innovation and sustainability
in the Built and Natural
Environment field.
researchers in the CERIS
scientific activities.
> 12 Labs explore complementary
competences and experiences.
and skills development have
been internationally awarded.
Lisbon, one of the most
beautiful cities in the world.
CERIS AT A GLANCE
CERIS – Civil Engineering Research and Innovation for Sustainability – is an FCT-registered research unit operating in the Civil Engineering area. It is hosted by the Department of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Environment (DECivil) of Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), University of Lisbon (ULisboa).
Members
The research staff of CERIS works in diverse and complementarity scientific areas, which offer an engaging and dynamic multidisciplinary environment.
International Students
International students find in CERIS appropriate conditions to their expectations for training and development.
Highlights & Figures 2015-2019
The quality and impact of research activities of CERIS in 2015-19 are summarized here.
Comunication in Science
CERIS integrates the group of Science Communication of Instituto Superior Técnico research units.
Latest News
CERIS Aveiro showcases Civil Engineering research at Research Summit 2026
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CERIS researcher Ana Galvão, Assistant Professor at Instituto Superior Técnico, was recently featured on the RTP Antena 1 science commu...
Structural Concrete 2050: 7th fib Congress 2026 Concludes Successfully in Lisbon
From 15 to 19 June 2026, the 7th fib Congress – International Federation for Structural Concrete was held at Culturgest and Instituto S...
CERIS Researcher Rita Bento Receives Two Springer Nature Editor of Distinction Awards 2026
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