ANA LUÍSA DE SOUSA AUGUSTO (411F-FCC3-FDF8)

Curriculum Vitae

ANA LUÍSA DE SOUSA AUGUSTO

Ana Augusto graduated in Marine Biology and Biotechnology from the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria in 2011 and completed a PhD in Food and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Reading (UK) in 2022. Her doctoral research focused on developing edible coatings based on algae extracts for the preservation of minimally processed fruits, an innovative approach to inhibiting surface browning in fruits with high oxidation rates. This line of research resulted in her first national patent (PT 107369). As a researcher at MARE/ARNET, she actively participates in various national and international research projects focused on applying marine resources for food preservation and sustainability. Currently, she leads the SeaWeed Extracts project (2024–2026, FCT), focusing on studying the mechanisms of action of algae extracts in fruit preservation using molecular tools. As a work package leader for the ORCHESTRA project (2022–2023, FEDER/FCT), she was responsible for studying the use of algae as post-harvest treatment solutions, particularly as preservation agents for long-stored fruits. In the Embalagem do Futuro project (Next Generation, PRR), specifically in 'PPS14 - From Farm to Fork,' she is leading the development of functional, biodegradable, and sustainable packaging materials for fruits, vegetables, and animal products. She also contributed as a team member in EU-funded projects such as SEAFILM (2020–2022, MAR2020) and AMALIA (2016–2019, EASME/EMFF), co-leading the development of food films for fish preservation, which resulted in her European patent (EP3560988). Ana is a guest editor for the journal Applied Sciences and a reviewer for several international scientific journals (e.g., Food Hydrocolloids, LWT, Food Chemistry). She is the author of peer-reviewed scientific articles published in international journals. Ana actively engages in science outreach activities targeting secondary school students, such as "Ocean Open Days," family-oriented events like "The Egg Hunt," and senior-focused initiatives like "Senior Ocean," providing interactive learning opportunities. Her contributions to organizing workshops include promoting direct collaboration with companies in the food industry (e.g., SONAE, SOGUIMA, NIGEL). In 2024, she was recognized on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science as one of the five innovative women in Portuguese science, in an initiative co-funded by COMPETE 2020.

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Identification

Personal identification

Full name: ANA LUÍSA DE SOUSA AUGUSTO
Date of birth: 1989/12/15
Gender: Female

Citation names

Augusto, Ana

Author identifiers

Ciência ID: 411F-FCC3-FDF8
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-8561-6848

Email addresses

ana.l.augusto@ipleiria.pt (Professional)

Addresses

Edifício CETEMARES, Avenida do Porto de Pesca , 2520-630, Peniche, Peniche, Portugal (Professional)

Websites

http://www.mare-centre.pt/pt/user/476 (Professional)

Knowledge fields

Agrarian Sciences - Agrarian and Food Biotechnology - Agricultural Biotechnology and Food Biotechnology

Languages

Language	Speaking	Reading	Writing	Listening	Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English	Upper intermediate (B2)	Upper intermediate (B2)	Upper intermediate (B2)	Upper intermediate (B2)	Upper intermediate (B2)
French	Beginner (A1)	Beginner (A1)	Beginner (A1)	Elementary (A2)	Beginner (A1)

Education

	Degree	Classification
2023/01/31 - 2023/05/17 Concluded	Science-Based Business for a Sustainable World Ignition Programme (Outros) Universidade do Porto Porto Business School, Portugal
2017/11/01 - 2022/04/29 Concluded	Food and Nutritional Sciences (Doctor) University of Reading, United Kingdom Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Centro para o Desenvolvimento Rápido e Sustentado de Produto, Portugal Centro de Ciências do Mar e do Ambiente, Portugal "SeaCoat - Marine based edible coatings for minimally processed fruit" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
2021/03 - 2021/05 Concluded	Demola International Project Studies Course (Outros) Kajaanin ammattikorkeakoulu, Finland
2020/06/01 Concluded	e-learning course Blue Biotechnology Advanced Tools (Outros) Universidade do Porto Centro Interdisciplinar de Investigação Marinha e Ambiental, Portugal
2018/07/23 - 2018/07/26 Concluded	Advanced course in Methods and concepts of statistical analysis- Univariate, bivariate and multivariate statistical instruments. Methods and concepts of statistical analysis with IBM SPSS Statistics 24.0 and CANOCO for windows 4.5. (Outros) Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2018/06/26 Concluded	Curso de Formação Profissional de Biossegurança (Outros) Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, Portugal
2018/06/19 - 2018/06/22 Concluded	Advanced course in Methods and concepts of statistical analysis- Univariate, bivariate and multivariate statistical instruments. Methods and concepts of statistical analysis with R commander. (Outros) Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2011/10/01 - 2013/12/19 Concluded	Biotechnology of Marine Resources (Mestrado) Major in Biotecnology Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal "Development of edible coatings for IV range products" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)	19
2008/09/08 - 2011/09/08 Concluded	Marine Biology and Biotecnhology (Licenciatura) Major in Biotechnology Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal "Fish protein hydrolysates production from by-products of the local fish industry" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)	14

Affiliation

Science

	Category Host institution	Employer
2022/06/01 - Current	Researcher (Research)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria MARE, Portugal
	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria MARE, Portugal
2017/10/01 - 2022/04/27	Researcher (Research)	University of Reading, United Kingdom
	University of Reading Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, United Kingdom
2014/07/01 - 2017/09/30	Researcher (Research)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal
	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria MARE, Portugal
2012/12/01 - 2014/06/30	Researcher (Research)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal
	Marine Resources Research Group (GIRM), Portugal

Teaching in Higher Education

	Category Host institution	Employer
2024/02/19 - 2024/07/31	Invited Assistant (Polytechnic Teacher)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal

2024/02/14 - 2024/07/31	Invited Assistant (Polytechnic Teacher)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal

2023/02/20 - 2023/04/28	Invited Assistant (Polytechnic Teacher)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal

2022/01/03 - 2022/07/31	Invited Assistant (Polytechnic Teacher)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal

2021/03/11 - 2021/03/31	Invited Assistant (Polytechnic Teacher)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal
	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2020/02/17 - 2020/05/15	Invited Assistant (Polytechnic Teacher)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal
	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2018/09/17 - 2019/04/14	Invited Assistant (Polytechnic Teacher)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal
	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal

Others

	Category Host institution	Employer
2022/06/01 - 2023/01/08	PhD researcher at the ORCHESTRA project	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria MARE, Portugal
	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria MARE, Portugal
2017/11/01 - 2022/02/28	PhD candidate research fellow	Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Portugal
	University of Reading Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, United Kingdom (...)
2016/03/01 - 2017/10/31	Research Fellow to the project: AlgaeCoat: Industrial validation and application optimization of marine-based edible coatings for minimal processed horticultural products	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal
	Centro de Ciências do Mar e do Ambiente, Portugal
2015/06/01 - 2016/02/01	Research Fellow to the Project: Soaps with seaweed: Product development and knowledge transfer	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal
	Centro de Ciências do Mar e do Ambiente, Portugal
2014/05/01 - 2015/08/31	Research Fellow to the project: Fish conservation technologies	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal
	Centro de Ciências do Mar e do Ambiente, Portugal
2013/09/01 - 2014/04/30	Research Fellow to the project: Formulation of a marine-based edible coating	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal
	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria MARE, Portugal
2012/12/01 - 2013/04/30	Research Fellow to provide services for selection of compounds of marine origin with potential application in edible coatings.	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal

Projects

Grant

	Designation	Funders
2022 - Current	Project SeaFilm- Sustainable Edible Films for Frozen Seafood MAR-04.03.01-FEAMP-0386 Researcher Instituto Politécnico de Leiria MARE, Portugal
2020 - Current	AJ Banks Travel Bursary 2020, bursary of £500. na Researcher
2015 - Current	INOV C Project "Technology transfer for the application of edible coatings in IV range products", Funded by Operational Competitiveness Programme, Portugal. na Researcher
2024/09 - 2024/09	Advances in Strawberry Preservation using Circular Packaging, Short-Term Scientific Mission Grant; Action number: CA19124 – Circul-a-bility CA19124 – Circul-a-bility Principal investigator FHWien der WKW, Austria	Concluded
2023/09/01 - 2023/09/30	LC-MS analysis of seaweed extracts incorporated in edible films. RUN-EU International RDI Mobility Programme: 4-week mobility for research staff (2nd grant) no code. Researcher Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, Ireland	Concluded
2023/01/01 - 2023/02/01	Chemical characterization of seaweed extracts for fruit shelf-life extension. RUN-EU International RDI Mobility Programme: 4-week mobility for research staff (1st grant) no.code. Researcher Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, Ireland	Concluded

Contract

	Designation	Funders
2023/03 - Current	Packaging of the future \| +ecological +digital +inclusive not aplicable Researcher Instituto Politécnico de Leiria MARE, Portugal	Ongoing
2019/01/01 - Current	MARE - Centro de Ciências do Mar e do Ambiente UID/MAR/04292/2019 FCiênciasID Associação para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento de Ciências, Portugal	Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia Concluded
2024 - 2026	SeaWeed Extracts: Efficient Natural Products for Long-Term Conservation of Fruits 2023.10102.CBM Principal investigator Instituto Politécnico de Leiria MARE, Portugal	Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia Ongoing
2023/04/12 - 2023/12/31	Fruit M&M- Micro and Macro bio-based solutions for fresh fruit preservation UIDP/04292/2020 Principal investigator Instituto Politécnico de Leiria MARE, Portugal	Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia Concluded
2022/06/01 - 2023/06/30	ORCHESTRA- add-value to ORCHards through thE full valoriSaTion of macroalgae POCI-01-0247-FEDER-070155 Researcher Instituto Politécnico de Leiria MARE, Portugal	Concluded
2021/03/01 - 2023/04/30	SeaFilm- Desenvolvimento de filme comestível para congelação sustentável de pescado MAR2020-P04M03-1456P Researcher Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal	Concluded
2017 - 2020	VALORMAR - Programa Mobilizador Mar, valorização integral dos recursos marinhos Aviso Nº 10/SI/2016 (nº24517) Researcher	Concluded
2018/07/11 - 2019/03/30	CTomentosum- Determinação de tempo de prateleira de extrato de Codium tomentosum n.a.. Researcher Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal Centro de Ciências do Mar e do Ambiente, Portugal	Concluded
2017 - 2019	AMALIA - Algae-to-MArket Lab IdeAs: Adding value to marine invasive seaweeds of the Iberian northwest EASME/EMFF/2016/1.2.1.4/03/SI2.750419 Researcher Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal	Concluded
2016 - 2017	AlgaeCoat: Industrial validation and optimization of the application of edible coatings based on macroalgae extracts for fresh and minimally processed fruit and vegetable products POCI010247FEDER006392 Research Fellow Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal Centro de Ciências do Mar e do Ambiente, Portugal	Concluded
2015/05/15 - 2016/01/14	Soaps with seaweed: Product development and knowledge transfer n.a. Research Fellow Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal Centro de Ciências do Mar e do Ambiente, Portugal	Concluded
2014/06/06 - 2015/04/30	Fish conservation technologies: Project under protocol with InovLinea: Food Technology Transfer Center .N.A Research Fellow Instituto Politécnico de Leiria MARE, Portugal	Concluded
2015 - 2015	Technology transfer for the application of edible coatings in IV range products Funded by Operational Competitiveness Programme, INOVC, Portugal N.A. Researcher Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal Centro de Ciências do Mar e do Ambiente, Portugal	Concluded
2014 - 2015	Chemical Assays in the determination of total fat and fatty acid profile of foods. Services supplied to Globalab Lda. N.A.. Researcher Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal	Concluded
2013 - 2015	Nereis diversicolor, reduction of the environmental impact of its operation, funded by PROMAR (GacOeste) PROMAR nº 31-04-01-FEP-193 Researcher Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal	Concluded
2014 - 2014	Evaluation of microbiological and textural quality and fatty acid profile in sardines preserved in salt water and with glazing water. Services provided to Profresco Lda. NA Researcher Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal	Concluded
2014 - 2014	Study of the concentration of phosphates throughout the production process of salted and dry salted codfish. Funded by COMPETE Vale de Inovação CENTRO-07-0401-FEDER-023843 Researcher Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal	Concluded
2014 - 2014	Application of vacuum to the conservation of dry salted and green codfish, funded by COMPETE Vale de Inovação project nº 23842 Researcher Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal	Concluded
2013 - 2014	Development of edible coatings for application in Fuji apples of IV range project nº 23496 Research Fellow Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal	Concluded

Outputs

Publications

Book	Augusto, A.; Gil, M.M.; Silva, S.F.J.. Packaging technologies and material type for the maintenance of seafood safety. 2016.
Book chapter	Rui Lopes; Susana Cardoso; Augusto, Ana; Susana F. J. Silva. "Chapter 2.6.3. Madroño, el fruto rojo mediterráneo de alto valor nutritivo". In Cultivo, Poscosecha, Procesado y Comercio de Berries, edited by Alicia Namesny; Claudia Conesa; Leandro Martín Olmos; Pere Papasseit. Valencia, Spain: SPE3- Especialistes en Serveis per a la Producción Editorial, 2022. Published Augusto, Ana; Maria M. Gil; Susana F. J. Silva. "Chapter 11. Packaging Technologies and Material Type for the Maintenance of Seafood Safety". In Handbook of Seafood: Quality and Safety Maintenance and Applications, edited by Eduardo Esteves; Abdullah Diler. Nova Science Publishers, 2016. Published
Conference abstract	Ana, Augusto; Paulo, Nunes; Susana, Mendes; Clélia, Afonso; Teresa, Mouga; Mouga, Teresa; Augusto, A.L.; et al. "Effect of different drying temperatures on the moisture, content of phytochemical constituents and technological properties of Peniche coast seaweed". Paper presented in IMMR¿16 International Meeting on Marine Research 2016, Peniche, 2016. 10.3389/conf.fmars.2016.04.00011
Conference poster	Silva, Afonso; Toledo, Eloísa; Ana C. Esteves; Augusto, Ana; Simões, Tiago; Marco F.L. Lemos; Félix, Carina. "Olive Anthracnose: Can Seaweed Be the Answer?". Paper presented in RUN-EU Student Research Colloquiu, 2025. Joel Ferreira; Augusto, Ana; Susana F.J. Silva; Maria Joaquina Pinheiro. "A preliminary study to minimize the enzymatic browning in minimally processed potatoes". Paper presented in Farm To Fork: our food, our health, our future, 2023. Marco F. L. Lemos; Alves, Celso; Augusto, Ana; Maria J. Campos; Alexandra Cruz; Teresa Eugénio; Maria E. Fernandes; et al. "ORCHESTRA - Add-value to ORCHards through thE full valoriSaTion of macroalgae". Paper presented in 24th International Seaweed Symposium (Hobart, Tasmania, Australia), 2023. Iglesias, E.T; Vicente, T.F.L.; Augusto, Ana; Félix, Ca.; Silva, J; Raimundo, D.; Silva, S.F.J.; Lemos, M.F.L.. "Seaweed extracts potential to mitigate fungal infections during long-term storage of pear". Paper presented in Smart and Circular Agriculture towards Sustainability Conference, 2022. Vicente, T.F.L.; Iglesias, E.T.; Félix, C.; Augusto, Ana; Silva, J.; Alves, C.; Durán, R.; et al. "Seaweed extracts as sustainable solutions to combat orchard phytopathogenic fungi". Paper presented in Smart and Circular Agriculture towards Sustainability Conference, 2022. Eloísa Toledo; Tânia F.L. Vicente; Augusto, Ana; Félix, Carina; Joana Silva; Raimundo, Délio; Susana Silva; Marco F.L. Lemos. "Seaweed extracts potential to promote quality in long-term storage of pear". Paper presented in Smart and Circular Agriculture towards sustainability, 2022. Félix, Carina; Alves, Celso; Augusto, Ana; Campos, Maria J.; Costa, S.; Cruz, A.; Duarte, D.; et al. "Project ORCHESTRA - Add-value to ORCHards through thE full valoriSaTion of macRoalgAe (nº 70155), co-funded by Centro 2020 program, Portugal 2020, European Union, European Regional Development Fund". Paper presented in Bioprosp 21 International Conference, 2021. Augusto, Ana. "Understanding the efficacy and genetic events underpinning the action of a novel North Atlantic seaweed extract as an anti-browning coating for fresh-cut fruits.". Paper presented in EFFoST2020 International Conference, 2020. Augusto, Ana; Miranda, A.; Pinheiro, J.; Gaspar, H.; Niranjan, K.; Mitchel, G.; Pedrosa, R.; Campos, M.J.; silva, s. f. j.. "Hydroethanolic extraction from the macroalgae Codium tomentosum and anti-browning applications of the extract". Paper presented in 9th International Conference on Algal Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts (AlgalBBB 2019), 2019. Augusto, Ana; Marques, S.; Félix, R.; Carmona, A.; Novais, S.C.; Lemos, M.F.L.; silva, s. f. j.. "A new active seaweed-based edible food packaging for frozen seafood". Paper presented in BIOPROSP_19, 2019. Augusto, Ana; Miranda, A.; Pedrosa, R.; Campos, M.J.; Mitchell, G.; Niranjan, K.; silva, s. f. j.. "Preservation of ready-to-eat Rocha Pear: a new approach". Paper presented in 1st Food and Nutritional Sciences Research Symposium, 2019. Vala, M.; Horta, A.; Augusto, Ana; Augusto, A.; Gil, M.M.. "Seaweed and tuna skin gelatin-based sustainable coatings for raw tuna preservation". Paper presented in World Seafood Congress 2017, 2017. Silva, C.S.E.; Silva,J.; Pinteus, S.; Augusto, Ana; Augusto, Ana (411F-FCC3-FDF8); Alves , C.; Amaral, N.; et al. "Invasive seaweeds Asparagopsis armata and Sargassum muticum bioactivities for cost-effective and sustainable industrial uses". Paper presented in European Conference on Marine Natural Products 2017, 2017. Augusto, Ana; Caramalho, M.; Campos, M.J.; Pedrosa, R.; Silva, S. F. J. (851F-621B-1AC6). "Development of marine based edible coating for minimally processed Fuji Apples". Paper presented in International Meeting on Marine Research 2016, 2016. Augusto, Ana; Nunes, P.M.; Mendes, S.; Afonso, C.; Mouga, Teresa. "Effect of different drying temperatures on the moisture, content of phytochemical constituents and technological properties of Peniche coast seaweeds". Paper presented in International Meeting on Marine Research 2016, 2016. Vala, M.; Horta, A.; Augusto, Ana; Gil, M.M.. "Tuna skin gelatin-based packaging containing seaweed extracts as edible coatings for tuna fillets". Paper presented in International Meeting on Marine Research 2016, 2016. Monteiro, H.R.; Pestana, J.L.T.; Novais, S.C.; Augusto, Ana; Soares, A.M.V.M; Devreese, B.; Lemos, M.F.L.. "Evaluation of fipronil toxicity to the freshwater midge Chironomus riparius: linking molecular-level endpoints to organism level effects". Paper presented in SETAC Europe 25th Annual Meeting, 2015. Augusto, Ana; Bulhões, C.; Nunes, P.M.; Rodrigues, M.J.; Silva, S. F. J. (851F-621B-1AC6). "Producing Fish Protein Hydrolysates from Mackerel By-Products". Paper presented in International Meeting on Marine Research 2014, 2014. Simões, Tiago; Fonseca, S.; Granada, L.; Augusto, Ana; Ozorio, R.; Gonçalves, J.F.; Silva, J.H.; Lemos, M.F.L.. "Dietary Content and Type of Lipids and Selenium Supplement on Fatty Acid Profile in Meagre (Argyrosomus regius)". Paper presented in International Meeting on Marine Research 2014, 2014. Fonseca, K.L.,; Simões, Tiago; Augusto, Ana; Caramalho, M.; Campos, M.J.; Tecelão, C.; Lemos, M.F.L.. "Lipolytic activity from bacteria prospected in polluted portuary sites". Paper presented in International Meeting on Marine Research 2014, 2014. Augusto, Ana; Ganhão, R.; Gil, M.M.; Campos, M.J; Pedrosa, R.; Silva, S.F.J. "Development of edible coatings for minimally processed products". Paper presented in 3rd International ISEKI_Food Conference, 2014. Simões, Tiago; Augusto, Ana; Tecelão, C.; Nunes, P.M.; Campos, M.J.. "Evaluating phosphate Concentration Trouhtout the Production of Dried and Salted Cod.". Paper presented in 2nd International Congress IPLeiria Health: Challenges & Innovations in Health, 2014. Pratas, D.; Santos, F.; Augusto, Ana; Batista, T.; Pombo, A.. "Sea Cucumber: New source of protein and fatty acids for human consumption". Paper presented in Aquaculture Europe, 2014. Ferreira, J.; Simões, Tiago; Augusto, Ana; Ferreira-Dias, S.; Tecelão, C.. "Synthesis of MLM-type structured lipids by acidolysis reaction between argan oil and caprylic or capric acids, catalyzed by commercial lipases". Paper presented in 12th Euro Fed Lipid Congress, 2014.
Journal article	Ana Augusto; Sónia Marques; Rafael Félix; Juliana Dias; Nuno Alves; Katie Shiels; Patrick Murray; et al. "A novel seaweed-based biodegradable and active food film to reduce freezer burn in frozen salmon". Food Hydrocolloids (2024): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2024.110332. 10.1016/j.foodhyd.2024.110332 Augusto, Ana; Lemos, Marco; Silva, Susana. "Exploring Marine-Based Food Production: The Challenges for a Sustainable and Fast Biotechnology-Based Development". Applied Sciences 14 18 (2024): 8255. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app14188255. 10.3390/app14188255 Alice Martins; Joana Silva; Celso Alves; Susete Pinteus; Carina Félix; Ana Augusto; Rui Pedrosa; et al. "Towards a zero-waste sustainable biorefinery of Codium sp. seaweed: From bioactives application to soil enhancement materials". Journal of Cleaner Production (2024): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.142191. 10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.142191 Eloísa Toledo; Carina Félix; Tânia F. L. Vicente; Ana Augusto; Rafael Félix; Bernardo Toledo; Joana Silva; et al. "Seaweed Extracts to Control Postharvest Phytopathogenic Fungi in Rocha Pear". Journal of Fungi (2023): https://doi.org/10.3390/jof9020269. 10.3390/jof9020269 Ana Augusto; Simões, Tiago; Sara C. Novais; Geoffrey Robert, Mitchell; Marco F. L. Lemos; Niranjan, Keshavan; Silva, S. F. J. (851F-621B-1AC6). "An insight into the mechanisms underpinning the anti-browning effect of Codium tomentosum on fresh-cut apples". Food Research International 161 (2022): 111884-111884. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111884. 10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111884 Juliana R. Dias; Aureliana Sousa; Ana Augusto; Paulo J. Bártolo; Pedro L. Granja. "Electrospun Polycaprolactone (PCL) Degradation: An In Vitro and In Vivo Study". Polymers (2022): https://doi.org/10.3390/polym14163397. 10.3390/polym14163397 Ana Augusto; Andreia Miranda; Leonor Costa; Joaquina Pinheiro; Maria J. Campos; Délio Raimundo; Rui Pedrosa; et al. "A pilot plant scale testing of the application of seaweed-based natural coating and modified atmosphere packaging for shelf-life extension of fresh-cut apple". Journal of Food Processing and Preservation (2022): https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.16630. 10.1111/jfpp.16630 Ana Augusto; Andreia Miranda; Daniel Crespo; Maria J. Campos; Délio Raimundo; Rui Pedrosa; Geoffrey Mitchell; Keshavan Niranjan; Susana F.J. Silva. "Preservation of fresh-cut Rocha Pear using Codium tomentosum extract". LWT (2022): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112938. 10.1016/j.lwt.2021.112938 Tiago Simões; Jessica Ferreira; Marco F. L. Lemos; Ana Augusto; Rafael Félix; Susana F. J. Silva; Suzana Ferreira-Dias; Carla Tecelão. "Argan Oil as a Rich Source of Linoleic Fatty Acid for Dietetic Structured Lipids Production". Life 11 11 (2021): 1114-1114. https://doi.org/10.3390/life11111114. 10.3390/life11111114 Augusto, Ana; Dias, Juliana; Campos, Maria; Alves, Nuno; Pedrosa, Rui; Silva, Susana. "Influence of Codium tomentosum Extract in the Properties of Alginate and Chitosan Edible Films". Foods 7 4 (2018): 53. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/foods7040053. Published • 10.3390/foods7040053 Augusto, Ana. "Effect of tuna skin gelatin-based coating enriched with seaweed extracts on the quality of tuna fillets during storage at 4 °C". International Journal of Food Studies 6 2 (2017): 201-221. http://dx.doi.org/10.7455/ijfs/6.2.2017.a7. Open access • Published • 10.7455/ijfs/6.2.2017.a7 Simões, Tiago; Fonseca, Sthelio B.; Augusto, Ana; Granada, Luana; Ozório, Rodrigo O.A.; Gonçalves, José F.M.; Pascoal, Leonardo A.F.; Silva, José H.V.; Lemos, Marco F.L.. "Changes in fatty acid profile and chemical composition of meagre (Argyrosomus regius) fed with different lipid and selenium levels". European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology 119 6 (2016): 1600016. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ejlt.201600016. Published • 10.1002/ejlt.201600016 Augusto, Ana; Simões, Tiago; Pedrosa, Rui; Silva, Susana F.J.. "Evaluation of seaweed extracts functionality as post-harvest treatment for minimally processed Fuji apples". Innovative Food Science & Emerging Technologies 33 (2016): 589-595. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ifset.2015.10.004. Published • 10.1016/j.ifset.2015.10.004
Magazine article	Susana F.J. Silva; Augusto, Ana; Joana Silva; Félix, Carina; Délio Raimundo; Diogo Duarte; Marco F. L. Lemos. Corresponding author: Susana F.J. Silva. "Uma maçã por dia, leia o bem que lhe faria", Revista Voz do Campo, 2023 Augusto, Ana; Andreia Miranda; Daniel Crespo; Maria J. Campos; Délio Raimundo; Rui Pedrosa; Geoffrey Mitchell; Keshavan Niranjan; Susana F.J. Silva. "Preservação de Pera Rocha de IV gama com extratos da alga Codium tomentosum", Revista Voz do Campo, 2022, https://24.sapo.pt/jornais/economia/10220/2022-02-07#&gid=1&pid=14. Augusto, Ana; Délio Raimundo; Maria J. Campos; Pedrosa, Rui; Susana F.J. Silva. "O mar no pomar: aplicações de recursos marinhos em produtos agro-frutícolas", Revista Voz do Campo, 2016, https://24.sapo.pt/jornais/economia/10220/arquivo.
Thesis / Dissertation	"SeaCoat - Marine based edible coatings for minimally processed fruit". PhD, University of Reading, 2022. Augusto, Ana. "Development of edible coatings for minimal processed products". Master, Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10400.8/1046.

Intellectual property

Patent

Augusto, Ana. 2022. "European Patent: Food conditioning food film and respective manufacturing process".
Granted/Issued
Augusto, Ana; Rafael Félix; Ana Marta Carmona; Susana F.J. Silva; Sónia Marques; Sara C. Novais; Marco F. L. Lemos. 2022. "Film comestible pour condicionnement alimentaire e son processos de fabrication". France.
Granted/Issued
Augusto, Ana; Susana F.J. Silva; Sónia Marques; Rafael Félix; Ana Marta Carmona; Sara C. Novais; Marco F. L. Lemos. 2022. "Película alimentaria acondicionadora de alimentos y su procediemento de fabricación". Spain.
Granted/Issued
Augusto, Ana; Susana F.J. Silva; Sónia Marques; Félix, Rafael; Ana Marta Carmona; Sara C. Novais; Marco F. L. Lemos. 2022. "Essbarer lebensmittelkonditionierungsfilm und verfahren zu seiner herstellung". Germany.
Granted/Issued
Augusto, Ana; Susana F.J. Silva; Sónia Marques; Félix, Rafael; Ana Marta Carmona; Sara C. Novais; Marco F. L. Lemos. 2022. "Pellicola di condizionamento alimentare commestibile e relativo processo di produzione". Italy.
Granted/Issued
Augusto, Ana; Susana F.J. Silva; Sónia Marques; Félix, Rafael; Ana Marta Carmona; Sara C. Novais; Marco F. L. Lemos. 2022. "Película Comestível Acondicionadora De Alimentos e Respetivo Processo De Fabrico". Portugal.
Granted/Issued
Augusto, Ana; Tiago Simões; Susana F. J. Silva; Rui Pedrosa; Maria J. Campos; Maria J. Rodrigues; Sérgio Leandro. 2016. "Portuguese National Patent nº 107369. "Marine coating for application in minimally processed products or IV range products"". Portugal.
Granted/Issued

Other

Dataset

Augusto, Ana. Data used in the PhD thesis 'SeaCoat - Marine based edible coatings for minimally processed fruit'. University of Reading, https://doi.org/10.17864/1947.000380.

Activities

Oral presentation

	Presentation title	Event name Host (Event location)
2025/01/19	BBCPack – Biodegradable Barrier Coating for Food Packaging	RUN-EU Student Research Colloquium Technological University of the Shannon (Limerick, Ireland)
2024/12/05	From Sea to Farm: Using Seaweed Extracts for Sustainable Control of Fungal Diseases in Rocha Pear	5th International Electronic Conference on Applied Sciences
2024/12/05	Apple-Based Biodegradable Film Packaging: A Zero-Waste Solution	5th International Electronic Conference on Applied Sciences
2024/11/14	Add Value to Marine Biological Resources. Schools: - Escola Agrícola Fernando Barros Leal, 12A Class - Escola Básica de São Gonçalo, 8A and 8B Class	Month of Science and Technology and the Month of the Sea Centro de Educação Ambiental de Torres Vedras (Torres Vedras, Portugal)
2024/06/18	A sustainable and innovative marine-based wrapping material for frozen seafood quality maintenance	5th Symposium on Circular Economy and Sustainability (Chania, Greece)
2024/06/17	Active and biodegradable pad for strawberry packaging: a zero-waste approach	5th Symposium on Circular Economy and Sustainability (Chania, Greece)
2024/03/15	From sea to land: solutions of marine origin against diseases in pre- and post-harvest crops	10º Encontro Rocha em Flor Associação dos Produtores Agrícolas da Sobrena (Cadaval, Portugal)
2024/03/06	Food Biotechnology - My Path	Biotechnology Week Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia- IPLeiria (Peniche, Portugal)
2024/03/05	Solutions to reduce the use of synthetic plastic	Farm2Fork Rastreability, Packaging of Future Project (Caldas da Rainha, Portugal)
2023/12/12	Seashield: Eco-innovative Marine Solutions for Food	Blue Bio Clusters Câmara Municipal de Peniche (Peniche, Portugal)
2023/06/16	Post-harvest SMART Seaweed Biotech Applications	Austria Industrial Day project ORCHESTRA Fachhochschule Vorarlberg (Dornbirn, Austria)
2023/04/28	The SeaFilm Project	SeaFilm webinar - presentation and discussion on the future of sustainable, and eco-friendly food packaging MARE- Politécnico de Leiria (Portugal)
2023/04/21	Seaweed-based solutions for fruit postharvest storage- the ORCHESTRA case study	Ireland Industrial Day project ORCHESTRA Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest - Athlone Campus (Athlone, Ireland)
2022/12/12	SeaFilm: Development of biodegradable edible films for frozen fish to replace plastics (Invited)	Workshop on Algae and Blue Economy, Synergies and Clustering between Maritime Projects (EASME/EMFF/2020/3.1.12) European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) (Rome, Italy)
2022/11/25	Edible active film for sustainable frozen seafood conservation (Invited)	Open Day Indústria Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave (Barcelos, Portugal)
2022/07/21	Seaweed-based edible coating for sustainable fresh-cut fruits preservation	Smart and Circular Agriculture towards Sustainability Conference (Porto, Portugal)
2022/07/01	Seaweed-based treatments for apple and pear postharvest	A Pitch of Science \| Summer Edition “Algas da Costa Ibérica – da Conservação à Aplicação” & “MACAU – Diversidade Macroalgas da reserva natural das Berlengas e costa adjacente, do conhecimento à utilização (MAR-04.03.01-FEAMP-0128) Project Closing Event“ MARE- Politécnico de Leiria (Peniche, Portugal)
2022/06/02	Edible coatings and films for sustainable food preservation. (Invited)	International Conference on Advanced Research on Sustainable Intelligent Manufacturing- online (Portugal)
2021/12/03	Marine resources contribution towards fruit and vegetables value chain resilience: development of a seaweed based food additive	RUN-EU European Innovation Hub Virtual Conference
2021/11/02	Efficacy and molecular action of a novel seaweed extract as an anti-browning coating for fresh-cut fruits	Fourth Food and Nutritional Sciences Research Symposium University of Reading (United Kingdom)
2021/08/05	Edible film/package for frozen salmon (Invited)	IMFS AUGUST - NATURAL PRODUCTS AND MANUFACTURING Politécnico de Leiria (Marinha Grande, Portugal)
2021/03	Project ORCHESTRA - Add-value to ORCHards through thE full valoriSaTion of macRoalgAe	Bioprosp 21
2020/11/03	Understanding the efficacy underpinning the action of a North Atlantic seaweed extract as an anti-browning coating for fresh-cut fruits	3th Food and Nutritional Sciences Seminar University of Reading (Reading, United Kingdom)
2019/02/26	Algae-to-Market Lab Ideas: A Blue Lab for fast bioproduct development from invasive seaweeds	BIOPROSP_19 (Tromsø, Norway)
2019	AlgaeCoat Project- marine based edible coatings for fresh minimal processed products	Synergies between Economy, Society and Environment - Workshop (Abrantes, Portugal)
2019	Use of novel seaweed extract to extend the keeping quality of fresh-cut apples	Second Food and Nutritional Sciences Research Symposium University of Reading (Reading, United Kingdom)
2018/05/24	Algaecoat Project: a contribution of the marine biodiversity	CISA- Conferência de Inovação e Segurança Alimentar Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia, Instituto Politécnico de Leiria (Peniche, Portugal)
2018	A new biodegradable active food packaging film with seaweed extracts for frozen salmon	4th International Conference on Food Chemistry and Technology (Berlim, Germany)
2018	Algaecoat Project: a contribution of the marine biodiversity (Invited)	Conferência de Inovação e Segurança Alimentar- CISA'18 Instituto Politécnico de Leiria (Peniche, Portugal)
2017/10/10	Industrial validation of seaweed-based edible coatings to preserve fresh-cut fruit	Algaecoat project Workshop Instituto Politécnico de Leiria- MARE (Peniche, Portugal)
2017	Algaecoat - Contribution of marine biodiversity to the competitiveness and sustainability of the fruit and vegetable sector	Siena Food Innovation University of Siena (Siena, Italy)
2017	Assessment of Codium tomentosum extract functionality for the conservation of minimally processed Fuji apple	Innovations in Food Science & Technology (Munich, Germany)
2015/05/20	Evaluation of fipronil toxicity to the freshwater midge Chironomus riparius: linking molecular-level endpoints to organism level effects	In Research Day Universidade de Aveiro (Aveiro, Portugal)
2014	Seaweed Extracts as Edible Coatings for Minimally Processed Products	International Meeting on Marine Research 2014 Polytecnique Institute of Leiria (Peniche, Portugal)

Supervision

	Thesis Title Role	Degree Subject (Type) Institution / Organization
2024/12/01 - Current	3DFreshPad - 3D Printing for Fresh and Sustainable Food Packaging Supervisor	Direct Digital Manufacturing (PhD) Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão, Portugal
2024/11/01 - Current	BBCPack – Biodegradable Barrier Coating for Food Packaging (FCT Ref. PRT/BD/155088/2024) Supervisor	Industrial Biotechnology (PhD) Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, Ireland
2024/09/01 - Current	Development of a food products regional portfolio Supervisor	Gestão da Qualidade e Segurança Alimentar (Master) Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2022/10/01 - 2024/12/10	Characterization of the behavior pattern of fish conservation and maintenance parameters Supervisor	Gestão da Qualidade e Segurança Alimentar (Master) Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2023/10/01 - 2024/11/20	Development of biodegradable absorbent for food packaging Supervisor of Magda Barreira	Economia Azul e Circular (Master) Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2024/03/01 - 2024/07/31	Preparation of a biodegradable absorbent biofilm composed of apple by-products and extracts of Sargassum muticum and Grateloupia turuturu algae: A sustainable alternative for post-harvest strawberry conservation Supervisor	Biologia Marinha e Biotecnologia (Degree) Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2021/09/01 - 2022/12/14	Impact of an edible seaweed-based coating in fresh-cut potato shelf-life Supervisor	Gestão da Qualidade e Segurança Alimentar (Master) Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2019/09/01 - 2021/12/22	Supervision of the laboratory work and thesis writing of the master student Rui Lopes through his work on the addition of arbutus pulp in bread. Master´s programme of Food Safety and Quality Management, ESTM- Politécnico de Leiria. Co-supervisor	Gestão da Qualidade e Segurança Alimentar (Master) Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2020/05/01 - 2020/06/30	Development of edible films for frozen seafood Co-supervisor	Biologia Marinha e Biotecnologia (Degree) Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2019/05/06 - 2019/06/07	Medronho Fruit Bread: antioxidant activity and textural properties analysis. Internship in the Curricular Unit of Internship in Dietetics and Nutrition II. Supervisor	Dietética e Nutrição (Degree) Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Saúde, Portugal

Event organisation

	Event name Type of event (Role)	Institution / Organization
2024/10/16 - 2024/10/16	Laboratory activity "The Sea in the Orchard: how algae can contribute to the conservation of fruit" in the Workshop to mark World Food Day “Right to food for a better life and future" (2024/10/16 - 2024/10/16) Workshop (Other)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2024/07/13 - 2024/07/13	European Maritime Day 2024 "Tides, Waves and Marine Biology in the Park" (2024/07/13 - 2024/07/13) Other (Co-organisor)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria MARE, Portugal
2024/04/18 - 2024/04/18	Laboratory Activity “The sea in the orchard”, Ocean Opean Day 2024. (2024/04/18 - 2024/04/18) Workshop (Other)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2024/01/08 - 2024/01/08	Workshop on "Regulatory challenges of new food additives and food packaging materials" with the participation of the Portuguese Directorate for Food and Veterinary (DGAV). (2024/01/01 - 2024/01/01) Meeting (Co-organisor)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria MARE, Portugal
2023/06/24 - 2023/06/24	European Maritime Day "Tides, Waves and Marine Biology in the Park " (2023/06/24 - 2023/06/24) Exhibition (Co-organisor)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria MARE, Portugal
2023/06/16 - 2023/06/16	Austria Industrial Day project ORCHESTRA: presentation and discussion on the future of sustainable, productive, and eco-friendly orchards. (2023/06/16 - 2023/06/16) Workshop (Co-organisor)	Fachhochschule Vorarlberg, Austria Instituto Politécnico de Leiria MARE, Portugal
2023/05/04 - 2023/06/04	Blue & Green, Creativity & Innovation Academy (45 hours) ESTM- Polytechnic of Leiria, Peniche, Portugal Role: lecturer and students mentorship (2023/05/04 - 2023/06/04) Other (Other)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2023/04/28 - 2023/04/28	SeaFilm webinar - presentation and discussion on the future of sustainable, and eco-friendly food packaging. (2023/04/28 - 2023/04/28) Seminar (Co-organisor)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria MARE, Portugal
2023/04/21 - 2023/04/21	Ireland Industrial Day project ORCHESTRA: presentation and discussion on the future of sustainable, productive, and eco-friendly orchards. (2023/04/21 - 2023/04/21) Workshop (Co-organisor)	Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest - Athlone Campus, Ireland Instituto Politécnico de Leiria MARE, Portugal
2022/05/25 - 2022/05/27	SOS! Marine Invasions - in-class activities at Escola Básica de 1º CEB nº 5 Peniche in Invasion Species Week: Portugal and Spain, organized by Portuguese Study Network, Management of Invasive Species, INVASORAS.PT Platform and LIFE STOP Cortaderia and LIFE INVASAQUA projects. Role: organization and activity development (2022/05/25 - 2022/05/27) Other (Co-organisor)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria MARE, Portugal
2022/05/26 - 2022/05/26	Project ORCHESTRA. Marine Food Resources Day. Role: organization and oral presentation (2022/05/26 - 2022/05/26) Other (Co-organisor)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria MARE, Portugal
2021/11/21 - 2021/11/21	Co-creation session with industry stakeholders of the Seafilm Project. Seafilm project workshop: Sustainable packaging for frozen seafood. (2021/11/21) Workshop (Member of the Organising Committee)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2021/05/31 - 2021/06/16	Edible packaging: coatings or films? BRM- Blue & Green, Creativity & Innovation Academy (45 hours) Role: Organization, lecturer and student mentor (2021/05/31 - 2021/06/16) Other (Other)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2019/09/01 - 2019/09/05	XVI MaNaPro & XI ECMNP - XVI International Symposium on Marine Natural Products and XI European Conference on Marine Natural Products (2019/09/01 - 2019/09/05) Congress (Member of the Organising Committee)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal
2019/07/31 - 2019/07/31	Organization of different sessions of the activity: The Great Egg Hunt in Peniche, developed for the summer of 2019 and targeting the general public, included in the programme Ciência Viva no Verão, Projeto Ciência Viva Portugal (2019/07/31) Other (Co-organisor)	Ciência Viva, Portugal Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal Fundação da Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal Centro de Ciências do Mar e do Ambiente, Portugal
2018/10/12 - 2018/10/14	European Elasmobranch Association Conference (EEA2018) (2018/10/12 - 2018/10/14) Congress (Member of the Organising Committee)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2018/07/05 - 2018/07/06	International Meeting on Marine Research 2018_IMMR´18 (2018/07/05 - 2018/07/06) Congress (Member of the Organising Committee)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal Centro de Ciências do Mar e do Ambiente, Portugal
2017/10/27 - 2017/10/27	Algaecoat project Workshop - Contribution of marine biodiversity to the competitiveness and sustainability of the fruit and vegetable sector. (2017/10/27 - 2017/10/27) Workshop (Co-organisor)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria MARE, Portugal
2016/07/14 - 2016/07/15	International Meeting on Marine Research 2016_IMMR´16 (2016/07/14 - 2016/07/15) Congress (Other)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2014/08/30 - 2014/09/06	Sea Open Week 2014 "Semana Tanto Mar 2014" Role: organization and laboratory activities mentorship (2014/08/30 - 2014/09/06) Other (Co-organisor)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2014/07/10 - 2014/07/11	International Meeting on Marine Research 2014_IMMR´14 (2014/07/10 - 2014/07/11) Congress	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal

Event participation

	Activity description Type of event	Event name Institution / Organization
2023/10/01 - 2023/11/30	Participation in the Blue Bio Value Ideation Programme with the SEASHIELD Project. This programme aims to support innovative R&D projects that use marine bioresources in a sustainable way, going from lab to market. To connect science and entrepreneurship ocean enthusiasts, the R&D project teams are matched with Business Mentors. These multidisciplinary teams will be equipped to tackle the challenges of technology transfer and will be capacitated to transform blue biotechnology research into viable market applications Pitch competition finalist. Other	Blue Bio Value Ideation Programme Oceano Azul Foundation, Portugal
2023/11/14 - 2023/11/15	Participation in the Expo Fish Portugal Innovation Award with the project "Cook, Seawrap and Freeze". Finalist (https://www.expofishportugal.com/en) Other	Expo Fish Portugal Docapesca Portos e Lotas SA, Portugal
2023/05/01 - 2023/06/30	Participation in the program PREMIER. Business Stimulus Program with the Seafilm project. This program aims to promote entrepreneurship in the Portuguese Central Region by enhancing the adaptation of companies and entrepreneurs to change, stimulating, through collaborative methodologies to promote entrepreneurship (mentoring and coaching), the creation of innovative ideas capable of generating the creation of new companies and businesses.	Startup Leiria, Portugal
2023/03/27 - 2023/04/03	Workshop in Fundamentals to Supervision Part 1 and Part 2, organized by RUN-EU PLUS and lectured by Hugh Kearns (Director of ThinkWell and lecturer and researcher at Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia) Workshop	Regional University Network- European University (RUN-EU), Ireland
2023/03/24 - 2023/03/24	Workshop in Supporting student's writing organized by RUN-EU PLUS and lectured by Hugh Kearns (Director of ThinkWell and lecturer and researcher at Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia) Workshop	Regional University Network- European University (RUN-EU), Ireland
2023/03/13 - 2023/03/13	Workshop to Introduction to Postgraduate Supervision organized by RUN-EU PLUS and lectured by Hugh Kearns (Director of ThinkWell and lecturer and researcher at Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia) Workshop	Regional University Network- European University (RUN-EU), Ireland
2022/12/12 - 2022/12/12	EU4Algae Rome Meeting organized by EU4Algae Platform Meeting
2022/12/12 - 2022/12/12	Workshop on Algae and Blue Economy, Synergies and Clustering between Maritime Projects (EASME/EMFF/2020/3.1.12) organized by European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) Workshop	Workshop on Algae and Blue Economy, Synergies and Clustering between Maritime Projects (EASME/EMFF/2020/3.1.12) European Climate Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency, Belgium
2022/10/19 - 2022/10/19	Project Seafilm dissemination activity- Seaweed-based sustainable packaging in Transnational Seminar for GAL Sustainable Blue Economy, organized by FAMENET - Fisheries and Aquaculture Monitoring, Evaluation and Local Support Network, ADELO - Associação de Desenvolvimento Local da Bairrada e Mondego, Incubadora Mar & Indústria (Incubadora de Empresas da Figueira da Foz) and Laboratório MareFoz Seminar	Seminário Transnacional para GAL Economia Azul Sustentável FAMNET - Fisheries and Aquaculture Monitoring, Evaluation and Local Support Network, Belgium
2022/09/20 - 2022/09/20	Workshop Approaches to Early-Stage Researcher Supervision organized by RUN-EU PLUS Researcher Career Development Training Programme 2022 Workshop	Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, Ireland
2022/09/06 - 2022/09/06	Workshop on How to be a Successful Researcher organized by RUN-EU PLUS Researcher Career Development Training Programme 2022 Workshop
2022/07/21 - 2022/07/22	Smart and Circular Agriculture towards Sustainability Conference Congress	Smart and Circular Agriculture towards Sustainability Conference Universidade do Porto, Portugal
2022/06/29 - 2022/06/29	Project Orquestra dissemination activity in i9TEC SUMMIT'22- Regional Competitiveness and Sustainability Forum, AGRITECH'22- Technological Exhibition in the Agroindustrial Sector (Castelo Branco, Portugal) Other	AGRITECH'22- Mostra Tecnológica no Setor Agroindustrial Instituto Politécnico de Castelo Branco, Portugal
2022/06/09 - 2022/06/09	Workshop on Attractive Researcher Career Paths organized by RUN-EU, PLUS Researcher Career Development Training Programme 2022 Workshop
2022/06/02 - 2022/06/03	International Conference on Advanced Research on Sustainable Intelligent Manufacturing Conference	International Conference on Advanced Research on Sustainable Intelligent Manufacturing- online Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Centro para o Desenvolvimento Rápido e Sustentado de Produto, Portugal
2021/11/02 - 2021/11/03	Fourth Food and Nutritional Sciences Research Symposium Symposium	Fourth Food and Nutritional Sciences Research Symposium University of Reading, United Kingdom
2021/08/05 - 2021/08/05	International Manufacturing Forum Series 2021 Symposium	International Manufacturing Forum Series Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Centro para o Desenvolvimento Rápido e Sustentado de Produto, Portugal
2021/06/02 - 2021/06/02	Edible packaging: coatings or films? in cycle of seminars in Biotechnology of the Marine Environment. Role: lecturer Seminar	Cycle of seminars in Biotechnology of the Marine Environment, Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2020/11/10 - 2020/11/12	EFFoST2020 International Conference Congress	EFFoST2020 International Conference European Federation of Food Science and Technology, Netherlands
2020/11/03 - 2020/11/04	Third Food and Nutritional Sciences Research Symposium Symposium	Third Food and Nutritional Sciences Research Symposium University of Reading, United Kingdom
2020/07/23 - 2020/07/23	ALGAECOAT - Seaweed extracts edible coatings for fresh fruits and vegetables in the Summer Course "Exploitation and Marine Resources Valorization" Role: lecturer and students mentorship activity Other	Summer Course "Exploitation and Marine Resources Valorization" Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2020/01/13 - 2020/01/13	Workshop in Science Communication Workshop	Workshop in Science Communication Instituto Politécnico de Leiria MARE, Portugal
2019/12/11 - 2019/12/11	Algaecoat Project - Seaweed extract-based edible coatings for fruits and vegetables. Role: invited oral communication Other	Workshop in Synergies between Economy, Society and Environment Tagusvalley Associação para a Promoção e Desenvolvimento do Tecnopolo do Vale do Tejo, Portugal
2019/11/19 - 2019/11/20	Second Food and Nutritional Sciences Research Symposium Symposium	Second Food and Nutritional Sciences Research Symposium University of Reading, United Kingdom
2019/06/07 - 2019/06/07	5º Symposium in Food Production and Transformation in Sustainable Environment Symposium	5º Symposium in Food Production and Transformation in Sustainable Environment Instituto Politécnico de Beja Escola Superior Agrária, Portugal
2019/02/19 - 2019/02/19	1st Food and Nutritional Sciences Research Symposium Seminar	1st Food and Nutritional Sciences Research Symposium University of Reading, United Kingdom
2018/11/05 - 2018/11/07	4th International Conference on Food Chemistry and Technology Congress	4th International Conference on Food Chemistry and Technology
2018/05/24 - 2018/05/24	Food Innovation and Safety Conference (CISA'18) Conference	Food Innovation and Safety Conference (CISA'18) Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2017/11/23 - 2017/11/23	Open classe Algaecoat - Marine-based edible coatings for fresh-cut fruits, in Seminars of Marine Macroalgae. Role: lecturer Seminar	Seminars of Marine Macroalgae Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2017/11/05 - 2017/11/05	Siena Food Innovation Other	Siena Food Innovation Università degli Studi di Siena, Italy
2017/05/10 - 2017/05/12	Innovations in Food Science & Technology Congress	Innovations in Food Science & Technology
2017/02/13 - 2017/02/17	Ocean Open Day- Laboratory activity: the sea in the orchard: how seaweeds can contribute to fruit preservation? Role: laboratory activity mentorship Other	Science and Technology Open Week (FCT) Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2016/02/15 - 2016/02/19	Ocean Open Day - Laboratory activity: Sea Soap - soaps with marine macroalgae incorporation Role: laboratory activity mentorship Other	Science and Technology Open Week (FCT) Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2014/05/08 - 2014/05/08	VI Food Innovation and Safety Conference Conference	VI Food Innovation and Safety Conference Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2013/11/07 - 2013/11/07	Industrial Property Workshop- how to write and submit a patent application Workshop	Industrial Property Workshop Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2012/03/30 - 2012/03/30	Analytical Chemistry Symposium: Environmental occurrence, persistence and fate of pharmaceuticals Symposium	Analytical Chemistry Symposium Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2012/03/15 - 2012/03/15	Food Innovation and Safety Conference Conference	Food Innovation and Safety Conference Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2011/10/06 - 2011/10/06	Biotecmar Project dissemination session: Add value to by-products from fish processing industries. Unit for Technological Innovation and Valuation of Fisheries and Aquaculture Products Other	Biotecmar Project dissemination session Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera, Portugal

Jury of academic degree

	Topic Role	Candidate name (Type of degree) Institution / Organization
2024/12/11	Characterization of the behavior pattern of fish conservation and maintenance parameters Supervisor	Saulo Erazo Romero (Master) Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2024/11/20	Development of biodegradable absorbent for food packaging Supervisor	Magda Barreira (Master) Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2022/12/14	Impact of an edible seaweed-based coating in fresh-cut potato shelf-life Supervisor	Joel Pedrosa Ferreira (Master) Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2022/12/05	Seaweed extracts to control postharvest phytopathogenic fungi in Rocha pear (Thesis) Arguer	Eloisa Toledo Iglesias (Master) Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal

Committee member

	Activity description Role	Institution / Organization
2023/04/04 - Current	Member of the Working Group 1- Fruits and Vegetables of COST Action CA19124 - Rethinking Packaging for Circular and Sustainable Food Supply Chains of the Future Member	European Cooperation in Science and Technology, Belgium
2022/11/04 - Current	Member of the EU4Algae - Working Group 3. Algae for Food. Eu4Algae Consortium Member
2022/11/04 - Current	Member of the EU4Algae - Working Group 6. Materials, Chemicals, Bioactives & Algae Biorefining Group. Eu4Algae Consortium Member

Course / Discipline taught

	Academic session	Degree Subject (Type)	Institution / Organization
2025/02/17 - 2025/06/30	Analysis and Quality Control of Food Marine Resources (microbiology component)	Engenharia Alimentar (Licenciatura)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2025/02/17 - 2025/06/30	Analysis and Quality Control of Food Marine Resources (microbiology component)	Biologia Marinha (Licenciatura)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2025/02/17 - 2025/06/30	Analysis and Quality Control of Fruit, Vegetables and Cereals - microbiology component	Engenharia Alimentar (Licenciatura)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2024/02/19 - 2024/07/31	Analysis and Quality Control of Food Marine Resources (microbiology component)	Engenharia Alimentar (Licenciatura)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2024/02/14 - 2024/07/31	Analysis and Quality Control of Fruit, Vegetables and Cereals - microbiology component	Engenharia Alimentar (Licenciatura)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2023/12/11 - 2023/12/11	Presentation of "Macroalgae potential in the conservation of food products" under the framework of the course "Marine Food Resources".	Gestão da Qualidade e Segurança Alimentar (Mestrado integrado)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2023/02/17 - 2023/04/28	Analysis and Quality Control of Fruit, Vegetables and Cereals - microbiology component	Engenharia Alimentar (Licenciatura)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2022/03/01 - 2022/07/31	Analysis and Quality Control of Fruit, Vegetables and Cereals Quality Control- microbiology component	Engenharia Alimentar (Licenciatura)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2021/03/11 - 2021/07/31	Analysis and Quality Control of Fruit, Vegetables and Cereals - microbiology component	Engenharia Alimentar (Licenciatura)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2021/03/11 - 2021/07/31	Unidade Curricular de Análise e Controlo de Qualidade Hortofrutícolas e Cereais	Engenharia Alimentar (Licenciatura)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2020/02/17 - 2020/05/15	Analysis and Quality Control of Fruit, Vegetables and Cereals - microbiology component	Engenharia Alimentar (Licenciatura)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2019/02/17 - 2019/04/14	Analysis and Quality Control of Fruit, Vegetables and Cereals - microbiology component	Engenharia Alimentar (Licenciatura)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2019/02/17 - 2019/04/14	Analysis and Quality Control of Fruit, Vegetables and Cereals - microbiology component	Engenharia Alimentar (Licenciatura)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2018/09/17 - 2019/02/16	Technology and Innovation of Vegetable Products	Inovação e Tecnologia Alimentar (Curso Técnico Superior Profissional)	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal

Journal scientific committee

	Journal title (ISSN)	Publisher
2024/01/20 - Current	Applied Sciences, Special Issue "Advances in Marine-Based Functional Food and Food Technology" (Guest Editor)	MDPI

Other jury / evaluation

	Activity description	Institution / Organization
2024/08/01 - 2024/08/30	Internal Jury for recruitment position of a BSc researcher at MARE-IPLeiria for the Packaging of Future project	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2024/06/01 - 2024/06/30	Internal Jury for a PhD student recruitment position (BD001) under the Regional University Network – European University (RUN-EU).	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2024/06/01 - 2024/06/30	Internal Jury for a PhD student recruitment position (BD002) under the Regional University Network – European University (RUN-EU).	Instituto Politécnico de Leiria Escola Superior de Turismo e Tecnologia do Mar de Peniche, Portugal
2024/04/19 - 2024/04/19	Internal Jury for recruitment position of a PhD researcher at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS)	Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, Ireland
2024/01/25 - 2024/01/25	External Jury for recruitment position at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS). TUS, Limerick, Ireland (25-01-2024)	Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, Ireland

Distinctions

Award

2025	Best Presentation Award Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, Ireland
2024	Polymers Best paper award in recognition of the paper Electrospun Polycaprolactone (PCL) degradation: An in vitro and in vivo study. doi:10.3390/polym14163397
2022	Knowledge Circle award with the Project SeaFilm- Sustainable Edible Films for Frozen Seafood Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Portugal Instituto Politécnico do Cávado e do Ave, Portugal
2020	2nd place in the Five Minute Oral Presentation in the 3th Food and Nutritional Sciences Research Symposium, University of Reading, 3-4th November 2020 University of Reading, United Kingdom
2019	3rd place in the Five Minute Oral Presentation in the 2nd Food and Nutritional Sciences Research Symposium, University of Reading, 5th November 2019 University of Reading, United Kingdom
2018	Honorable Mention in the 10th edition of Green Project Awards, SEA category, with the project AMALIA - "Algae-to-market lab ideas", Adding value to invasive seaweeds of the Iberian coast.
2017	1st prize for outreach activities: From the Sea to the School and Senior Ocean MARE- Polytechnic of Leiria, Portugal
2015	INOV C award to the project "Technology transfer for the application of edible coatings in IV range products"