Our institute thrives with a research team of approximately 300 members across three centers and a significant scientific impact, including nearly 3,000 publications, a high citation rate of 12.1 per article, an h-index of 61, and strong international collaborations.
Research team
Our research team of around 300 members expands towards three different locations.

Scientific Outputs
The excellent outcomes are reflected in the past published papers from 2015-2019 (ISI-WoK indicators).
2998 publications
(~40% in the field of chemistry in Portugal)
12.1
citations per article (PT = 8.4, UK = 11.5, Ger = 10.3, USA = 12.0)
h index
= 61
2/3
of the articles were co-authored with international partners
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CQC’s advanced optical labs support nanophotonics and spectroscopy, complementing CICUP and CQE’s strong capabilities for chemical analysis.
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CQE, CQC, and CICUP feature chem-bio labs that focus on molecular chemistry and biochemistry. The ChemBio Services Facility is available at CQE’s Campo Grande campus, CQC, and CICUP.
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