On January 3rd, 2025, the swearing-in ceremony of the new board of ISEL took place, marking the beginning of the 2025-2028 term. The event was divided into two significant moments.

During the morning, Professor Elmano Margato, President of the Polytechnic of Lisbon, swore in Professor José Nascimento, re-elected as President of ISEL. On the occasion, the President of IPL congratulated Professor José Nascimento and his team, highlighting the challenges of the new mandate, namely the increase in the attractiveness of engineering as an area of study and the strengthening of scientific research at ISEL.

Professor José Nascimento, when taking the floor, expressed gratitude for the words of support and reaffirmed his commitment to ISEL's mission, in particular with the promotion of research and technological development proven by the structure of the team he leads, including the creation, in this mandate, of the positions of Vice-President for the Scientific Area, R&D and Projects, and Advisor for the Scientific Area and Projects. In addition, internationalization also appears as a priority, materialized in the appointment of a dedicated advisor.

In the afternoon, at ISEL, Professor José Nascimento swore in the Vice-Presidents who will make up the new board. The team includes:

Professor Alexandra Costa, Vice-President for the Infrastructure and Equipment Area, Professor Carla Viveiros, Vice-President for the Pedagogical and Quality Area.

Professor Pedro Silva, Vice-President for the Scientific, R&D and Projects Area and Professor Ricardo Felipe, Vice-President for the Administrative and Financial Area.

Paulo Guerreiro took office, thus being reappointed as administrator of ISEL.

The ceremony was also attended by the following advisors: Professor António Serrador, Advisor for the Internationalization Area, Professor Cátia Dias, Advisor for the Academic Area, Professor Elisabete Alegria, Advisor for the Scientific Area and Projects and Professor Patrícia Barata, Advisor for the Sustainability Area.

This ceremony symbolizes the continuity of a project committed to academic excellence, scientific innovation, the training of engineers prepared for the challenges of the future and international expansion.

Images: GCI/IPL e ISEL