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Sustainability Technician at GreenCoLab: Part of the GCL Sustainability Group where to develop studies for several national and international projects concerning sustainability, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Techno-economic Analysis (TEA). Ph.D. candidate in Biotechnological Sciences at Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development (MED UAlg) in partnership with the Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry (LAQV/REQUIMTE, U.Aveiro) with research focused on development of sustainable packages from vegetable byproducts for the high-pressure process. Previously, she worked as a research fellow in the Xtreme Gourmet project at MarBiotech group (CCMAR, Portugal).
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Carlos Alexandre Ribeiro Lima
Gender
Male

Citation names

  • A.R. Lima
  • Lima, A.R.
  • Lima, C.A.R.

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
E113-B4FA-E4F2
ORCID iD
0000-0001-7983-518X

Email addresses

  • alexandrelima@greencolab.com (Professional)

Addresses

  • GreenCoLab - Associação Oceano Verde , 8005-139, Universidade do Algarve Campus de Gambelas Ed. 2, , Faro, Portugal (Professional)

Websites

Knowledge fields

  • Engineering and Technology - Industrial Biotechnology - Bioplastics
  • Engineering and Technology - Environmental Biotechnology
  • Agrarian Sciences - Agrarian and Food Biotechnology
  • Natural sciences - Biological Sciences - Marine Biology

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Intermediate (B1) Advanced (C1) Upper intermediate (B2)
Education
Degree Classification
2019/01 - 2024/03/30
Ongoing
 Ciências Biotecnológicas (Doutoramento)
Major in Biotecnologia Alimentar
Universidade do Algarve, Portugal
"Development of Sustainable Packages from Agro-Industrial Waste Streams (e.g., Salicornia ramosissima Byproduct) Suitable for High-Pressure Process" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
2015/03 - 2017/09
Concluded
 Engenharia Alimentar (Master)
Major in Desenvolvimento de Processos para Indústria Alimentar
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil

Universidade do Algarve, Portugal
"UV-C radiation combined with ultrasound-assisted extraction to obtain cherry tomato extracts rich in bioactive compounds" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 18
2015 - 2016
Concluded
 Ciência dos Alimentos (Laurea Specialistica)
Major in Tecnologia de Frutas e Hortaliças
Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Brazil
"Application of ultraviolet light (UV-C) technology in the post-harvest of fruits and vegetables: A review" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 18
2009/07 - 2014/12
Concluded
 Engenharia Alimentar (Bachelor)
Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brazil
 14
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2023/11/01 - Current Contracted Researcher (Research) GreenCoLab, Portugal

Others

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2018/02/07 - 2019/12/31 Bolseiro de Investigação Universidade do Algarve, Portugal
Universidade do Algarve, Portugal
2015/01 - 2016/01 Consultor Técnico Empresa Júnior de Consultoria em Eng. de Alimentos e Eng. Química, Brazil
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil
2013/01 - 2014/01 Monitoria acadêmica Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brazil
Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brazil
2012/06 - 2013/12 Técnico de Controle de Qualidade (Estágio) Distribuidora de Alimentos Fartura S/A, Brazil
2010/01 - 2012/01 Analista de Alimentos (Estágio) Fundação Núcleo de Tecnologia Industrial do Ceará, Brazil
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2020/01/01 - 2024/03/30 Development of Sustainable Packages from Agro-Industrial Waste Streams (e.g., Salicornia ramosissima Byproduct) Suitable for High-Pressure Process
SFRH/BD/149398/2019
PhD Student Fellow
Universidade do Algarve Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia, Portugal

MED - Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development , Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2017/02 - 2019 XtremeGourmet - Plantas Extremófilas na Cozinha Gourmet (nº CRESC I&DT nº 17676 )
nº CRESC I&DT nº 17676
Research Fellow
Associação para a Inovação e Desenvolvimento da FCT
2015/02/01 - 2017/09/21 Radiação UV-C combinada a extração assistida por ultrassom para obtenção de extratos de tomate cereja ricos em compostos bioativos
Fellow Mundus Action 2
Master Student Fellow
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil

Universidade do Algarve, Portugal
European Union (EU)
Concluded

Contract

Designation Funders
2024/01/01 - 2027/06/01 LOCALITY - Nature-positive aLgae-based fOod, agriCulture, AquacuLture and textIle producTs made in North and Baltic Sea ecosYstems
HORIZON-MISS-2022-OCEAN-01 - 101112884
Researcher
GreenCoLab – Associação Oceano Verde, Portugal
 European Climate Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
Ongoing
2023 - 2025 Pacto da BIOECONOMIA AZUL | Algae Vertical & Blue Biobank
C644915664-00000026
ALGAE VERTICAL - WP5
Researcher
GreenCoLab, Portugal
 Governo da República Portuguesa
Ongoing
2023/11/01 - 2024/04/30 MICROBOOST - Microalgae as Fish Health Boosters via Aquafeeds
EEA.BG.CALL2.030.2021
Researcher
GreenCoLab, Portugal
 EEA Grants
Ongoing
Outputs

Publications

Book chapter
  1. Lais Galileu Speranza; Ahmad Furqan Hala; Bernardo Carvalho; Alexandre R. Lima; Tom Bradley; Jonathan Forbes; Tia Morgan; Hugo Pereira; João Varela. "Life cycle assessment and techno-economic sustainability assessment of existing algal-based technologies for future implications". In Algal Biorefinery: A Sustainable Solution for Environmental Applications, edited by Sanjeet Mehariya; Bikash Kumar; Shashi Kant Bhatia. Elsevier, 2025.
    Under revision
  2. Alexandre R. Lima; Cristofoli, Nathana Lazzarotto; Maria Margarida Cortez Vieira. "Life-Cycle Assessment: A Tool to Evaluate the Environmental Impact of Nanomaterials Used in Food Packaging". In Postharvest Nanotechnology for Fresh Horticultural Produce: Innovations and Applications, edited by Radhakrishnan E.K.; Ashitha Jose; Sunil Pareek, 347-362. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2023.
    Published
  3. Alexandre R. Lima; Rosana da Silva Rodrigues. "Aplicação da tecnologia de luz ultravioleta na pós-colheita de frutas e hortaliças". In Vegetais Minimamente Processados e Inovações, 157-188. Curitiba, Brazil: Appris, 2019.
    Published
Conference abstract
  1. Francisca Mayla Rodrigues Silva; Lima, Carlos Alexandre Ribeiro; Nathana Lazzarotto Cristofoli; Géssica Santos; Carolina Sousa; Lucicléia Barros de Vasconcelos Torres. "Desenvolvimento de geleia de abóbora e maracujá enriquecida com pectina natural da casca do maracujá". Paper presented in XIX Encontro Nacional e V Congresso Latino Americano de Analistas de Alimentos, Natal, 2015.
    Published
  2. CRISTOFOLI, N. L. ; Lima, C.A.R.; TORRES, L. B. V.. "Caracterização de compostos bioativos em pitaya de polpa vermelha (Hylocereus costaricensis)". Paper presented in II Congresso sul brasileiro de engenharia de alimentos, Blumenau, 2015.
    Published
  3. LIMA, C.A.R. ; CRISTOFOLI, N. L.. "Desenvolvimento e Avaliação Sensorial de Pão de Leite Elaborado Com Óleo de Coco Adicionado de Farinha de Amaranto.". Paper presented in II Congresso sul brasileiro de engenharia de alimentos (CSBEA), Blumenau, 2015.
    Published
  4. LIMA, C.A.R. ; FILHO, F.O.; GURGEL, A.; CRISTOFOLI, N.L.. "Análise Sensorial e Físico-Química de Doce de Leite de Cabra Adicionado de Ameixa em Calda". Paper presented in II Congresso sul brasileiro de engenharia de alimentos (CSBEA), Blumenau, 2015.
    Published
  5. Lucicléia Barros de Vasconcelos Torres; Nathana Lazzarotto Cristofoli; Germanna da Silva Fraga Sampaio; Dandara Lima Brasil; Lima, Carlos Alexandre Ribeiro; Laís de Sousa Lemos; Maiara Frade Iunes. "Avaliação da eficiência dos métodos de branquemento, recobrimento com biofilme de fécula de mandioca e tratamento com ácido cítrico na conservação de abacaxis minimamente processados". Paper presented in Congresso Brasileiro de Química, Natal, 2014.
    Published
  6. Dandara Lima Brasil; Lima, Carlos Alexandre Ribeiro; Nathana Lazzarotto Cristofoli; Camila Mota Martins; Mikaelly Azevedo Maia; Vivian de Oliveira Moura; Cleiciane Lino Botelho; Antônia Elidiane Gabriel do Amaral. "Desenvolvimento de biscoito tipo cookie adicionado de farinha do resíduo de uva com óleo de linhaça". Paper presented in Congresso Brasileiro de Química, Natal, 2014.
    Published
  7. LIMA, C.A.R. ; ZAMBELLI, R. A.; SANTOS JUNIOR, E. C.; PINTO, L. I. F.; VIANA, J. D. R.; BORGES, J. M.; DANTAS, M. M.; PONTES, D. F.. "Aceitação e intenção de compra de bebida alcoólica fermentada de cagaita (Eugenia Dysenteric)". Paper presented in II Congresso Nacional de Alimentos e Nutrição e V Congresso Mineiro de Alimentação e Nutrição, Ouro Preto, 2014.
    Published
  8. LIMA, C.A.R. ; ALBUQUERQUE, D. M.; PINTO, L. I. F.; ZAMBELLI, R. A.; SANTOS JUNIOR, E. C.. "Análise da estrutura dos alvéolos do miolo de pães tipo forma processados com polidextrose e açaí em pó". Paper presented in II Congresso Nacional de Alimentos e Nutrição e V Congresso Mineiro de Alimentação e Nutrição, Ouro Preto, 2014.
    Published
  9. PONTES, E. R. ; LIMA, C.A.R. ; VIANA, J. D. R.; SANTOS JUNIOR, E. C.; ZAMBELLI, R. A.. "Efeito da estocagem congelada de massas no perfil de textura de pães tipo forma incorporados com tomate em pó e polidextrose.". Paper presented in II Congresso Nacional de Alimentos e Nutrição e V Congresso Mineiro de Alimentação e Nutrição, Ouro Preto, 2014.
    Published
Conference poster
  1. Alexandre R. Lima; Tom Bradley; Alexandre M. C. Rodrigues; João C. S. Varela; Hugo G. Pereira; Lais G. Speranza. "Optimizing algae biorefineries sustainability through life cycle assessment (LCA) models". Paper presented in ISAP - 8th Congress of the International Society of Applied Phycology, 2024.
  2. Alexandre R. Lima; Sautron, Laurence; Cristofoli, N.L.; Amaral, Renata Alexandra; A. C. Quintino; SARAIVA, JORGE; Margarida C. Vieira. "Potential of Cellulose Nanofibers from Salicornia ramosissima waste as Reinforcing Agent in Chitosan-Based Films". Paper presented in 37th EFFoST International Conference, 2023.
  3. Cristofoli, N.L.; Lima, A.R.; Margarida C. Vieira. Corresponding author: Margarida C. Vieira. "Exopolysaccharides from Porphyridium cruentum as a novel reinforcing agent for bio-based biofilms". Paper presented in 37th International EFFoST Conference, 2023.
  4. Célia Quintas; Alexandre R. Lima; Gama, Florinda; Nunes, Carla; Salazar, Miguel; Barreira, Luísa. "Effect of increasing salinity on the microbiological characteristics of halophytes cultivated in a soilless technique". Paper presented in 7th ISEKI-Food Conference, 2023.
  5. Alexandre R. Lima; Sautron, Laurence; Cristofoli, Nathana Lazzarotto; Amaral, Renata Alexandra; SARAIVA, JORGE; Margarida C. Vieira. "Assessing the Viability of Chitosan-Based Food Packaging Reinforced with Cellulose Nanofibers from Salicornia ramosissima Waste for High-Pressure Processing". Paper presented in 7th ISEKI-Food Conference, 2023.
  6. Cristofoli, Nathana Lazzarotto; Alexandre R. Lima; Varela, Joao; Silva, Carlos; Margarida C. Vieira. "Optimizing Phycoerythrin Extraction from Porphyridium cruentum for Food Films: pH and Temperature Effects and Potential for Intelligent Packaging". Paper presented in 7th ISEKI-Food Conference, 2023.
  7. Alexandre R. Lima; Cristofoli, Nathana Lazzarotto. "EvoFIBER project: Sustainable Solutions in Dietary Fiber from Olive Pomace". Paper presented in 7th ISEKI-Food Conference, 2023.
  8. Alexandre R. Lima; Cristofoli, Nathana Lazzarotto; Costa, Ana R.; SARAIVA, JORGE; Margarida C. Vieira. "Comparative study of the production of cellulose nanofibers from the agro-industrial waste of Salicornia ramosissima by acid and enzymatic treatment.". Paper presented in III Ibero-American Congress on Biotechnology (BioIberoAmerica), 2022.
  9. Lima A.R.; Filippidis K.; Rosa A. R.; Vieria M. C.; Cruz, R.M.S. "Moisture sorption isotherm and storage stability of dried Salicornia (Salicornia ramosissima)". Paper presented in INCREaSE - International Congress on Engineering and Sustentability in the XXI Century, 2019.
  10. Lima, A.R. (E113-B4FA-E4F2); Quintas, C.M.B.; Cruz, R.M.S; Vieira, M.C.. "Extending the shelf life of fresh salicornia (Salicornia ramosissima) a halophyte species". Paper presented in XII Iberoamerican Congress of Food Engineering (CIBIA), 2019.
  11. Batista, F.O.; Lima, A.R. (E113-B4FA-E4F2); Veneral, J.G.; Fritz, A.R.M.. "Effect of the UV-C irradiation doses on strawberries quality". Paper presented in XII Iberoamerican Congress of Food Engineering (CIBIA), 2019.
  12. Gama, F.; Ricardo, A.P.; Correia P.J.; Pestana, M.; Salazar, M.; Nunes, C.; Castañeda-Loaiza, V.; et al. "Changes in mineral concetration of Inula crithmoides grown under dfferent salinity". Paper presented in NutriPLANTA - XVII Simpósio Luso-Espanhol de Nutrição Mineral das Plantas, 2018.
  13. Lima, Carlos Alexandre Ribeiro; Nathana Lazzarotto Cristofoli; Heloísa Fabian Batisttela Lasta; Josamaique Gilson Veneral; Alcilene Rodrigues Monteiro Fritz. "A influência da luz UV-C na manutenção da qualidade pós-colheita de tomate cereja (Lycospersicon esculentun var. Cerasiforme)". Paper presented in XXV Congresso Brasileiro de Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos, 2016.
  14. Lima, Carlos Alexandre Ribeiro; Rafael Audino Zambeli; José Diogo da Rocha Viana; Edilberto Cordeiro dos Santos Júnior; Luan Ícaro Ferreira Pinto; Dorasilvia Ferreira Pontes. "Propriedades texturométricas de pães formulados com polidextrose e brócolis em pó obtidos por massas congeladas". Paper presented in Congresso Brasileiro de Engenharia Química, 2014.
  15. José Diogo da Rocha Viana; Lima, Carlos Alexandre Ribeiro; Grace Kelly Pinheiro; Rafael Audino Zambeli; Dandara Lima Brasil; Dorasilvia Ferreira Pontes. "Avaliação do efeito da temperatura e injeção de vapor durante o processo de fermentação das massas para a produção de pães tipo forma". Paper presented in Congresso Brasileiro de Engenharia Química, 2014.
  16. Rafael Audino Zambeli; Lima, Carlos Alexandre Ribeiro; Dandara Lima Brasil; Grace Kelly Pinheiro; José Diogo da Rocha Viana; Dorasilvia Ferreira Pontes. "Análise de imagem de pães tipo forma: relação entre a incorporação de pós não-formadores de glúten e a estrutura do miolo". Paper presented in Congresso Brasileiro de Engenharia Química, 2014.
  17. Nathana Lazzarotto Cristofoli; Lima, Carlos Alexandre Ribeiro; Lucicléia Barros de Vasconcelos Torres; Aurenice Maria Mota; Jorgiane da Silva Severino Lima; Francisca Mayla Rodrigues Silva; Nayara Macêdo Peixoto; Raimundo Willane de Figueiredo. "Pitaia (H. costaricensis): Uma fruta com características atrativas para a indústria de processamento". Paper presented in Congresso Brasileiro de Engenharia Química, 2014.
  18. LIMA, C.A.R. ; FIRMINO, D. S.; ARAUJO, E. P.; ALENCAR, A. S. C.; COSTA, A. N.; TAVARES, A. B. A.; ADRIANO, A. F. ; et al. "Evaluation of the use edible film of starch of seeds of jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) in increased shelf life of fresh cut mangos". Paper presented in 16th International Biotechnology Symposium and Exhibition, 2014.
  19. NASCIMENTO, D. S.; LIMA, C.A.R. ; OLIVEIRA, J. P. ; SOUSA, K. S. ; RAMALHO, N. F.; CRISTOFOLI, N. L. ; SILVA, F. M. R.; TORRES, L. B. V.. "Study and preparation of energy drink with tropical fruit and ginger". Paper presented in 16th International Biotechnology Symposium and Exhibition, 2014.
Journal article
  1. A.R. Lima; L. Sautron; A. Kalamaridou; Cristofoli, N.L.; A. C. Quintino; R. A. Amaral; SARAIVA, JORGE; Vieira, M. M. C.. Corresponding author: A.R. Lima. "Assessing the viability of chitosan-based films reinforced with cellulose nanofibers from Salicornia ramosissima agro-industrial by-product for food packaging". International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (2025):
    Open access • Under revision
  2. A.R. Lima; Cristofoli, N.L.; Delahousse, Inès; Amaral, R. A.; SARAIVA, JORGE; Vieira, M. M. C.. "PLA-based Films Reinforced with Cellulose Nanofibers from Salicornia ramosissima By-product with Proof of Concept in High-Pressure Processing". Applied Sciences (2025):
    Open access • Under revision
  3. Quintas, Célia; Lima, A.R.; Gama, Florinda; Nunes, Carla; Salazar, Miguel; Barreira, Luísa. "Microbial and Sensory Evaluation of Halophytes Cultivated in a Soilless System Under Different Salinities". Applied Sciences 15 16 (2025): 8799. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15168799.
    Open access • Published
  4. Cristofoli, Nathana L.; A.R. Lima; Costa, Sebastião; Silva, Carlos Manuel; Varela, João; Vieira, Margarida C.. "Exopolysaccharides from Porphyridium cruentum as a reinforcing agent for chitosan biopolymer-based film". International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 314 (2025): 144310. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.144310.
    Published • 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.144310
  5. Rose Daphnee Tchonkouang; Alexandre R. Lima; Andreia C. Quintino; Cristofoli, N. L.; M.M.C. Vieira. "UV-C Light: A Promising Preservation Technology for Vegetable-Based Nonsolid Food Products". Foods (2023): https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/17/3227.
    10.3390/foods12173227
  6. Cristofoli, N. L.; Alexandre R. Lima; Rose Daphnee Tchonkouang; Andreia C. Quintino; Margarida C. Vieira. "Advances in the Food Packaging Production from Agri-Food Waste and By-Products: Market Trends for a Sustainable Development". Sustainability (2023): https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/15/7/6153.
    10.3390/su15076153
  7. Cristofoli, Nathana L.; Alexandre R. Lima; Rosa da Costa, Ana M.; Evtyugin, Dmitry; Silva, Carlos; Varela, João; Vieira, Margarida C.. "Structural characterization of exopolysaccharides obtained from Porphyridium cruentum exhausted culture medium". Food and Bioproducts Processing 138 (2023): 162-171. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fbp.2023.02.001.
    Published • 10.1016/j.fbp.2023.02.001
  8. Lima, Alexandre R.; Cristofoli, Nathana L.; Rosa da Costa, Ana M.; Saraiva, Jorge A.; Vieira, Margarida C.. "Comparative study of the production of cellulose nanofibers from agro-industrial waste streams of Salicornia ramosissima by acid and enzymatic treatment". Food and Bioproducts Processing 137 (2023): 214-225. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.fbp.2022.11.012.
    Open access • Published • 10.1016/j.fbp.2022.11.012
  9. Lima, Alexandre R.; Cristofoli, Nathana L.; Filippidis, Kyriakos; Barreira, Luísa; Vieira, Margarida C.. "Shelf-life study of a Salicornia ramosissima vegetable salt: An alternative to kitchen salt". Journal of Food Process Engineering (2022): http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.14154.
    Published • 10.1111/jfpe.14154
  10. Lima, Alexandre; Gama, Florinda; Castañeda-Loaiza, Viana; Costa, Camila; Schüler, Lisa M.; Santos, Tamára; Salazar, Miguel; et al. "Nutritional and Functional Evaluation of Inula crithmoides and Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum Grown in Different Salinities for Human Consumption". Molecules 26 15 (2021): 4543. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/molecules26154543.
    Open access • Published • 10.3390/molecules26154543
  11. Castañeda-Loaiza, Viana; Oliveira, Marta; Santos, Tamára; Schüler, Lisa; Ribeiro Lima, Alexandre; Gama, Florinda; Salazar, Miguel; et al. "Wild vs cultivated halophytes: nutritional and functional differences". Food Chemistry 333 (2020): 127536. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.127536.
    Open access • 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.127536
  12. Lima, Alexandre R.; Castañeda-Loaiza, Viana; Salazar, Miguel; Nunes, Carla; Quintas, Célia; Gama, Florinda; Pestana, Maribela; et al. "Influence of cultivation salinity in the nutritional composition, antioxidant capacity and microbial quality of Salicornia ramosissima commercially produced in soilless systems". Food Chemistry 333 (2020): 127525. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.127525.
    Open access • 10.1016/j.foodchem.2020.127525
  13. Lima, A.R. ; Cristofoli, N.L.; Veneral, J.G.; Fritz, A.R.M.; Vieira, M.C.. "Optimization conditions of UV-C radiation combined with ultrasound-assisted extraction of cherry tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) lycopene extract". International Journal of Food Studies (2019): https://doi.org/10.7455/ijfs/8.2.2019.a7.
    Open access • Published • https://doi.org/10.7455/ijfs/8.2.2019.a7
  14. Cristofoli, Nathana L.; Lima, Carlos Alexandre R.; Vieira, Maria Margarida C.; Andrade, Kátia S.; Ferreira, Sandra R. S.. "Antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of cajazeira leaves (Spondias mombin) extracts". Separation Science and Technology 54 4 (2018): 580-590. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01496395.2018.1508233.
    Open access • Published • 10.1080/01496395.2018.1508233
  15. Lima, C.A.R.; Albuquerque, D. M.; Moreira, M. A.; Guimarães, A. R.; Torres, L. B. V.. "Desenvolvimento de bebida com reposição hidroeletrolítica à base de água de coco e polpa de cajá". Revista Magistra 26 1 (2013): 1150-1154.
    Published
  16. Lima, C.A.R.; Lima, G.R.; Zambelli, R. A.; Pinheiro, G. K.; Pontes, D. F.. "Determinação da vida-de-prateleira de barras de cereais processadas com ingredientes funcionais". Revista Magistra 26 1 (2013): 1319-1324.
    Published
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2023/09/14 Nanofibers from Salicornia ramosissima waste as Reinforcing Agent in Bio-Based packaging suitable for High-Pressure Processing (HPP). Annual Journey of Doctoral Students 2023
Faculty of Science and Technology (Universidade do Algarve) (Faro, Portugal)
2022/09/16 Comparative study of the production of cellulose nanofibers from agro-industrial waste streams of Salicornia ramosissima by acid and enzymatic treatment. Annual Journey of Doctoral Students 2022
Faculty of Science and Technology (Universidade do Algarve) (Faro, Portugal)
2021 Agro-industrial side streams recovery to the nanocellulose production by different methods 6th ISEKI-Food Conference
Online (Online, Cyprus)
2020/12/09 Agro-industrial waste valorization of Salicornia ramosissima to produce cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) by acid and enzymatic hydrolysis V Encontro de Estudantes em Ambiente e Agricultura
Universidade de Évora (Évora, Portugal)

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2022/04/20 - 2022/09/02 Chitosan-based bionanocomposites films reinforced with cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) extracted from agroindustrial waste of Salicornia ramosissima
Co-supervisor of Laurence Sautron
2021/04 - 2021/09 Obtaining nanocellulose from vegetable agro-industrial waste (Salicornia ramosissima by-product) by different hydrolysis methods
Co-supervisor of Aliki Kalamaridou
 Engenharia Alimentar (Other)
Universidade do Algarve Instituto Superior de Engenharia, Portugal
2018/04 - 2019/08 Avaliação do perfil nutricional e funcional das plantas halófitas Suaeda maritima e Disphyma crassifolium utilizadas na culinária gourmet
Co-supervisor of Camila Quadros Vieira da Costa
 Bioquímica (Degree)
Universidade do Algarve, Portugal
2018/09 - 2019/04 Shelf-life extension of Salicornia Ramosissima (Fresh & dried).
Co-supervisor of Kyriakos Filippidis
 Engenharia Alimentar (Other)
Universidade do Algarve Instituto Superior de Engenharia, Portugal

Event organisation

Event name
Type of event (Role) 		Institution / Organization
2019 - 2019 XII CIBIA Challenging Food Engineering as a Driver Towards Sustainable Food Processing (2019/07/01 - 2019/07/04)
Congress (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade do Algarve, Portugal
2012 - 2012 XVIII Semana da Engenharia de Alimentos.
Workshop (Other)
 Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brazil
2011 - 2011 XVII Semana de Engenharia de Alimentos da Universidade Federal do Ceará
Workshop (Other)
 Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brazil

Event participation

Activity description
Type of event 		Event name
Institution / Organization
2017 - 2017 Development in active and inteligent food packaging
Seminar
 Ciclo de Seminários
Departamento de Engenharia Alimentar (UALG), Portugal
2015 - 2015 Poster presentation: Análise Sensorial e Físico-Química de Doce de Leite de Cabra Adicionado de Ameixa em Calda
Congress
 CSBEA - Congresso Sul Brasileiro de Engenharia de Alimentos
Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, Brazil
2015 - 2015 Poster presentation: Desenvolvimento e avaliação sensorial de pão de leite elaborado com óleo de coco adicionado de farinha de amaranto
Congress
 CSBEA - Congresso Sul Brasileiro de Engenharia de Alimentos
Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, Brazil
2014 - 2014 21ª Semana Internacional da Fruticultura, Floricultura e Agroindústria
Workshop
 21ª Semana Internacional da Fruticultura, Floricultura e Agroindústria (FRUTAL)
2014 - 2014 XVIII Encontro de Iniciação a docência
Meeting
 XVIII Encontro de Iniciação a docência
Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brazil
2013 - 2013 Poster presentation: Desenvolvimento de bebida com reposição hidroeletrolítica à base de água de coco e polpa de cajá
Congress
 CBPFH - III Congresso Brasileiro de Processamento de Frutas e Hortaliças
2013 - 2013 Poster presentation: Determinação da vida-de-prateleira de barras de cereais processadas com ingredientes funcionais
Congress
 CBPFH - III Congresso Brasileiro de Processamento de Frutas e Hortaliças
2013 - 2013 Poster presentation: XXII Encontro de Iniciação à Docência
Meeting
 XXII Encontro de Iniciação à Docência
Universidade Federal do Ceará, Brazil

Ad Hoc journal article review

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2024/01 - Current Food and Bioproducts Processing (0960-3085) Elsevier
2020/11 - Current LWT - Food Science and Technology (0023-6438) Elsevier
2019/11 - Current International Journal of Food Studies (2182-1054) ISEKI-Food Association
2019/09 - Current Brazilian Journal of Food Technology (1981-6723 ) BJFT - ITAL SP

Conference scientific committee

Conference name Conference host
2023/09/25 - 2023/09/25 3º Online Conference - Circular Economy: Make it Happen Smart Waste Young Professionals

Consulting

Activity description Institution / Organization
2015/09 - 2016/05 Consultoria e Elaboração de Manual de Boas Práticas de Fabricação (BPF) - Projeto Oeste Gastronômico CONAQ - Empresa Junior de Engenharia Química e Engenharia de Alimentos, Brazil
Distinctions

Award

2025 1st Place in the "Ideias Em Caixa" competition - Endogenous and Terrestrial Resources Category
CRIA - Divisão de Empreendedorismo e Transferência de Tecnologia, Portugal
2023 1st Place - Young Entrepreneurship Award
ISEKI-Food Association, Austria

Université Paris-Saclay, France

AgroParisTech, France
2022 Top 5 eAwards Portugal 2022
NTT Data Portugal, Portugal