In today's digital age, our rapid technological advancements confront us with critical sustainability challenges, including material scarcity, mounting waste, and environmental pollution, often exacerbated by high-temperature manufacturing processes. The socio-economic growth driven by the demand for smart electronics and non-recyclable materials contributes to climate change and resource depletion.
As we embrace the Internet of Things (IoT) and wearable technology, the need for sustainable materials becomes more urgent. Emerging nanoscale devices provide promising alternatives to silicon-based options, particularly in the field of so called transparent and paper electronics, which have the potential to revolutionize our approach to electronic devices, transforming it.
This presentation explores strategies to minimize electronic waste while advancing eco-friendly technology solutions. We are committed to developing green electronic products that meet consumer needs and promote environmental stewardship, going from micro to nanoscale approaches. Our efforts also focus on raising social awareness about sustainable technologies, engaging with communities and policymakers to advocate for practices that harmonize technology with environmental responsibility.
Join us in this exploration of innovative approaches to sustainability, as we aim to significantly impact our environment and foster a resilient future empowered by green technology.
Biography
Prof. R. Martins received his Honors degree in Electronics Engineering by University of Luanda in 1974, his M.S. in Semiconductor Materials by University of Dundee, Scotland, UK, in 1978, his Ph.D. in Energy Conversion and Semiconductors by New University of Lisbon (UNL), Portugal, in 1988. He has been a Full Professor at FCT-NOVA, Portugal, since 2002 in Materials Engineering, specially in materials for energy, microelectronics and nanotechnologies.
Prof. R. Martins is currently the President of the European Academy of Sciences, Director of the Associated Laboratory i3N (the Institute of Nanostructures, Nano-modeling and Nanofabrication); President of the Administration Board of the Portuguese cluster in Advanced Materials (NANOMAT); Member of the Administration Board of the Portuguese cluster on Batteries (BatPower); Chair of the European Committee on Affairs of the European Materials Research Society. He is a Member of the Academia Europaea; the Royal Academy of Sciences and Arts of Barcelona; Portuguese Academy of Engineering; European Academy of Sciences; the Portuguese Order of Engineers, OE, and of the Board of Admission and Qualification of OE. Qiu-Shi Chair Visiting Professor at Zhejiang University; Honorary Professor of Hefei Institutes of Physical Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS); Honorary Professor of the Technical University of Wuhan and of the School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Sciences of Wuhan University; Honorary Professor of Fuzhou University, Invited Professor at Southwest University, Chongqing, China. In 2023, selected as a PIFI Distinguished Scientist of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the highest honor for overseas talents by CAS. He is a recipient of the prestigious Chinese Government Friendship Award in 2025.
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