NOVA FCT Highlights Faculty Excellence Through the FCT Awards 2026

On May 21, the NOVA FCT Student Association announced the winners of the FCT Awards 2026, an initiative aimed at recognizing and valuing faculty members who stood out throughout the 2025/2026 academic year for their dedication, closeness to students, and active contribution to the academic life of the School.

This year, the title of Professor of the Year was awarded for the third consecutive time to Cláudio Fernandes, from the Department of Mathematics, in recognition of his exceptional engagement with students and his impact on their academic journey.

In addition to the Professor of the Year, the following faculty members were also honored for their outstanding teaching work, marked by dedication and strong connections with students:

• Theo Fernandes (Department of Environmental Science and Engineering)
• Rita Branquinho (Department of Materials Science)
• Agnès Le Gac (Department of Conservation and Restoration)
• Duarte Brito (Department of Applied Social Sciences)
• Ana Coelho (Department of Earth Sciences)
• Pedro Costa (Department of Life Sciences)
• Carla Marchão (Department of Civil Engineering)
• João Oliveira (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering)
• Telmo Santos (Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering)
• Pedro Moura (Department of Physics)
• Kevin Gallagher (Department of Computer Science)
• Ana Custódio (Department of Mathematics)
• Maria Alice Pereira (Department of Chemistry)

This distinction reflects the NOVA FCT student community’s recognition of the faculty’s daily contribution to a richer, more inclusive, and participatory academic experience.