Member Societies
SPM – Sociedade Portuguesa de Materiais
Areas of Activity
corrosion and protection of materials / energy / extraction metallurgy and recycling of raw materials / electronics and optoelectronics / materials for medical devices / electrochemistry / fracture / foundry / composites / polymers / heat treatment / surface engineering / tribology / maintenance
Secretary
Manuela Oliveira
manuela.oliveira2@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
AuxDefense 2026 — 5th World Conference on Advanced Materials for Defense
The AuxDefense 2026 — 5th World Conference on Advanced Materials for Defense is an international conference focused on the latest scientific and technological advances in advanced materials for defense, covering air, sea, land, and space applications. The event is...
Battery Science & Innovation Forum 2026
The Portuguese Materials Society SPM), a FEMS member, is pleased to announce the Battery Science & Innovation Forum, taking place on 20–21 May 2026 in Braga, Portugal. Hosted at the INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, this forum will bring...
SPM and SOCIEMAT Named Partner Country for PSE 2026
PSE 2026 will feature a dedicated Iberian symposium, a plenary lecture by Prof. Agustín Rodríguez González-Elipe, and dedicated exhibition space for Iberian companies, highlighting the strong contribution of FEMS member societies SPM and SOCIEMAT. Partner Country...
Society Profile
The Portuguese Society of Materials (SPM) is an association of technical and scientific nature, nonprofit, endowed with legal personality and is governed by its own statutes and general regulations.
SPM wants to disseminate around the world what is best made in Portugal regarding Science and Technology of Materials. We work to create a network of contacts worldwide to provide exchange of experiences and knowledge.
We work to help introducing new concepts for the use of Materials which are economically attractive and sustainable for future generations. We believe that knowledge is the key.
We work to encourage the active participation of all members of the community of Materials, and strengthen the link between universities, research centers, business and industry, and thereby add value and open new opportunities.
Links
All about SPM´s Biennial International Conference – MATERIAIS
World Day of Materials – annual event