On March 26, the Electrical Machines Laboratory of the Department of Electrical, Energy and Automation Engineering (DEEEA/ISEL) received a visit from students from CENFIC in Prior Velho, in order to give a practical class on the diversity of electric motor solutions and their applications. This visit, promoted by ISEL alumnus and professor of the subject of Rotating Electrical Machines at CENFIC, Marco Santos, was supported by professor Armando Cordeiro (President of DEEEA/ISEL), and was led by professor Pedro Fonte (DEEEA/ISEL) and professor Ricardo Luís (DEEEA/ISEL). The class was demonstrative in nature and focused on AC and DC electrical machines and their relevance in electrical power systems and industrial applications. The entire visit to the laboratory was a success and sparked great interest among the students.  

On April 3, Professor José Simão (DEETC/ISEL) represented ISEL at the workshop "Success factors of the mobility ecosystem in a new dynamic of the cities of the future – people, organizations, resources" integrated in the Alenquer 2025 Business Forum, at the invitation of the President of the IDESCOM Association, Dr. Isabel Soares Carneiro. During the session, Professor José Simão presented the ongoing project "Platform for the Management and Operation of Multimodal Transport Networks", developed within the scope of the consortium Alliance for Energy Transition (ATE). This innovative platform aims to optimize urban mobility through the integrated management of multimodal transport, currently covering buses and trains, with a focus on improving operational efficiency and the passenger experience. ISEL participates in this project by contributing to the definition of the architecture of the system for collecting passenger counting data in different vehicles and multimodal stations, as well as for the processing and real-time provision of this data on a central platform. ATE project grantee and MEIC student João Cravo is currently integrating new contextual data, such as weather and traffic conditions, with a view to using vehicle occupancy prediction models to improve the operation of the transport network. This work by student João Cravo is also one of the contributions of his ongoing dissertation, co-supervised by Professor Matilde Pato (DEETC/ISEL).  Participation in this workshop reinforced the importance of technological innovation and collaboration between academic entities, municipalities and companies for a more sustainable future in urban mobility. More information

On March 28, 2025, the Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa (ISEL) received a visit from a group of 40 students and 3 professors from HOGent (University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Belgium), as part of the international “Learning Festival” program. The Belgian delegation, made up of students from the areas of real estate and wood construction, was warmly welcomed by professors António Serrador, Elisabete Alegria, Dulce Henriques, Patrícia Barata and Vítor Manteigas, who led the reception and activities on campus. Among the most memorable moments of the visit was the joint reflection on sustainable practices in construction, an increasingly relevant topic in the European academic and professional context. Visitors also had the opportunity to see the construction site of ISEL's new eco-campus up close, which represents a clear commitment to innovation and environmental sustainability in engineering. The visit was part of a logic of sharing knowledge and good practices, strengthening ties between European higher education institutions and promoting international cooperation in the construction sector and sustainable urban development.  

ISEL congratulates itself on the election of several of its current and former professors to the national bodies of the Order of Engineers for the three-year period 2025-2028. The elections, which took place recently, culminated in the re-election of Fernando Manuel de Almeida Santos as the new President of the Order of Engineers. The new mandate will last three years, during which the new leadership is committed to implementing its proposals and promoting the development of engineering in Portugal. The electoral process included voting for several bodies, such as the Assembly of Representatives, the Supervisory Board, the National Fiscal Council and the Jurisdictional Council. Elected ISEL members: António Abreu (DEM/ISEL) – Membro do Conselho de Admissão e Qualificação na área de Engenharia e Gestão Industrial. António Carlos Laranjo da Silva (antigo docente do ISEL) – Presidente do Conselho Fiscal Nacional. António Oliveira (DEQ/ISEL) – Vogal do Conselho de Colégio de Especialidade de Engenharia de Segurança e Qualidade. António Osório (DEETC/ISEL) – Membro do Conselho de Admissão e Qualificação na área de Engenharia Informática. Helena Maria da Nóbrega Teixeira Avelino (DEQ/ISEL) – Presidente do Conselho de Colégio de Especialidade de Engenharia Química e Biológica. Isabel João (DEQ/ISEL) – Vice-Presidente do Conselho Jurisdicional. José Carlos Quadrado (DEEEA/ISEL) – Presidente da Comissão de Ensino e Formação. José Rosa de Almeida (antigo docente do ISEL) – Vogal da Comissão de Especialização de Luminotecnia. José Sobral (DEM/ISEL) – Vogal do Colégio de Especialidade de Engenharia Mecânica. João Garcia (DEM/ISEL) – Vogal da Comissão de Especialização em Avaliações de Engenharia. João Gomes (DEQ/ISEL) – Suplente na Assembleia de Representantes. Luísa Teles Fortes (DEC/ISEL) – Vogal da Comissão de Especialização de Transportes e Vias de Comunicação. Manuel de Matos Fernandes (antigo docente do ISEL) – Presidente do Conselho de Colégio de Especialidade de Engenharia Eletrotécnica. Pedro Vieira (DEETC/ISEL) – Vogal da Comissão de Especialização de Telecomunicações. These appointments reflect ISEL's leading role in training excellent engineers who actively contribute to the progress of the sector in Portugal. To all those elected, we wish success and a mandate full of achievements.

On March 27th, a maintenance and planting action took place on the ISEL Campus in urban mini-forests, also known as biodiversity islands, following the Miyawaki Method. This initiative was part of the ISEL Eco-Campus program and involved the active participation of students, teachers and staff, promoting the involvement of the academic community in the revitalization of green spaces. The organization and support of the activity were the responsibility of Vítor Gordo, mentor of the Biodiversity Islands project, in collaboration with the Nurseries of Lisbon City Council. The event reinforced ISEL's commitment to sustainability, promoting ecological practices on campus. To mark World Tree Day, an information plaque was installed about the Biodiversity Islands, highlighting their importance for ecological regeneration and environmental balance. Furthermore, several native species were planted close to building A, contributing to the preservation of biodiversity on the campus. This action demonstrates ISEL's commitment to fostering sustainable practices and promoting environmental awareness among the academic community, reinforcing the role of urban miniforests in promoting biodiversity and creating a more balanced and healthy environment. Flickr photos from the Ilhas de Biodiversidade album. Ver no flickr  

The Sines and Algarve Ports Administration (APS) has, since March 10, had a new Board of Directors, composed of professor Jaime Puna (DEQ/ISEL) and Fernanda Nunes as executive members supporting the newly appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors Pedro do Ó Ramos. The new executive faces important challenges linked to the energy transition and environmental sustainability, while continuing the strategy of innovation and digitalization. With this new management, APS reinforces its commitment to expanding its presence in the international shipping market, remaining at the service of the port, logistics and industrial community of the ports of Sines and the Algarve. The new Board of Directors also highlights its commitment to supporting Iberian importers and exporters, thus contributing to the growth of the national economy. APS text and image