André Torres

"Cork drawer of the bottles of the ocean"

Education

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Sep 2018 - Dec 2023
(6 years)

Ph.D. in Engineering Physics

Instituto Superior Técnico

Advanced Programme in Plasma Science and Engineering - Instituto de Plasmas e Fusão Nuclear. Scientific work conducted at the Institute of Plasma Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences.
Thesis: Design and commissioning of the magnetic diagnostics system for COMPASS-U

Lisbon

Portugal

Sep 2012 - Nov 2017
(3+2 years)

Integrated Master in Engineering Physics

Instituto Superior Técnico

Bachelor + Master in an integrated degree in one of Portugal's top universities.
Master Thesis: Preliminary Design of the ITER Magnetic Diagnostic Integrators
Final grade 17 (in 20)

Lisbon

Portugal

Apr 2016 - Sep 2016
(6 months)

Erasmus+ Exchange

Technische Universität München

Semester abroad in one of the top European technical universities.
Besides the thorough research on Bavarian cultural heritage, during this time I continued my education in Physics. Availing myself of the university's reputation on science and entrepreneurship, I had lectures on Plasma Physics and Fusion as well as Laser Technology and Innovation, while developing other projects.

Munich

Germany

Sep 2009 - Jun 2012
(3 years)

Secondary Education

Escola Secundária de Pinhal Novo

Scientific-Humanistic degree in Science and Technology
(standard science eduational path)

Pinhal Novo

Portugal