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Nuno Rocha. Completed the Doutoramento in Chemical Engineering - specialization on chemical processes in 2011 by Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia and Licenciatura in Licenciatura em Engenharia Química in 2005 by Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia. Is Senior Researcher for Composite Materials Development, Space and Defence in Instituto de Engenharia Mecanica e Gestao Industrial. Published 28 articles in journals. Has 2 section(s) of books and 1 book(s). Has 1 patent(s) registered. Organized 3 event(s). Co-supervised 1 PhD thesis(es). Has received 5 awards and/or honors. Participates and/or participated as Other in 4 project(s), Principal investigator in 14 project(s), Researcher in 12 project(s) and Scientific Initiation Fellow in 1 project(s). Works in the area(s) of Engineering and Technology with emphasis on Materials Engineering with emphasis on Composites, Exact Sciences with emphasis on Chemical Sciences with emphasis on Polymer Science and Engineering and Technology with emphasis on Mechanical Engineering with emphasis on Aerospace Engineering. In his curriculum Ciência Vitae the most frequent terms in the context of scientific, technological and artistic-cultural output are: Nanomateriais; Processos de fabricos; Multifuncionais; Fibra de carobono; Modificação de resinas; Semi-produtos comp; Chemical Engineering - Product Engineering; Síntese polimérica; Caraterização polímeros; Copolímeros de bloco; Polimerização Radicalar Viva; Mechanical Engineering; Aerospace Engineering; Transports Technology; Energy; Transport Technologies; .
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Nuno Miguel Marques Pereiro Rocha

Citation names

  • Rocha, Nuno

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
6A13-1536-18CD
ORCID iD
0000-0002-7779-2558

Email addresses

  • nuno.rocha@geosat.space (Professional)
  • nunommprocha@gmail.com (Personal)

Knowledge fields

  • Engineering and Technology - Materials Engineering - Composites
  • Exact Sciences - Chemical Sciences - Polymer Science
  • Engineering and Technology - Mechanical Engineering - Aerospace Engineering

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1)
English Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1)
French Beginner (A1) Beginner (A1) Beginner (A1) Beginner (A1)
Spanish; Castilian Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1) Beginner (A1) Intermediate (B1)
Education
Degree Classification
2011
Concluded
 Chemical Engineering - specialization on chemical processes (Doutoramento)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
"Interactions in Composite Polymeric Materials - Influence on Application Properties" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 Approved with honour and distinction
2005
Concluded
 Licenciatura em Engenharia Química (Licenciatura)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
"Chemical Engineering Degree" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 17 (out of 20)
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2015 - 2018 Coordinating Researcher (Research) Associated Laboratory for Energy Transports and Aeronautics, Portugal

Teaching in Higher Education

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2016/01/01 - 2021/07 Invited Associate Professor (University Teacher) Universidade do Porto, Portugal

Positions / Appointments

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2024/11/15 - Current Manager of Laboratory, Institute, Museum, Centre or Observatory Geo Sat, Lda, Portugal

Others

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2014/01/02 - 2024/11/24 Senior Researcher for Composite Materials Development, Space and Defence Instituto de Engenharia Mecanica e Gestao Industrial, Portugal
2013/02/01 - 2013/12/31 Post-doc Researcher, with a plan work entitled "Development of advanced coatings formulations based on block copolymers self-assembly” Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2011/07/01 - 2013/01/31 Post-Doctoral Research of the project “Nanohybrid – Preparation of stimuli-responsove mangetic functionalized hybrid nanoarticles via Self Assembly of the ABCDE type block copolymer for high performan Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2010/01/01 - 2011/05/31 Materials R&D Manager: Technical and Project Management Business Development Main areas of activity: development of nanostructured materials and systems prototyping for space applications Active Space Technologies, Portugal
2010 - 2010 Research Unit Member Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Investigação em Engenharia dos Processos Químicos e dos Produtos da Floresta, Portugal
2007 - 2007 Research Unit Member Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Investigação em Engenharia dos Processos Químicos e dos Produtos da Floresta, Portugal
2004/03/01 - 2004/11/30 Researcher Starting Researcher Grant for the development and construction of an apparatus for measuring the solubility of gases in liquids Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2004/07/26 - 2004/09/04 Trainee with the production management group Yetkin Cam Ayna, Turkey
2003/08/01 - 2003/09/01 Researcher on “Measurement of Solubilities of Gases in Liquids” Universidad de Zaragoza, Spain
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2004 - Current Chemical Effects on Gas/Liquid Solubility
POCTI/EQU/44056/2002
Scientific Initiation Fellow
2011 - 2014 Nanohybrid – Preparation of stimuli-responsive magnetic functionalized hybrid nanoparticles via Self Assembly of the ABCDE type block copolymer for high performance coatings applications
FCT
Researcher

Contract

Designation Funders
2019/01/02 - Current Laminated composite panels reinforced with carbon nanotubes and curvilinear carbon fibres for enhanced vibration and flutter characteristics
PTDC/EME-ESP/30348/2017
Instituto de Ciência e Inovação em Engenharia Mecânica e Engenharia Industrial, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2011/02/01 - Current GelSpace - Silica Based Aerogels for Insulation of Spatial Devices
info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT/5876-PPCDTI/99998/PT
 Universidade do Algarve Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia
2011 - Current STABLESET - Development of stable heterogeneous systems for single electron transfer living radical polymerization methods
PTDC/EQU-EPR/098662/2008
Researcher
2011 - Current MANANO - Manufacturing and Applications of Nanostructured Materials
FP7-PEOPLE-2010-ITN
Researcher
2008 - Current Plasticisation and compatibilisation of polymers using green technologies. Application of ionic liquids and supercritical fluids
PTDC/71398/2006
Researcher
2024/04/01 - 2033/03/31 GLOCS3 - GLObally Competitive Space Systems Support
101145696
Other
2024/07/01 - 2027/06/30 ARMETISS - smARt Multifunction tExtiles for integrated Soldier Systems
101121400
Other
2023/01/01 - 2025/12/31 New Space Portugal
02/C05-i01.01/2022.PC644936537-00000046
Other
2021/01/01 - 2025/12/31 Associate Laboratory of Energy, Transports and Aerospace.
LA/P/0079/2020
10.54499/LA/P/0079/2020
Instituto de Ciência e Inovação em Engenharia Mecânica e Engenharia Industrial, Portugal

Associated Laboratory for Energy Transports and Aeronautics, Portugal

Associação para o Desenvolvimento da Aerodinâmica Industrial, Portugal

Instituto de Engenharia Mecânica, Portugal

Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2021/01/01 - 2025/12/31 Laboratório Associado em Energia, Transportes e Aeroespacial
LA/P/0079/2020
10.54499/UIDB/50022/2020
10.54499/UIDP/50022/2020
Instituto de Engenharia Mecânica, Portugal

Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal

Instituto de Ciência e Inovação em Engenharia Mecânica e Engenharia Industrial, Portugal

Associated Laboratory for Energy Transports and Aeronautics, Portugal

Associação para o Desenvolvimento da Aerodinâmica Industrial, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2021/03/01 - 2025/02/28 iClimaBuilt - Functional and advanced insulating and energy harvesting/storage materials across climate adaptive building envelopes
H2020-NMBP-05-2020
Researcher
2020/10/01 - 2024/09/30 Carbo4Power - New generation of offshore turbine blades with intelligent architectures of hybrid, nano-enabled multi-materials via advanced manufacturing
H2020-NMBP-31-2020
Researcher
2023/05/01 - 2024/01/31 NoTank - NOvel composite propulsion TANK architecture for small satellites
ESA/GSTP De-Risking
Other
2020/01/01 - 2023/12/31 Associate Laboratory of Energy, Transports and Aeronautics
UIDB/50022/2020
10.54499/UIDB/50022/2020
Researcher
Instituto de Ciência e Inovação em Engenharia Mecânica e Engenharia Industrial, Portugal

Associated Laboratory for Energy Transports and Aeronautics, Portugal

Associação para o Desenvolvimento da Aerodinâmica Industrial, Portugal

Instituto de Engenharia Mecânica, Portugal

Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2020/10/01 - 2023/06/30 NewSat - Development of a compact integrated sensor and satellite for earth observation
POCI-01-0247-FEDER-038128
Researcher
2020/07/01 - 2023/06/30 VIRIATO - Innovative reusable vehicle for research and promotion of orbital technology
PT2020-COMPET
Researcher
Ongoing
2018 - 2022 Smartfan - Smart by Design and Intelligent by Architecture for turbine blade fan and structural components systems
H2020-NMBP-2017
Principal investigator
Instituto de Engenharia Mecanica e Gestao Industrial, Portugal
Ongoing
2018 - 2022 SpaceCarbon – European Carbon Fibres and Pre-Impregnated Materials for Space Applications
H2020-SPACE-2017
Principal investigator
2017 - 2020 COMETH – Composite Elastic Hinges for Antenna Deployment Structures
ESA-ARTES
Principal investigator
2016 - 2020 ModComp - Modified Cost Effect Fibre Based Structure with Improved Multi-Functionality and Performance
H2020
Principal investigator
2019/01/01 - 2019/12/31 Laboratório Associado de Energia, Transportes e Aeronáutica
UID/EMS/50022/2019
Instituto de Engenharia Mecânica, Portugal

Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal

Instituto de Ciência e Inovação em Engenharia Mecânica e Engenharia Industrial, Portugal

Associated Laboratory for Energy Transports and Aeronautics, Portugal

Associação para o Desenvolvimento da Aerodinâmica Industrial, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2015/12/10 - 2019/09/09 Compósitos multifuncionais de alto desempenho com a base em estratégias self-assembly
PTDC/CTM-POL/4607/2014
Instituto de Ciência e Inovação em Engenharia Mecânica e Engenharia Industrial, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2016 - 2019 ECO-COMPASS - Ecological and Multifunctional Composites for Application in Aircraft Interior and Secondary Structures
H2020
Researcher
2016 - 2018 CATER - High Performance High Voltage Cables
Projeto SI IDT Individual - Cabelte S.A.
Principal investigator
2016 - 2018 SciTech – Science and Technology for Competitive and Sustainable Industries (Structure R&D&I) – WP1.1.2 – New Multifunctional Modified Polymers for Composites
PT2020
Researcher
2016 - 2018 NATAP - Carbon nanotube Technology and Material Engineering for Various Space Applications
European Space Agency GSTP
Principal investigator
2016 - 2018 CATER - High Performance High Voltage Cables
Projeto SI IDT Individual - Cabelte S.A.
 N/A
2015 - 2018 NanoMFC – High Performance Multifunctional Composite Materials based on Self-Assembly Approaches
FCT
Principal investigator
2016 - 2017 DIVER – Integrated Design of Re-Entry Vehicles
PT2020
Principal investigator
2014 - 2015 CarbonMap - Mapping of European Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer Technology Market
ESA-EXPRO
Principal investigator
2014 - 2015 Res2in – From Research to Innovation: Composite Materials, Structures and Processes Research Line
SAESCTN-PIIC&DT/1/2011 Norte, QREN
Researcher
2013 - 2015 RTM EBOX - Thermally Conductive RTM CFRP
ESA-TRP
Principal investigator
2011 - 2015 EUCARBON - European Space Qualified Carbon Fibres and Pre-Impregnated Based Materials
FP7-SPACE-2011
Principal investigator
2011 - 2015 KuDGR - Dual-Gridded Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic Reflector
ESA-ARTES
Principal investigator
2011/04/01 - 2014/09/30 Preparação de nanoparticulas hibridas magnéticas functionalizadas por "self-assembly" de copolimeros ABCDE para coatings de elevada performance.
PTDC/EQU-EPR/114354/2009
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Investigação em Engenharia dos Processos Químicos e dos Produtos da Floresta, Portugal

Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2011/01/01 - 2012/12/31 Projecto Estratégico - UI 102 - 2011-2012
PEst-C/EQB/UI0102/2011
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Investigação em Engenharia dos Processos Químicos e dos Produtos da Floresta, Portugal

Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2008/12/01 - 2011/11/30 Polymer plasticization and compatibility using Green Technologies. Application of ionic liquids and supercritical fluids
PTDC/QUI/71398/2006
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Investigação em Engenharia dos Processos Químicos e dos Produtos da Floresta, Portugal

Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Portugal

Universidade Nova de Lisboa Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2009 - 2011 AerTIS - Aerogel Thermal Insulation Systems for Mars Applications
ESA-ITI, Phase 2
Principal investigator
2009 - 2011 AerTPS - Aerogel Thermal Protection Systems
QREN 5498
Principal investigator
Outputs

Publications

Book
  1. Rocha, N.; Mendonça, P.; Góis, J.R.; Cordeiro, R.; Fonseca, A.; Ferreira, P.; Guliashvili, T.; et al. The Importance of Controlled/Living Radical Polymerization Techniques in the Design of Tailor Made Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery Systems. 2013.
    10.1007/978-94-007-6010-3__11
Book chapter
  1. Rocha, Nuno. "Reversible Deactivation Radical Polymerization of Vinyl Chloride". 2018.
    10.1021/bk-2018-1284.ch010
  2. Rocha, Nuno. "The Importance of Controlled/Living Radical Polymerization Techniques in the Design of Tailor Made Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery Systems". 2013.
    10.1007/978-94-007-6010-3_11
Conference paper
  1. Teixeira Gonçalves, Paulo; Bernardo Rocha; Arteiro, Albertino; Rocha, Nuno; Rodrigo Pinto Carvalho. "Thermal induced stress analysis in type V CFRP pressure vessels for cryogenic applications". Paper presented in MATCOMP XV congreso nacional de materiales compuestos., Gijon, 2023.
    Published
  2. Teixeira Gonçalves, Paulo; Arteiro, Albertino; Rocha, Nuno; Rodrigo Pinto Carvalho. "Microresidual stress analysis for transverse crack initiation in cfrp pressure vessel tanks". Tolousse, 2023.
    Published
  3. Teixeira Gonçalves, Paulo; Arteiro, Albertino; Rocha, Nuno; Jhonny de Sá Rodrigues. "Numerical analysis of cure induced stresses in polymeric composite materials using a micromechanics approach". Lisbon, 2022.
    Accepted
  4. Rocha, J.; Vale, D.; Mould, S.T.; Martins, C.; Rocha, N.; Santos, R.M.. "Design and manufacturing of multiscale carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites for multifunctionality". 2019.
Journal article
  1. Souza, Alain; Teixeira Gonçalves, Paulo; Afonso, Frederico; Lau, Fernando; Rocha, Nuno; Suleman, Afzal. "On the Multidisciplinary Design of a Hybrid Rocket Launcher with a Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessel". Journal of Composites Science 8 3 (2024): 109. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jcs8030109.
    10.3390/jcs8030109
  2. Goncalves, P.T.; Arteiro, A.; Rocha, N.. "Experimental characterization and numerical analysis of CFRPs at cryogenic temperatures". International Journal of Mechanical Sciences 265 (2024): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85178555506&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.ijmecsci.2023.108899
  3. Teixeira Goncalves, P.; Arteiro, A.; Rocha, N.; Otero, F.. "Modeling 3D transverse elasto-plastic damage of unidirectional fiber-reinforced polymer composites using a smeared crack approach". International Journal of Solids and Structures 286-287 (2024): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85177893408&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.ijsolstr.2023.112568
  4. Goncalves, P.T.; Arteiro, A.; Rocha, N.. "Micro-mechanical analysis of the effect of ply thickness on curing micro-residual stresses in a carbon/epoxy composite laminate". Composite Structures 319 (2023): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85159770283&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.compstruct.2023.117158
  5. Gonçalves, P.T.; Arteiro, A.; Rocha, N.; Pina, L.. "Numerical Analysis of Micro-Residual Stresses in A Carbon/Epoxy Polymer Matrix Composite during Curing Process". Polymers 14 13 (2022): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85133601730&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3390/polym14132653
  6. Petrakli, Fotini; Gkika, Anastasia; Bonou, Alexandra; Karayannis, Panagiotis; Koumoulos, Elias P.; Semitekolos, Dionisis; Trompeta, Aikaterini-Flora; et al. "End-of-Life Recycling Options of (Nano)Enhanced CFRP Composite Prototypes Waste—A Life Cycle Perspective". Polymers 12 9 (2020): 2129. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym12092129.
    10.3390/polym12092129
  7. Rocha, Nuno. "Multiscale carbon fibre–reinforced polymer ( CFRP ) composites containing carbon nanotubes with tailored interfaces". Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures (2019): http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ffe.13006.
    10.1111/ffe.13006
  8. Rocha, Nuno. "Carbon Nanotube Layer for Reduction of Fiber Print-Through in Carbon Fiber Composites". Advances in Polymer Technology (2019): http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/6520972.
    10.1155/2019/6520972
  9. Rocha, Nuno. "Poly(vinyl chloride): current status and future perspectives via reversible deactivation radical polymerization methods". Progress in Polymer Science (2018): http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2018.06.007.
    10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2018.06.007
  10. Rocha, Nuno. "Enhanced carbon nanotubes dispersion in epoxy matrices using a CNT tailored block copolymer". Science and Technology of Materials (2018): http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.stmat.2018.11.005.
    10.1016/j.stmat.2018.11.005
  11. Rocha, Nuno. "Highly Conductive Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composite Electronic Box: Out-of-Autoclave Manufacturing for Space Applications". Fibers (2018): http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/fib6040092.
    10.3390/fib6040092
  12. Rocha, Nuno. "Synergetic effects of carbon nanotube-graphene nanoplatelet hybrids in carbon fibre reinforced polymer composites". MATEC Web of Conferences (2018): http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201818801015.
    10.1051/matecconf/201818801015
  13. Rodrigues, D.P.; Costa, J.R.C.; Rocha, N.; Góis, J.R.; Serra, A.C.; Coelho, J.F.J.. "Room temperature aqueous self-assembly of poly(ethylene glycol)-poly(4-vinyl pyridine) block copolymers: From spherical to worm-like micelles". Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 145 (2016): 447-453. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84969577621&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.colsurfb.2016.05.025
  14. Cordeiro, R.A.; Farinha, D.; Rocha, N.; Serra, A.C.; Faneca, H.; Coelho, J.F.J.. "Novel cationic triblock copolymer of poly[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate]-block-poly(ß-amino ester)-block-poly[2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate]: A promising non-viral gene delivery system". Macromolecular Bioscience 15 2 (2015): 215-228. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84925455774&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/mabi.201400424
  15. Góis, J.R.; Rocha, N.; Popov, A.V.; Guliashvili, T.; Matyjaszewski, K.; Serra, A.C.; Coelho, J.F.J.. "Synthesis of well-defined functionalized poly(2-(diisopropylamino)ethyl methacrylate) using ATRP with sodium dithionite as a SARA agent". Polymer Chemistry 5 12 (2014): 3919-3928. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84901369170&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1039/c4py00042k
  16. Nuno Rocha. "Novel nanoaggregates with peripheric superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles and organic cores through self-assembly of tailor-made block copolymers". RSC Advances (2014):
    10.1039/c4ra02639j
  17. Rocha, N.; Mendes, J.; Durães, L.; Maleki, H.; Portugal, A.; Geraldes, C.F.G.C.; Serra, A.; Coelho, J.. "Poly(ethylene glycol)-block-poly(4-vinyl pyridine) as a versatile block copolymer to prepare nanoaggregates of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles". Journal of Materials Chemistry B 2 11 (2014): 1565-1575. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84894484832&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1039/c3tb21454k
  18. Nuno Rocha. "Stabilization of nano-TiO2 aqueous dispersions with poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(4-vinyl pyridine) block copolymer and their incorporation in photocatalytic acrylic varnishes". Progress in Organic Coatings (2014):
    10.1016/j.porgcoat.2014.05.030
  19. Rocha, N.; Coelho, J.F.J.; Cardoso, P.M.L.; Barros, B.; Gonçalves, P.M.; Gil, M.H.; Guthrie, J.T.. "Synthesis of amphiphilic PVC-b-poly(hydroxypropyl acrylate) (PHPA)-b-PVC block copolymers with low PHPA contents and different molecular weights by (Single Electron Transfer) - (Degenerative Chain Transfer) living radical polymerization". Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology 19 3 (2013): 157-167. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84883134025&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/vnl.21309
  20. Rocha, N.; Coelho, J.F.J.; Gois, J.R.; Gil, M.H.; Gonçalves, P.M.O.F.; Guthrie, J.T.. "Poly(vinyl chloride)-b-poly(hydroxypropyl acrylate)-b-Poly(vinyl chloride): Understanding the synthesis of an amphiphilic PVC block copolymer on a pilot scale". Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology 19 2 (2013): 94-104. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84877856747&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/vnl.21308
  21. Rocha, N.; Mendonça, P.V.; Mendes, J.P.; Simões, P.N.; Popov, A.V.; Guliashvili, T.; Serra, A.C.; Coelho, J.F.J.. "Facile synthesis of well-defined telechelic alkyne-terminated polystyrene in polar media using ATRP with mixed Fe/Cu transition metal catalyst". Macromolecular Chemistry and Physics 214 1 (2013): 76-84. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84872001278&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/macp.201200352
  22. Rocha, N.; Coelho, J.F.J.; Barros, B.; Cardoso, P.M.L.; Gonçalves, P.M.; Gil, M.H.; Guthrie, J.T.. "Deviation from the theoretical predictions in the synthesis of amphiphilic block copolymers in a wide range of compositions based on poly(vinyl chloride) by single electron transfer: Degenerative chain living radical polymerization in suspension medium". Journal of Applied Polymer Science 127 5 (2013): 3407-3417. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84870540366&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/app.37519
  23. Cordeiro, R.A.; Rocha, N.; Mendes, J.P.; Matyjaszewski, K.; Guliashvili, T.; Serra, A.C.; Coelho, J.F.J.. "Synthesis of well-defined poly(2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate) under mild conditions and its co-polymers with cholesterol and PEG using Fe(0)/Cu(ii) based SARA ATRP". Polymer Chemistry 4 10 (2013): 3088-3097. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84876921917&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1039/c3py00190c
  24. Duräes, L.; Ochoa, M.; Rocha, N.; Patrício, R.; Duarte, N.; Redondo, V.; Portugal, A.. "Effect of the drying conditions on the microstructure of silica based xerogels and aerogels". Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 12 8 (2012): 6828-6834. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84865126166&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1166/jnn.2012.4560
  25. Perdigoto, M.L.N.; Martins, R.C.; Rocha, N.; Quina, M.J.; Gando-Ferreira, L.; Patrício, R.; Durães, L.. "Application of hydrophobic silica based aerogels and xerogels for removal of toxic organic compounds from aqueous solutions". Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 380 1 (2012): 134-140. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84862877207&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.jcis.2012.04.062
  26. Nuno Rocha. "Tailored Silica Based Xerogels and Aerogels for Insulation in Space Environments". Advances in Science and Technology (2010):
    10.4028/www.scientific.net/AST.63.41
  27. Rocha, N.; Kazlauciunas, A.; Gil, M.H.; Gonçalves, P.M.; Guthrie, J.T.. "Poly(vinyl chloride)-wood flour press mould composites: The influence of raw materials on performance properties". Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing 40 5 (2009): 653-661. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-64849115800&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.compositesa.2009.02.022
  28. Rocha, N.; Coelho, J.F.J.; Fonseca, A.C.; Kazlauciunas, A.; Gil, M.H.; GonÇalves, P.M.; Guthrie, J.T.. "Poly(vinyl chloride) and wood flour press mould composites: new bonding strategies". Journal of Applied Polymer Science 113 4 (2009): 2727-2738. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-67649962334&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1002/app.30419
  29. Rocha, N.; Gamelas, J.A.F.; Gonçalves, P.M.; Gil, M.H.; Guthrie, J.T.. "Influence of physical-chemical interactions on the thermal stability and surface properties of poly(vinyl chloride)-b-poly(hydroxypropyl acrylate)-b-poly(vinyl chloride) block copolymers". European Polymer Journal 45 12 (2009): 3389-3398. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-70449511045&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2009.09.020

Intellectual property

Patent
  1. Rocha, Nuno. 2019. "Process for impregnating thermal energy absorbing material into the structure of an electric cable, and respective electric cable".
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2023/05 Roundtable "Smart Materials" Conferência Ideia 2023 (Marinha)
2023/03 Microresidual stress analysis for transverse crack initiation in cfrp pressure vessel tanks Microresidual stress analysis for transverse crack initiation in cfrp pressure vessel tanks
2023/03 DESIGN, MANUFACTURING, AND TESTING OF A COMPOSITE SELF DEPLOYABLE ELASTIC-HINGE BOOM 17th ECSSMET
2023/03 Enhancing toughness, electrical and thermal conductivities in carbon fiber reinforced polymer composite for space applications 17th ECSSMET
2023/03 Thermal induced stress analysis in type V CFRP pressure vessels for cryogenic applications MATCOMP XV congreso nacional de materiales compuestos.
2023/03 Design and topology optimization of the primary structure of a 6U cubesat using 3D printed continuous carbon fibre reinforced PA6 composite panels ECSSMET - 17th European Conference on Spacecraft Structures Materials and Environmental Testing
2022/06 SpaceCarbon Project Overview SpaceCarbon Conference
2022/06 High Performance Composite Materials and Structures and their applicability into Space Applications SpaceCarbon Workshop
2022/05 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS OF CURE INDUCED STRESSES IN POLYMERIC COMPOSITE MATERIALS USING A MICROMECHANICS APPROACH 5th Meeting of the Young Researchers of LAETA
2021/06 Nuno Rocha, Afzal Suleman, André Silva, Nuno Silvestre, Pedro Camanho, "Space Technologies within LAETA" Encontro Ciência 2021
2021 Carbon Fibres and Pre-Impregnated Materials for Space Applications ECSSMET 2021
2019/09 European Carbon Fibres and Pre-Impregnated Materials for Space Applications 9th EASN International Conference on Innovation in Aviation & Space Athens, Greece,
2019 European Carbon Fibres and Pre-Impregnated Materials for Space Applications; 9th EASN International Conference on Innovation in Aviation & Space
(Athens, Greece)
2019 Lightweight Materials and Structures for Future Automotive Applications Foundry on Wheels
(Águeda, Portugal)
2019 Modified fibre based structure for marine and safety applications. 2nd International Conference on Material Strength and Applied Mechanics, Kiev, Ukraine, May 27-30, 2019
2019 Smart carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites with carbon allotropes: A brief reflection on potential safety and health issues 7th International Symposium on Occupation Safety and Hygiene (SHO 2019)
2019 Design and manufacturing of multiscale carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites for multifunctionality ICCM International Conferences on Composite Materials
2018/06 Enhancing the mechanical performance of multifunctional carbon fibre reinforced polymer/carbon nanotube composites 5th ICEAF – 5th International Conference of Engineering against Failure, Chios, Greece,
2018/03 Health and Safety Issues in the development of (nano) carbon-based materials and composites: the case of novel multifunctional carbon 6th International Symposium on Occupation Safety and Hygiene (SHO 2018), Guimarães, Portugal
2018 A degradation model and the associated activation energy of organic phase change materials; D. Silva, T. Vieira, N. ROCHA, M. Torres, C. Gomes, S. Sousa, J. Guedes, M. Teixeira, N. Correia PCMs4Buildings -– PCMs: Thermophysical characterization and buildings' applications
(Coimbra, Portugal)
2018 Virtual testing tools for composite material characterization using a multiscale approach; R. Pinto, F. Otero,, P. Fernandes, R. Marques, P. Mimoso, N. ROCHA, M. Piskacev, C. De Roover, G. Rodrigues, P. Greenway Advanced Lightweight Structures and Reflector Antennas
(Tbilissi, Georgia)
2018 Carbon nanotubes-modified carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites with tailored interfaces. 6th IC3 – 6th International Carbon Composites Conference
2018 Synergetic effects of carbon nanotube-graphene nanoplatelet hybrids in carbon fibre reinforced polymer composites MATEC Web of Conferences
2018 Reversible deactivation radical polymerization of vinyl chloride ACS Symposium Series
2016 Ku-Band Dual-Gridded Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic Reflector; O. Reichmann, N. ROCHA et. 14th European Conference on Spacecraft Structures, Materials, and Environmental Testing
(Toulouse, France)
2016 Development of a Thermally Conductive Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Electronic Box for Space Applications; L. Pina, N. Rocha, R. Gomes EMPS-7 Electronic Materials and Processes for Space (EMPS) 7th Workshop
(Portsmouth, United Kingdom)
2016 European Space Qualified Carbon Fibres and Pre-Impregnated Materials; N. Rocha, S. Silva, C. Pereira, A. Vidigal, P. Correia, A. Ayuso 5th International Carbon Composites Conference
(Arcachon, France)
2016 Ablative Composites for Atmospheric Re-entry Vehicles IJUP – Encontro de Investigação Jovem da Universidade do Porto
2015 Influence of carbon nanotubes dispersion in the processing and performance properties of pre-impregnated materials for Space applications; S.P. Fernandes-Silva, N. ROCHA. et al. MATCOMP15
(Madrid, Spain)
2015 European Space Qualified Carbon Fibres and Pre-Impregnated Based Materials GO Carbon Fibre 2015
(Manchester, United Kingdom)
2015 Overview of EUCARBON project and CFRP market for Space Applications needs, trends and opportunities EUCARBON Workshop
(Manchester, United Kingdom)
2014 European Space Qualified Carbon Fibres and Pre-Impregnated Based Materials 3rd International Space Research Conference
(Rome, Italy)
2013 Versatile preparation of hybrid nanoaggregates of superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles based on poly(4-vinyl pyridine) block copolymers self-assembly Advanced Materials World Congress 2013
(Izmir, Turkey)
2013 Development of polymer-based self-assembly systems for advanced applications NanoPT 2013 – Nanoscience and Nanotechnology International Conference
(Porto, Portugal)
2012 Development of stimuli-responsive hybrid nanoparticles for advanced coatings applications, based on an ABCD type block copolymer The Polymer Conference,
University of Warwick Coventry (Warwick, United Kingdom)
2009 Inclusion of a poly(vinyl chloride) and poly(hydroxypropyl acrylate) as a coupling agent in PVC and wood flour composites InInternational Conference on Composites: Characterization, Fabrication, and Application (CCFA-1)
(Kish Island, Iran)
2008 Compatibility in a composite material world Oil and Colour Chemists Association Student Showcase
(Leeds, United Kingdom)
2007 Wood flour/poly(vinyl chloride) composites: basic raw-materials studies and inclusion of living radical polymerization products Oil and Colour Chemists Association Student Showcase
(Leeds, United Kingdom)
2007 Wood flour/poly(vinyl chloride) composites: basic raw-materials studies and inclusion of living radical polymerization products Colour & Coatings
(Bled, Slovenia)
2007 Wood flour/poly(vinyl chloride) composites: basic raw-materials studies and inclusion of living radical polymerization products Composites Innovation 2007
(Barcelona, Spain)
2007 Wood flour/poly(vinyl chloride) composites: basic raw-materials studies and inclusion of living radical polymerization products 8th Seminar on Experimental Techniques and Design in Composite Materials
(Sardinia, Italy)

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2020/10 - 2023/09 Numerical models development for composite materials end-to-end simulation applied to cryogenic tanks
Co-supervisor of Paulo Reinier Teixeira Gonçalves
Universidade do Porto, Portugal

Event organisation

Event name
Type of event (Role) 		Institution / Organization
2022/06 - Current Conference on European Excellence in Space and Lightweight Solutions (2022/06)
Conference (President of the Organising Committee)
2022/06 - Current Seminar Sessions on European Carbon Fibres and Pre-Impregnated Materials for Space Applications (2022/06)
Workshop (President of the Organising Committee)
2015 - Current EUCARBON project workshop (2015)
Workshop (President of the Organising Committee)

Mentoring / Tutoring

Topic Student name
2017 - Current Development of new material solutions for High Performance High Voltage Eletric Cables Eduardo Oliveira
2015 - Current Development of improved epoxy-based formulations filled with carbon nanotubes for high performance composite applications Ana Isabel Moreira
2015 - Current evelopment of Multifunctional Composites – Analysis and Correlation of Performance Properties João Sottomayor
2015 - Current Effect of rheological behaviour of epoxy/carbon nanotube formulations for composites manufacturing processes João Gonçalves
2014 - Current Development of block copolymers for advanced coatings formulations João Ricardo Costa
2014 - Current Smart polymers: Relashionship between rheology and nanostructure Patrícia Tavares de Castro
2011 - Current Liquid Effluents Treatment with Silica-based Aerogels Marisa La-Sálete Nunes Perdigoto
2010 - Current Use of aerogels in Gas Adsorption Processes Toni de Jesus Domingues
2008 - Current Development of Composite Materials Semi-transparent based on Wood and Polymer Paulo Alexandre Dias
2007 - Current Synthesis and Characterization of PVC-based Copolymers for Inclusion in Wood PVC Composites Ana Clotilde Fonseca
Distinctions

Other distinction

2006 Best student to finish the Degree in Chemical Engineering
Caixa Geral de Depositos, Portugal
2005 Best student of the course
University of the Witwatersrand Bernard Price Institute for Palaeontological Research, South Africa
2004 Best student of the course
University of the Witwatersrand Bernard Price Institute for Palaeontological Research, South Africa
2004 Merit Grant
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2003 Best student of the course
University of the Witwatersrand Bernard Price Institute for Palaeontological Research, South Africa