Centre for Territory,
Environment and Construction

About CTAC

The Centre for Territory, Environment and Construction (CTAC) is a research unit of the School of Engineering of University of Minho (UMinho), recognised by the “FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia” (Foundation for Science and Technology), associated to the Department of Civil Engineering (DEC), with whom it shares resources and namely human resources.

Currently CTAC aggregates 25 researchers holding a PhD of which 20 are faculty professors of the Civil Engineering Department.

Research Areas of Competence

Construction Materials and Technologies

Hydraulics and Environment

Latest Projects

2019

Total Budget - 227772 €

2019

Total Budget - 50000 €

Latest News

CTAC Hosts Summer Breath to Close 2025 PhD Seminars

As the academic year comes to a close, CTAC proudly hosted the Summer Breath event—an inspiring and informal gathering to mark the end of the 2025 PhD Seminars.

PhD Seminar Jan 2025

The PhD Seminars 2025, organized by CTAC, began on January 9th with the first of five sessions aimed at connecting doctoral students, exchanging ideas, and showcasing their research.

Fifth edition of the UMinho Scientific Initiation Award

Sofia Sousa, a Civil Engineering student, was distinguished for her participation in the fifth edition of the UMinho Scientific Initiation Award.

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