Our Research Teams

The research activities to be developed are integrated in three cross-cutting Research areas:

– Nano and Multifunctional Materials,

– Sustainable and Advanced Processes and Technologies,

– Design and Product Engineering.

Within each of these areas, key scientific topics are defined to more precisely position the research to be developed.

Management Team

ANDREA ZILLE

DIRECTOR

André Catarino

Deputy Director.

High-Performance Engineered Textiles

Advanced Textile Processes

Sustainable and regenerative fibrous materials

Textile Design & Fashion

Smart Textiles

Doctorate in Textile Engineering

The collaboration between the 2C2T Center and the Department of Textile Engineering at the University of Minho plays a pivotal role in coordinating doctoral programs. Through a symbiotic relationship, the expertise of the 2C2T Center in advanced textile research seamlessly integrates with the academic rigor of the university’s doctoral programs.

This partnership fosters a dynamic environment where doctoral candidates benefit from cutting-edge research facilities and mentorship, ensuring the advancement of knowledge and innovation in the field of textile engineering.

DOCTORATE IN TEXTILE ENGINEERING – LINE COORDINATOR:

Maria José Abreu & Diana Ferreira

Doctoral Program in Fashion Design

The collaboration between the 2C2T Center and the Department of Textile Engineering at the University of Minho is instrumental in coordinating doctoral programs in fashion design. By merging the innovative research capabilities of the 2C2T Center with the comprehensive academic framework provided by the university’s textile engineering department, doctoral candidates in fashion design benefit from a rich and multidisciplinary environment.

This collaboration fosters a synergistic approach to research and education, nurturing future leaders in the field of fashion design who are equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to drive innovation and creativity in the fashion industry.

DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN FASHION DESIGN – LINE COORDINATOR:

Miguel Carvalho & Isabel Cabral