signal processing, neural signal processing, component analysis, array signal processing, parallel and distributed processing, time series analysis, multimedia signal processing, design and implementation of signal processing systems, DSP implementations, embedded systems, image and multidimensional signal processing, image processing & understanding, computer vision & pattern recognition, bioimaging and signal processing, multimedia communications, computer vision & virtual reality, next-generation mobile communications, communication signal processing, modulation and channel coding, network coding, sensor networks, cryptography and information security, and other applications. 

 

( Paper Submission )

Authors are invited to submit full-length papers (8 pages maximum) by the submission deadline through the online submission system. Potential organizers are also invited to enlist five or more papers with cohesive topics to form special sessions. The submission of a paper implies that the paper is original and has not been submitted under review or is not copyright-protected elsewhere, and will be presented by an author if accepted. All submitted papers will be refereed by experts in the field based on the criteria of originality, significance, quality, and clarity. The authors of accepted papers will have the opportunity to revise their papers, taking into consideration the referees? comments and suggestions. 

 

All accepted papers will be submitted for inclusion into IEEE Xplore, subject to meeting IEEE Xplore?s scope and quality requirements. Selected high-quality papers will be included in several journal special issues.

 

( Call for Papers and Special Sessions )

Prospective authors are invited to contribute high-quality papers to ICIST2026. Additionally, proposals for special sessions within the technical scope of the conference are solicited. Special sessions, organized by internationally recognized experts, aim to bring together researchers in specialized, focused topics. Papers submitted for special sessions are peer-reviewed using the same criteria as those for contributed papers. Researchers interested in organizing special sessions are invited to submit formal proposals to ICIST2026. A special session proposal should include the session title, a brief description of the scope and motivation, names, contact information, and brief biographical information on the organizers. 

 

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From gustavo.bongiovi at isr.uc.pt  Fri Mar 13 13:03:33 2026
From: gustavo.bongiovi at isr.uc.pt (Gustavo Bongiovi)
Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:03:33 +0000 (WET)
Subject: [AllUsers-ISR] =?utf-8?q?Informa=C3=A7=C3=B5es_-_FCT_Concurso_Bol?=
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(English below) 

Caros colegas, 

Como sabem, encontra-se aberto at? ao dia 31 de mar?o de 2026 o Concurso de Bolsas de Doutoramento 2026 da FCT ( [ https://www.fct.pt/concursos/concurso-bolsas-de-doutoramento-2026-linha-de-candidatura-geral | Linha Geral ] e [ https://www.fct.pt/concursos/concurso-bolsas-de-doutoramento-2026-linha-de-candidatura-especifica-em-ambiente-nao-academico | Ambiente N?o Acad?mico ] ). Neste sentido, partilho abaixo informa??es essenciais para a candidatura . 

- Deve ser selecionada como Institui??o contratante a Universidade de Coimbra (ou outra institui??o acad?mica portuguesa que conferir? o grau) 
- O Instituto de Sistemas e Rob?tica - Coimbra deve ser selecionado como Institui??o de Acolhimento 
- O representante m?ximo da Institui??o Contratante ir? validar as candidaturas associadas. Nestes termos, os candidatos pela Universidade de Coimbra dever?o preencher o formul?rio disponibilizado pela UC em [ https://forms.office.com/e/gg35XQmVKQ | https://forms.office.com/e/gg35XQmVKQ ] , at? 6 de abril de 2026 

Candidaturas ? modalidade da Linha Espec?fica em Ambiente N?o Acad?mico devem cumprir os seguintes requisitos adicionais: 
1. O plano de trabalho deve incluir pelo menos 12 meses numa entidade n?o acad?mica com atividade em Portugal; 
2. O projeto deve envolver pelo menos uma institui??o acad?mica e uma institui??o n?o acad?mica; 
3. A equipa de orienta??o deve ser composta por um/a orientador/a acad?mico/a e um/a orientador/a da entidade n?o acad?mica. 

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Dear colleagues, 

As you know, the FCT Call for PhD Studentships 2026 ( [ https://www.fct.pt/en/concursos/concurso-bolsas-de-doutoramento-2026-linha-de-candidatura-geral | Regular Line ] and [ https://www.fct.pt/en/concursos/concurso-bolsas-de-doutoramento-2026-linha-de-candidatura-especifica-em-ambiente-nao-academico | Non-Academic Environment ] ) is currently open until March 31, 2026. Therefore, I am providing below some key information regarding the application . 

- You must select Contracting Institution: University of Coimbra (or another Portuguese academic institution that will award the degree) 
- The Institute of Systems and Robotics - Coimbra must be selected as the Host Institution 
- The head of the Contracting Institution will validate the associated applications. Accordingly, applicants from the University of Coimbra must complete the form provided by UC at [ https://forms.office.com/e/gg35XQmVKQ | https://forms.office.com/e/gg35XQmVKQ ] by April 6, 2026 



Applications to the Specific Line in a Non-Academic Environment must comply with the following additional requirements: 
1. The work plan must include at least 12 months at a non-academic entity operating in Portugal. 
2. The project must involve at least one academic institution and one non-academic institution. 
3. The supervisory team must include one academic supervisor and one supervisor from the non-academic entity. 


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From mahmoud at deec.uc.pt  Sun Mar 22 19:45:36 2026
From: mahmoud at deec.uc.pt (Tavakoli)
Date: Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:45:36 +0000 (WET)
Subject: [AllUsers-ISR] Talk Reminder: Robotics e-skin/ Tactile Sensing by
 Ravinder Dahiya, March 23, @ 14:30. ISR Amphitheater
Message-ID: <2123900397.33392242.1774208736314.JavaMail.zimbra@deec.uc.pt>




It is my pleasure to invite you to an interesting talk on Robotics e-skin/ Tactile Sensing by Ravinder Dahiya , Professor of electrical Engineering from Northeastern University, Editor-in-Chief of npj Flexible Electronics (Nature Portfolio), and Founding Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Journal on Flexible Electronics. 





The seminar will take place at the ISR Amphitheater on March 23 at 14:30 . 





Title: Flexible Printed Electronics for Robotics and Interactive Systems 

Ravinder Dahiya, Bendable Electronics and Sustainable Technologies (BEST) Group 
Northeastern University, Boston, MA 02115, USA 




The miniaturization of electronics has enabled rapid advancements in computing and communication over the past several decades. However, as we look toward the next frontier of technological innovation, it is increasingly evident that miniaturization alone is not enough. A new class of emerging applications?including wearable systems, soft robotics, biomedical implants, interactive devices, and flexible displays?demands electronic systems that not only offer high performance but also are mechanically flexible, conformable, and compatible with dynamic or soft substrates. 

In parallel, there is growing concern about the ecological footprint of traditional micro- and nanofabrication processes. These challenges call for a rethinking of how we design and manufacture electronic systems. 

This talk will present recent advances in resource-efficient approaches to building high-performance electronics on unconventional substrates. Focusing on printed electronics, the talk will discuss materials, device architectures, and scalable fabrication methods that enable flexible and stretchable electronic systems. 

As a case study, the talk will showcase developments in electronic skin (e-skin) for robotics?highlighting the integration of printed sensors, high-mobility electronic materials, and flexible circuits onto soft, deformable surfaces. These technologies offer a glimpse into the future of semiconductor manufacturing?one that is not only scalable and adaptive to emerging needs but also environmentally responsible. 


Bio-Sketch 

Ravinder Dahiya is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northeastern University, Boston, where he leads the Bendable Electronics and Sustainable Technologies (BEST) group. His multidisciplinary research spans flexible and printed electronics, electronic skin (e-skin), and their applications in robotics, wearables, and interactive systems. He has authored over 550 publications, including books, patents, and journal articles, and has led or contributed to numerous international research projects. 

Prof. Dahiya serves on the IEEE Board of Directors and was President of the IEEE Sensors Council (2022?2023). He is the Editor-in-Chief of npj Flexible Electronics (Nature Portfolio) and founded the IEEE Journal on Flexible Electronics, which was launched in 2022 as the founding EiC. He also founded the IEEE International Conference on Flexible, Printed Sensors and Systems (FLEPS). He has chaired several major conferences such as IEEE SENSORS. 

Prof. Dahiya serves on the IEEE Board of Directors and was President of the IEEE Sensors Council (2022?2023). He is the Editor-in-Chief of npj Flexible Electronics (Nature Portfolio). He also served as the Founding Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Journal on Flexible Electronics, which he founded and led from its inception and launch in 2021. In addition, he founded the IEEE International Conference on Flexible, Printed Sensors and Systems (FLEPS) and has chaired several major international conferences, including IEEE SENSORS. 

His honours and awards include EPSRC, Marie Curie, and Monbusho Fellowships, the IEEE Sensors Council Technical Achievement Award, Elsevier?s Young Investigator Award, and 13 best paper awards. He is a Fellow of the IEEE and the Royal Society of Edinburgh. 

Web: [ http://www.rsdahiya.com/ | www.rsdahiya.com ] 
Group Website: [ https://best.sites.northeastern.edu/ | https://best.sites.northeastern.edu ] 
TEDx talk: ?Animating the Inanimate World? 

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From nquaresma at isr.uc.pt  Wed Mar 25 15:06:17 2026
From: nquaresma at isr.uc.pt (Nuno Quaresma - ISR-UC)
Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:06:17 +0000
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Good afternoon

The *Institute of Systems and Robotics of the University of Coimbra 
(ISR-UC)* is organising, in collaboration with the *Regional Office of 
the National Engineers Association (Order of Engineers) ? Central Region 
(OE-RC)*, the *European Conference of the REPowerE(d)U* project, 
co-funded by the European Commission?s LIFE programme.

This European Conference will be held in English on 28 April at the 
OE-RC head office, in accordance with the draft agenda (see link below), 
and it is entitled *?Virtual & Augmented Reality: Tools for Training and 
Skill Improvement in the Energy Sector?*.

On behalf of the *REPowerE(d)U Consortium, ISR-UC *invites you to attend 
this important event, where the use of innovative tools as *Artificial* 
*Intelligence (AI)*, *Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) 
*in the education and training will be discussed, as well as the 
progress of the REPowerE(d)U project, alongside with the various tools 
(VR/AR applications, and other content) that have been developed by the 
project team.

The event will begin with a brief presentation of the consortium, 
project and its objectives. This will be followed by presentations made 
by national and international speakers on the use of innovative tools 
such as *AI, VR and AR* in education and vocational training. 
Subsequently, the various materials developed for the seven REPowerE(d)U 
courses, that aim to strengthen the skills of professionals in the 
energy, energy services and buildings (maintenance and operation) 
sectors through specialised training in innovative technologies (solar 
photovoltaic systems, energy storage, smart electric vehicle charging, 
heat pumps, etc.), will be presented.

The REPowerE(d)U courses were designed as support tools for 
teachers/trainers seeking to introduce new concepts into the labour 
market, such as electrical flexibility and the orchestration of energy 
services/assets, with the goal of improving energy efficiency, 
stabilising the national electricity grid and mitigation of blackouts 
(such as the one that occurred in Portugal, in the past April of 2025).

In the afternoon, there will be a demonstration session of the nine 
virtual and augmented reality applications developed within the project, 
where participants will have the opportunity to try them out.

*_We would like to remind you that attending the conference in-person 
allows participants to win one virtual reality headset META Quest 3._*

Please register for the conference via the following link:: Link: 
<https://forms.gle/aEKbi5CB4h6T6QZJA>https://forms.gle/aEKbi5CB4h6T6QZJA

Or use the QR code in the attached flyer.

*Do not miss this opportunity, come and meet the REPowerE(d)U project!*


The REPowerE(d)U Portugal Team,
An?bal T. de Almeida
Nuno Quaresma
Pedro Dias



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