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Full teaching role as an university professor. Currently, João Paulo Ferreira (JPF) is the departmental coordinator of the ERASMUS+ program. Before, he has coordinated for 11 years the MSc program in Biomedical Engineering. Research works in different fields within biotechnological engineering, with emphasis on applications involving the chemistry of bio/macromolecules to the health and food sectors; studies of interactions in biological structures; hydrocolloids; microcapsules for the controlled release of bioactive agents; micro and nanoemulsions; energetics of industrial processes; dairy technology, including novel products development.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
João Paulo Medeiros Ferreira

Citation names

  • Ferreira, João Paulo

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
FD19-02DC-1EE2
ORCID iD
0000-0001-9483-5225

Knowledge fields

  • Engineering and Technology - Industrial Biotechnology

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
English Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1)
French Beginner (A1) Intermediate (B1) Beginner (A1) Intermediate (B1)
Spanish; Castilian Beginner (A1) Intermediate (B1) Beginner (A1) Intermediate (B1)
Education
Degree Classification
1993
Concluded
 Engenharia Química (Doctor of Philosophy)
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States
 N/A
1987
Concluded
 Engenharia Química (Mestrado integrado)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
 16
Affiliation

Teaching in Higher Education

Category
Host institution 		Employer
1993 - Current Assistant Professor (University Teacher) Portuguesa Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina, Portugal
1987/09/01 - 1993/08/31 Trainee Assistant (University Teacher) Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal

Positions / Appointments

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2021/02/01 - Current Coordenador ERASMUS+ Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
1993 - Current Conselho científico/técnico-científico ou orgão correspondente Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal

Others

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2010 - 2021 Coordinator of the MSc Program in Biomedical Engineering Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
1998/06 - 2002/06 Production, Characterization and Applications of Mini-Antibodies against Transthiretin
PRAXIS XXI/BD/16149/98
Supervisor
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
1998/01 - 2001/06 Development and testing of a novel oral form for treatment of duodenal ulcers
PRAXIS/PCNA/C/BIO/OO66/96
 JNICT/PRAXIS XXI
1998/01 - 1998/04 Development of a novel oral form for duodenal ulcers
PRAXIS XXI/BPD/14135/97
Supervisor
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
Concluded

Contract

Designation Funders
1997 - Current Portuguese-British Joint Activities Program of CRUP
Project Nº B-61/97
Principal investigator
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
Concluded
2021/01/01 - 2025/12/31 Centro de Biotecnologia e Quimica Fina
LA/P/0076/2020
10.54499/LA/P/0076/2020
UID/Multi/50016/2020
UID/Multi/50016/2019
Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal

Universidade Católica Portuguesa Portuguesa Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2011/01/01 - 2012/12/31 Projecto Estratégico - LA 16 - 2011-2012
PEst-OE/EQB/LA0016/2011
Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Portugal

Universidade Católica Portuguesa Portuguesa Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
1999/01 - 2002/12 Microencapsulation Network
N/A
Principal investigator
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
 European Commission Joint Research Centre
Concluded
1995/03 - 2000/01 Novel controlled drug delivery forms for the treatment of periodontal disease
PSAU/C/SAU/23/96
Principal investigator
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
1997 - 2000 Optimization of the culture and storage of Rocha pear.
Desconhecido
Researcher
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
Concluded
1996/10 - 1998/10 Development of clinical immunosorbents of low cost, based on single chain recombinant antibodies.
PRAXIS/PCNA/P/BIO/50/96
Principal investigator
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
 JNICT/PRAXIS XXI
Concluded
1996/01 - 1998/03 Optimization of immunosorbents for the treatment of familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy
PBICT/P/BIO/1981/85
Principal investigator
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
 JNICT/PRAXIS XXI
Concluded
1995/01 - 1997/12 Process Optimization and Minimal Processing of Foods
Desconhecido
Researcher
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
Concluded
Outputs

Publications

Book
  1. Ferreira, João Paulo. Termodinâmica Fundamental para Ciências e Engenharias. Lisboa, Portugal: Universidade Católica Editora. 2003.
    Published
Book chapter
  1. Ferreira, João Paulo. "A Água e a Física". In Água: um desafio sem espaço nem tempo, 283-295. Portugal: Universidade Católica Editora, 2009.
    Published
  2. Ferreira, João Paulo. "Cinética Enzimática". In Bioquímica, 269-282. Portugal: Edições Lidel, 1997.
    Published
Conference abstract
  1. Castro, Maria Leonor; João Pedro Azevedo Silva; Valente, Diana; Adriana Machado; Tânia Isabel Bragança Ribeiro; Ferreira, João Paulo; Manuela Pintado; et al. "A paradigm shift in skincare through the power of grape seed-loaded liposomes". Paper presented in 4th “INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY AND REGENERATION” international conference, Porto, 2024.
    Published
  2. Martingo, Maria; Manuela Pintado; Borges, Sandra; Sara Baptista-Silva; Raquel Mesquita; Ferreira, João Paulo. "Harnessing nature for sustainable healthcare: a mimetic hemodialysis membrane from insect-derived chitosan". porto, 2024.
    Published
  3. María Emilia Brassesco; Ana Isabel Paupério; Ezequiel Coscueta; Carlos D. Pereira; João Paulo Ferreira; Manuela Pintado. "Revealing the potential brewer’s spent yeast: sustainable innovations for alternative protein development and waste reduction in the agri-food sector". Paper presented in RETASTE, Heraklion, 2024.
    Published
  4. Ana Isabel Paupério; María Emilia Brassesco; Ezequiel Coscueta; João Paulo Ferreira; Manuela Pintado. "Harnessing agrifood by-products for sustainable protein development: a focus on circular economy and agriculture". Paper presented in 8th Green & Sustainable Chemistry Conference, Dresden, 2024.
    Published
Conference paper
  1. Ana Isabel Paupério; María Emilia Brassesco; Ezequiel Coscueta; João Paulo Ferreira; Manuela Pintado. "Valorisation of brewer’s spent yeast by-products: sustainable innovations for alternative protein development". Paper presented in International Conference on Sustainable Foods, Bragança, 2024.
    Published
  2. Labeque, R.; Clark, B.M.; Lees, R.S.; Ferreira, J.; Mullon, C.J.-P.; Langer, R.. "New polymer-based reduction of plasma low density lipoproteins with an immobilized enzyme". 1990.
Conference poster
  1. Ana Paupério; María Emilia Brassesco; Carlos Pereira; João Paulo Ferreira; Manuela Pintado. "Turning agri-food by-products into functional ingredients: sustainable innovations for waste reduction". Paper presented in Dare2Change, 2025.
  2. Paula Vilela, Tatiana; Ana Maria Gomes (AA12-BFC1-B2E3); Ferreira, João Paulo. "The Effect of Dissociating Agents on the Dispersion of a Grated Cheese – Conclusions for its Structure-Holding Interactions". Paper presented in XX EuroFoodChem, 2019.
  3. Elpiniki Palyvou-Gianna; Paula Vilela, Tatiana; Ana Maria Gomes (AA12-BFC1-B2E3); Ferreira, João Paulo. "Development of a Novel Fresh Cheese Incorporating Ripened Cheese Surpluses". Paper presented in MicroBiotec 19, 2019.
  4. Brás Gomes, Francisco; Riedstra, Symon; Ferreira, A. C.; Ferreira, João Paulo. "Development of an immunoassay for ciprofloxacin using phage-displayed antibody fragments". Paper presented in MicroBiotec XXXIII JPG 2007, 2007.
  5. Riedstra, Symon; Leite, G.; Ferreira, C.; Brás Gomes, Francisco; Costa, P.M.P.; Ferreira, João Paulo. "Optimization of the expression of single-chain antibodies using different E. coli systems". Paper presented in 13th European Congress on Biotechnology, 2007.
  6. Riedstra, S.; Cerejo, L.; Brás, S.; Costa, P.M.P.; Ferreira, João Paulo. "Optimization of the conditions for the expression of an anti-transthyretin scFv in Pichia pastoris". Paper presented in 13th European Congress on Biotechnology, 2007.
  7. Teixeira, Paula; Leite, G. M.; Domingues, R.J.; Silva, J. C.; Ferreira, João Paulo. "Antimicrobial Effects of Microemulsions on Foodborne Bacteria and Biofilms". Paper presented in FoodMicro2006, 2006.
  8. Barbosa, A. F. F.; Riedstra, S.; Costa, P. M. P.; Ferreira, João Paulo. "Expression of an anti-transthyretin scFv in Pichia pastoris". Paper presented in Microbiotec2005, 2005.
  9. Riedstra, S.; Ferreira, João Paulo; Costa, P.M.P.. "Selection of anti-TTR scFv from a combinatorial phage display library". Paper presented in Microbiotec2005, 2005.
  10. Riedstra, S.; Costa, P.M.P.; Ferreira, João Paulo. "Expression of an anti-transthyretin scFv in Escherichia coli". Paper presented in Microbiotec2005, 2005.
  11. Riedstra, S.; Marques, L.; Sobreira, M.; Jelínkova, I.; Costa, P. M. P.; Ferreira, João Paulo. "Selection of Anti-Idiotypic scFv´s From a Phage Display Library and Their Expression in an E. coli Suppressor Strain". Paper presented in Micro 2001, 2001.
  12. Ferreira, João Paulo; Amorim, Maria Joao. "Microcapsules with Chitosan for Delivering Small Proteins to the Intestine". Paper presented in 13th International Symposium on Microencapsulation, 2001.
  13. Ferreira, João Paulo; Amorim, Maria Joao. "Microparticles for Delivering Therapeutic Proteins and Peptides to the Small Intestine". Paper presented in The 27th International Symposium on Controlled Release of Bioactive Materials, 2000.
  14. Amorim, Maria Joao; Playford, R. J.; Ferreira, João Paulo. "Development of Microparticles for Peptides and Proteins Bioactive in the GI Gut". Paper presented in 12th International Symposium on Microencapsulation, 1999.
  15. Paulo, P. M. P.; Riedstra, S.; Teixeira, A.; Paupério, S.; Lobato, L.; Beirão, I.; Coelho, T.; Fernandes, P.; Ferreira, João Paulo. "Transthyretin apheresis in FAP: an update". Paper presented in The 4th International Symposium on Familial Amyloidotic Polyneuropathy and Other Transthyretin Related Disorders, 1999.
  16. Riedstra, S.; Ferreira, João Paulo; Costa, P. M. P.. "Development of immunoadsorbents for the treatment of familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy (FAP) type I". Paper presented in 2nd European Congress on Biochemical Engineering Science, 1998.
  17. Ferreira, João Paulo; Silva, José Paulo Sousa (6E1A-EBD2-F518). "Microspheres for Sustained Release of Thiamine". Paper presented in III Congresso Hispano-Luso de Libertação Controlada, 1998.
  18. Ferreira, João Paulo; Pêgo, A.; Silva, José Paulo Sousa (6E1A-EBD2-F518). "Drug Properties and Release from CAP Microcapsules". Paper presented in 24th International Symposium on Controlled Release of Bioactive Materials, 1997.
  19. Ferreira, João Paulo; Sasisekharan, R.; Louie, E.; Langer, R.. "Effects of Carboxylic Group Modification on Catalysis of Pancreatic Phospholipase A2". Paper presented in Biochemical Engineering IX of Engineering Foundation, 1995.
  20. Ferreira, João Paulo; Sasisekharan, R.; Louie, E; Langer, R.. "Covalent Immobilization of Phospholipase A2". Paper presented in II Congresso Ibérico de Biotecnologia, 1994.
  21. Ferreira, João Paulo; Sasisekharan, R.; Louie, E; Langer, R.. "Immobilization of Phospholipase A2". Paper presented in A.I.Ch.E. -1992 Annual Meeting, 1992.
  22. Schefer, S. D.; Ferreira, João Paulo; Mullon, J.-P.; Langer, R.. "Extracorporeal Removal of Low Density Lipoproteins with Immobilized Enzyme in Packed and Fluidized Reactor". Paper presented in A.I.Ch.E. - 1991 Annual Meeting, 1991.
  23. Schefer, S. D.; Ferreira, João Paulo; Labeque, R.; Mullon, J.-P.; Langer, R.. "Extracorporeal Removal of Low Density Lipoproteins with Immobiized Enzyme". Paper presented in VIII Congress of the International Society for Artificial Organs, 1991.
Journal article
  1. João Paulo M Ferreira. "The cooling of hot aqueous media: contributions of evaporative and convective mechanisms". European Journal of Physics (2025): http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1361-6404/ae0dc8.
    10.1088/1361-6404/ae0dc8
  2. Maria Martingo; Sara Baptista-Silva; Raquel Mesquita; João Paulo Ferreira; Sandra Borges; Manuela Pintado. "Exploring the potential of mealworm chitosan for hemodialysis applications". Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy (2025): http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scp.2025.102013.
    10.1016/j.scp.2025.102013
  3. João Paulo M Ferreira. "Forced convection and the coffee cup". Physics Education (2025): http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1361-6552/adb6ea.
    10.1088/1361-6552/adb6ea
  4. María Emilia Brassesco; Ana Paupério; Carlos D. Pereira; João Paulo Ferreira; Manuela Pintado. "Peptide-Rich Yeast Fractions from Brewer’s Spent Yeast: A Scalable Fractionation Approach and Their Functional Application in Bakery Products". Foods (2025): https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/7/1144.
    10.3390/foods14071144
  5. João Paulo M Ferreira. "Radiation in the coffee cup". Physics Education (2025): http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1361-6552/ad8f84.
    10.1088/1361-6552/ad8f84
  6. Eduardo Apolinário; Maria Leonor Castro; Manuela Pintado; João Paulo Ferreira; Sara Baptista-Silva; Sandra Borges. "Endowed Polyphenols in Advanced Delivery Systems for Vaginal Infections". Applied Sciences (2024): https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/20/9203.
    10.3390/app14209203
  7. João Paulo M Ferreira. "How a soup bowl and a coffee cup cool down". Physics Education (2024): http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1361-6552/ad6ac9.
    10.1088/1361-6552/ad6ac9
  8. Maria Leonor Castro; João Azevedo-Silva; Diana Valente; Adriana Machado; Tânia Ribeiro; João Paulo Ferreira; Manuela Pintado; et al. "Elevating Skincare Science: Grape Seed Extract Encapsulation for Dermatological Care". Molecules (2024): https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/16/3717.
    10.3390/molecules29163717
  9. Apolinário, Eduardo; Castro, Maria Leonor; Ferreira, João Paulo; Pintado, Maria Manuela; Baptista-Silva, Sara; Borges, Sandra. Corresponding author: Borges, Sandra. "Endowed polyphenols for vaginal infections in advanced delivery systems". Microorganisms (2024):
    Submitted
  10. Corrêa, Priscilla Ferreira; Silva, Carla Fabiana da; Ferreira, João Paulo; Guerra, Jenyffer Medeiros Campos. "Vegetable-based frankfurter sausage production by different emulsion gels and assessment of physical-chemical, microbiological and nutritional properties". Food Chemistry Advances 3 (2023): 100354. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.focha.2023.100354.
    10.1016/j.focha.2023.100354
  11. Castro, Maria Leonor; Ferreira, João Paulo; Pintado, Manuela; Ramos, Oscar L.; Borges, Sandra; Baptista-Silva, Sara. "Grape By-Products in Sustainable Cosmetics: Nanoencapsulation and Market Trends". Applied Sciences 13 16 (2023): 9168. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app13169168.
    Published • 10.3390/app13169168
  12. Palyvou-Gianna, Elpiniki; Vilela, Tatiana Paula; Gomes, Ana Maria; Ferreira, João Paulo. Corresponding author: Ferreira, João Paulo. "A Starch-Milk Paste Enables the Incorporation of Ripened Cheese in Novel Fresh Cheese". Food Technology and Biotechnology 59 4 (2021): 507-518. http://dx.doi.org/10.17113/ftb.59.04.21.7262.
    Published • 10.17113/ftb.59.04.21.7262
  13. Paula Vilela, Tatiana; Gomes, Ana Maria; Ferreira, João Paulo. Corresponding author: Ferreira, João Paulo. "Yogucheeses – Yoghurts fortified with melted cheese: Microstructural, textural and rheological characterisation". International Journal of Dairy Technology 74 4 (2021): 689-699. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1471-0307.12799.
    Published • 10.1111/1471-0307.12799
  14. Elpiniki Palyvou-Gianna; Tatiana Paula-Vilela; Ferreira, João Paulo; Ana Maria Gomes (AA12-BFC1-B2E3). "A Starch-Milk Paste Enables the Incorporation of Ripened Cheese in Novel Fresh Cheeses". International Journal of Gastronomy and Food Science (2021):
    Submitted
  15. Ferreira, João Paulo; Tatiana Paula-Vilela; Ana Maria Gomes (AA12-BFC1-B2E3). "Yogucheeses – yogurts fortified with melted cheese: microstructural, textural and rheological characterization". International Journal of Dairy Technology (2021):
    Submitted
  16. Vilela, Tatiana Paula; Gomes, Ana Maria; Ferreira, João Paulo. "Probing the structure-holding interactions in cheeses by dissociating agents – A review and an experimental evaluation with emmental cheese". (2020): http://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/31461.
    10.1016/j.crfs.2020.07.001
  17. Ferreira, João Paulo; Susana Lameirinhas; Sérgio Sousa; Maria João Monteiro. "Manteiga aromatizada: caracterização técnica e testes de aceitação". TECNOALIMENTAR 15 (2018): 16-19.
    Published
  18. Carolino, C.G.; Medeiros Ferreira, J.P.. "First and second law analyses to an energetic valorization process of biogas". Renewable Energy 59 (2013): 58-64. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84876423030&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.renene.2013.03.028
  19. Ferreira, J.P.; Alves, D.; Neves, O.; Silva, J.; Gibbs, P.A.; Teixeira, P.C.. "Effects of the components of two antimicrobial emulsions on food-borne pathogens". Food Control 21 3 (2010): 227-230. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-70349799023&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.foodcont.2009.05.018
  20. Brás Gomes, F.B.M.; Riedstra, S.; Ferreira, J.P.M.. "Development of an immunoassay for ciprofloxacin based on phage-displayed antibody fragments". Journal of Immunological Methods 358 1-2 (2010): 17-22. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77953284767&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.jim.2010.03.021
  21. Ferreira, J.P.M.. "Calculating and visualizing thermodynamic equilibrium. A tutorial on the isolated system with an internal adiabatic piston". Journal of Chemical Education 84 11 (2007): 1834-1839. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-35748974505&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1021/ed084p1834
  22. Regado, M.A.; Cristóvão, B.M.; Moutinho, C.G.; Balcão, V.M.; Aires-Barros, R.; Ferreira, J.P.M.; Malcata, F.X.. "Flavour development via lipolysis of milkfats: Changes in free fatty acid pool". International Journal of Food Science and Technology 42 8 (2007): 961-968. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-34547179414&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1111/j.1365-2621.2006.01317.x
  23. Regado, M.A.; Cristóvão, B.M.; Tavaria, F.K.; Ferreira, J.P.; Moutinho, C.G.; Balcão, V.M.; Xavier Malcata, F.. "Changes in the pool of free fatty acids in ovine, bovine and caprine milk fats, effected by viable cells and cell-free extracts of Lactococcus lactis and Debaryomyces vanrijiae". Food Chemistry 103 4 (2007): 1112-1118. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33947519732&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.foodchem.2006.10.009
  24. Teixeira, P.C.; Leite, G.M.; Domingues, R.J.; Silva, J.; Gibbs, P.A.; Ferreira, J.P.. "Antimicrobial effects of a microemulsion and a nanoemulsion on enteric and other pathogens and biofilms". International Journal of Food Microbiology 118 1 (2007): 15-19. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-34547431587&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2007.05.008
  25. Ferreira, João Paulo. "Optimization of the conditions for the expression of an anti-transthyretin scFv in Pichia pastoris". Journal of Biotechnology 131 2 (2007): S189-S189.
    10.1016/J.JBIOTEC.2007.07.917
  26. Ferreira, João Paulo. "Optimization of the expression of single-chain antibodies using different Escherichia coli systems". Jounal of Biotechnology 131 2 (2007): S251-S252.
    Published • 10.1016/j.jbiotec.2007.07.457
  27. Ferreira, João Paulo. "Understanding the Thermodynamics of equilibria across semipermeable membranes". The Chemical Educator 10 3 (2005): 181-185.
    Published
  28. Ferreira, João Paulo. "Como interpretar a entropia?". Química - Boletim da SPQ 96 (2005): 38-42.
  29. Ferreira, João Paulo. "Tensão superficial – sua natureza e efeitos". Química- Boletim da SPQ 93 (2004): 43-48.
  30. Ferreira, João Paulo. "Segredos da Catálise Enzimática". Boletim de Biotecnologia 72 (2002): 2-10.
  31. De Brito Amorim, M.J.L.G.; Ferreira, J.P.M.. "Microparticles for delivering therapeutic peptides and proteins to the lumen of the small intestine". European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics 52 1 (2001): 39-44. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0034961325&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/S0939-6411(01)00148-5
  32. Ferreira, J.P.M.. "Proteínas terapêuticas: Presente e perspectivas futuras". Revista Portuguesa de Farmacia 49 3 (1999): 131-140. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0040964486&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  33. Silva, J.P.S.; Ferreira, J.P.M.. "Effect of drug properties on the release from CAP microspheres prepared by a solvent evaporation method". Journal of Microencapsulation 16 1 (1999): 95-103. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0032948926&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/026520499289347
  34. Sousa, J.P.; Silva; Ferreira, J.P.M.. "Microencapsulação: técnicas e aplicações". Revista Portuguesa de Farmacia 48 3 (1998): 97-104. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0346906384&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  35. Riedstra, S.; Ferreira, J.P.M.; Costa, P.M.P.. "Study of an anti-human transthyretin immunoadsorbent. Influence of coupling chemistry on binding capacity and ligand leakage". Journal of Chromatography B: Biomedical Applications 705 2 (1998): 213-222. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-18144436780&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/S0378-4347(97)00546-X
  36. Ferreira, J.P.; Pego, A.; Silva, P.S.. "Drug properties and release from CAP microcapsules". Proceedings of the Controlled Release Society 24 (1997): 353-354. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0030871831&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  37. Kost, J.; Liu, L.-S.; Ferreira, J.; Langer, R.. "Enhanced protein blotting from phastgel media to membranes by irradiation of low-intensity ultrasound". Analytical Biochemistry 216 1 (1994): 27-32. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0028085123&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1006/abio.1994.1003
  38. FERREIRA, J.P.M.; SASISEKHARAN, R.; LOUIE, O.; LANGER, R.. "Carbodiimide modification enhances activity of pig pancreatic phospholipase A2". European Journal of Biochemistry 223 2 (1994): 611-616. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0028040357&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1111/j.1432-1033.1994.tb19032.x
  39. Ferreira, J.P.M.; Sasisekharan, R.; Louie, O.; Langer, R.. "A study on the functional subunits of phospholipases A2 by enzyme immobilization". Biochemical Journal 303 2 (1994): 527-530. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0028113604&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1042/bj3030527
  40. Shefer, S.D.; Ferreira, J.; Mullon, C.J.-P.; Langer, R.. "Extracorporeal enzymatic removal of low density lipoproteins in rabbits: Efficacy and safety". International Journal of Artificial Organs 16 4 (1993): 218-228. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0027245011&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1177/039139889301600409
  41. Ferreira, J.P.M.; Sasisekharan, R.; Louie, O.; Langer, R.. "Influence of Chemistry in Immobilization of Cobra Venom Phospholipase A2: Implications as to Mechanism". Biochemistry 32 32 (1993): 8098-8102. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0027244540&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1021/bi00083a007
  42. Labeque, R.; Mullon, C.J.P.; Ferreira, J.P.M.; Lees, R.S.; Langer, R.. "Enzymatic modification of plasma low density lipoproteins in rabbits: A potential treatment for hypercholesterolemia". Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America 90 8 (1993): 3476-3480. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0027520894&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1073/pnas.90.8.3476
  43. Ferreira, João Paulo. "Proteínas terapêuticas: presente e perspectivas futuras". Revista Portuguesa de Farmácia XLIX 3 (1993):
    Published
  44. Labeque, R.; Clark, B.M.; Ferreira, J.; Langer, R.; Mullon, C.J.-P.; Lees, R.S.. "Phospholipase A2-catalysed modification of plasma low density lipoproteins caused reduction of hypercholesterolemic rabbit plasma cholesterol in vivo". Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine 3 1 (1992): 5-9. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-34249832224&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/BF00702937
Translation
  1. Ferreira, João Paulo. Termodinâmica, 3ª edição, de Y. A. Çengel e M. A. Boles. Portugal. 1998.
    Published
Working paper
  1. Maria Martingo; Sara Baptista-Silva; Raquel Mesquita; João Paulo Ferreira; Sandra Borges; Manuela Pintado. 2024. "An uplifting avenue upon mealworm chitosan for hemodialysis application". http://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/48255.
    10.20944/preprints202404.1094.v1
Activities

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2023 - Current Development of new food products with alternative proteins obtained from agrifood byproducts
Supervisor
 Doutoramento em Biotecnologia (PhD)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2023/01/15 - 2023/07/20 Structural and microbiological studies of a novel fermented non-dairy product
Co-supervisor
 Joint European Master of Science in Sustainable Food Systems Engineering, Technology, and Business (BiFTec-FOOD4S) (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2017 - 2022/05 Development of New Added-Value Dairy Products from Cheese Surpluses - Biochemical, Structural and Sensorial Characterization
Supervisor
 Doutoramento em Biotecnologia (PhD)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2019/02 - 2019/07 Development of a Novel Fresh Cheese Incorporating Ripened Cheese Surpluses.
Supervisor
 Joint European Master of Science in Food Science, Technology, and Business (BiFTec) (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2019 - 2019 DESENVOLVIMENTO DE UMA LINHA DE GELADOS PARA GRUPOS ALVO ESPECÍFICOS
Supervisor
 Engenharia Alimentar (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2017 - 2017 Incorporação de Aromas Naturais em Manteiga e Chantili
Supervisor
 Biotecnologia e Inovação (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2014 - 2014 Café Regular Americano – Caracterização e Optimização da Extração face às Preferências do Consumidor
Supervisor
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2014 - 2014 Análise Sensorial de Café Expresso
Supervisor
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2009 - 2011 Análise Energética e Exergética de um Processo de Valorização de Biogás
Supervisor
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2007 - 2008 Selecção e Caracterização de Mini-Anticorpos Recombinantes Anti-Ciprofloxacina
Supervisor
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
1996 - 1997 Desenvolvimento de Microcápsulas de Libertação Modificada para Administração Oral
Supervisor
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal

Jury of academic degree

Topic
Role 		Candidate name (Type of degree)
Institution / Organization
2025/10/28 President of the jury of the MSc dissertation in Biomedical Engineering of José Maria Menezes.
President of the jury
 José Maria Menezes (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2025/10/27 ENHANCING SHELF-LIFE OF LIVE CLAMS VIA MODIFIED ATMOSPHERE COMBINED WITH PHYSICAL CONFINEMENT THROUGH PACKAGING
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Cintia Borghetti Goes (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2025/05/23 DESIGN OF PAPER-BASED ANALYTICAL DEVICES FOR CHEMICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL ASSAYS OF BIOMARKERS IN BIOLOGICAL FLUIDS OF NON-INVASIVE COLLECTION
Thesis Member
 Francisca Teixeira Soares da Mota Teixeira (PhD)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2025/01/13 President of the jury of MSc dissertation of Inês Vale
President of the jury
 Inês Carvalho do Vale (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2024/10/21 President of the jury of MSc dissertation
President of the jury
 Mafalda Filipe de Paiva Rodrigues (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2024/03/25 President of jury of MSc dissertation
President of the jury
 Tiago Silva Barros (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2024/03/03 President of the jury of MSc dissertation.
President of the jury
 Joana Maria Reguengos Fortuna (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2023/11/24 A Importância da Engenharia Clínica dentro de um Hospital: Desafios e Oportunidades da sua Implementação
Thesis Member
 Áurea Filipa Oliveira Covas (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2023/10/16 Adesivos de Biomonitorização Sem Fios e Arquitetura de Cama Inteligente: o Caminho para a Autonomia do Paciente
Thesis Member
 Bruno Alexandre da Silva Ferreira (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2023/07/28 Investigação e Desenvolvimento do uso da FIR Aplicado em Próteses - Desenvolvimento de uma Interface
Thesis Member
 Ana Sofia Fontes da Silva (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2023/07/28 Software para Análise e Identificação de Desvios de Marcha em Amputados do Membro Inferior Tutor
Thesis Member
 Ana Teresa da Costa Campos (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2023/01/13 Avaliação Cardíaca do Padrão de Responsividade à Cafeína através de Métodos de Aprendizagem Computacional
President of the jury
 Ana Rita Domingues (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2019 Arguer/jury member of MSc thesis of Francesco Diaferia.
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Francesco Diaferia (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2018/12 Jury member of PhD thesis defence of Pedro João N. M. de Castro.
(Thesis) Arguer
 Pedro João N. M. de Castro (PhD)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2018 Arguer/jury member of MSc thesis of Rosa Margarida Mendes
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Rosa Margarida Mendes (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2017/09 Arguer/jury member of PhD thesis defence of Fernanda Rosa Assis.
(Thesis) Arguer
 Fernanda Rosa Assis (PhD)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2015 Arguer/jury member of MSc thesis of Tina Maria de Castro Rodrigues
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Tina Maria de Castro Rodrigues (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2013/05 Arguer/jury member of MSc thesis of Débora Andreia Campelo Campos.
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Débora Andreia Campelo Campos (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2012/07 Arguer/jury member of MSc thesis of Nádia Suati Caetano da Silva.
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Nádia Suati Caetano da Silva (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2010/12 Arguer/jury member of PhD thesis defence of Ana Catarina Guedes.
(Thesis) Arguer
 Ana Catarina Guedes (PhD)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2006/03 Arguer/jury member of PhD thesis defence of Rui Manuel Meireles de Barros.
(Thesis) Arguer
 Rui Manuel Meireles de Barros (PhD)
2002/03 Arguer/jury member of PhD thesis defence of Ana Luísa Paiva.
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Ana Luísa Paiva (PhD)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
1998/12 Arguer/jury member of PhD thesis defence of Vítor Manuel C. F. Balcão.
(Thesis) Arguer
 Vítor Manuel C. F. Balcão (PhD)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
1995 Arguer/jury member of MSc thesis of Manuel Augusto V. C. Morgado
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Manuel Augusto V. C. Morgado (Master)
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal

Ad Hoc journal article review

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2020/01/02 - Current LWT Food Science and Tecdh
2024/06 - 2024/06 Foods
2024/02 - 2024/02 Algal

Course / Discipline taught

Academic session Degree Subject (Type) Institution / Organization
2010 - 2021 Coordinator of the MSc program in Biomedical Engineering at UCP-ESB. (Mestrado)

Mentoring / Tutoring

Topic Student name
2024/02 - 2024/07 Tutor of MSc dissertation Carlos Filipe Teixeira Fernandes
2024/02 - 2024/07 Tutor of MSc dissertation Marta Pinto Rodrigues Pereira Ganço

Other jury / evaluation

Activity description Institution / Organization
2025/07 - Current Report and oral presentation of PhD thesis plan Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2025/03 - Current Review of the pre-text information of the book Thermodynamics and Heat Power by Irving Granet, Jorge Alvarado, Maurice Bluestein, 10th edition, CRC Press
2024/07 - Current Report and oral presentation of PhD thesis plans of Ana Isabel Paupério Ribeiro,nJuliana Isabel Aguiar, and Henrique Manuel Coelho. Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
Distinctions

Award

2002 Prémio de Tradução Científica e Técnica em Língua Portuguesa