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Paulo Jorge Teixeira da Rocha holds an Integrated MSc degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Coimbra, where he demonstrated consistent proactive engagement in both academic and industry settings. His academic achievements include winning industry case-study challenges and conducting impactful research in areas such as PU-silica aerogel composites and the cytotoxic effects of organically modified silica aerogels on mice fibroblasts. His MSc thesis, which received high praise, delved into interdisciplinary research between Chemical Engineering and Neuroscience. Following his academic pursuits, he joined the Super Bock Group trainee program as a quality engineer, where he made significant contributions to improving the brewery's filtration system and collaborated with the Marketing Department on brand activation projects. Subsequently, he transitioned back to academia, participating in a research grant focused on developing sustainable solutions for Eucalyptus-based paper packaging at the University of Coimbra.
Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Paulo Jorge Teixeira da Rocha

Citation names

  • Rocha, Paulo

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
9A1D-53F0-F1B6
ORCID iD
0000-0002-4190-1855

Telephones

Mobile phone
  • 910732126 (Personal)
Telephone
  • (+351) 239798702 (Professional)

Addresses

  • Pólo II da Universidade de Coimbra, R. Silvio Lima,, 3030-790, Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal (Professional)

Websites

Knowledge fields

  • Engineering and Technology - Chemical Engineering
  • Engineering and Technology - Chemical Engineering
  • Engineering and Technology - Chemical Engineering

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1)
Spanish; Castilian Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1) Intermediate (B1)
Education
Degree Classification
2017/09/05 - 2023/02/23
Concluded
Engenharia Química (Mestrado integrado)
Major in Biosistemas
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
"Cytotoxicity studies of organically modified silica-based aerogels." (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
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Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution
Employer
2023/06/19 - Current Contracted Researcher (Research) Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal

Others

Category
Host institution
Employer
2022/09 - 2023/06 Trainee at the Quality, Environment and Safety Department Super Bock Group, Portugal
Super Bock Group, Portugal
2021/09 - 2022/09 Internship in the scope of determining the cytotoxic potential of organically modified silica aerogels Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2021/08 - 2021/09 Internship in the R&D department to study the application of shock absorbing floors in the Smart Grid of an industry Galp Energia SGPS SA, Portugal
Galp Energia SGPS SA, Portugal
2020/10 - 2021/06 Internship within the scope of the the developing PU-silica aerogel composites for thermal insulation Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2023/06/19 - Current PRR FF2F - From Fossil to Forest
C644920945-00000036
Research Fellow
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
Agência para a Competitividade e Inovação IP
Ongoing
Activities

Event participation

Activity description
Type of event
Event name
Institution / Organization
2022/02 - 2022/02 Participation in E-Summit 2022 in the category Case Study organized by Ansell.
Call
E-Summit 2022
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2021/06 - 2021/06 Participation in Portugal's National round of "European BEST Engineering Competition 2021" in the Case Study category.
Call
European BEST Engineering Competition Portugal (EBEC2021)
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2021/03 - 2021/03 Participation in Coimbra's District round of "European BEST Engineering Competition 2021" in the Case Study category.
Call
European BEST Engineering Competition - Coimbra (EBEC 2021)
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal

Interview (tv / radio show)

Program Topic
2023/10 - 2023/10 NEpoDEQast Interview regarding my academic journey and experience in the academy and in the industry.
Distinctions

Award

2022 1st Place in E-Summit 2022 in the category Case Study
2021 1st Place in EBEC Best Engineering Competition 2021 - Coimbra, in the category case study.
2021 3rd Place in EBEC Best Engineering Competition 2021 - Portugal, in the category case study.