Science in
public life.
Writing about research not only as a professional system, but as part of democracy, sovereignty, institutional trust and Europe’s capacity to choose its future.
Quando a América enfraquece a ciência, enfraquece a democracia
Essay co-authored with Luís Oliveira e Silva on the weakening of US science, its democratic implications, and the strategic choices facing Europe and Portugal.
Advanced materials as a strategic domain for AI²
Why Portugal should select advanced materials as a national priority for research and innovation. A position paper proposing Advanced Materials as a strategic national research and innovation domain for AI², linking scientific excellence to industrial competitiveness, sovereignty and societal well-being.
Cientistas: se não falarmos agora, seremos o menu de Ventura
Opinion piece on scientific institutions, political pressure and the responsibility of scientists to participate in democratic debate.
Financiar a ciência e a inovação: AI², oportunidade real, riscos reais
Co-authored intervention on reforming Portugal’s science and innovation funding architecture.
Portugal, queres inovar? Acolhe imigrantes talentos
Opinion piece on immigration into Portugal and the case of the 2025 Nobel Laureate Omar Yaghi.
Inaceitável! A liberdade académica não responde a interrogatórios ideológicos
Opinion piece on requests by the US Embassy in Portugal concerning the funding of American Corners.
EUA: “Se Portugal não agir com ambição, ficará de fora da redistribuição de talentos”
Interview on the opportunity for Europe and Portugal to attract scientific talent during disruption in the United States.
Reprogramação do PRR: uma oportunidade decisiva para modernizar equipamento científico em Portugal
Co-authored argument for renewing scientific equipment and strengthening Portugal’s research infrastructure.
Dez desafios essenciais na ciência e tecnologia até 2030
Opinion piece on the challenges facing Portuguese science through 2030.