Inês Coelho completed a degree in Engenharia Agronómica in 2004 at the University of Lisbon - Instituto Superior de Agronomia. In 2022, she completed the PhD program in Chemistry in co-tutelle between the University of Lisbon - Instituto Superior Técnico and the University of Pau under the theme "Advanced analytical strategies in inorganic and isotopic analysis for the authentication of food products in Portugal". Inês Coelho has been Head of the Laboratory of Reference Materials at the National Institute of Health since 2018 and quality manager of the laboratory since 2015. She has authored or co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles, published a book section, organized five scientific events, and participated in more than 15 national and international projects. She was the Principal Investigator of the project ILiFOOD, ref EXPL/CTA-AMB/0977/2021. At the international level, she was the Portuguese deputy for Metrofood-PP, as well as a work package leader and task leader. Her primary areas of interest include Bio-inorganic chemistry, Chemical speciation, Trace elements, Food process contaminants, Inorganic contaminants, mass spectrometry, and Public Health.