Valentino Carneiro is a Bachelor’s student at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP) and a Research Grantee at INESC TEC in the OET group, working under the supervision of Prof. Henrique Salgado.
Valentino was awarded an undergraduate scholarship from the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S) in 2024, with the project “Development of a VNA for Humidity Measurement in Cork Stoppers”. This project proposes a novel approach using resonant cavities to measure cork moisture efficiently. The aim is to develop a portable and simple measuring system with a Vector Network Analyzer (VNA), which will be coupled with a cavity for rapid and accurate humidity measurements, potentially improving the wine quality of millions of consumers.
This award undoubtedly reflects academic excellence and significant contributions to the microwave engineering field. Congratulations!
