Sócio Efetivo (Cadeira: 8-C) of the Lisbon Academy of Sciences
Elected in December 10 2024
Blaise Pascal Medal in Physics 2024, European Academy of Sciences
Awarded in May 2024
For exceptional contributions to plasma physics, particularly in the realm of laser and particle beam interactions
Distinguished Professor, Instituto Superior Técnico
Elected in May 12 2023
In recognition of his exceptional contributions and
impact in international science, for the creation of a group of excellence and for his remarkable vision and leadership at Instituto Superior Técnico
Sócio Correspondente of the Lisbon Academy of Sciences
Elected in December 5 2019
Fellow of the European Academy of Sciences
Elected in November 2019
Fellow of the European Physical Society
Elected in 2017
For his outstanding theoretical and numerical contributions in laser plasma interaction in the relativistic regime.
Grande Oficial da Ordem da Instrução Pública
Awarded by the President of the Portuguese Republic in July 27 2016
ERC Advanced Grants 2015 and 2010
Awarded ERC Advanced Grants in the 2015 and 2010 calls for the projects InPairs (2015) and Accelerates (2010). ERC Advanced Grants are designed to allow outstanding research leaders of any nationality and any age to pursue ground-breaking, high-risk projects in Europe.
2011 UTL Science Prize in Physics
To
the Professors/Researchers of the Technical University of Lisbon with
very high number and impact of scientific publications in international
peer reviewed journals.
"Distinção por Mérito" by the Technical University of Lisbon
Awarded in February 2011
Awarded by the contributions in the field of Physics, towards the scientific knowledge and the national and international visibility of the UTL
Member of the Global Young Academy now alumni
Elected in 2009
Fellow of the American Physical Society
Elected in February 2009
For significant contributions to the understanding of the complex interaction of relativistic laser and particle beams with laboratory and astrophysical plasmas.
Member of the World Economic Forum
Young Scientist 2009 at Summer Davos 2009/World Economic Forum nominated by the Academia das Ciências de Lisboa and selected by the InterAcademy Panel on International Affairs
Each year the World Economic Forum recognizes outstanding researchers under the age of 40 who are pioneering new fields and leading in the pursuit of answers for global impact and the common good.
UTL Science Prize - Physics and Biophysics Honorable Mention 2007; 2008; 2009; 2010
To
the Professors/Researchers of the Technical University of Lisbon with
very high number and impact of scientific publications in international
peer reviewed journals.
IBM Scientific Prize 2003
Photon kinetics: a theoretical and numerical model for the propagation
of ultra intense electromagnetic pulses in strongly nonlinear media
2001 Abdus Salam International
Center for Theoretical Physics Medal for Excellence in Nonlinear
Plasma Physics by a Young Researcher
Citation: For outstanding contributions to understand the interaction
of ultra intense fields with plasmas in extreme astrophysical and laboratory
scenarios
Gulbenkian Prize for Young Researchers Dynamical Systems
Awarded in 1996
Stochastic webs in Minkowskii space