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Sílvia Martins Afonso (PhD) is a researcher at the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro (UTAD, Portugal) and an integrated member of the Centre for Research and Technologies in Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences (CITAB) and the Inov4Agro Associated Laboratory. She holds a PhD in Agrarian and Forestry Sciences from UTAD, awarded with the Best PhD Thesis in Agrarian and Forestry Sciences (2023–2024) under the Crédito Agrícola Award, as well as a Master’s degree in Food Quality and Safety and a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnological Engineering from the Instituto Politécnico de Bragança. She is currently involved in the PRR Vine&Wine – Zero & Low Alcohol Wines Project. Her research activity focuses on agrarian and food biotechnology, plant physiology, sustainable horticulture, postharvest technology, valorisation of agri-food by-products, and innovative approaches to wine dealcoholization, with a strong emphasis on sustainability-driven and applied research for the agrifood and wine sectors. She has published 26 peer-reviewed scientific articles, holds an h-index of 13, and has received several scientific awards, including distinctions for best PhD thesis, oral communications, and poster presentations. She has also authored book chapters and technical-scientific publications and has presented her work in more than 20 oral communications and 30 poster presentations at national and international scientific conferences. Throughout her career, she has participated in national and PRR-funded research projects, supervised and co-supervised undergraduate and master’s students, and contributed actively to advanced academic training, science dissemination, and outreach activities, consolidating a scientific profile strongly committed to sustainable agricultural and agrifood innovation, particularly in fruit production systems and wine biotechnology.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Sílvia Martins Afonso

Citation names

  • Afonso, Sílvia

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
FC16-C260-AA34
ORCID iD
0000-0002-9057-8038

Email addresses

  • safonso@utad.pt (Professional)

Addresses

  • Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences - CITAB, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, UTAD. Quinta de Prados, 5000-801, Vila Real, Vila Real, Portugal (Professional)

Websites

Knowledge fields

  • Agrarian Sciences - Agrarian and Food Biotechnology - Agricultural Biotechnology and Food Biotechnology
  • Engineering and Technology - Other Engineering and Technologies - Food and Beverages
  • Natural sciences - Biological Sciences - Microbiology
  • Agrarian Sciences - Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries - Agronomy
  • Engineering and Technology - Industrial Biotechnology - Fermentation
  • Natural sciences - Biological Sciences - Plant sciences
  • Natural sciences - Biological Sciences - Biochemistry

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Spanish; Castilian Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Upper intermediate (B2) Advanced (C1)
French Advanced (C1) Upper intermediate (B2) Intermediate (B1) Advanced (C1)
English Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1)
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
Education
Degree Classification
2025/12/01
Concluded
 Results- Oriented Management – Senior Technician (Outros)
Instituto Nacional de Administração, I.P. (INA) | NAU, Portugal
 Successfully completed
2018/12/01 - 2024/09/27
Concluded
 Ciências Agrárias e Florestais (Doutoramento)
Major in Maximizing sustainable cherry potential: integrating innovative pre harvest, post-harvest, and by-product valorization strategies .
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
"Maximizing sustainable cherry potential: integrating innovative preharvest, post-harvest, and by-product valorization strategies." (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 Very Good, by unanimous decision
2019/11/29
Concluded
 General English Course (Outros)
Wall Street English, United States
2019/06/17 - 2019/06/26
Concluded
 Abiotic Stress and Its Management in Horticultural Crops (Outros)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
 19/20
2019/02/18 - 2019/03/15
Concluded
 Advanced Training in HPLC and Antioxidant Activity Analysis (Outros)
Major in Doutoramento (conclusão de unidades curriculares)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
 17/20
2018/01/23 - 2018/05/03
Concluded
 Secretarial and Communication Skills (Outros)
Major in Secretarial and Communication Skills
Consultua - Ensino e Formação Profissional, Portugal, Portugal
 Successfully completed
2018/03/28 - 2018/03/28
Concluded
 Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET) (Outros)
Wall Street English, United States
 B2
2017/11/15 - 2017/11/15
Concluded
 Scientific Write Workshop - “General Principles for Getting a Scientific Publication" (Outros)
ReadyToPub, Portugal
2017/07/19 - 2017/08/31
Concluded
 Summer Workshop English Conversation (Outros)
Wall Street English, United States
 Approved
2015/03/01 - 2015/08/01
Concluded
 French Language Training – Labour Relations and Professional Development (Outros)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
 19/20
2014/12/05
Concluded
 Mestrado em Qualidade e Segurança Alimentar (Mestrado)
Major in Qualidade e Segurança Alimentar
Instituto Politécnico de Bragança Escola Superior Agrária, Portugal
"Utilização de extratos de folhas de oliveira como agente antioxidante." (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 19 valores
2011
Concluded
 Engenharia Biotecnológica (Licenciatura)
Instituto Politécnico de Bragança Escola Superior Agrária, Portugal
"n/a" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
2009/05/14 - 2009/07/31
Concluded
 Certificado de Aptidão Pedagógica (Outros)
IPJ – Instituto Português da Juventude, Portugal
 Excellent
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2015/08/01 - Current Researcher (Research) Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biologicas, Portugal
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biologicas, Portugal
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2018/12/01 - 2023/04/28 Maximizing sustainable cherry potential: integrating innovative pre-harvest, post-harvest, and by-product valorization strategies.
SFRH/BD/139922/2018
PhD Student Fellow
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biologicas, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2018/05/07 - 2018/11/30 Projeto Grupo Operacional para a valorização da produção da Cereja de Resende e posicionamento da sub-fileira nos mercados
Ref.ª BIM/UTAD/3/2018
Research Fellow
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
Concluded
2015/07/15 - 2017/02/28 Projeto GoldCherry-Incremento da produção de cereja de qualidade
BI/PRODER/53626/UTAD/2015_MSC
Research Fellow
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biologicas, Portugal
Concluded

Contract

Designation Funders
2023/05/15 - 2026/05/14 Vine & Wine Portugal – Driving Sustainable Growth Through Smart Innovation (Sub-project B1.5.1: Alcohol a la carte – Reducing alcohol in wine after fermentation without aroma loss)
C644866286-00000011
Researcher
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
Ongoing
2020/01/01 - 2024/12/31 Centre for the Research and Technology of Agro-Environmental and Biological Sciences
UIDP/04033/2020
10.54499/UIDP/04033/2020
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biologicas, Portugal

Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2019/01/01 - 2019/12/31 Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biológicas
UID/AGR/04033/2019
UID/Multi/00190/2019
154867UID
154694UID
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Ciências, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Centro de Investigação em Ciências Geo-Espaciais, Portugal

Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biologicas, Portugal

Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal

Universidade do Minho, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
Outputs

Publications

Book chapter
  1. Berta Gonçalves; Oliveira, Ivo; Aires, Alfredo; Morais, Maria Cristina; Correia, Sofia; Martins, Sandra; Ana Paula Silva. "Sweet Cherry". In Temperate Fruits. 2021.
    Published
Conference abstract
  1. Oliveira, Ivo; Meyer, Anne S.; Afonso, Sílvia; Aires, Alfredo; Goufo, Piebiep; Trindade, Henrique; Gonçalves, Berta. "Composição química e capacidade antioxidante de frutos de cultivares portuguesas de amendoeira". Paper presented in II Simpósio Nacional dos Frutos Secos. 10¿11 Outubro 2019, Auditório Municipal de Mirandela, Mirandela, 2019.
    Published
Conference poster
  1. Afonso, Sílvia; Vilela, A.; Inês, António; Teixeira, A.. "Phenolic profile and antioxidant potential of white, rosé, and red non-alcoholic wines produced by different dealcoholisation technologies". Paper presented in 8th World Congress on Polyphenols Applications 2025, 2025.
  2. Afonso, Sílvia; Escobar, Elza; Inês, António; Vilela, A.. "Ethanol reduction in wine using Saccharomyces and non-Saccharomyces yeasts: a strategy to address climate change and consumer demand". Paper presented in II International Meeting Molecules 4 Life, 2025.
  3. Afonso, Sílvia; Oliveira, Ivo; Aires, Alfredo; Saavedra, MJ; Gonçalves, B.; Meyer, A.. "Bioactive potential of sweet cherry by-products: phenolic composition and antibacterial properties of stems and kernels". Paper presented in VIII Jornadas de Engenharia Agronómica, 2024.
  4. Afonso, Sílvia; Oliveira, Ivo; Ribeiro, Carlos; Gonçalves, B.; Meyer, A.. "Novas estratégias em pós-colheita de cereja: aumento da qualidade com tratamentos naturais à base de plantas aromáticas e medicinais". 2024.
  5. Afonso, Sílvia; Escobar, E.; Vilela, A.; Inês, António. "Decreasing ethanol from wines, post-fermentation, with Saccharomyces and non-Saccharomyces commercial strains". Paper presented in VIII Jornadas de Engenharia Agronómica, 2024.
  6. Afonso, Sílvia; Vilela, A.; Inês, António. "Removing alcohol from wines by processes of yeast bio-dealcoholization". Paper presented in Centenary of the OIV- 45th World Congress of Vine and Wine, 2024.
  7. Afonso, Sílvia; Vilela, A.; Inês, António; Escobar, E.. "Bio-dealcoholization of wines post-fermentation to create lighter wines". Paper presented in XVII Encontro Nacional Química dos Alimentos, 2024.
  8. Afonso, Sílvia; Oliveira, Ivo; Ribeiro, Carlos; Vilela, A.; Gonçalves, B.; Meyer, A.. "Enhancing Cherry Excellence: a Focus on Biostimulants". Paper presented in VII Jornadas de Engenharia Agronómica, 2023.
  9. Afonso, Sílvia; Campos, S.; Gonçalves, B.. "Variação da composição química e da resposta antioxidante de folhas de cerejeira (cv. Lapins) após aplicação foliar de um bioestimulante comercial à base de algas (Kelpak®)". Paper presented in VII Jornadas de Engenharia Agronómica, 2023.
  10. Afonso, Sílvia; Oliveira, Ivo; Gonçalves, B.. "Health-related compounds in Portuguese almonds". Paper presented in I International Meeting Molecules4Life, 2023.
  11. Afonso, Sílvia; Campos, S.; Serapicos, M.; Oliveira, Ivo; Meyer, A.; Gonçalves, B.. "Promoting bioactive composition and antioxidant properties of sweet cherries through biostimulant strategies". Paper presented in I International Meeting Molecules4Life, 2023.
  12. Afonso, Sílvia; Oliveira, Ivo; Vilela, A.; Meyer, A.; Gonçalves, B.. "Análise sensorial de cerejas após aplicação foliar de biostimulantes: painel treinado versus consumidores.". Paper presented in 5º Simpósio Nacional de Fruticultura, 2023.
  13. Afonso, Sílvia; Oliveira, Ivo; Ribeiro, Carlos; Meyer, A.; Gonçalves, B.. "Novas oportunidades em pós-colheita de cereja: mais qualidade com revestimentos comestíveis à base de plantas aromáticas e medicinais.". Paper presented in 5º Simpósio Nacional de Fruticultura, 2023.
  14. Afonso, Sílvia; Oliveira, Ivo; Pinto, L.; Vieira, S.; Vilela, A.; Silva, A.P.. "Avaliação preliminar da aplicação de bioestimulantes à base de algas em amendoeira". Paper presented in VI Jornadas de Engenharia Agronómica- UTAD, 2022.
  15. Afonso, Sílvia; Macedo, D.; Oliveira, Ivo; Meyer, A.; Gonçalves, B.. "Chemical content and antioxidant activity variation during cherry development stages after application of biostimulants". Paper presented in XXVI Encontro Galego-português de Química, 2022.
  16. Afonso, Sílvia; Campos, S.; Gonçalves, B.. "Antioxidant activity of sweet cherry fruits (cv. Lapins) after foliar application of a seaweed extract". Paper presented in XXVI Encontro Galego-português de Química, 2022.
  17. Afonso, Sílvia; Oliveira, Ivo; Pinto, L.; Vieira, S.; Silva, A.P.. "Avaliação preliminar da aplicação de bioestimulantes à base de algas em caraterísticas de amêndoas". Paper presented in III Simpósio Nacional de Frutos Secos, 2022.
  18. Afonso, Sílvia; Teixeira, R.; Oliveira, Ivo; Jorge, N.; Gonçalves, B.; Lucas, M.; Peres. "Olive mill wastewater treatment by coagulation-flocculation-decantation and adsorption processes". Paper presented in International Conference on Green Chemistry and Sustainable Engineering, 2022.
  19. Afonso, Sílvia; Oliveira, Ivo; Ribeiro, Carlos; Vilela, A.; Gonçalves, B.; Meyer, Anne S.. "Edible coatings based on medicinal and aromatic plant extracts for sweet cherry fruits". 2021.
  20. Afonso, Sílvia; Ivo Oliveira; Aires, Alfredo; M. J. Saavedra; Berta Gonçalves. "Stems: a sweet cherry by-product with high potential". Paper presented in 1st International Electronic Conference on Agronomy, 2021.
  21. Afonso, Sílvia; Oliveira, Ivo; Vilela, A.; Goufo, Piebiep; Meyer, A.S.; TRINDADE, HENRIQUE. "Bioactive compounds, antioxidant activities, fatty acids, and sensorial characteristics of almond (Prunus dulcis) after roasting and blanching". Paper presented in 1st International Electronic Conference on Agronomy, 2021.
  22. Afonso, Sílvia. "Potential of sweet cherry by-products: phenolic profile and antimicrobial activity of stems and kernels". Paper presented in Natural products application: Health, Cosmetic and Food (Online Edition), 2021.
  23. Afonso, Sílvia. "Cultivares portuguesas de amendoeira: composição química e capacidade antioxidante". Paper presented in IV Jornadas de Engenharia Agronómica, 2019.
  24. Afonso, Sílvia; Aires, Alfredo; Ivo Oliveira; Anne S. Meyer; Berta Gonçalves. "Exploring the chemical characterization, antioxidant potential and phenolic profile in sweet cherry by- products". Paper presented in IV Jornadas de Engenharia Agronómica 2019, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Vila Real, Portugal., 2019.
  25. Afonso, Sílvia. "Volatile, phenolic and fatty acid profiles of Portuguese almond cultivars". Paper presented in XXV Encontro Galego-português de Química, 2019.
  26. Afonso, Sílvia. "Chemical characterization and antioxidant activity of sweet cherry byproducts: stems and pits". Paper presented in XXV Encontro Galego-Português de Química, 2019.
  27. Afonso, Sílvia; Oliveira, Ivo; Guedes, F.; Ribeiro, Carlos; Gonçalves, B.. "Caracterização de cultivares de cerejeira na região de Resende". Paper presented in 4º Simpósio Nacional de Fruticultura, 2018.
  28. Afonso, Sílvia; Oliveira, Ivo; Xavier, R.; Veiga, R.; João, S.; Morais, Maria; Rogerson, F.; Alves, F.; Gonçalves, B.. "Adaptive strategies of grapevine to Mediterranean climate". Paper presented in Infowine Forum, 2018.
  29. Afonso, Sílvia. "Effects of soil and foliar application of nitrogen and boron on alfa-tocopherol and antioxidant properties of two varieties (Glorieta and Masbovera) of almond grown in Northeast of Portugal". Paper presented in 1º Congresso Luso-Brasileiro de Horticultura, 2017.
  30. Afonso, Sílvia. "Aplicação do boro na amendoeira (Prunus dulcis): efeitos na fisiologia e produtividade das árvores". Paper presented in Simpósio Nacional de Frutos Secos, 2016.
  31. Afonso, Sílvia; Prgomet, Iva; Barros, A.; Pascual-Seba, Nuria; Oliveira, Ivo; Morais, Maria; Bernardo, S; et al. "Efeito da rega e da aplicação de caulino nas características sensoriais e parâmetros de biometria da amêndoa". Paper presented in Simpósio Nacional de Frutos Secos, 2016.
  32. Afonso, Sílvia. "Diminuição da incidência de rachamento em cerejas tratadas com cloreto de cálcio". Paper presented in 9as Jornadas de Biologia, 2015.
  33. Afonso, Sílvia. "Efeito da aplicação de películas comestíveis na qualidade da cereja da cv Sweetheart". Paper presented in 9as Jornadas de Biologia, 2015.
Journal article
  1. Sílvia Afonso; Ivo Oliveira; Alice Vilela. "Yeast Biosensors for the Safety of Fermented Beverages". Biosensors (2026): https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6374/16/1/64.
    10.3390/bios16010064
  2. Urszula Szymanowska; Monika Karas; Ivo Oliveira; Sílvia Afonso; Barbara Chilczuk; Katarzyna Lisiecka. "The Health-Promoting Potential of Wafers Enriched with Almond Peel". Molecules (2025): https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/31/1/129.
    10.3390/molecules31010129
  3. Sílvia Afonso; Ana Luísa Teixeira; Elza Escobar; António Inês; Alice Vilela. "Non-Alcoholic Wines: Sensory Pleasantness and Health Benefits". Foods (2025): https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/8/1356.
    10.3390/foods14081356
  4. Oliveira, Ivo; Pinto, Teresa; Afonso, Sílvia; Karas, Monika; Szymanowska, Urszula; Gonçalves, Berta; Vilela, Alice. "Sustainability in Bio-Based Edible Films, Coatings, and Packaging for Small Fruits". Applied Sciences 15 3 (2025): 1462. https://doi.org/10.3390/app15031462.
    10.3390/app15031462
  5. Afonso, Sílvia; Oliveira, Ivo; Guedes, Francisco; Meyer, Anne S.; Gonçalves, Berta. "GLYCINE betaine and seaweed-based biostimulants improved leaf water status and enhanced photosynthetic activity in sweet cherry trees". Frontiers in Plant Science 15 (2024): https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1467376.
    10.3389/fpls.2024.1467376
  6. Gonçalves, Berta; Aires, Alfredo; Oliveira, Ivo; Baltazar, Miguel; Cosme, Fernanda; Afonso, Sílvia; Pinto, Teresa; et al. "From Orchard to Wellness: Unveiling the Health Effects of Sweet Cherry Nutrients". Nutrients 16 21 (2024): 3660. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16213660.
    10.3390/nu16213660
  7. Afonso, Sílvia; Oliveira, Ivo; Ribeiro, Carlos; Vilela, Alice; Meyer, Anne S.; Gonçalves, Berta. "Exploring the Role of Biostimulants in Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium L.) Fruit Quality Traits". Agriculture 14 9 (2024): 1521. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14091521.
    10.3390/agriculture14091521
  8. Teixeira, Ana R.; Afonso, Sílvia; Jorge, Nuno; Oliveira, Ivo V.; Gonçalves, Berta; Peres, José A.; Lucas, Marco S.. "Valorization of Cherry By-Products as Coagulant/Flocculants Combined with Bentonite Clay for Olive Mill Wastewater Treatment". Water 16 11 (2024): 1530. https://doi.org/10.3390/w16111530.
    10.3390/w16111530
  9. Afonso, Sílvia Martins; Inês, António; Vilela, Alice. "Bio-Dealcoholization of Wines: Can Yeast Make Lighter Wines?". Fermentation 10 1 (2024): 36. https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation10010036.
    10.3390/fermentation10010036
  10. Afonso, Sílvia; Oliveira, Ivo; Ribeiro, Carlos; Vilela, Alice; Meyer, Anne S.; Gonçalves, Berta. "Innovative edible coatings for postharvest storage of sweet cherries". Scientia Horticulturae 310 (2023): 111738. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2022.111738.
    10.1016/j.scienta.2022.111738
  11. Jorge, Nuno; Teixeira, Ana R.; Fernandes, Lisete; Afonso, Sílvia; Oliveira, Ivo; Gonçalves, Berta; Lucas, Marco S.; Peres, José A.. "Treatment of Winery Wastewater by Combined Almond Skin Coagulant and Sulfate Radicals: Assessment of HSO5- Activators". International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 20 3 (2023): 2486. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph20032486.
    10.3390/ijerph20032486
  12. Serapicos, Marta; Afonso, Sílvia; Gonçalves, Berta; Silva, Ana Paula. "Exogenous Application of Glycine Betaine on Sweet Cherry Tree (Prunus avium L.): Effects on Tree Physiology and Leaf Properties". Plants 11 24 (2022): 3470. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/plants11243470.
    10.3390/plants11243470
  13. Oliveira, Ivo; Afonso, Sílvia; Pinto, Luís; Vieira, Sofia; Vilela, Alice; Silva, Ana Paula. "Preliminary Evaluation of the Application of Algae-Based Biostimulants on Almond". Plants 11 22 (2022): 3083. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/plants11223083.
    10.3390/plants11223083
  14. Oliveira, I.; Meyer, A.; Afonso, S.; Gonçalves, B.. "Comparative study of leaf physiological and biochemical characteristics in commercial and traditionalPrunus dulcis(Mill.) Rchb. cultivars under rain-fed conditions". The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology 98 2 (2022): 262-272. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/14620316.2022.2124931.
    10.1080/14620316.2022.2124931
  15. Afonso, Sílvia; Oliveira, Ivo; Meyer, Anne S.; Gonçalves, Berta. "Biostimulants to Improved Tree Physiology and Fruit Quality: A Review with Special Focus on Sweet Cherry". Agronomy 12 3 (2022): 659. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12030659.
    Published • 10.3390/agronomy12030659
  16. Martins, Valter; Silva, Vânia; Pereira, Sandra; Afonso, Sílvia; Oliveira, Ivo; Santos, Marlene; Ribeiro, Carlos; et al. "Rootstock Affects the Fruit Quality of ‘Early Bigi’ Sweet Cherries". Foods 10 10 (2021): 2317. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/foods10102317.
    10.3390/foods10102317
  17. Afonso, Sílvia; Oliveira, Ivo Vaz; Meyer, Anne S.; Aires, Alfredo; Saavedra, Maria José; Gonçalves, Berta. "Phenolic Profile and Bioactive Potential of Stems and Seed Kernels of Sweet Cherry Fruit". Antioxidants 9 12 (2020): 1295. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/antiox9121295.
    10.3390/antiox9121295
  18. Oliveira, Ivo; Meyer, Anne S.; Afonso, Sílvia; Sequeira, Alex; Vilela, Alice; Goufo, Piebiep; Trindade, Henrique; Gonçalves, Berta. "Effects of Different Processing Treatments on Almond (Prunus dulcis) Bioactive Compounds, Antioxidant Activities, Fatty Acids, and Sensorial Characteristics". Plants 9 11 (2020): 1627. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants9111627.
    10.3390/plants9111627
  19. Correia, Sofia; Queirós, Filipa; Ferreira, Helena; Morais, Maria Cristina; Afonso, Sílvia; Silva, Ana Paula; Gonçalves, Berta. "Foliar Application of Calcium and Growth Regulators Modulate Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium L.) Tree Performance". Plants 9 4 (2020): 410. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/plants9040410.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/plants9040410
  20. Oliveira, Ivo; Meyer, Anne S.; Afonso, Sílvia; Aires, Alfredo; Goufo, Piebiep; Trindade, Henrique; Gonçalves, Berta. "Phenolic and fatty acid profiles, a-tocopherol and sucrose contents, and antioxidant capacities of understudied Portuguese almond cultivars". Journal of Food Biochemistry 43 7 (2019): http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jfbc.12887.
    10.1111/jfbc.12887
  21. Oliveira, Ivo; Meyer, Anne; Silva, Rita; Afonso, Sílvia; Gonçalves, Berta. "Effect of almond shell addition to substrates in Phaseolus vulgaris L. (cv. Saxa) growth, and physiological and biochemical characteristics". International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture 8 2 (2019): 179-186. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40093-019-0249-7.
    10.1007/s40093-019-0249-7
  22. Oliveira, I.; Meyer, A.; Afonso, S.; Gonçalves, B.. "Compared leaf anatomy and water relations of commercial and traditional Prunus dulcis (Mill.) cultivars under rain-fed conditions". Scientia Horticulturae 229 (2018): 226-232. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2017.11.015.
    10.1016/j.scienta.2017.11.015
  23. Oliveira, I.; Meyer, A. S.; Aires, A.; Afonso, S.; Gonçalves, B.. "Enzymatic Activity and Biochemical Composition in Leaves of Green Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L. cv. Saxa) Grown in Almond Shell Substrates". Waste and Biomass Valorization 10 5 (2017): 1223-1229. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12649-017-0141-5.
    10.1007/s12649-017-0141-5
  24. Oliveira, Ivo; Meyer, Anne; Afonso, Silvia; Ribeiro, Carlos; Gonçalves, Berta. "Morphological, mechanical and antioxidant properties of Portuguese almond cultivars". Journal of Food Science and Technology 55 2 (2017): 467-478. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s13197-017-2955-3.
    10.1007/s13197-017-2955-3
  25. Afonso, S.; Ribeiro, C.; Bacelar, E.; Ferreira, H.; Oliveira, I.; Silva, A.P.; Gonçalves, B.. "Influence of training system on physiological performance, biochemical composition and antioxidant parameters in apple tree (Malus domestica Borkh.)". Scientia Horticulturae 225 (2017): 394-398. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2017.07.037.
    10.1016/j.scienta.2017.07.037
  26. MARTINS, Filipa; OLIVEIRA, Ivo; BARROS, Ana; AMARAL, Carla; AFONSO, Sílvia; FERREIRA, Helena; MOUTINHO-PEREIRA, José; GONÇALVES, Berta. "Leaf morpho-physiological dynamics in Salvia officinalis L. var. purpurascens". TURKISH JOURNAL OF BOTANY 41 (2017): 134-144. http://dx.doi.org/10.3906/bot-1607-24.
    10.3906/bot-1607-24
  27. Afonso, Sílvia. "Leaf age, seasonal and annual variations in Salvia officinalis L var purpurascens biochemical characteristics". 89 (2016): 299-306.
    Published
Magazine article
  1. Afonso, Sílvia; Oliveira, Ivo; Serapicos, Marta; Guedes, Fernando; Vilela, A.; Gonçalves, B.; Meyer, Anne S.. "Aplicação de bioestimulantes em cerejeira: incremento sustentável da qualidade do fruto", AGROTEC - Revista Técnico-Científica Agrícola, 2023, https://www.agrotec.pt/noticias/aplicacao-de-bioestimulantes-em-cerejeira-incremento-sustentavel-da-qualidade-do-fruto-bibliografia/.
  2. Afonso, Sílvia; Oliveira, Ivo; Gonçalves, B.; Meyer, Anne S.. "Amendoeiras tradicionais portuguesas: caracterização da anatomia foliar e relações hídricas", AGROTEC - Revista Técnico-Científica Agrícola, 2020
  3. Oliveira, Ivo; Meyer, Anne S.; Afonso, Sílvia; Goufo, Piebiep; Trindade, Henrique; Gonçalves, Berta. "Amêndoa tradicional portuguesa: caracterização do perfil de ácidos gordos", AGROTEC - Revista Técnico-Científica Agrícola , 2020, http://www.agrotec.pt/noticias/inovacao-em-pomoideas-e-o-tema-da-agrotec-36/.
  4. Afonso, Sílvia; Oliveira, Ivo; Meyer, Anne S.; Ribeiro, Carlos; Gonçalves, B.. "Amêndoa tradicional portuguesa – caracterização biométrica e mecânica", AGROTEC - Revista Técnico-Científica Agrícola, 2020
  5. Afonso, Sílvia; Sofia Correia; Bernardo, S; Queirós, Maria; Morais, Maria; Oliveira, Ivo; Ribeiro, Carlos; et al. "Efeito da aplicação de películas comestíveis na qualidade da cereja da cultivar Sweetheart.", Voz do Campo – Agrociência, 2016
Thesis / Dissertation
  1. "Maximizing sustainable cherry potential: integrating innovative preharvest, post-harvest, and by-product valorization strategies". PhD, Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, 2024. https://hdl.handle.net/10348/13261.
  2. Afonso, Sílvia. "Utilização de extratos de folhas de oliveira como agente antioxidante". Master, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança Escola Superior Agrária, 2014.
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2025/12/03 Biological dealcoholization of wines by Saccharomyces and non-Saccharomyces yeasts. IX Jornadas de Engenharia Agronómica.
UTAD (Vila Real, Portugal)
2025/11/12 Climate-Responsive Winemaking: The Role of Yeasts in Improving Quality Through Bio-Deacetification and Bio-Dealcoholization. 1st International Online Conference on Fermentation
Sciforum
2025/05/29 Reducing alcohol from wine using the innovative method of yeast bio-dealcoholization. 4th Science & Wine World Congress
(Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal)
2024/11 Evaluating biostimulant effects on quality attributes of sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) fruits. VIII Jornadas de Engenharia Agronómica.
UTAD (Vila Real, Portugal)
2024/10/09 Impact of seaweed-based biostimulant on chemical content and antioxidant activity throughout cherry development. XVII Encontro Nacional Química dos Alimentos.
UTAD (Vila Real, Portugal)
2024/07/17 Sustainable production of high-quality cherries: the role of biostimulants. Ciclo de Seminários “Sustainable Agrifood Production”
UTAD (Vila Real, Portugal)
2022/11/24 Avaliação preliminar da aplicação de bioestimulantes à base de algas em amendoeira. VI Jornadas de Engenharia Agronómica
UTAD
2022/08/14 Effect of edible coatings on the quality characteristics of sweet cherry during postharvest storage. International Horticultural Congress
(Angers, France)
2022/02/25 Valorization of sweet cherry by-products: bioactive properties and phenolic profile.
UTAD
2022/02/10 Quality traits and antioxidant activity of sweet cherries after biostimulants application. 1st International Online Conference on Agriculture - Advances in Agricultural Science and Technology
2022 Phenolic profile of sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) after cold storage using edible coatings enriched with medicinal and aromatic plant extracts. VI Jornadas de Engenharia Agronómica
UTAD
2021/11/26 Estratégias inovadoras para o aumento da sustentabilidade da cultura da cerejeira. EliteSci: Student-conference
UTAD
2021/10/11 Physiological performance of sweet cherry tree cv. Early Bigi with pre-harvest application of biostimulants. Symposium “Agriculture and Food Sustainability: New Climate Change Scenarios”
(Madeira, Portugal)
2021/08/25 Effect of glycine betaine and seaweed-based biostimulants in physiological performance and water status of sweet cherry trees. 4th International Scientific Conference “Sustainable Horticulture from Plant to Product: Challenges in Temperate Climate”
(Dobele, Latvia)
2021/08/25 Seaweed-based and glycine betaine biostimulants improved sweet cherry quality.
(Dobele, Latvia)
2021 Effects of different processing treatments on almond (Prunus dulcis) chemical and sensorial characteristics. 4th International Scientific Conference “Sustainable Horticulture from Plant to Product: Challenges in temperate climate”
(Dobele, Latvia)
2019/10/10 Composição química e capacidade antioxidante de frutos de cultivares portuguesas de amendoeira. II Simpósio Nacional dos Frutos Secos
(Mirandela, Portugal)
2018/03 Caracterização morfológica, mecânica e antioxidante de cultivares de amendoeira portuguesa. III Jornadas de Engenharia Agronómica
UTAD
2017/12/15 Qualidade nutricional da amêndoa e efeito na saúde.
(Torre de Moncorvo, Portugal)
2017/09/04 Caracterização biométrica e mecânica de cultivares portuguesas de amendoeira. IX Congresso Ibérico de Agroengenharia
IPB (Bragança, Portugal)
2017/09/04 Caracterização biométrica e mecânica de cultivares portuguesas de amendoeira. IX Congresso Ibérico de Agroengenharia
IPB (Bragança, Portugal)
2017/07/12 Strategies to enhance nutritional quality and bioactive compounds in two varieties of almonds (Glorieta and Masbovera) grown under a sustainable production system. 2as Jornadas - INTERACT - Integrative Research in Environment, Agro-Chains and Technology
UTAD
2017/06/07 Uso de casca de amêndoa como substrato para cultivo de feijão (Phaseolus vulgaris L. cv. Saxa). VIII Congresso Ibérico de Ciências Hortícolas
(Coimbra, Portugal)
2017/02/24 A cultura da cerejeira: constrangimentos e oportunidades. Dia Aberto do Projeto GoldCherry
UTAD (Vila Real, Portugal)
2017/02/24 O Projeto ProDer “GoldCherry” - Produção de cereja de qualidade. Dia Aberto do Projeto GoldCherry
UTAD

Event organisation

Event name
Type of event (Role) 		Institution / Organization
2025/09/10 - 2025/09/12 Member of the Organising Committee, providing logistical and organisational support during the II International Meeting Molecules4Life. (2025/09/10 - 2025/09/12)
Meeting (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2024/07/17 - 2024/07/19 Member of the Organising Committee, contributing to the scientific and logistical organisation of the XVII Encontro Nacional de Química dos Alimentos. (2024/07/17 - 2024/07/19)
Congress (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Unidade Local de Saúde de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2023/09/20 - 2023/09/22 Member of the Organising Committee, providing logistical and organisational support during the I International Meeting Molecules4Life. (2023/09/20 - 2023/09/22)
Meeting (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2017/02/24 - 2017/02/24 Member of the Organising Committee, responsible for supporting the organisation and public dissemination activities of the GoldCherry Project Open Day. (2017/02/24 - 2017/02/24)
Exhibition (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Unidade Local de Saúde de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal

Event participation

Activity description
Type of event 		Event name
Institution / Organization
2022/01/01 - Current Corresponding Scientist (volunteer)- Voluntary participation in science communication activities with students from Portuguese-speaking countries, through the exchange of written correspondence throughout the academic year, within the Letters with Science programme.
Other
 Letters with Science Programme
2025/12/17 - 2025/12/17 Trainer in the workshop “Escrita de Relatórios de Estágio e Apresentações”, module “Normas e Regulamentos”
Workshop
 Workshop de Escrita de Relatórios de Estágio e Apresentações
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2025/12/10 - 2025/12/10 Participant, webinar “Shielding the Future: Innovative Net Solutions for Climate-Resilient Viticulture”, LIFE VINOSHIELD project, involving the following partners: Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore; Institut Français de la Vigne et du Vin (IFV); MDB Texinov; Vinidea; INSA Lyon
Other
Institut Français de la Vigne et du Vin, France
2025/07/16 - 2025/07/16 Instructor of the Science Module in the XVIII Curso de Atualização de Professores do 1º Ciclo do Ensino Básico, responsible for the hands-on activity “Stomata visualization"
Other
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2025/05/25 - 2025/05/25 Attendance at the 2nd Seminar Vine & Wine Portugal, addressing research and innovation in vineyard and wine production.
Seminar
 2nd Seminar Vine & Wine Portugal
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Investigação e de Tecnologias Agro-Ambientais e Biologicas, Portugal
2025/05/14 - 2025/05/14 Participant, webinar “Reducing the Use of SO2 Preservatives in Wine”, InfoWine (Vinidea Srl)
Other
 Webinar “Reducing the Use of SO2 Preservatives in Wine”
INFOWINE, Italy
2025/03/22 - 2025/03/27 Attendance at workshops and lectures held during the III Semana da Agricultura, addressing innovation, sustainability, and agricultural practices.
Other
 III Semana da Agricultura
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2025/03/22 - 2025/03/22 Showcooking – Trás-os-Montes Gastronomy (guided by Chef Sandra Pereira), integrated in the III Week of Agriculture
Other
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2025/02/03 - 2025/02/03 Participation in a theoretical seminar on the EVOS M7000 image acquisition system and its scientific applications.
Seminar
 Introduction to the EVOS M7000 Image Acquisition System
Thermo Fisher Scientific, United Kingdom
2024/10/09 - 2024/10/11 Session Chair, XVII Encontro Nacional Química dos Alimentos, Session II: Food Analysis Methods
Conference
 XVII Encontro Nacional Química dos Alimentos
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2024/07/11 - 2024/07/11 Attendance at a workshop focused on state-of-the-art wine dealcoholization techniques and their effects on chemical composition.
Workshop
 Wine dealcoholization: State of the Art and Effects on Chemical Composition
INFOWINE, Italy
2024/06/18 - 2024/06/18 Workshop on sensory analysis of coffee, held within the IV Ibero-American Seminar on the History and Culture of Food – Breakfast Eating Habits (2nd edition).
Workshop
 Workshop “Sensory Analysis of Coffee”- IV Ibero-American Seminar on the History and Culture of Food – Breakfast Eating Habits
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2024/05/14 - 2024/05/16 Trainer in the workshop “Compostos Bioativos e Atividade Antioxidante: Técnicas Analíticas e Aplicações” at the XVI Edição das Jornadas de Bioquímica
Conference
 XVI Edição das Jornadas de Bioquímica
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2023/11/15 - 2023/11/15 Attendance at the Workshop Iniciação à Prova de Vinho.
Workshop
 Workshop Iniciação à Prova de Vinho.
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2023/05/16 - 2023/05/17 Trainer in the workshop “Bioactive Compounds and Antioxidant Activity: Analytical Techniques and Applications” at the XV Edição das Jornadas de Bioquímica
Conference
 XV Edição das Jornadas de Bioquímica
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2023/02/11 - 2023/02/11 Instructor of the activity “Pequenos Exploradores, Grandes Descobertas - o mundo das plantas”, within the framework of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Associação 31-Infantário e Lar de Vila Real, Portugal
2023/01/18 - 2023/01/18 Trainer in the workshop “Escrita de Teses e Relatórios”, module “Normas e Regulamentos”,
Workshop
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2022/05/02 - 2022/05/13 Participation in a certified training course on "HPLC- uso da técnica cromatográfica na análise de matrizes alimentares e de sub-produtos"- 54 hours of training.
Other
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2022/04/06 - 2022/04/06 Trainer in the workshop “Escrita de Teses e Relatórios”, module “Normas e Regulamentos”
Workshop
 Workshop Escrita de Teses e Relatórios
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2018/02/21 - 2018/02/21 Trainer in the workshop “Efeito das alterações climáticas na produtividade vegetal. Estratégias de mitigação e adaptação", held within the National Congress on Climate Change
Workshop
 Efeito das alterações climáticas na produtividade vegetal. Estratégias de mitigação e adaptação
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2017/06/26 - 2017/06/30 Instructor of the hands-on activity “Vamos tirar as impressões digitais das folhas”, developed within UTAD Júnior
Workshop
 “Vamos tirar as impressões digitais das folhas”
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2016/09/30 - 2016/09/30 Instructor of the activity “No Stress in My Orchard”, Science à Moda do Norte, European Researchers’ Night, Rosa Mota Pavilion, Porto
Other
 European Researchers’ Night – Science à Moda do Norte
2016/03/16 - 2016/03/16 Instructor in the activity “As plantas também têm boca, mas não falam!”
Other
 UTAD Júnior
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2015/05/18 - 2015/05/19 Introductory Workshop on Scientific Illustration Techniques, organised by the Environmental Monitoring and Interpretation Centre (CMIA) of Vila do Conde, taught by Dr Ana Rita Afonso, 12 hours.
Workshop
 Workshop on Scientific Illustration Techniques
Environmental Monitoring and Interpretation Centre (CMIA), Portugal
2015/03/18 - 2015/03/18 Instructor in the activity “As plantas também têm boca, mas não falam!”
Other
 UTAD Júnior
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal

Jury of academic degree

Topic
Role 		Candidate name (Type of degree)
Institution / Organization
2025/07/23 Development of anti-aging and depigmenting cosmetic cream from vitivinicultural residues
(Thesis) Arguer
 Sara Jorge Vicente Marado (Other)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2024/12/19 Phenolic characterization of Touriga Nacional wines from different geographical origins and vintages
(Thesis) Arguer
 Maria Zélia Oliveira Aires Jerónimo Branco (Master)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal

Ad Hoc journal article review

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2026/01/01 - Current Food Science & Nutrition (2048-7177) Wiley
2025/01/01 - Current Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture (1097-0010) Wiley
2016/01/01 - Current Plants (2223-7747) MDPI
2016/01/01 - Current Scientia Horticulturae (1873-3978) Elsevier

Association member

Society Organization name Role
2018/01/01 - Current Associação Portuguesa de Horticultura - APH Member
2018/01/01 - Current International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) Member

Course / Discipline taught

Academic session Degree Subject (Type) Institution / Organization
2025/05/07 - 2025/05/07 Invited lecture entitled “A cultura da cerejeira – Novas abordagens”, delivered within the Master’s degree in Agronomic Engineering, course unit Mediterranean Fruit Crops. Engenharia Agronómica (Mestrado) Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2024/12/19 - 2024/12/19 Invited lecture entitled “Da Investigação à Comunicação”, delivered within the PhD programme in Agronomic and Forestry Sciences, course unit Advanced Scientific Communication. Ciências Agronómicas e Florestais (Doutoramento) Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2024/05/21 - 2024/05/21 Invited lecture entitled “Maximizing sustainable cherry potential”, delivered within the Master’s degree in Agronomic Engineering, course unit Mediterranean Fruit Crops. Engenharia Agronómica (Licenciatura) Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2023/05/23 - 2023/05/23 Invited lecture entitled “Novas abordagens para a cultura da cerejeira”, delivered within the Master’s degree in Agronomic Engineering, course unit Mediterranean Fruit Crops. Engenharia Agronómica (Licenciatura) Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2022/05/26 - 2022/05/26 Invited lecture entitled “Estratégias inovadoras para o aumento da sustentabilidade da cultura da cerejeira”, delivered within the Master’s degree in Agronomic Engineering, course unit Mediterranean Fruit Crops. Engenharia Agronómica (Licenciatura) Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal

Interview (newspaper / magazine)

Activity description Newspaper / Forum
2023/02/11 International Day of Women and Girls in Science – UTAD Participation in institutional media coverage related to the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, promoting science communication and gender equality in research.

Interview (tv / radio show)

Program Topic
2022/01/13 - Current 90 Segundos de Ciência Aplicação de biostimulantes para aumento da produtividade e da qualidade de cereja e o uso de estratégias inovadoras em pós-colheita.
2023/03/03 - 2023/03/03 Contrasenso – Episode 42 Invited guest on a regional discussion programme, addressing scientific research in Portugal and the role of researchers in society.

Journal scientific committee

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2025/11/16 - 2026/04/30 Plants (2223-7747) MDPI
2020/10/21 - 2024/01/20 Plants (2223-7747) MDPI

Mentoring / Tutoring

Topic Student name
2024/01/01 - 2024/07/12 Bioactive compounds and biological activity in Cytisus multiflorus Ricardo Lopes
2022/10/01 - 2024/01/01 Variação da composição química e capacidade antioxidante em folhas e frutos de cerejeira (Prunus avium L.) após aplicação foliar de um bioestimulante à base de algas de Ecklonia maxima Sara Margarida Ferreira Pinto Campos
2023/01/01 - 2023/07/13 Aplicação de bioestimulantes em cerejeira (Prunus avium L.): efeito no comportamento bioquímico foliar Maria de Lurdes Roque
2022/12/01 - 2023/07/13 “Efeito da aplicação em pré-colheita de dois biostimulantes na bioquímica foliar da cerejeira (Prunus avium L.)” Maria de Lurdes Roque
2022/12/01 - 2023/07/03 Efeito da aplicação de um bioestimulante à base de algas nas características bioquímicas foliares de amendoeiras (Prunus dulcis (Miller) Webb) Margarida Amélia Soares Duarte de Almeida
2022/12/01 - 2023/07/01 Composição química e capacidade antioxidante de frutos de cultivares portuguesas de amendoeira Filipa Maria Pinto da Silva
2022/12/01 - 2023/06/28 Caracterização química de subprodutos da produção da amêndoa Mariana Carlos da Silva Gonçalves
2021/01/01 - 2021/07/06 Efeito da aplicação em pré-colheita de um bioestimulante à base de algas na fisiologia da cerejeira (Prunus avium L.) e na qualidade do fruto Sara Margarida Ferreira Pinto Campos

Other jury / evaluation

Activity description Institution / Organization
2022/09/08 - 2022/09/10 Jury member for the Biology and Bioeconomy panel at the 30.º Concurso Nacional para Jovens Cientistas, evaluating youth scientific projects at the national level and contributing to selection for the Mostra Nacional de Ciência (Porto, 2022). Fundação da Juventude, Portugal

Scientific expedition

Activity description Institution / Organization
2023/06/05 - 2023/06/16 Intensive Erasmus+ Programme AGreenSmart – “Digital technologies for a more sustainable agriculture”, held in Lille, France, from 5 to 16 June 2023. International scientific training focused on digital tools and technologies for sustainable agricultural systems, within a European multidisciplinary consortium. Université Catholique de Lille, France
Distinctions

Award

2025 Best PhD Thesis Award in Agronomic and Forest Sciences
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2024 Best Oral Communication Award (1st Prize)
Inov4Agro Pólo Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2024 Best Oral Communication Award
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2023 Best Poster Award
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2021 Honorable Mention
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2018 PhD Research Scholarship (FCT)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Portugal