CFD-II CFD-II laboratory conducts high-performance computing simulations and develops numerical approaches for solving multiphysics, multiscale, steady and unsteady flow problems. Our research has been focused on the development, validation, and application of novel simulation techniques of internal flows, heat transfer, free-surface flows, hydrodynamics, turbulence flows, FSI, and multi-body dynamics. We have developed and utilized Reynolds-averaged...Read More

CFD-I The Computational fluid dynamics Iaboratory provides essential support to Teaching, Research & Development (R&D) and Consultancy activities in the field of of Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics. CFD-I Laboratory uses open-source, commercial simulation software and internally developed codes to study multiphysics, multiscale, steady and unsteady flow problems. Our research has been focused on the development,...Read More

The Thermofluids and Hydraulics Laboratory provides essential support to Teaching, Research & Development (R&D) and Consultancy activities in the field of Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics. This laboratory has an approximate area of 240 m2 and it is equipped with a wide range of state-of-the-art instrumentation for developing laboratory experiments (e.g., velocity, pressure, torque, temperature, conductivity...Read More

The Aerodynamics Laboratory provides essential support to Teaching, Research & Development (R&D) and Consultancy activities in the field of Aerodynamics. This laboratory has an approximate area of 160 m2 and it is equipped with a Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel and a wide range of instrumentation for developing laboratory experiments (e.g., hot-wire anemometer and pressure probes)....Read More

IDeaS Lab At the Intelligent Decision Support Systems (IDeaS Lab) Laboratory, we are dedicated to conducting cutting-edge research and developing innovative solutions to improve decision-making processes in real-world organizations and systems. This laboratory provides support for the development of decision-making methodologies, models, and algorithms. Using advanced technologies (e.g., Chatbots and Virtual Reality), computational methodologies (e.g.,...Read More

DIPS The main goal of DIPS is the design and implementation of digital-based solutions to improve organizations’ efficiency, resilience, and circularity. The DIPS Lab focuses on R&D activities to develop and apply state-of-the-art sustainable digital solutions in production systems considering a life cycle perspective, from product development to production and distribution, from operation to disposal....Read More

DAML The Digital Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory was established in 2023. This laboratory’s mission is the automation, including the robotization, of manufacturing, assembly, and inspection processes for products of various natures. EQUIPMENTS AVAILABLE IN OUR LABORATORY INCLUDE: Colaborative robotic arm Universal Robot UR10e (with a payload of 12.5 kg and a reach of 1300 mm) 3D...Read More

LabMEc The Computational Mechanics Laboratory located at DEMI/FCT-NOVA provides a set of Workstations and PCs to conduct research work at MSc and PhD levels involving not only commercial software for simulation but also in-house developed codes using programming languages. HARDWARE AVAILABLE IN OUR LABORATORY INCLUDE: 1 HP Z8 G4 Workstation 256GB Intel Xeon 6242R 3.1GHz...Read More

LabMEx The Experimental Mechanics Laboratory is a NOVA FCT DEMI/UNIDEMI facility that supports both teaching and research activities. This laboratory provides experimental facilities for UNIDEMI researchers to develop both standard and customised testing activities. The testing equipment available ensures capabilities in static, quasi-static and dynamic testing. The Experimental Mechanics Laboratory benefits from the shared capabilities...Read More

The Machine Design Laboratory’s mission is to provide support for the conception, design, and construction of equipment and its components. It has materials testing capabilities. The laboratory can develop functional prototypes of machines and components using different subtractive and additive manufacturing technologies. It has 2D and 3D digital image correlation equipment and computational capacity for...Read More