Who we are

PERCOAT research group (Performance of Coatings and Building Solutions) is hosted by RG5 (Studies in Construction) of CERIS - Civil Engineering Research and Innovation for Sustainability, a research unit at Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), University of Lisbon.

PERCOAT members work on the development and performance of coatings and building solutions, during the lifetime of buildings. The main research areas are focused on conventional, innovative, and sustainable coatings and building solutions, and are divided into the following:

RA1 - Performance and durability

RA2 - Pathology and in-situ testing

RA3 - Maintenance and rehabilitation

Our Mission

The PERCOAT strive to:

1. Provide significant research contributions in the development and performance of coatings, facades, and other building solutions, with low environmental impact;

2. Collaborate with academic and industrial partners in the development of innovative products as well as new strategies for adequate performance and durability assessment;

3. Disseminate knowledge and engage researchers, professionals, and practitioners.