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José A.S. Mendes (born in 2000) holds a BSc in Bioengineering (2021) and an MSc in Biotechnology (2023) from the University of Beira Interior. Throughout his academic journey, he focused on cellulose-based fibrous materials derived from plant sources such as eucalyptus, pine, and hemp. His research included fiber and structural modification processes, 3D computational simulations for structural optimization, molecular modeling, and the development of polymeric molecule delivery systems. Currently, José is a research fellow at iBET, where he has gained hands-on experience in upstream and downstream processing of viral vectors (AAV) and biomolecules (mAbs), including their analytical characterization. He is actively involved in a European project focused on developing more affordable and sustainable alternatives to traditional purification methods.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
José António Silva Mendes

Citation names

  • Mendes, José

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
2916-0D9F-1B69
ORCID iD
0000-0001-9215-0935

Email addresses

  • jose.mendes@ibet.pt (Professional)

Websites

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
English Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2)
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
Education
Degree Classification
2021 - 2023
Concluded
 Biotecnologia (Mestrado)
Universidade da Beira Interior Faculdade de Ciências, Portugal
 16
2018 - 2021
Concluded
 Bioengenharia (Licenciatura)
Universidade da Beira Interior Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
 13
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2024/01 - Current Researcher (Research) Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Portugal
2023/01 - 2023/07 Researcher (Research) Universidade da Beira Interior FibEnTech Materiais Fibrosos e Tecnologias Ambientais, Portugal
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2024/01/08 - Current Precisely Patterned Nanofibers for High Performance Bioseparations-PURE
H2020- FETOPEN-2018-2020
Research Fellow
Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica, Portugal
 EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation Future and Emerging Technologies
Ongoing
2023/01 - 2023/07 Desenvolvimento de Drug Delivery Systems (DDS) utilizando Biomateriais de base celulósica na escala nano e micro, para aplicações dérmicas.
FibEnTech-BI-L-117DQ-UBI
Research Fellow
Universidade da Beira Interior FibEnTech Materiais Fibrosos e Tecnologias Ambientais, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Outputs

Publications

Conference poster
  1. Velosa, J. C.; Mendes, José; Medeiros, J. F. B.; Mitchell, G.; Fiadeiro, P. T.; Curto, J. M. R. Corresponding author: Velosa, J. C.. "Design and Optimization of Printed Circuit Boards Reinforced with Natural Fibers using Computational Finite Element Modeling". Paper presented in XXVI TECNICELPA International Conference – Forest Biobased Materials, 2023.
  2. Mendes, José; Videira, P.; Velosa, J. C.; Curto, J.M.R.. "Development of Micro/Nano Cellulose-Based Biodegradable Materials Using 3D Computational Simulation.". Paper presented in IX Faculty of Science Conference Cycle - A avaliação no Ensino: Os novos paradigmas, 2023.
  3. Samba, N.; Medeiros, J. F. B.; Guerrero De León, E.; Morán-Pinzón, J.; Mondolis, E.; Mero-Ríos, A.; Díaz-Rodríguez, M.; et al. "Antioxidant Activity of Cochlospermum angolense Welw. ex Oliv Leaves.". 2023.
    10.1055/s-0043-1774036
  4. Medeiros, J. F. B.; Mendes, José; Samba, N.; Fiadeiro, P. T.; Silva, L.; Curto, J. M. R.. "Biodegradable Cannabis sativa L. combined with the Ageratum conyzoides L. Essential Oil Drug Delivery System (DDS) for Dermic Application.". 2023.
    10.1055/s-0043-1774271
  5. Velosa, J. C.; Mendes, José; Medeiros, J. F. B.; Mitchell, G.; Fiadeiro, P. T.; Curto, J. M. R.. "Design and Optimization of Printed Circuit Boards Reinforced with Natural Fibers using Computational Finite Element Modeling.". Paper presented in Ciência 2023 – Portuguese Science Summit, Science and Ocean Beyond the Horizon, 2023.
  6. Mendes, José; Curto, J.M.R.. "Design and engineering of multi-layer protection masks natural cellulose fiber-based biomaterials.". Paper presented in VIII Faculty of Science Conference Cycle - Ensino Pós-Pandemia: O Novo Amanhã, 2022.
Journal article
  1. André Nascimento; Tiago Q. Faria; Tiago Nunes; Joana G. Oliveira; José Mendes; António Roldão; Cristina Peixoto. "Developing a robust and scalable platform for AAV8 production". Journal of Biotechnology (2025): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiotec.2025.09.002.
    10.1016/j.jbiotec.2025.09.002
  2. Silva, Sofia J.; Samba, Nsevolo; Mendes, José; Pires, João R. A.; Rodrigues, Carolina; Curto, Joana; Gomes, Arlindo; Fernando, Ana Luísa; Silva, Lúcia. "Sustainable Food Packaging with Chitosan Biofilm Reinforced with Nanocellulose and Essential Oils". Macromol (2023): https://www.mdpi.com/2673-6209/3/4/40.
    10.3390/macromol3040040
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2021/07 Development of Multi-Layer Protection Masks Made from Polymer Based Materials. Polymer Connect - Polymer Science and Composite Materials Conference
(Virtual, Spain)

Association member

Society Organization name Role
2019 - Current Associação Cultural Desertuna - Tuna Académica da Universidade da Beira Interior ( Desertuna - TAUBI)
Distinctions

Award

2021 "Itchmeter" project - Ideas contest of the Promove Program
Fundación Bancaria Caixa d'Estalvis i Pensions de Barcelona 'la Caixa', Portugal