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Biographical data

Born in Lisbon, 1956, I graduated in Physics, scientific option, in University of Porto in 1978. From 1980 to 1983 I did my PhD in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics at Imperial College, University of London, supervised by David Sherrington. In the same year I completed the DIC (Diploma of Imperial College). From 1983 to 1985 I did a post-doc at Rutgers University, New Jersey, with Elihu Abrahams. I returned to University of Porto as Assistant Professor, where I have been ever since. I have been a visiting scholar at BU (Boston University) and NUS (National University of Singapore).

Full NameJoão Manuel Borregana Lopes dos Santos
NationalityPortuguese
StatusMarried, two children
BornLisbon, 1956
Contactjlsantos@fc.up.pt
Degrees
HabillitationPhysics: University of Porto2010
PhD and DICPhysics: Condensed Matter Theory: Imperial College, University of London1983
First DegreePhysics, scientific option: University of Porto1978
Academic Posts
Retired Invited ProfessorUniversity of Porto2023
ProfessorUniversity of Porto2013-2023
Associate ProfessorUniversity of Porto2001-2013
Post-DocRutgers University1983-1984
Assistant Professor University of Porto1984-2001