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Oscar Ramos is researcher and integrated member of CBQF (Centre of Biotechnology and Fine Chemistry) since 2018. Recently, in Nov. 2023, he has assumed the role of Senior researcher at Biorbis (Porto, Portugal). In this capacity, he oversees and leads pioneering projects in food innovation, sustainability, circular economy, agriculture, and advanced materials. In 2018, Oscar took on a senior researcher and R&D Program Manager role at the Portuguese Catholic University (UCP) and Amyris Inc., (a public Californian synthetic biology biotech company), within a collaborative project named “Alchemy”. Over five years, he spearheaded the early-stage development of sustainable and innovative formulations, as well as clean-label products derived from by-products of the fermentation industry. These developments found application in the fields of Food, Cosmetic, Personal Care and Biomedical industries. Concurrently, he oversaw multiple R&D projects connected to the primary research he directed, facilitating communication between the R&D facilities in Porto (Portugal) and the decision-making headquarters in San Francisco (USA). This role demanded strong multitasking skills, creative problem-solving abilities, and effective management of various business facets, encompassing marketing, funding, and sales. In 2012, he joined the University of Minho (Braga, Portugal) and started work as a Postoctoral researcher, focusing on creating sustainable micro- and nano delivery systems designed to protect and control the release of biomolecules within food products. Simultaneously, he played a key role in the co-founding of Blendera Food Solutions, a startup venture headquarters at UPTEC (Porto, Portugal) focused on the designing of pioneering solutions aimed at prolonging the freshness of perishable food items. This endeavor provided valuable leadership experience, involving team management, direct client interactions, and the cultivation of strategic thinking, critical problem-solving and strong interpersonal skills. In 2007, driven by a strong intellectual curiosity, Oscar started a PhD at ITQB/Nova University of Lisbon (Lisbon, Portugal), working in collaboration with CBQF/Portuguese Catholic University (Porto, Portugal). His research focus involved the creation of sustainable edible coatings derived from agro-industrial by-products, intended to extend the shelf life of food products. This experience honed his exceptional adaptability, problem-solving and creative skills. As Microbiologist and researcher at Portuguese Catholic University in 2005, he pioneered innovative systems, including films and coatings, aimed at enhancing the nutritional qualities of food while simultaneously extending its shelf life. This marked the beginning of a journey dedicated to cultivating open-mindedness and creativity in the pursuit of new skills and breakthroughs. He has (co)-authored 4 patents, over 60 scientific publications in refereed international journals, 2 books, 12 chapters and over 60 communications in national and international conferences; he (co)-supervised 1 post-doctoral, 5 PhD (2 as Supervisor) ,11 MSc and 15 undergraduate students. Boasting over 17 years of expertise in the realm of innovation, Oscar's journey began with academic applied research and seamlessly transitioned into entrepreneurship and industry involvement, encompassing both B2B and B2C sectors in national and international scenarios. Throughout his career, he has spearheaded numerous R&D projects in collaboration with diverse industry partners, acting as a vital bridge between the academic and industrial sectors. This pivotal role has been instrumental in transforming conceptual ideas into market-ready products and securing competitive funding.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
ÓSCAR LEANDRO DA SILVA RAMOS

Citation names

  • RAMOS, ÓSCAR

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
5C19-49E0-96EF
ORCID iD
0000-0002-7627-189X
Scopus Author Id
54889028400

Websites

Knowledge fields

  • Engineering and Technology - Industrial Biotechnology - Bio-derived Novel Materials
  • Agrarian Sciences - Agrarian and Food Biotechnology - Agricultural Biotechnology and Food Biotechnology
  • Agrarian Sciences - Agrarian and Food Biotechnology - Agricultural Biotechnology and Food Biotechnology
  • Engineering and Technology - Other Engineering and Technologies - Food and Beverages
  • Engineering and Technology - Other Engineering and Technologies - Food and Beverages
  • Agrarian Sciences - Agrarian and Food Biotechnology - Agricultural Biotechnology and Food Biotechnology
  • Engineering and Technology - Industrial Biotechnology - Bioproducts Biomaterials
  • Engineering and Technology - Environmental Biotechnology - Environmental Biotechnology

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Proficiency (C2)
Spanish; Castilian Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Intermediate (B1) Elementary (A2)
Education
Degree Classification
2007/02 - 2011
Concluded
 Ciências da Engenharia e Tecnologia (Doutoramento)
Major in Engenharia Bioquímica (Biochemical Engineering)
Universidade Nova de Lisboa Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica, Portugal
"Development and characterization of bioactive, edible whey protein films and coatings to improve quality and safety of food products" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 Approved by Unanimity
2001 - 2005
Concluded
 Microbiologia (Licenciatura)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
 15 values
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2018/11 - Current Auxiliary Researcher (Research) Universidade Católica Portuguesa Portuguesa Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina, Portugal
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2012/03 - 2018/10 Postdoc (Research) Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
2013/03 - 2017/10 Visiting Researcher (Research) Universidade do Porto Laboratorio de Engenharia de Processos Ambiente Biotecnologia e Energia, Portugal
Universidade do Porto Laboratorio de Engenharia de Processos Ambiente Biotecnologia e Energia, Portugal
2007 - 2011 Researcher (Research) Universidade Nova de Lisboa Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica, Portugal
Universidade Nova de Lisboa Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica, Portugal
2006/05 - 2007/01 Researcher (Research) Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2005/09 - 2006/04 Researcher (Research) Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal

Teaching in Higher Education

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2018/07 - 2018/10 Assistant (University Teacher) Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
2015/04 - 2018/10 Assistant (University Teacher) Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2005/09 - 2006/02 MILKFILM: Development and characterization of bioactive milk protein edible coats and films
POCI/CVT/60372/2004
Research Fellow
Concluded

Contract

Designation Funders
2018/11 - 2023/09 ALCHEMY: Capturing High Value from Industrial Fermentation BioProduts
POCI-01-0247-FEDER-027578
Researcher
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
Ongoing
2018/05 - 2018/10 YPACK: High Performance Polyhydroxyalkanoates Based Packaging to Minimise Food Waste
773872
Post-doc
Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
Concluded
2017/10 - 2018/10 MOBFOOD: Mobilizing scientific and technological knowledge in response to the challenges of the agri-food market
I-47-2016-10
Post-doc
Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
2015/01 - 2018/10 Strategic funding Project 2015-2017
UID/BIO/04469/2013
Post-doc
Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
Concluded
2016/07 - 2017/12 DINOSSAUR: Dinoflagellates for sustained supply of active compounds in optimized photobioreactors
PTDC/BBB-EBB/1374/2014
Post-doc
Universidade do Porto Laboratorio de Engenharia de Processos Ambiente Biotecnologia e Energia, Portugal
Concluded
2015/01 - 2017/12 Strategic funding Project 2015-2017
UID/EQU/00511/2013
Post-doc
Universidade do Porto Laboratorio de Engenharia de Processos Ambiente Biotecnologia e Energia, Portugal
Concluded

Other

Designation Funders
2023/11 - Current Circulas
Private
Research Assistant
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Portuguesa Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina, Portugal
Ongoing
2006/09 - 2008/06 CHEESECOVER: Development and characterization of new edible films and coatings for cheese, with improved antimicrobial and permeability properties
13-05-04-FDR-00037
Researcher
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
Concluded
2006 - 2008 MILKFILM: Development and characterization of bioactive milk protein edible coats and films
POCI/CVT/60372/2004
Researcher
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
Concluded
Outputs

Publications

Book
  1. Advances in Processing Technologies for Bio-based Nanosystems in Food. CRC Press. 2019.
    Published • 10.1201/9781315177328 • Editor
  2. Cerqueira, M.A.; Pinheiro, A.C.; Ramos, O.L.; Silva, H.; Bourbon, A.I.; Vicente, A.A.. Advances in Food Nanotechnology. 2017.
    10.1016/B978-0-323-42980-1.00002-9
  3. Edible Food Packaging. CRC Press. 2017.
    10.1201/b19468 • Editor
  4. Cerqueira, M.A.; Costa, M.J.; Rivera, M.C.; Ramos, O.L.; Vicente, A.A.. Flavouring and Coating Technologies for Preservation and Processing of Foods. 2014.
    10.1002/9781118406281.ch12
  5. Da Silva, S.B.; Borges, S.; Ramos, Ó.; Pintado, M.; Ferreira, D.; Sarmento, B.. Treating retinopathies - Nanotechnology as a tool in protecting antioxidants agents. 2012.
    10.1007/978-3-642-30018-9_158
  6. Ramos, O.S.; Malcata, F.X.. Edible and biodegradable packaging for food storage. 2011.
Book chapter
  1. RAMOS, ÓSCAR. "Nanostructures of whey proteins for encapsulation of food ingredients". 2019.
    10.1016/b978-0-12-815663-6.00003-3
  2. "Nanotechnology in Food: Introduction, Context, and Concepts". In Advances in Processing Technologies for Bio-based Nanosystems in Food, 1. Boca Raton, United States: CRC Press, 2019.
    Published
  3. "Nanohydrogels Production". In Advances in Processing Technologies for Bio-based Nanosystems in Food. Boca Raton, United States: CRC Press, 2019.
    Published
  4. Ramos, Óscar L.; Pereira, Ricardo N.; Cerqueira, Miguel A.; Martins, Joana R.; Teixeira, José A.; Malcata, F. Xavier; Vicente, António A.. "Bio-Based Nanocomposites for Food Packaging and Their Effect in Food Quality and Safety". In Food Packaging and Preservation, 271-306. Elsevier, 2018.
    10.1016/b978-0-12-811516-9.00008-7
  5. Ramos, O.L.; Malcata, F.X.. "Food-Grade Enzymes". In Comprehensive Biotechnology, 587-603. Elsevier, 2017.
    10.1016/b978-0-12-809633-8.09173-1
  6. "Edible packaging for dairy products". In Edible Food Packaging: Materials and Processing Technologies, 383-411. New York, United States: CRC Press, 2016.
    Published
Journal article
  1. Castro, L.M.G.; Caço, A.I.; Pereira, C.F.; Sousa, S.C.; Brassesco, M.E.; Machado, M.; Ramos, Ó.L.; et al. "Modification of Acorn Starch Structure and Properties by High Hydrostatic Pressure". Gels 9 9 (2023): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85172243036&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3390/gels9090757
  2. Madalena, D.A.; Araújo, J.F.; Ramos, Ó.L.; Vicente, A.A.; Pinheiro, A.C.. "Assessing the In Vitro Digestion of Lactoferrin-Curcumin Nanoparticles Using the Realistic Gastric Model". Nanomaterials 13 15 (2023): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85167650747&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3390/nano13152237
  3. Costa, E.M.; Silva, S.; Pereira, C.F.; Ribeiro, A.B.; Casanova, F.; Freixo, R.; Pintado, M.; Ramos, Ó.L.. "Carboxymethyl Cellulose as a Food Emulsifier: Are Its Days Numbered?". Polymers 15 10 (2023): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85160633995&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3390/polym15102408
  4. Costa, E.M.; Oliveira, A.S.; Silva, S.; Ribeiro, A.B.; Pereira, C.F.; Ferreira, C.; Casanova, F.; et al. "Spent Yeast Waste Streams as a Sustainable Source of Bioactive Peptides for Skin Applications". International Journal of Molecular Sciences 24 3 (2023): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85147893648&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3390/ijms24032253
  5. Casanova, F.; Pereira, C.F.; Ribeiro, A.B.; Costa, E.M.; Freixo, R.; Castro, P.M.; Fernandes, J.C.; Pintado, M.; Ramos, Ó.L.. "Design of Innovative Biocompatible Cellulose Nanostructures for the Delivery and Sustained Release of Curcumin". Pharmaceutics 15 3 (2023): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85152053380&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3390/pharmaceutics15030981
  6. Casanova, F.; Freixo, R.; Pereira, C.F.; Ribeiro, A.B.; Costa, E.M.; Pintado, M.E.; Ramos, Ó.L.. "Comparative Study of Green and Traditional Routes for Cellulose Extraction from a Sugarcane By-Product". Polymers 15 5 (2023): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85149726932&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3390/polym15051251
  7. Castro, M.L.; Ferreira, J.P.; Pintado, M.; Ramos, O.L.; Borges, S.; Baptista-Silva, S.. "Grape By-Products in Sustainable Cosmetics: Nanoencapsulation and Market Trends". Applied Sciences (Switzerland) 13 16 (2023): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85169096458&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3390/app13169168
  8. Araújo, L.; Machado, A.R.; Sousa, S.; Ramos, Ó.L.; Ribeiro, A.B.; Casanova, F.; Pintado, M.E.; Vieira, E.; Moreira, P.. "Implementation of a Circular Bioeconomy: Obtaining Cellulose Fibers Derived from Portuguese Vine Pruning Residues for Heritage Conservation, Oxidized with TEMPO and Ultrasonic Treatment". Agriculture (Switzerland) 13 10 (2023): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85175065075&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3390/agriculture13101905
  9. "Characterization and Evaluation of Commercial Carboxymethyl Cellulose Potential as an Active Ingredient for Cosmetics". Applied Sciences 12 13 (2022): 6560-6560. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app12136560.
    10.3390/app12136560
  10. Madalena, D.; Fernandes, J.-M.; Avelar, Z.; Gonçalves, R.F.S.; Ramos, Ó.L.; Vicente, A.A.; Pinheiro, A.C.. "Emerging challenges in assessing bio-based nanosystems’ behaviour under in vitro digestion focused on food applications – A critical view and future perspectives". Food Research International 157 (2022): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85131831886&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.foodres.2022.111417
  11. Francisca Casanova; Carla F. Pereira; Alessandra B. Ribeiro; Ricardo Freixo; Eduardo Costa; Manuela E. Pintado; João C. Fernandes; Oscar L Ramos. "Novel Micro- and Nanocellulose-Based Delivery Systems for Liposoluble Compounds". Nanomaterials (2021): https://www.mdpi.com/2079-4991/11/10/2593.
    10.3390/nano11102593
  12. RAMOS, ÓSCAR. "In Situ Forming Silk Sericin-Based Hydrogel: A Novel Wound Healing Biomaterial". ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering 7 4 (2021): 1573-1586. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c01745.
    10.1021/acsbiomaterials.0c01745
  13. RAMOS, ÓSCAR. "The progress of essential oils as potential therapeutic agents: a review". Journal of Essential Oil Research 32 4 (2020): 279-295. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10412905.2020.1746698.
    10.1080/10412905.2020.1746698
  14. RAMOS, ÓSCAR. "Active Whey Protein Edible Films and Coatings Incorporating Lactobacillus buchneri for Penicillium nordicum Control in Cheese". Food and Bioprocess Technology 13 6 (2020): 1074-1086. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11947-020-02465-2.
    10.1007/s11947-020-02465-2
  15. RAMOS, ÓSCAR. "Suitability of ß-lactoglobulin micro- and nanostructures for loading and release of bioactive compounds". Food Hydrocolloids 101 (2020): 105492-105492. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.105492.
    10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.105492
  16. RAMOS, ÓSCAR. "Design of ß-lactoglobulin micro- and nanostructures by controlling gelation through physical variables". Food Hydrocolloids 100 (2020): 105357-105357. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.105357.
    10.1016/j.foodhyd.2019.105357
  17. Lívia S. Simões; Joana T. Martins; Ana C. Pinheiro; António A. Vicente; Oscar L. Ramos. "ß-lactoglobulin micro- and nanostructures as bioactive compounds vehicle: In vitro studies". Food Research International (2020): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodres.2020.108979.
    10.1016/j.foodres.2020.108979
  18. João F. Araújo; Ana I. Bourbon; Lívia S. Simões; António A. Vicente; Paulo J. G. Coutinho; Oscar L. Ramos. "Physicochemical characterisation and release behaviour of curcumin-loaded lactoferrin nanohydrogels into food simulants". Food & Function (2020): https://doi.org/10.1039/C9FO01963D.
    10.1039/C9FO01963D
  19. Fasolin LH; Pereira RN; Pinheiro AC; Martins JT; Andrade CCP; Ramos OL; Vicente AA. "Emergent food proteins - Towards sustainability, health and innovation.". Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.) (2019): http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/31554037.
    10.1016/j.foodres.2019.108586
  20. Pereira RN; Rodrigues RM; Ramos ÓL; Pinheiro AC; Martins JT; Teixeira JA; Vicente AA. "Electric Field Processing: Novel Perspectives on Allergenicity of Milk Proteins.". Journal of agricultural and food chemistry (2018): http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/30296069.
    10.1021/acs.jafc.8b03689
  21. Ramos, O.L.; Pereira, R.N.; Martins, A.; Rodrigues, R.; Fuciños, C.; Teixeira, J.A.; Pastrana, L.; Malcata, F.X.; Vicente, A.A.. "Design of whey protein nanostructures for incorporation and release of nutraceutical compounds in food". Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 57 7 (2017): 1377-1393. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85013472953&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/10408398.2014.993749
  22. de Souza Simões, L.; Madalena, D.A.; Pinheiro, A.C.; Teixeira, J.A.; Vicente, A.A.; Ramos, Ó.L.. "Micro- and nano bio-based delivery systems for food applications: In vitro behavior". Advances in Colloid and Interface Science 243 (2017): 23-45. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85017129674&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.cis.2017.02.010
  23. Tavares, T.; Ramos, O.L.; Malcata, F.X.. "ß-Lactoglobulin microparticles obtained by high intensity ultrasound as a potential delivery system for bioactive peptide concentrate". Journal of Food Science and Technology (2017): 1-10. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85031417566&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s13197-017-2912-1
  24. Pereira, R.N.; Rodrigues, R.M.; Altinok, E.; Ramos, Ó.L.; Xavier Malcata, F.; Maresca, P.; Ferrari, G.; Teixeira, J.A.; Vicente, A.A.. "Development of iron-rich whey protein hydrogels following application of ohmic heating – Effects of moderate electric fields". Food Research International 99 (2017): 435-443. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85020116541&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.foodres.2017.05.023
  25. Monteiro, A.A.; Monteiro, M.R.; Pereira, R.N.; Diniz, R.; Costa, A.R.; Malcata, F.X.; Teixeira, J.A.; et al. "Design of bio-based supramolecular structures through self-assembly of a-lactalbumin and lysozyme". Food Hydrocolloids 58 (2016): 60-74. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84959082651&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.foodhyd.2016.02.009
  26. Madalena, D.A.; Ramos, T.L.; Pereira, R.N.; Bourbon, A.I.; Pinheiro, A.C.; Malcata, F.X.; Teixeira, J.A.; Vicente, A.A.. "In vitro digestion and stability assessment of ß-lactoglobulin/riboflavin nanostructures". Food Hydrocolloids 58 (2016): 89-97. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84959387377&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.foodhyd.2016.02.015
  27. Pereira, R.N.; Rodrigues, R.M.; Ramos, Ó.L.; Xavier Malcata, F.; Teixeira, J.A.; Vicente, A.A.. "Production of Whey Protein-Based Aggregates Under Ohmic Heating". Food and Bioprocess Technology 9 4 (2016): 576-587. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84959518801&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s11947-015-1651-4
  28. Martins, J.T.; Ramos, Ó.L.; Pinheiro, A.C.; Bourbon, A.I.; Silva, H.D.; Rivera, M.C.; Cerqueira, M.A.; et al. "Edible Bio-Based Nanostructures: Delivery, Absorption and Potential Toxicity". Food Engineering Reviews 7 4 (2015): 491-513. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84946479932&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s12393-015-9116-0
  29. Ramos, O.L.; Pereira, R.N.; Rodrigues, R.; Teixeira, J.A.; Vicente, A.A.; Xavier Malcata, F.. "Physical effects upon whey protein aggregation for nano-coating production". Food Research International 66 (2014): 344-355. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84908272493&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.foodres.2014.09.036
  30. Rodrigues, R.M.; Martins, A.J.; Ramos, O.L.; Malcata, F.X.; Teixeira, J.A.; Vicente, A.A.; Pereira, R.N.. "Influence of moderate electric fields on gelation of whey protein isolate". Food Hydrocolloids (2014): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84908273603&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.foodhyd.2014.06.002
  31. Cerqueira, M.A.; Pinheiro, A.C.; Silva, H.D.; Ramos, P.E.; Azevedo, M.A.; Flores-López, M.L.; Rivera, M.C.; et al. "Design of Bio-nanosystems for Oral Delivery of Functional Compounds". Food Engineering Reviews 6 1-2 (2014): 1-19. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84900314977&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s12393-013-9074-3
  32. Ramos, Ó.L.; Reinas, I.; Silva, S.I.; Fernandes, J.C.; Cerqueira, M.A.; Pereira, R.N.; Vicente, A.A.; et al. "Effect of whey protein purity and glycerol content upon physical properties of edible films manufactured therefrom". Food Hydrocolloids 30 1 (2013): 110-122. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84861987357&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.foodhyd.2012.05.001
  33. Ramos, O.T.; Pereira, J.O.; Silva, S.I.; Fernandes, J.C.; Franco, M.I.; Lopes-da-Silva, J.A.; Pintado, M.E.; Malcata, F.X.. "Evaluation of antimicrobial edible coatings from a whey protein isolate base to improve the shelf life of cheese". Journal of Dairy Science 95 11 (2012): 6282-6292. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84867746626&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3168/jds.2012-5478
  34. Ramos, T.L.; Silva, S.I.; Soares, J.C.; Fernandes, J.C.; Poças, M.F.; Pintado, M.E.; Malcata, F.X.. "Features and performance of edible films, obtained from whey protein isolate formulated with antimicrobial compounds". Food Research International 45 1 (2012): 351-361. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84855544569&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.foodres.2011.09.016
  35. Ramos, T.L.; Pereira, J.O.; Silva, S.I.; Amorim, M.M.; Fernandes, J.C.; Lopes-da-Silva, J.A.; Pintado, M.E.; Malcata, F.X.. "Effect of composition of commercial whey protein preparations upon gelation at various pH values". Food Research International 48 2 (2012): 681-689. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84863480189&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.foodres.2012.06.004
  36. Ramos, Ó.L.; Santos, A.C.; Leão, M.V.; Pereira, J.O.; Silva, S.I.; Fernandes, J.C.; Franco, M.I.; Pintado, M.E.; Malcata, F.X.. "Antimicrobial activity of edible coatings prepared from whey protein isolate and formulated with various antimicrobial agents". International Dairy Journal 25 2 (2012): 132-141. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84861337135&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.idairyj.2012.02.008
  37. Ramos, Ó.L.; Fernandes, J.C.; Silva, S.I.; Pintado, M.E.; Malcata, F.X.. "Edible Films and Coatings from Whey Proteins: A Review on Formulation, and on Mechanical and Bioactive Properties". Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 52 6 (2012): 533-552. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84862066987&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/10408398.2010.500528
  38. Fernandes, J.C.; Eaton, P.; Franco, I.; Ramos, Ó.S.; Sousa, S.; Nascimento, H.; Gomes, A.; et al. "Evaluation of chitoligosaccharides effect upon probiotic bacteria". International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 50 1 (2012): 148-152. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-83555165002&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2011.10.011
  39. Fernandes, J.C.; Borges, M.; Nascimento, H.; Bronze-da-Rocha, E.; Ramos, O.S.; Pintado, M.E.; Malcata, F.X.; Santos-Silva, A.. "Cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of chitooligosaccharides upon lymphocytes". International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 49 3 (2011): 433-438. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79959590540&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2011.05.032
  40. Fernandes, J.C.; Eaton, P.; Nascimento, H.; Gião, M.S.; Ramos, O.S.; Belo, L.; Santos-Silva, A.; Pintado, M.E.; Malcata, F.X.. "Antioxidant activity of chitooligosaccharides upon two biological systems: Erythrocytes and bacteriophages". Carbohydrate Polymers 79 4 (2010): 1101-1106. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-73649087900&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.carbpol.2009.10.050
  41. Fernandes, J.C.; Tavaria, F.K.; Fonseca, S.C.; Ramos, Ó.S.; Pintado, M.E.; Malcata, F.X.. "In vitro screening for antimicrobial activity of chitosans and chitooligosaccharides, aiming at potential uses in functional textiles". Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 20 2 (2010): 311-318. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77649220273&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.4014/jmb.0904.04038
  42. Fernandes, J.C.; Tavaria, F.K.; Soares, J.C.; Ramos, O.S.; João Monteiro, M.; Pintado, M.E.; Xavier Malcata, F.. "Antimicrobial effects of chitosans and chitooligosaccharides, upon Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli, in food model systems". Food Microbiology 25 7 (2008): 922-928. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-49449107853&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.fm.2008.05.003
Thesis / Dissertation
  1. "Development and Characterization of bioactive, edible whey protein films and coatings to improve quality and safety of Food products". PhD, Universidade Nova de Lisboa Instituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10362/9781.

Intellectual property

Patent
  1. Maria Manuela Estevez Pintado (null); Óscar Leandro da Silva Ramos; Joana Odilia Mendes Sá Pereira; Francisco Xavier Delgado Domingos Antunes Malcata; Maria de Fátima Filipe Poças; José António Teixeira Lopes da Silva; Ivonne Delgadillo Giraldo; Catarina de Oliveira Ferreira. 2013. "Revestimento comestível para alimentos". Portugal.
    Granted/Issued
Provisional application for patent
  1. 2021. "Dynamic Gastric Digestion Model and Computer Program nº 20211000046583".
    Protected

Other

Other output
  1. Bio-Based Superabsorbent Hydrogels for Nutrient-Controlled Release. 2023. Ribeiro, A.B.; Moreira, H.; Pereira, S.I.A.; Godinho, M.; Castro, P.M.L.; Pereira, C.F.; Casanova, F.; et al. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85175142601&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.2139/ssrn.4607745
  2. New Insights on Bio-Based Micro- and Nanosystems in Food. 2018. Daniel A. Madalena; Ricardo N. Pereira; António A. Vicente; Óscar L. Ramos. https://doi.org/10.1016%2Fb978-0-08-100596-5.21859-3.
    10.1016/b978-0-08-100596-5.21859-3
  3. Whey and Whey Powders: Production and Uses. 2016. O.L. Ramos; R.N. Pereira; R.M. Rodrigues; J.A. Teixeira; A.A. Vicente; F.X. Malcata. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-12-384947-2.00747-9.
    10.1016/b978-0-12-384947-2.00747-9
  4. Food-Grade Enzymes. 2011. O.S. Ramos; F.X. Malcata. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/b978-0-08-088504-9.00213-0.
    10.1016/b978-0-08-088504-9.00213-0
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2018 Suitability of ß-lactoglobulin micro- and nanostructures for quercetin-loading 3rd Congress on Food Structure Design
(Debrecen, Hungary)
2016 Influence of Ohmic Heating on production of whey protein aggregates Iberoamerican Congress on Biotechnology
(Salamanca, Spain)
2015 Development of ß-lactoglobulin nanostructures for encapsulation and controlled release of nutraceuticals 8th European Symposium on Biopolymers
(Rome, Italy)
2015 Design of nanostructures, obtained from assembling of a-lactalbumin and lysozyme for encapsulation and delivery of Vitamin B2 12th International Congress on Engineering and Food
(Québec, Canada)
2014 Influence of Electro-Heating upon Production of Whey Protein Cold-Set Hydrogels International congress on Advances in Food Processing: Challenges for the Future
(São Paulo, Brazil)
2014 Association of riboflavin in whey protein hydrogels produced through application of moderate electric field and cold induced gelation. 1st Congress on Food Structure Design
(Porto, Portugal)
2014 Production of whey protein cold-set hydrogels through application of moderate electric fields XII Encontro de Química dos Alimentos
(Lisboa, Portugal)
2014 Development and characterization of ß-lactoglobulin nanohydrogels for bioactive compound delivery XII Encontro de Química dos Alimentos
(Lisboa, Portugal)
2014 Production of whey protein nanosystems by electro-heating for nutraceuticals encapsulation 8th International Conference on Polymer and Fiber Biotechnology
(Braga, Portugal)
2013 Production of whey protein hydrogels through application of electric fields Portuguese Congress of Microbiology and Biotechnology
(Aveiro, Portugal)
2013 Tailoring the properties of heat-induced whey protein hydrogels produced under the effects of moderate electric fields Polymar
(Barcelona, Spain)
2013 Development and characterization of bioactive ß-lactoglobulin nano-hydrogels for food applications Polymar
(Barcelona, Spain)
2013 Controlling size of whey protein nano-particles through application of moderate electric fields 10th International Bioelectrics Symposium
(Germany)
2013 Advances in biodegradable and bioactive polymeric systems for food applications AEICBAS Biomedical Congress
(Porto, Portugal)
2012 New Trends in Food Biotechnology Food Biotech LTM
(Faro, Portugal)
2010 Effect of chitooligosaccharide on the barrier and mechanical properties of films manufactured using whey protein isolate and concentrate at different contents of glycerol First International Meeting on Material/Bioproduct Interactions
(Paris)
2010 Bioactive properties of chitooligosaccharides 15th European Carbydrate Symposium
(Vienna, Austria)
2009 Evaluation of the cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of chitooligosaccharides upon human lymphocytes 9th International Conference of the European Chitin Society
(Venice, Italy)
2009 Antioxidant activity of chitooligosaccharides upon two biological systems: erythrocytes and bacteriophages 9th International Conference of the European Chitin Society
(Venice)

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2020/01 - Current Production, purification and valorization of cellulose oligomers from sugarcane bagasse
Supervisor of Ricardo Jorge Guedes Paiva Freixo
 Biotechnology, specialization in Food Engineering (PhD)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2018/04 - Current Design of a 3D in vitro gastric model with in situ analysis for assessment of food digestibility and nanomaterials behavior
Co-supervisor of Daniel Alexandre da Silva Madalena
Biomedical Engineering (PhD)
Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
2023/02 - 2024/02 Anti-aging clean label cosmetic for skin care
Co-supervisor
 Master (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2020/01 - 2024/01 Design of Cellulose Based Micro- and Nanostructures for Encapsulation and Controlled Release of Lipophilic Biomolecules
Supervisor
 PhD degree in Biotechnology, specialization in Food Engineering (PhD)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2023/02 - 2023/12 Preparation, characterization and biological evaluation of hybrid nanosystems as wound healing potentiators
Co-supervisor
 Master (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2023/02 - 2023/09 Sustain Development of Biodegradable and bioactive facial masks for cosmetics from blueberry wastes
Co-supervisor
 Master thesis in Sustainable Food Systems Engineering, Technology and Business (BiFTec-FOOD4S) (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2023/02 - 2023/07 Sustainable functional isotonic beverage from by-products and bioactive molecules of sugarcane fermentation
Co-supervisor
 Master in Sustainable Food Systems Engineering, Technology and Business (BiFTec-FOOD4S) (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2022/02 - 2022/12 Development of a hydrogel for capillary cosmetics
Co-supervisor of Bárbara Inês Ramalho Cardeal dos Santos Ribeiro
 Curricular internship in scope of Master in Biomedical Engineering (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2022/02 - 2022/12 Development of biodegradable and functional cosmetic patch
Co-supervisor
 Curricular internship in scope of Master in Biomedical Engineering (Master)
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2018/04 - 2022/03 Design of a 3D in vitro gastric model with in situ analysis for assessment of food digestibility and nanomaterials behavior
Co-supervisor
 PhD thesis in Biomedical Engineering (PhD)
Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
2015/06 - 2020/01 Development of biodegradable micro/nanostructures from milk whey protein, as a vehicle for transport and controlled release of bioactive compounds in food matrices
Co-supervisor of Lívia de Souza Simões
Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD)
Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
2018/02 - 2018/11 Design of bioactive, edible coating to improve quality and safety of raspberry
Supervisor
 Biological Engineering (Master)
Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
2017/10 - 2018/11 Evaluation of the behavior of protein nanostructures and the bioaccessibility of nutraceuticals in food models
Supervisor
 Biophysics and Bionanosystems (Master)
Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
2017/01 - 2017/07 Development of ß-lactoglobulin nanosystems for encapsulation and controlled release of bioactive compounds
Co-supervisor
 Food Biotechnology (Master)
Universidad de Oviedo, Spain
2014/10 - 2015/12 Production of nanostructures for encapsulation and controlled release of nutraceuticals
Co-supervisor of Daniel Alexandre da Silva Madalena
 Micro/Nano Technologies (Master)
Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
2013/10 - 2015/07 Production of nanosystems by Ohmic heating for Nutraceutical’s encapsulation
Co-supervisor
 Micro/Nano Technologies (Master)
Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
2013 - 2014 Development and characterization of whey protein nanostructures for controlled release of functional compounds in food products
Co-supervisor
Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
2011 - 2014 Obtaining and characterization of protein nanostructures made from a-Lactalbumin and Lysozyme
Co-supervisor of Adenilson Abranches Monteiro
 Food Science and Technology (PhD)
Universidade Federal de Viçosa Centro de Ciências Agrárias, Brazil

Event organisation

Event name
Type of event (Role) 		Institution / Organization
2018 - 2019 Member of organizing committees of international congress 8th International Symposium on "Delivery of Functionality in Complex Food Systems” (2019), 07-10 July, Porto, Portugal. URL: https://www.dof2019.org/committees.php (2019/07/07 - 2019/07/10)
Congress (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
2015 - 2016 Member of organizing committees of international congress: 1st Congress on Food Structure Design (2015), 15-17 October, Porto, Portugal. URL: https://www.skyros-congressos.pt/foodstructure/organizing.html (2015/10/15 - 2015/10/17)
Congress (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal

Jury of academic degree

Topic
Role 		Candidate name (Type of degree)
Institution / Organization
2022/01 Assessment of functionality and bio-accessibility of microalgae proteins – impact of novel food processing
(Thesis) Arguer
 Luís Pedro Lima Machado (PhD)
Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
2018 Evaluation of alternative processes of inactivation of yeasts involved in wine degradation
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Joana Sofia Gomes Dias (PhD)
Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
2017 Avaliação da estratégia de aplicação do revestimento e avaliação das propriedades físico-químicas e organoléticas dos componentes de alimentos secos/com baixa atividade de água revestidos quando incorporados numa matriz “hidrofílica”
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Ana Margarida Gomes Torres (Master)
Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
2016/11/23 Atividade inibidora da enzima conversora da angiotensina de extratos peptídicos obtidos a partir da hidrólise do soro do queijo por cardosinas
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Ana Catarina Sousa Pereira (Master)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Farmácia, Portugal
2016/11/21 Determinação das actividades antibacteriana e antifúngica de substratos funcionalizados
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Zita Sofia Barbosa Avelar (Master)
Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
2015/12/09 Desenvolvimento de novos produtos à base de queijo: Introdução de aromas e incorporação de polissacarídeos
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Sónia Maria Oliveira Antunes (Master)
Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
2014/12/20 Review and improvement of a food safety system HACCP in a supermarket
(Thesis) Main arguer
 José Ricardo da Silva Carvalho (Master)
Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
2014/11/21 Implementation of FSSC 22000 referential in a wholesale distribution company of food products
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Ana Isabel Coroas da Silva (Master)
Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
2013/04 Development and characterization of bio-based nanosystems for the control release of functional compounds
(Thesis) Arguer
 Hélder Daniel Peixoto da Silva (PhD)
Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
2013/04 Development and characterization of edible and biodegradable nano-laminate coatings as vehicle of incorporation of functional and antimicrobial agents from Aloe vera, for extending shelf-life of Lycopersicum esculentum Mill. (tomato)
(Thesis) Arguer
 María Liliana Florez López (PhD)
Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
2013 Microencapsulation of probiotics for folate production in human intestine
(Thesis) Arguer
 Philippe Emmanuel da Cruz Ramos (PhD)
Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal

Association member

Society Organization name Role
2018/01 - 2018/10 Member of Directive Board of ANICT (National Association of Science and Technology Researchers)

Committee member

Activity description
Role 		Institution / Organization
2021 - Current Member of Editorial Board of Applied Sciences (MDPI) since 2021. ISSN: 2076-3417, Impact Factor: 2.679 (2020); 5-Year Impact Factor: 2.736 (2020).
Member
 Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal

Consulting

Activity description Institution / Organization
2020 - Current External Research Consultant for Sparos I&D nutrion in aquaculture since 2020 Areas: X-Ray, FT-IR, Calorimetry and Particle size techniques of analysis Sparos Lda, Portugal
2018 - Current External Research Consultant for Amyris Bio Products Portugal Areas: Texture, FT-IR and Particle size techniques of analysis Amyris Bio Products Portugal, Portugal
2015 - 2022 External Research Consultant for Biotechnology School of Portuguese Catholic University. Areas: Calorimetry, Microcalorimetry, Rheology, R-ray, Particle size, Texture and FT-IR techniques of analysis Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2015/01 - 2016/12 External Research Consultant for 5ENSESINFOOD company, Porto, Portugal Areas: Rheology techniques of analysis 5ENSESINFOOD, Portugal

Scientific expedition

Activity description Institution / Organization
2022/01 - 2023/12 Guest Editor of Nanomaterials special issue: Nanomaterials for Food Science and Technology URL: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/special_issues/Nanomaterials_Food_Science Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2022/01 - 2023/12 Guest Editor of Nanomaterials special issue: "Micro and Nanomaterials in Cosmetics URL: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/special_issues/Micro_Nanomaterials_Cosmetics Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2020/03 - 2021/06 Guest Editor of Nanomaterials special issue: Advances in Food Nanotechnology URL: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/special_issues/ad_food_nano Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2018/03 - 2018/10 Guest Editor of Nanomaterials special issue: Bionanocomposite Packaging: Towards the Improvement of Food Safety URL: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nanomaterials/special_issues/bionano_packaging_food Universidade do Minho Centro de Engenharia Biológica, Portugal
Distinctions

Award

2022 Honorable distinction by CBQF
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Portugal
2021 Honorable distinction by CBQF
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Portuguesa Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina, Portugal
2020 Honorable distinction by CBQF
2013 Trainee Merit Grant by COST
European Commission, Belgium
2011 FCT Post-doctoral Grant
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Portugal
2007 Travel Merit Grant
Fundação Luso-Americana para o Desenvolvimento, Portugal
2006 FCT PhD Grant
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Portugal

Other distinction

2018 Honorable distinction by Food Hydrocolloids journal
Elsevier Ltd, United Kingdom
2016 Honorable distinction by Food Hydrocolloids journal
Elsevier Ltd, United Kingdom
2012 Honorable distinction by COTEC Portugal
Cotec , Portugal