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Pedro Salomé leads the Nanofabrication, Optoelectronics, and Energy Applications (NOA)/Salomé group at the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL), overseeing a team of more than 30 researchers focused on advancing nanotechnology in energy and optoelectronics. Pedro combines academic and industrial expertise, serving as a guest Assistant Professor at the University of Aveiro’s Department of Physics, President of the Scientific and Innovation committee of the Energy Storage Vasco da Gama Colab, member of the Portuguese Technical commission for battery legislation (CTE 21), and and as a board member of the Portuguese Materials Society (SPM). Pedro is a senior member of the IEEE, member of the Portuguese Engineers Order and of the Portuguese Vacuum Society. With 2 EPO patents, over 115 peer-reviewed publications, and more than 5450 citations (h-index 37 on Scopus, 42 on Google Scholar), Pedro’s contributions to materials science and nanotechnology are widely recognized. His leadership extends to major R&D initiatives like the €200M New Generation Storage (NGS) project, fostering innovation across the battery sector. A significant part of his his scientific activity is in Photovoltaics with several European and National projects. He also actively engages in industry collaborations, driving practical solutions in nano/microfabrication and energy technologies, also leading a 1.2M€ research agreement between INL and the south Korean major electronics company SK Hynix to develop next generation nanofabrication processes. Pedro holds a Diploma in Physics Engineering and a PhD in Applied Physics from the University of Aveiro. His academic journey included research stays at Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin, Federal University of Minas Gerais, and Uppsala University, where he managed an industrial project between the Ångström Solar Center and Corning Inc. He was awarded a Marie Curie Individual Fellowship in 2013, joining INL, culminating in his promotion to group leader in 2017. Since 2017, Pedro was the main supervisor of 11 postdocs, 10 PhD candidates (4 co-supervisions), 6 guest PhD candidates. Pedro and his team have hosted more than 22 MSc students, and 30 undergraduate interns, contributing to workforce development in renewable energy and nanotechnology. In the battery area, Pedro is the coordinator of the BP18 NGS project, a project aimed to second life lithium ion battery and recycling where his team is studying novel recycling process as well as diagnostic algorithms. In the same agenda, Pedro was crucial for the development of a thin film battery pilot facility in the subproject NGS BP6. In solar cells Pedro currently participates in the Horizon Europe projects Hi-BITS, SITA and in the M-ERA-NET Kesper projects where his team is developing novel nanofabrication routes for interface passivation, light management and novel device architectures. A passionate advocate for renewable energy, Pedro promotes science through invited talks and the supervision of students, fostering connections between academia, industry, and the next generation of researchers. His leadership and vision make him a driving force in the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions.