LSRE-LCM congratulates Sofia Santos for her PhD thesis defense on June 16, 2025. Sofia finished the Doctoral Program in Chemical and Biological Engineering, with the PhD thesis entitled tema Removal of organic and inorganic pollutants from water in continuous catalytic systems, supervised by Salomé Soares, Professor Fernando Pereira and Carla Orge.

The staff and team of LSRE-LCM wish Sofia success in the new professional stage that will now begin!

The 15th International Conference on the Fundamentals of Adsorption (FOA15) was sheld from May 18 to 23, 2025, at the Centro de Congressos da Alfândega do Porto, Portugal. Co-organized by Professor Alexandre Ferreira and  Professor Alírio Rodrigues (Honorary Chair) from LSRE-LCM/ALiCE at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP) the event brought together leading researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to discuss the latest advancements in adsorption science and technology.

Several LSRE-LCM members were also part of the organizing committee, including Ana Mafalda Ribeiro, Diogo Rodrigues, and Fernando Pereira.

FOA15 featured a comprehensive program that included keynote lectures, oral and poster presentations, and an Adsorption School aimed at educating students and early-career researchers on the fundamentals and applications of adsorption processes. Topics covered ranged from molecular modelling and simulation of fluids in porous materials to the design of pressure swing adsorption systems for industrial gas separation processes. The conference also emphasized the role of adsorption in emerging areas such as energy systems, environmental applications, and life sciences.

In addition to the successful organization of the conference, Alexandre Ferreira was elected to the Board of Directors of the International Adsorption Society (IAS), further strengthening LSRE-LCM’s global presence in the field. More information is available on the IAS website.

For more information about the conference, please visit the official FOA15 website.