On February 14, CENIMAT|i3N had the honor of welcoming Turkish Ambassador Haldun Koç. The visit began with a meeting between Professor José Júlio Alferes, Director of NOVA FCT, Professor Rodrigo Martins, Coordinator of i3N, and Professor Elvira Fortunato, Vice-Coordinator of i3N.

Following the meeting, Ambassador Koç toured the laboratories, where he engaged with researchers and explored ongoing projects. During the visit, Turkish researcher Ugur Deneb Menda, a member of the CENIMAT|i3N team, had the opportunity to present her work and discuss its impact with the ambassador.