Joana Lopes, currently a Postdoctoral Researcher at LSRE-LCM, has been awarded the Ramôa Ribeiro Award for the Best PhD Thesis in Catalysis, granted by the Catalysis and Porous Materials Division (DCMP) of the Portuguese Chemical Society (SPQ).

The award was received on June 17th during the 13th National Meeting on Catalysis and Porous Materials (XIII ENCMP) and the 4th Meeting of the Carbon Group (IV RGC), recognizing the scientific excellence and impact of her PhD research.

Joana Lopes defended her PhD thesis in November 2024. Her research focused on developing innovative photocatalytic materials and sustainable processes for organic synthesis, while advancing the integration of catalyst design with continuous-flow technologies for fine-chemical production.

LSRE-LCM had a strong presence at the 13th National Meeting on Catalysis and Porous Materials (XIII ENCMP) and the 4th Meeting of the Carbon Group (IV RGC), held from 15 to 17 June 2026 at the Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa (ISEL), Portugal.

Organized by the Division of Catalysis and Porous Materials, the Carbon Group, and the Lisbon Delegation of the Portuguese Chemical Society (SPQ), the event brought together researchers, students, and professionals from academia and industry to discuss the latest advances in catalysis, porous materials, and carbon-based technologies.

LSRE-LCM was represented by a significant number of researchers and students, who divulgated the group's latest scientific achievements through oral and poster presentations. The contributions covered several strategic research areas, including environmental catalysis, carbon materials, waste valorization, advanced oxidation processes, and sustainable water treatment technologies.

The active participation of LSRE-LCM in this important scientific forum reinforces the group's commitment to scientific excellence, innovation, and knowledge transfer, contributing to the development of sustainable solutions to current environmental challenges.