I, Rodrigo Manuel Machacaz Colhe holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology (2021) and a Master’s degree in Industrial and Environmental Biotechnology (2023) from the University of Aveiro, where I developed a strong multidisciplinary background in bioprocess engineering, green chemistry and circular economy. During my MSc, i conducted industrial research at Amorim Cork S.A., focusing on process optimization and quality control. After my studies, I accept a grant (Research Fellow) at Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, where I developed sustainable extraction methods to recover bioactive compounds from olive industry residues using green solvents, strengthening my expertise in circular economy approaches and laboratory practices. Since July 2025, I been a PhD student in Chemical Engineering at the University of Aveiro and CICECO- Aveiro Institute of Materials, in the ERC-funded DesignSX project. My research focuses on designing sustainable solvents for liquid–liquid separation of critical metals and the relation between "soft-interaction" and metal partition. I developed skills in experimental and computational techniques and presented his work at international conferences. My work reflects a strong commitment to green chemistry and sustainable engineering, with a solid background in interdisciplinary science.