Técnico student recognised with the Hitachi Rail GTS with Merit Award
The 3rd edition of the Hitachi Rail GTS Merit Award in Digital Systems recognised the academic work of Rodrigo Esgueira, an undergraduate student of Engineering Physics at Instituto Superior Técnico, who achieved a grade of 19.75 in the Digital Systems curricular unit. The award, worth 1350 euros, was presented at a ceremony held on 20 March in the Meeting Room of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (DEEC), at Técnico – Alameda campus.
The opening session was led by Pedro Amaral, Vice President of Técnico for Corporate Interface, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, who emphasised the long-lasting and valuable partnership between Técnico and Hitachi Rail GTS. ‘It’s a privilege to partner with a multinational of great importance in its sector. These merit awards are crucial. Moments like this allow us to recognise and celebrate the success of our students’, he stressed.
João Araújo, CEO of Hitachi Rail GTS, also praised the talent of Técnico students: ‘It is gratifying to see the future of Portugal represented here. Curiosity, a willingness to learn, and the desire to explore further are essential, and this award marks the beginning of your journey’, he said.
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