On November 2025, Gonçalo Roriz, a Master's student of Engineering Physics at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), was awarded a prestigious Gulbenkian “Novos Talentos” Grant in the field of Physics.
This highly competitive grant, promoted by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, aims to support outstanding university students in Portugal who demonstrate exceptional academic performance and a strong motivation for scientific research. It provides financial support, advanced training opportunities, and mentoring activities that encourage the development of new scientific skills and innovation.
Within the scope of the grant, Gonçalo will carry out his research work at the Laboratório de Instrumentação e Física Experimental de Partículas (LIP), as part of the Particles4Health group led by Prof. Pedro Assis. His project will be developed within FLASHGuard, a project that focuses on developing ultra-fast monitoring devices for FLASH Radiotherapy — an emerging technology that promises more effective and less invasive cancer treatments through precise particle detection.
This recognition not only highlights Gonçalo’s academic excellence and research potential but also reinforces the importance of LIP and IST as institutions that foster young scientific talent and innovation at the intersection of physics and health.
Congratulations to Gonçalo on this amazing achievement!