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Full Professor in Environmental Engineering at University of Lisbon, School of Agriculture. Degree in Environmental Engineering from the New University of Lisbon - Faculty of Sciences and Engineering (1984), PhD in Chemical and Biological Engineering from the University of Minho (1997) and Habilitation in Environmental Engineering from the New University of Lisbon - Faculty of Sciences and Engineering (2013). Current Dean of the School of Agriculture, University of Lisbon. Former President of the North River Basins District (2008-2012) and Director of the Land Planning and Water Resources Department in Azores (2000-2002). Member of the National Water Council (2007-2012) and President of the College of Environmental Engineering (2007-2011) and member of Admission and Qualification at the Portuguese Institute of Engineers (Council 2016-2019). Main research interests focus are sustainable wastewater sanitation with a perspective of resources recovery regarding phosphorus, bioenergy and water reuse, as well as integrated water resources management and life cycle and risk analysis. 60 international peer reviewed papers among 200 publications with a h=26 score on Scopus and more than one thousand citations. Among the current projects is the development of a full-scale off-grid family house regarding water/wastewater, wastes and energy
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Antonio Guerreiro de Brito

Citation names

  • Brito A.G.
  • António Guerreiro de Brito

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
9415-F3BC-5A38
ORCID iD
0000-0003-1356-3358
Scopus Author Id
9636367000

Knowledge fields

  • Engineering and Technology - Environmental Engineering

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English
French
Education
Degree Classification
2013
Attended
 Engenharia do Ambiente (Título de Agregado)
Major in Engenharia do Ambiente
Universidade Nova de Lisboa Departamento de Ciências e Engenharia do Ambiente, Portugal
 Aprovado
1997
Concluded
 Engenharia Química e Biológica (Doutoramento)
Major in Sem especialidade
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
"Tratamento de Efluentes Líquidos Pouco Concentrados por Reactores Anaeróbicos Uasb/ggsb e Sbr: Aspectos da Cinética Biológica e da Transferência de Massa" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
Affiliation

Teaching in Higher Education

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2023/10/01 - Current Full Professor (University Teacher) Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Portugal
2014/12/06 - Current Associate Professor (University Teacher) Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Portugal
2016 - 2018 Associate Professor (University Teacher) Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
2014 - 2016 Associate Professor (University Teacher) Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Portugal
2013 - 2014 Associate Professor (University Teacher) Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Portugal

Positions / Appointments

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2016 - 2018 Conselho científico/técnico-científico ou orgão correspondente Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
2016 - 2018 Coordenação ou direção de centro de investigação, departamento ou equivalente Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
2014 - 2016 Conselho científico/técnico-científico ou orgão correspondente Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Portugal
Outputs

Publications

Book
  1. Thiel, A.; De Brito, A.G.. Emergence, performance and transformation of Portuguese water institutions in the age of river basin organisations. 2014.
    10.4337/9781782549222.00012
  2. Martins, G.; Ribeiro, D.C.; Terada, A.; Smets, B.F.; Brito, A.G.; Nogueira, R.. Phylogeny and activity of proteobacteria in sediments from lake furnas. 2011.
  3. Nogueira, R.; Estevinho, I.; Abrunhosa, L.; Mendonça, C.; Machado, P.; Carballa, M.; Brito, A.G.; Venâncio, A.. Assessing the degradation of ochratoxin a using a bioassay: The case of contaminated winery wastewater. 2007.
    10.2166/wst.2007.472
  4. Nogueira, R.; Ferreira, I.; Janknecht, P.; Rodríguez, J.J.; Oliveira, P.; Brito, A.G.. Energy-saving wastewater treatment systems: Formulation of cost functions. 2007.
    10.2166/wst.2007.514
  5. Brito, A.G.; Peixoto, J.; Oliveira, J.M.; Oliveira, J.A.; Costa, C.; Nogueira, R.; Rodrigues, A.. Brewery and winery wastewater treatment: Some focal points of design and operation. 2007.
    10.1007/978-0-387-35766-9_7
  6. Machado, A.P.; Urbano, L.; Brito, A.G.; Janknecht, P.; Salas, J.J.; Nogueira, R.. Life cycle assessment of wastewater treatment options for small and decentralized communities. 2007.
    10.2166/wst.2007.497
  7. Nogueira, R.; Elenter, D.; Brito, A.; Melo, L.F.; Wagner, M.; Morgenroth, E.. Evaluating heterotrophic growth in a nitrifying biofilm reactor using fluorescence in situ hybridization and mathematical modeling. 2005.
  8. Rodrigues, A.C.; Wuertz, S.; Brito, A.G.; Melo, L.F.. Three-dimensional distribution of GFP-labeled Pseudomonas putida during biofilm formation on solid PAHs assessed by confocal laser scanning microscopy. 2003.
  9. Brito, A.G.; Melo, L.F.; Santana, F.. Environmental technology education in Portugal: Analysis and perspectives. 2000.
  10. Brito, A.G.; Rodrigues, A.C.; Melo, L.F.. Feasibility of a pulsed sequencing batch reactor with anaerobic aggregated biomass for the treatment of low strength wastewaters. 1997.
    10.1016/S0273-1223(96)00896-7
Conference paper
  1. Gomes, R.C.B.; Nogueira, R.; Oliveira, J.M.; Peixoto, J.; Brito, A.G.. "Kinetics of fluorene biodegradation by a mixed culture". 2007.
  2. Rodrigues, A.L.; Nogueira, R.; Janknecht, P.; Brito, A.G.. "Monitoring natural organic matter in surface water by UV spectroscopy: Effects of calcium, magnesium and pH value". 2007.
Journal article
  1. Rodrigues, Denis Manuel; Carvalho, Ana P.; Fragoso, Rita do Amaral; Hein, Thomas; de Brito, Antonio Guerreiro. "Bittern-impregnated sisal: An alternative magnesium source for phosphorus recovery through struvite precipitation?". Journal of Water Process Engineering (2022): https://publons.com/wos-op/publon/56246348/.
    10.1016/J.JWPE.2022.103227
  2. Pinto, Renata; Weigelhofer, Gabriele; Pucher, Matthias; Hood-Nowotny, Rebecca Clare; Bonin, Patricia; Brito, Antonio Guerreiro; Hein, Thomas. "Dry-Wet Cycles Affect Nitrous Oxide Emissions Across Aquatic-Terrestrial Interfaces: A Mesocosms Study". Frontiers in Soil Science (2022): https://publons.com/wos-op/publon/48954102/.
    10.3389/FSOIL.2022.849210
  3. Rodrigues, Denis Manuel; Fragoso, Rita do Amaral; Carvalho, Ana Paula; Hein, Thomas; de Brito, Antonio Guerreiro. "Are alternative magnesium sources the key for a viable downstream transfer of struvite precipitation? Assessment of process feasibility and precipitate characteristics". Journal of Water Process Engineering (2022): https://publons.com/wos-op/publon/50771484/.
    10.1016/J.JWPE.2021.102508
  4. Renata D’arc Coura; Joaquim Mamede Alonso; Ana Cristina Rodrigues; Ana Isabel Ferraz; Nuno Mouta; Renato Silva; A. G. Brito. "Spatially Explicit Model for Anaerobic Co-Digestion Facilities Location and Pre-Dimensioning Considering Spatial Distribution of Resource Supply and Biogas Yield in Northwest Portugal". Applied Sciences 11 4 (2021): 1841-1841. https://doi.org/10.3390/app11041841.
    10.3390/app11041841
  5. Renata D’arc Coura; Ana Cristina Rodrigues; Joaquim Mamede Alonso; Ana Isabel Ferraz; Luis Miguel Brito; João Carlos Castro Abrantes; António Guerreiro Brito. "Combined Pretreatment by Ultrasound and Struvite Precipitation of Raw Substrates: A Strategy to Overcome C/N Ratio Unbalance in Nitrogen-Rich Anaerobic Co-Digestion Systems". Sustainability 13 4 (2021): 2175-2175. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13042175.
    10.3390/su13042175
  6. "Effects of dry-wet cycles on nitrous oxide emissions in freshwater sediments: a synthesis.". (2021):
    https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.10767
  7. Renata Machado dos Santos Pinto; Gabriele Weigelhofer; Eugenio Diaz-Pines; António Guerreiro Brito; Sophie Zechmeister-Boltenstern; Thomas Hein. "River-floodplain restoration and hydrological effects on GHG emissions: Biogeochemical dynamics in the parafluvial zone". Science of The Total Environment 715 (2020): 136980-136980. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.136980.
    10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.136980
  8. Calapez, A.R.; Elias, C.L.; Alves, A.; Almeida, S.F.P.; Brito, A.G.; Feio, M.J.. "Shifts in biofilms’ composition induced by flow stagnation, sewage contamination and grazing". Ecological Indicators 111 (2020): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85077503565&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.ecolind.2019.106006
  9. Calapez, A.R.; Elias, C.L.; Alves, A.; Almeida, S.F.P.; Brito, A.G.; João Feio, M.. "Erratum: ‘Corrigendum to “Shifts in biofilms’ composition induced by flow stagnation, sewage contamination and grazing” (Ecological Indicators (2020) 111, (S1470160X19310015), (10.1016/j.ecolind.2019.106006))". Ecological Indicators 112 (2020): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85079200486&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.ecolind.2020.106129
  10. Simões, M.F.; Maiorano, A.E.; dos Santos, J.G.; Peixoto, L.; de Souza, R.F.B.; Neto, A.O.; Brito, A.G.; Ottoni, C.A.. "Microbial fuel cell-induced production of fungal laccase to degrade the anthraquinone dye Remazol Brilliant Blue R". Environmental Chemistry Letters (2019): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85064067673&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s10311-019-00876-y
  11. Ottoni, C.A.; Simões, M.F.; Santos, J.G.; Peixoto, L.; Martins, C.R.; Silva, B.P.; Neto, A.O.; Brito, A.G.; Maiorano, A.E.. "Application of microbial fuel cell technology for vinasse treatment and bioelectricity generation". Biotechnology Letters 41 1 (2019): 107-114. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85056615486&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s10529-018-2624-2
  12. Cruz, S.; Cordovil, C.M.S.; Pinto, R.; Brito, A.G.; Cameira, M.R.; Gonçalves, G.; Poulsen, J.R.; et al. "Nitrogen in water-Portugal and Denmark: Two contrasting realities". Water (Switzerland) 11 6 (2019): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85068849991&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3390/w11061114
  13. Calapez, A.R.; Elias, C.L.; Almeida, S.F.P.; Brito, A.G.; Feio, M.J.. "Sewage contamination under water scarcity effects on stream biota: biofilm, grazers, and their interaction". Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2019): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85068920085&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s11356-019-05876-7
  14. Rodrigues, D.M.; do Amaral Fragoso, R.; Carvalho, A.P.; Hein, T.; de Brito, A.G.. "Recovery of phosphates as struvite from urine-diverting toilets: Optimization of pH, Mg:PO4 ratio and contact time to improve precipitation yield and crystal morphology". Water Science and Technology 80 7 (2019): 1276-1286. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85076985338&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.2166/wst.2019.371
  15. Brito, Antonio. "A Simplified Nitrogen Assessment in Tagus River Basin: A Management Focused Review". Water (2018): http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/10/4/406.
    10.3390/w10040406
  16. Calapez, A.R.; Serra, S.R.Q.; Santos, J.M.; Branco, P.; Ferreira, T.; Hein, T.; Brito, A.G.; Feio, M.J.. "The effect of hypoxia and flow decrease in macroinvertebrate functional responses: A trait-based approach to multiple-stressors in mesocosms". Science of the Total Environment 637-638 (2018): 647-656. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85046754369&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.05.071
  17. Marteleira, R.; Bicudo, P.; De Brito, A.G.; Coelho, P.S.. "Surfing safe waves: Integration of water quality modelling in the evaluation of potential health risks". International Journal of Hydrology Science and Technology 8 2 (2018): 105-119. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85045527780&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1504/IJHST.2018.090892
  18. Aguiar, T.R.; Bortolozo, F.R.; Rosa Filho, E.F.; Parron, L.M.; Luz, L.D.; Brito, A.G.; Ferreira, M.T.. "Fate of selected agrochemicals in a tropical karst aquifer: A five-year study". Groundwater for Sustainable Development 5 (2017): 187-192. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85021740282&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.gsd.2017.06.008
  19. Calapez, A.R.; Branco, P.; Santos, J.M.; Ferreira, T.; Hein, T.; Brito, A.G.; Feio, M.J.. "Macroinvertebrate short-term responses to flow variation and oxygen depletion: A mesocosm approach". Science of the Total Environment 599-600 (2017): 1202-1212. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85019072952&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.scitotenv.2017.05.056
  20. Faria, A.; Gonçalves, L.; Peixoto, J.M.; Peixoto, L.; Brito, A.G.; Martins, G.. "Resources recovery in the dairy industry: bioelectricity production using a continuous microbial fuel cell". Journal of Cleaner Production 140 (2017): 971-976. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84964819787&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.04.027
  21. Santos, A.F.S.; Matos, M.; Sousa, A.; Costa, C.; Nogueira, R.; Teixeira, J.A.; Paiva, P.M.G.; et al. "Removal of tetracycline from contaminated water by Moringa oleifera seed preparations". Environmental Technology (United Kingdom) 37 6 (2016): 744-751. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84958159371&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/09593330.2015.1080309
  22. Aguiar, T.R.; Rasera, K.; Parron, L.M.; Brito, A.G.; Ferreira, M.T.. "Nutrient removal effectiveness by riparian buffer zones in rural temperate watersheds: The impact of no-till crops practices". Agricultural Water Management 149 (2015): 74-80. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84910595638&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.agwat.2014.10.031
  23. Roebeling, P.; Alves, H.; Rocha, J.; Brito, A.; Almeida, P.; Mamede, J.. "Gains from trans-boundary water quality management in linked catchment and coastal socio-ecological systems: A case study for the Minho region". Water Resources and Economics 8 (2014): 32-42. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84918802460&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.wre.2014.10.002
  24. Matos, M.; Pereira, M.A.; Parpot, P.; Brito, A.G.; Nogueira, R.. "Influence of tetracycline on the microbial community composition and activity of nitrifying biofilms". Chemosphere 117 1 (2014): 295-302. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84922240302&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.chemosphere.2014.06.094
  25. Rodrigues, A.L.; Machado, A.V.; Nóbrega, J.M.; Albuquerque, A.; Brito, A.G.; Nogueira, R.. "A poly-e-caprolactone based biofilm carrier for nitrate removal from water". International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 11 2 (2014): 263-268. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84893624623&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s13762-013-0250-z
  26. Ribeiro, D.C.; Martins, G.; Nogueira, R.; Brito, A.G.. "Mineral cycling and pH gradient related with biological activity under transient anoxic-oxic conditions: Effect on P mobility in volcanic lake sediments". Environmental Science and Technology 48 16 (2014): 9205-9210. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84906257271&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1021/es501037g
  27. Martins, G.; Peixoto, L.; Teodorescu, S.; Parpot, P.; Nogueira, R.; Brito, A.G.. "Impact of an external electron acceptor on phosphorus mobility between water and sediments". Bioresource Technology 151 (2014): 419-423. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84897101961&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.biortech.2013.10.048
  28. Martins, G.; Peixoto, L.; Brito, A.G.; Nogueira, R.. "Phosphorus-iron interaction in sediments: Can an electrode minimize phosphorus release from sediments?". Reviews in Environmental Science and Biotechnology 13 3 (2014): 265-275. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84905260510&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s11157-014-9343-5
  29. Oliveira, M.; Rodrigues, A.L.; Ribeiro, D.; Brito, A.G.; Nogueira, R.; Machado, A.V.. "Phosphorus removal by a fixed-bed hybrid polymer nanocomposite biofilm reactor". Chemistry and Ecology 30 5 (2014): 428-439. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84902543328&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/02757540.2013.868889
  30. Rodrigues, A.; Nogueira, R.; Melo, L.F.; Brito, A.G.. "Effect of low concentrations of synthetic surfactants on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) biodegradation". International Biodeterioration and Biodegradation 83 (2013): 48-55. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84877834196&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.ibiod.2013.04.001
  31. Martins, G.; Brito, A.G.; Nogueira, R.; Ureña, M.; Fernández, D.; Luque, F.J.; Alcácer, C.. "Water resources management in southern Europe: Clues for a research and innovation based regional hypercluster". Journal of Environmental Management 119 (2013): 76-84. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84874541968&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.jenvman.2013.01.027
  32. Peixoto, Luciana; Rodrigues, Alexandrina L.; Martins, Gilberto; Nicolau, Ana; Brito, Antonio G.; Manuela Silva, M.; Parpot, Pier; Nogueira, Regina. "A flat microbial fuel cell for decentralized wastewater valorization: process performance and optimization potential". Environmental Technology 34 13-14 (2013): 1947-1956.
    10.1080/09593330.2013.827223
  33. Rodrigues, A.L.; Mosquera-Corral, A.; Machado, A.V.; Moura, I.; Matos, M.I.; Brito, A.G.; Nogueira, R.. "Use of biopolymers as solid substrates for denitrification". Water Science and Technology 65 1 (2012): 105-111. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84855879678&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.2166/wst.2011.835
  34. Matos, M.; Pereira, M.A.; Nicolau, A.; Rodrigues, A.L.; Brito, A.G.; Nogueira, R.. "Influence of the organic loading rate on the growth of Galactomyces geotrichum in activated sludge". Journal of Environmental Science and Health - Part A Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering 47 4 (2012): 565-569. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84859725129&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/10934529.2012.650563
  35. Martins, G.; Henriques, I.; Ribeiro, D.C.; Correia, A.; Bodelier, P.L.E.; Cruz, J.V.; Brito, A.G.; Nogueira, R.. "Bacterial Diversity and Geochemical Profiles in Sediments from Eutrophic Azorean Lakes". Geomicrobiology Journal 29 8 (2012): 704-715. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84863819575&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/01490451.2011.619633
  36. Matos, M.; Pereira, M.A.; Nicolau, A.; Rodrigues, A.L.; Brito, A.G.; Nogueira, R.. "Influence of carrier concentration on the control of Galactomyces geotrichum bulking and bacterial community of biofilm reactors". Desalination and Water Treatment 41 1-3 (2012): 325-334. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84864104323&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/19443994.2012.664723
  37. Santos, A.F.S.; Paiva, P.M.G.; Teixeira, J.A.C.; Brito, A.G.; Coelho, L.C.B.B.; Nogueira, R.. "Coagulant properties of Moringa oleifera protein preparations: Application to humic acid removal". Environmental Technology 33 1 (2012): 69-75. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84857208012&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/09593330.2010.550323
  38. Peixoto, L.; Min, B.; Martins, G.; Brito, A.G.; Kroff, P.; Parpot, P.; Angelidaki, I.; Nogueira, R.. "In situ microbial fuel cell-based biosensor for organic carbon". Bioelectrochemistry 81 2 (2011): 99-103. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79956075631&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.bioelechem.2011.02.002
  39. Matos, M.; Alves, C.; Campos, J.L.; Brito, A.G.; Nogueira, R.. "Sequencing batch biofilm reactor: From support design to reactor operation". Environmental Technology 32 10 (2011): 1121-1129. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-80052896560&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/09593330.2010.528043
  40. Oliveira, M.; Ribeiro, D.; Nobrega, J.M.; MacHado, A.V.; Brito, A.G.; Nogueira, R.. "Removal of phosphorus from water using active barriers: Al 2O3 immobilized on to polyolefins". Environmental Technology 32 9 (2011): 989-995. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79959450996&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/09593330.2010.522597
  41. Martins, G.; Terada, A.; Ribeiro, D.C.; Corral, A.M.; Brito, A.G.; Smets, B.F.; Nogueira, R.. "Structure and activity of lacustrine sediment bacteria involved in nutrient and iron cycles". FEMS Microbiology Ecology 77 3 (2011): 666-679. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79961170292&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1111/j.1574-6941.2011.01145.x
  42. Martins, G.; Peixoto, L.; Ribeiro, D.C.; Parpot, P.; Brito, A.G.; Nogueira, R.. "Towards implementation of a benthic microbial fuel cell in lake Furnas (Azores): Phylogenetic affiliation and electrochemical activity of sediment bacteria". Bioelectrochemistry 78 1 (2010): 67-71. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77649235524&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.bioelechem.2009.07.003
  43. Rodrigues, A.L.; Pereira, M.A.; Janknecht, P.; Brito, A.G.; Nogueira, R.. "Biofilms formed on humic substances: Response to flow conditions and carbon concentrations". Bioresource Technology 101 18 (2010): 6888-6894. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77957320725&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.biortech.2010.03.121
  44. Gomes, R.B.; Nogueira, R.; Oliveira, J.M.; Peixoto, J.; Brito, A.G.. "Determination of total and available fractions of PAHs by SPME in oily wastewaters: Overcoming interference from NAPL and NOM". Environmental Science and Pollution Research 16 6 (2009): 671-678. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-70349257725&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s11356-009-0118-4
  45. Vera, L.; Martel, G.; Salas, J.J.; Sardón, N.; Nogueira, R.; Brito, A.G.; Faby, J.-A.; Ramón, A.. "Depuranat project: Sustainable management of wastewater in rural areas". Desalination and Water Treatment 4 1-3 (2009): 59-68. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77954205881&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.5004/dwt.2009.356
  46. Vieira, M.; Brito, A.G.; Nogueira, R.. "Nitrogen removal in a Sequencing Batch Biofilm Reactor: Effect of carbon availability and intermittent aeration". World Review of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development 6 2-4 (2009): 173-185. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-80052889781&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1504/WRSTSD.2009.031839
  47. Nogueira, R.; Brito, A.G.; Machado, A.P.; Janknecht, P.; Salas, J.J.; Vera, L.; Martel, G.. "Economic and environmental assessment of small and decentralized wastewater treatment systems". Desalination and Water Treatment 4 1-3 (2009): 16-21. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77954211732&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.5004/dwt.2009.349
  48. Nogueira, R.; Alves, C.; Matos, M.; Brito, A.G.. "Synthesis and degradation of poly-ß-hydroxybutyrate in a sequencing batch biofilm reactor". Bioresource Technology 100 7 (2009): 2106-2110. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-58149203988&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.biortech.2008.11.013
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Activities

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2016 - 2016 Estudo de otimização do processo de decantação para incrementar a eficiência energética de um sistema de tratamento de águas residuais por lamas ativadas
Supervisor
 Engenharia do Ambiente (Master)
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Portugal
2014 - 2014 ENSAIO EXPLORATÓRIO DE OTIMIZAÇÃO DO TRATAMENTO PRIMÁRIO DA ETAR DE BEIROLAS PARA INCREMENTAR A EFICIÊNCIA ENERGÉTICA. Aplicação de Moringa oleifera no processo de coagulação-floculação
Supervisor
 Engenharia do Ambiente (Master)
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Portugal
2007 - 2007 Microbial Fuel Cells for autonomous systems:Kinetics and technological advances in wastewater treatment and sensor applications
Supervisor
 Engenharia Química e Biológica (PhD)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2006 - 2006 Modelação da Cinética Biológica e Optimização de Reactores Sbr para a Nitrificação e Desnitrificação de Efluentes Limitados em Carbono
Supervisor
 Engenharia Química e Biológica (PhD)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal