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Karim Matos da Silva is a researcher with a strong foundation in Mechatronics Engineering (Universidade Paulista, Brazil), He is a PhDc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Coimbra, where he explores the frontiers of surface engineering and nanomaterials. Curious, resilient, and hands-on, Karim thrives on turning complex scientific challenges into innovative solutions. His current work at the R&D Unit “Centre for Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Processes” (CEMMPRE) focuses on designing antimicrobial coatings for healthcare textiles using advanced physical vapor deposition (Magnetron Sputtering - HiPIMS) techniques, combining sustainability with cutting-edge technology. Outside the lab, Karim enjoys connecting disciplines and cultures, seeing every project, collaboration, and idea as a chance to learn, grow, and make a tangible impact.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Karim Matos da Silva
Gender
Male

Citation names

  • MATOS, S. KARIM
  • KARIM MATOS
  • MATOS, KARIM

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
A91D-8D79-2FA1
ORCID iD
0000-0001-8133-6419
LattesiD
5108976691201858

Knowledge fields

  • Engineering and Technology - Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish; Castilian Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2)
Japanese Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2)
French Beginner (A1) Beginner (A1) Beginner (A1) Beginner (A1) Beginner (A1)
Education
Degree Classification
2021/03/01 - 2026/09/25
Ongoing
 Doutoramento em Engenharia Mecânica (Doutoramento)
Major in Engenharia de Superfícies e Nanomateriais
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
"Development of Antimicrobial Coatings for Healthcare Textiles via Physical Vapor Deposition Based HiPIMS in Deep Oscillation Magnetron Sputtering (DOMS) Mode." (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
2021/09/01 - 2022/08/01
Concluded
 Engenharia Mecânica (Curso de doutoramento (conclusão de unidades curriculares))
Major in Engenharia de Superfícies e Nanomateriais
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
 14
2021/03/05 - 2021/05/31
Concluded
 Emerging Technologies Programs (Curso de Especialização Tecnológica)
Major in Machine Learning
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States
 19
2018/01/01 - 2019/12/31
Attended
 Licenciatura em Química (Licence)
Major in Química Orgânica
Universidade Federal do Amazonas, Brazil
 -
2014/01/01 - 2019/01/29
Concluded
 Engenharia Mecatrônica (Bachelor)
Major in Mecatrônica e Qualidade de Processos
Universidade Paulista - Campus Anchieta, Brazil
"Desenvolvimento de uma máquina automatizada para fabricação de cabos eletroeletrônicos." (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 16
2015/03/03 - 2016/03/14
Concluded
 Técnico em Manutenção Aeronáutica (Curso Técnico Superior Profissional)
Major in Grupo Motor Propulsor
Amazon Air, Brazil
 15
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2025/11/01 - 2025/12/01 Research Trainee (Research) Universidad de Sevilla, Spain
Universidad de Sevilla, Spain
2022/06 - 2022/08 Research Trainee (Research) Instituto Pedro Nunes, Portugal
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal

Positions / Appointments

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2019/05/01 - 2019/12/01 Engenheiro de Qualidade (Temporário) Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais, Brazil
2018/08/01 - 2019/03/31 Customer Support Specialist Whirlpool Corp, United States
2017/01/01 - 2018/07/20 Estagiário de Qualidade Whirlpool Corp, United States
2015/06/01 - 2015/12/01 Estagiário Técnico Microsoft Brasil, Brazil
2015/05/01 - 2015/07/30 Estagiário Técnico de Manutenção Aeronáutica CTA - Manaus, Brazil

Others

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2021/08/01 - Current Investigador - Doutoramento (PhD. Candidate) Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Engenharia Mecânica Materiais e Processos, Portugal
2021/04/01 - 2022/06/01 Engenheiro de Projetos (Temporário) Eco2Blocks, Portugal
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2025/01/01 - Current Drivolution - Universidade de Coimbra
02/C05-i01.02/2022.PC644913740-00000022
PhD Student Fellow
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2026/02/01 - 2026/02/01 Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior (A3ES)
ACEF/2425
PhD Student Fellow
Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior - A3ES
Ongoing
2025/11/01 - 2025/12/01 Colégio Doutoral Tordesillas
GT/CDT-IMT
PhD Student Fellow
Universidad de Sevilla, Spain
 Grupo Tordesillas
Ongoing

Other

Designation Funders
2021/01/01 - 2022/12/01 Santander Becas
DESPACHO N.º 235/2020
PhD Student Fellow
Banco Santander Portugal
Outputs

Publications

Journal article
  1. Karim Matos da Silva. "Physical Vapor Deposition Technology in Personal Protective Equipment Production: Improved Antibacterial and Hydrophobic Character of Textiles". Coatings 12 10 (2022): 1399-1399. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/coatings12101399.
    10.3390/coatings12101399
  2. "Carbon-Based Coatings in Medical Textiles Surface Functionalisation: An Overview". Processes (2021): http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr9111997.
    10.3390/pr9111997
Thesis / Dissertation
  1. "Design and Development of an Automated System for Electroelectronic Cable Manufacturing". Degree, Universidade Paulista, 2018.
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2025/08/14 Three Minutes Thesis (3MT) CEMMPRE
Universidade de Coimbra (Coimbra, Portugal)

Event organisation

Event name
Type of event (Role) 		Institution / Organization
2025/09/26 - 2025/09/26 Noite Europeia dos Investigadores 2025 (2025/09/26)
Exhibition (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal

Event participation

Activity description
Type of event 		Event name
Institution / Organization
2025/10/05 - 2025/10/05 Elsevier Workshop - How to Write a Great Paper, and Get it Accepted by a Good Journal (Outros)
Workshop
 Elsevier Workshop - How to Write a Great Paper, and Get it Accepted by a Good Journal (Outros)
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2025/10/01 - 2025/10/01 Wiley Workshop - Five Rules for Writing in the Sciences
Workshop
 Wiley Workshop - Five Rules for Writing in the Sciences
John Wiley & Sons Inc, United States

Journal scientific committee

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2025/09/16 - 2025/09/16 Academia Materials Science (ISSN 2997-2027) Academia Journals
2025/09/11 - 2025/09/11 Academia materials science (ISSN 2997-2027) Academia Journals