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We are committed to providing a stimulating research environment similar to that of the best, underpinning our scientific discoveries through a unique interplay between theory, simulation and experiments.

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Latest News

GoLP members receive 2025 IST Teaching and Academic Awards

Various GoLP members have been awarded by Instituto Superior Técnico in the Day of Técnico 2025 with Teaching and Academic awards. In particular, Thales S, Diogo C, Jorge V, Gonçalo F, Manuel R, and Rafael A have been awarded with a teaching prize. José M, Afonso S, Gonçalo A have been awarded an academic award. Finally, João J has been awarded both a teaching and academic… Read more

Recent paper in Science Advances featured by the Portuguese Science Foundation

The Portuguese Science Foundation featured on their website the recent paper in Science Advances by Pablo B et al, highlighting the importance of the computational resources of Deucallion, with statements from Pablo B, Thales S and Luis OS. Read more