Major Luís Marques wins Scientific Research Award in Military Sciences
Major Luís Marques (in the centre of the picture), with his paper “Development of a portable neutron detection system for security and defense applications,' has once again been awarded with a distinction, this time the '2023 Scientific Research Award in Military Sciences' in the field of Military Techniques and Technologies, presented by the Minister of Defense Helena Carreiras. Major Luís Marques is a doctoral student supervised by Professors Pedro Vaz (C2TN) and Alberto Vale (IPFN/DEEC).
The paper presents the development and testing of a portable neutron detection system, based on a plastic scintillator and photomultiplier sensors, aimed at detecting special nuclear materials (e.g., plutonium) and other neutron sources used in industry and research.
The solution presented was born from the developments and advancements achieved within the scope of the R&D project FRIENDS (Fleet of Drones for Radiological Inspection, Communication, and Rescue), led by Professors Alberto Vale and Rodrigo Ventura (ISR/DEEC) and with the collaboration of Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) and Mining Development Company (EDM).
The 'Scientific Research Award in Military Sciences” is given annually by the Military University Institute and aims to recognize scientific research works in five fundamental areas of Military Sciences, including the field of 'Military Techniques and Technologies.'
To know more:
Luís Marques, Alberto Vale & Pedro Vaz, Development of a portable neutron detection system for security and defense applications. Developments and Advances in Defense and Security, Springer, 283–293 (2023).
