MOUNTAIN
RESEARCH
CENTER
Polytechnic Institute
of Bragança
FROM NATURE TO PRODUCTS, TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY.
Abir Tebai
Natshrimp - Bio-based and sustainable approaches to preserve shrimps: innovative processes with improved performance Catholic University of Portugal, Portugal
Supervisors: Sandrina Heleno, Maria Manuela Pintado, Isabel Fernandes
Adriana katherine Molina Vargas
Widening the range of stable bio-based colorants for food industry application Agri-food science and technology, University of Vigo, Spain
Supervisors: Lillian Barros, Jesús Simal Gándara, Carla Pereira
Adriano dos Santos Silva
Optimization of municipal solid waste management systems towards sustainability Chemical and Biological Engineering/University, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: Hélder Gomes, Ana Isabel Pereira, Adrián Silva
Alan Victor da Silva
Air Pollution in An African Megacity: Source Apportionment And Health Implications Environmental Sciences and Engineering, University of Aveiro, Portugal
Supervisors: Célia Alves, Manuel Feliciano
Alexis Pereira
FortLight | Selenium and iodine biofortification of Swiss chard micro and baby greens: towards sustainable healthy foods Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: José Pinela, Maria Beatriz Oliveira, Maria Inês Dias
Aline Zambom Coelho
Fractionation and Purification of Terpenes using Ionic Liquids Chemical Engineering, University of Aveiro, Portugal
Supervisors: Simão Pinho, João Coutinho, Maria Olga Ferreira
Amândio David Zimba
Innovative highly nutritious and functional formulations: boosting health through sustainable approaches Alimentar Engineering, University of Lisboa, Portugal
Supervisors: Sandrina Heleno, Vítor Delgado Alves, Maria José Alves
Amir Bzainia
Molecularly Imprinted Polymers for the Enrichment of Phenolic Compounds from Winemaking Residues Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: Rolando Dias, Mário Rui Costa
Ana Beatriz de Melo Segatelli
Efficiency of natural-based biostimulants in agricultural soils: response to water stress in climate change scenarios Sustainable Land Use, University of Lisboa, Portugal
Supervisors: Zulimar Hernández, Paula Alvarenga
Ana Carolina Coelho Lima
High Internal phase oil-in-water Pickering Emulsions for 3D structuring functional materials Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: Madalena Dias, Maria Filomena Barreiro, Arantzazu Santamaria-Echart
Ana Caroline Royer
Valorização de resíduo de bagaço de azeitona como condicionador orgânico do solo e implicações para a sua qualidade física Agricultural and Forestry Research, University of Coruña, Spain
Supervisors: Marcos Lado Liñares, Tomás Figueiredo
Ana Catarina Pereira Cordeiro
Development of a sustainable XOS production bioprocess from olive pomace Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Portugal
Supervisors: António Peres, Lígia Rodrigues, Claúdia Amorim
Ana Cláudia Castro Novais
DUAL - Dual function hybrid molecules as the next generation of sustainable bio-based additives Pharmacy and Health at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Salamaca, Spain
Supervisors: Celestino Santos-Buelga, Carla Pereira, Rui Miguel Abreu
Ana Estefânia Cunha
Development of innovative biocontrol tools for the management of olive fruit fly and olive knot disease Biosystems Engineering, University of Léon, Spain
Supervisors: José Alberto Pereira, Pedro Luelmo
Ana Lúcia Lobo Santos
Bioecology of the chestnut gall wasp, Dryocosmus kuriphilus Yasumatsu and biological and biotechnological control methods Biosystems Engineering, University of Léon, Spain
Supervisors: Albino Bento, Sónia Santos, Pedro Casquero
Ana Luísa Gonçalves Saldanha
Innovative production of edible saprophyt mushrooms through an integrated circular strategy Food and Nutrition Science and Technology, Universidade of Aveiro, Portugal
Supervisors: Lillian Barros, Maria Inês Dias, Manuel Coimbra
Ana Margarida Passos Borges
Medical device: a case of Chelidonum majus L. and Sericin in Wound Healing Pharmacy and Health, University of Salamanca, Spain
Supervisors: Manuel Ricardo Calhelha, Josiana Vaz, María Luisa Martín Calvo
Ana Paula Ferreira da Silva
Monitoring of municipal waste streams and their transformation intogeopolymeric membranes Chemical and Biological Sciences, Polytechnic University of Madrid, Spain
Supervisors: Hélder Gomes, José Alcides Peres, Jose Luis Díaz de Tuesta Triviño
Ana Pérez Vázquez
Valorization of agricultural by-products from native species of the North of Portugal and Galicia: extraction of bioactive compounds, evaluation of their biological properties, possible toxic effects, and application in food matrices Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo, Spain
Supervisors: Isabel Cristina Ferreira, Tayse Ferreira Ferreira da Silveira, Miguel Angel Prieto Lage
Ana Sofia Andrade de Faria
Assessment of the technological properties of lactic acid bacteria isolated from traditional Portuguese “Chouriça de carne” – building a national biobank with probiotic potential Agri-food Science and Technology, University of Vigo, Spain
Ana Sofia Teixeira Brandão
Industrial Symbiosis as a strategy to enhance the Circular Bioeconomy in the region of Trás-os-Montes Production and Computer Engineering, University of León, Spain
Supervisors: António Morán Palao, Artur Gonçalves, José Santos
Andreia de Oliveira Quaresma
DNA metabarcoding of pollen mixtures for environmental monitoring: qualitative and quantitative robustness based on mock mixtures and honeybee-collected samples from across Europe Biodiversity, Genetics and Evolution - BIODIV, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: Maria Alice Pinto, João Honrado, Alexander Keller
Andrews Victor Almeida de Souza
i9Models: Development of innovative in vitro models to study the wall deformability and blood flow in aneurysms Mechanical Engineering, University of Minho, Portugal
Supervisors: Rui Lima, Hélder Puga, João Eduardo Ribeiro
Ângela Leonor Castanheira Liberal
LentilMeat: Sustainable exploitation of lentils as a plant-derived meat analogue, with improved protein and iron availability Chemical science and technology, University of Salamanca, Spain
Supervisors: Lillian Barros, Ana Vívar-Quintana, Ângela Feitor Fernandes
Ângelo Filipe dos Reis Pereira e Cortinhas Sil
The fire protection ecosystem service in fire?prone landscapes: valuation and prediction under global change scenarios Biodiversity, Genetics and Evolution - BIODIV, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: João Pradinho Honrado, Paulo Fernandes, João Carlos Azevedo
Anna Carolina Cortez Ribeiro
Barroso's Food Base: Dietary Patterns and Lifestyles Physical Activity and Health, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: Vera Ferro Lebres, José Carlos Ribeiro
Arlindo André e André de Cima
Bioactive Components from Native Aromatic and Medicinal Plants in Barroso region: Enhancing Beverages in the Industry Biotechnology , Catholic University of Portugal, Portugal
Supervisors: Sandrina Heleno, Maria Manuela Pintado, Maria José Saavedra
Arthur Aparecido Janoni Lima
Soil organic carbon assessment using remote sensing data through deep learning techniques Environmental Science and Technology, University of Corunã, Spain
Supervisors: Antonio Paz Gonzalez, Tomás Figueiredo, Rui Pedro Lopes
Ayssata Patrícia da Costa Leocádia Vaz d’Almeida
Design and synthesis of natural-synthetic hybrid polymer particles for the valorization of bioactive compounds in olive leaf and olive oil production residues Sustainable Land Use, Higher Institute of Agriculture, Portugal
Supervisors: Rolando Dias, Maria Suzana Vicente
Bárbara de Sena Nunes Menezes
ZEROfoodWASTE: Reuse of agro-industrial waste for the production of stale bread based products Agri-Food and Biosystems Science and Engineering, University of Valladolid, Spain
Supervisors: Eliana Andreia Pereira, Manuel Pallarés, Alexandre Gonçalves
Beatriz Helena Paschoalinotto
WEPMedSea - Valorization of Wild Edible Plants of the Mediterranean region through an integrated circular approach Agrifood Science and Technology, University of Vigo, Spain
Briolanja Ananias Ferraz dos Santos
Estudo do perfil químico das partes vegetativas e subprodutos da produção de Humulus lupulus L. em cultivares e espontâneos, numa aplicação cosmética natural. Advanced Biotechnology, University of Vigo, Spain
Supervisors: Maria João Sousa, Maria del Carmen Coello
Bruna Penedo de Carvalho Moreira
Valorization of Mediterranean almond orchards through the use of intercropping integrated strategies Science and Agrifood Technology, University of Vigo, Spain
Carlos Ariel Yadró García
Mediterranean honeybees (Apis mellifera ): a genome-wide approach to dissect neutral and adaptive patterns of genetic diversity Biodiversity, Genetics and Evolution, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: Maria Alice Pinto, Miguel Carneiro, Dora Henriques
Carlos Seiti Hurtado Shiraishi
ScreenBeti: from virtual screening of natural compounds to anti-diabetic ingredients for the food industry Agro-Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo, Spain
Catarina Pereira Gomes
Design of cellulose-synthetic hybrid polymer vehicles for polyphenols uptake/release combining controlled radical polymerization with molecular imprinting technique Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: Rolando Dias, Mario Rui Costa
Cátia Rodrigues de Almeida
Combination of different remote sensing techniques for the analysis of the Urban Heat Island effect in Bragança, Portugal Geographical Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: Ana Cláudia Teodoro, Artur Gonçalves
Claudete António André Bastos
Valorização de plantas e cogumelos da Reserva Florestal da Cumbira numa cadeia integrada utilizando processos inovadores Food Engineering, University of Lisboa, Portugal
Supervisors: Margarida Mourão Martins, Lillian Barros
Cláudio António Matusse
Risk assessment of mycotoxins in Mozambique and mitigation strategies Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal
Supervisors: Paula Rodrigues, Ana Cristina Sampaio, João Bila
Cristiano Manuel Careto Moisés
Introdução a métodos de agricultura regenerativa em Amendoal e Olival intensivos University of Trás-os-montes and Alto Douro, Portugal
Supervisors: Manuel Ângelo Rodrigues, Margarida Arrobas Rodrigues, Carlos Manuel Correia
Cristina Sofia Lopes Cameirão
Novel and sustainable strategies to prevent and mitigate Xylella fastidiosa disease impact on olive tree Biology, University of Minho, Portugal
Supervisors: Paula Baptista, Maria Teresa Neto
Daniel Sebastián Rodríguez León
Function of cuticular hydrocarbons in honeybees Life Sciences, Würzburg University, Germany
Supervisors: Thomas Schmitt, Ricarda Scheiner, Maria Alice Pinto
Daniela Filipe Magalhães Ruano
Minority olive tree varieties from Trás-os-Montes: actions for their evaluation and preservation Biosystems Engineering, University of Léon, Spain
Supervisors: Pedro Luelmo, José Alberto Pereira, Nuno Rodrigues
Diogo Félix Oliveira
Enhancing the olive grove ground-cover vegetation toward maximizing the pest suppression exerted by lacewings: larvae-pest synchrony and adult feeding preference Biosystems engineering, University of Léon, Spain
Supervisors: José Alberto Pereira, Jacinto Benhadi Marín
Dionatan Gerber
Understanding the two-way interaction between fire and Hakea sericea invasion in Portugal Sustainable Forest Development of the University of Coimbra, University of Coimbra, Portugal
Supervisors: João Carlos Azevedo, Joaquim Sande Silva, Elizabete Marchante
Eleomar de Oliveira Pires Junior
Natural matrices with Potemntial Colouring and Preservative Application in the Food Industry Agro-Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo, Spain
Elizandra Noely Grinfelder Ardohain
SusBioBakery - Prospecting sustainable resources to obtain natural bio-based ingredients for the Bakery Sector Agro-Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo, Spain
Erika Maryori Niño Vega
Optimización y desarrollo de nuevos colorantes naturales a partir de frutos silvestres comestibles y la aplicación de los mismos en diferentes matrices alimentarias Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
Supervisors: Patricia Morales Gómez, Virginia Fernández Ruiz, Lillian Barros
Ezzeldin Wael Ezzeldin Hamdy Aly
Processos de adsorção em zeólitos de estrutura faujasítica para a redução das emissões de carbono Chemical Engineering, University of Aveiro, Portugal
Supervisors: Francisco Freitas, José António Silva
Felipe Macedo Alves
AquaProt: Vegetable Protein from Edible Aquatic Plants: Safe, Sustainable Production and Resilience Against Climate Change Terrestrial Ecosystems, Sustainable Uses and Environmental Implications, University of Vigo, Spain
Felipe Pacheco Spirlandelli
The role of landscape connectivity in the conservation of large mammals in the Iberian Peninsula Advanced Forestry Research, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: João Carlos Azevedo, João Francisco Gonçalves, Francisco Álvares
Fernanda Fontana Roman
Amphiphilic carbon-based materials for one-pot desulfurization and denitrogenation of liquid fuels Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: Joaquim Faria, Adrián Silva, Hélder Gomes
Filipe Hélder Cardoso Lema
Desenvolvimento de processos para melhorar a qualidade da castanha (Castanea sativa Miller) ao nível da pré- e pós-colheita Sustainable use of land - specialization in Agronomic Engineering, University of León, Spain
Supervisors: Elsa Ramalhosa, Paula Baptista, Cristina Oliveira
Gilda Conceição Raposo Preto
Relevance and exploitation of spontaneous cover-crop in the management of olive anthracnose Biosystems engineering, University of León, Spain
Supervisors: José Alberto Pereira, Pedro Luelmo
Giovana Colucci
Lignin-based Pickering stabilizers for innovative cosmeceutical formulations Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: Maria Filomena Barreiro, Alírio Rodrigues
Glauco Tapijara Vallicelli Nobrega
Seaweed nanofluids for cooling photovoltaic solar panels used in space missions Chemical Engineering, University of Minho, Portugal
Supervisors: Rui Lima, Reinaldo Souza, João Eduardo Ribeiro
Guilherme Possamai
Screening, evaluation and characterization of antagonistic microorganisms against Gnomoniopsis smithogilvyi, the causal agent of chestnut brown rot in Portugal Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Trás-os-montes and Alto Douro, Portugal
Supervisors: Ana Cristina Sampaio, Paula Rodrigues, Maria Rodríguez
Hana Scepankova Soares
Effect of High Pressure Processing on Honey Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Portugal
Supervisors: Jorge Saraiva, Ivonne Delgadillo, Maria Letícia Estevinho
Helgeneusa Neto da Costa
Innovative bio-based solutions for olive fungal diseases management Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal
Supervisors: Paula Baptista, Fátima Gonçalves
Heloísa Helena Scorsato de Almeida
Hydrosols as natural antimicrobials for food applications Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: Maria Filomena Barreiro, Alírio Rodrigues
Iasmin da Silva Ferreira
Innovations and strategies to improve healthiness in meat products Veterinary and Food Sciences, University of León, Spain
Supervisors: Alfredo Teixeira, Javier Mateo
Inês de Maria Santos Afonso
i9OliveFluids: Development of innovative olive mill wastewaters for metalworking fluids University of Minho, Portugal
Supervisors: Rui Lima, João Eduardo Ribeiro
Isabella Charres Fandiño
Air quality and its effects on the primary and preschool population: new assessment tools Environmental Science and Engineering, University of Aveiro, Portugal
Supervisors: Célia dos Anjos Alves, Manuel Feliciano
Isabella Fernanda Weber Cordova
Green extraction of artemisinin using aqueous solutions of hydrotropes: from the plant to the formulation Chemical Engineering, University of Aveiro, Portugal
Supervisors: João Coutinho, Maria Olga Ferreira, Simão Pinho
Israel do Nascimento Santos
Uso do fogo controlado como ferramenta de gestão da vegetação na montanha mediterrânea: efeitos na qualidade do solo e da água Water, sustainability and development, University of Vigo, Spain
Supervisors: Juan Carlos Nóvia Muñoz, Felícia Fonseca
Izamara de Oliveira
Emerging strategies to obtain safe and healthy natural colorants and preservatives: valorisation of agrifood bio wastes Farmacy and Health, Univerity of Salamanca, Spain
Supervisors: Lillian Barros, Sandrina Heleno, Celestino Buelga
Javier Echave Alvarez
Development of Natural Bioactive Ingredients for Functional Formulations as an Alternative for the Valorization of Grape Seed Agri-food Science and Technology, University of Vigo, Portugal
Supervisors: Lillian Barros, Miguel Ángel Lage
Jéssica Dayane Oliveira Fonseca
Synergistic potential of bioactive extracts of wild edible mushrooms from Northeast Transmontano and conventional chemotherapy: A strategy to reverse chemoresistance Biomedical Sciences, CESPU, Portugal
Supervisors: Josiana Adelaide Vaz, Sara Ricardo
Jéssica Lampreia Ribeiro
By-residues from the main Portuguese fruit crops as feed supplements: a sustainable approach to fight antimicrobial resistance in animal production. Chemical and Biological Sciences, University of Trás-os-montes and Alto Douro, Portugal
Supervisors: Patrícia Poeta, Lillian Barros, Filipa Sofia Dinis Reis
Joana Patrícia Barreira Rodrigues
Upcycling: Transforming bio-residues from waste into active ingredients for new products development Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: António José Fernandes, Lillian Barros, Maria Beatriz Oliveira
João Alves Pinto
Development of Sustainable Polymer Solutions Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: Maria Filomena Barreiro, Alírio Rodrigues, Naceur Belgacem
João Filipe Soares Cardoso
Risco ecológico da introdução de Torymus sinensis Kamijo e o potencial do uso de fungos no controlo da vespa-das-galhas-do-castanheiro, Dryocosmus kuriphilus Yasumatsu Molecular and Environmental Biology, University of Minho, Portugal
Supervisors: Fernanda Cássio, Albino Bento, Edmundo Sousa
João Pedro Jacob Ferreira
Epidemiological Situation of Lentiviruses of Small Ruminants in Portugal Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-montes and Alto Douro, Portugal
Supervisors: Hélder Quintas, Ana Claúdia Coelho, Delia Lozano
Jonata Massao Ueda
Innov2Eat: Innovative and powdered ready-to-eat dairy and vegetable-based yogurts Pharmacy, Complutense University of Madrid , Spain
Supervisors: Sandrina Heleno, Márcio Soares Carocho, Patricia Morales Gómez
Jonathan Simonace Cardoso
Preparation of mixed matrix zeolite membranes functionalized with ionic liquids for the separation of CO2 Chemical Enginering, University of Coimbra, Portugal
Supervisors: Licínio Ferreira, Zhi Lin, Paulo Brito
Josefa da Graça Fernandes Rangel
Angolan wild plants with high nutraceutical potential: sustainable prospection and ethnobotanical assessment. Agronomic Engineering, University of Lisboa, Portugal
Supervisors: Ângela Feitor Fernandes, José Carlos Costa, Maria Manuel Romeiras
Júlia Cristiê Kessler
Supercritical extraction and NETmix technology to produce green and stabilized M. oleifera functional ingredients having in view cosmeceutical formulations Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: Maria Filomena Barreiro, Alírio Rodrigues, Madalena Dias
Júlio Henrique Germano de Souza
Avaliação da contribuição dos serviços de pastoreio para a mitigação das alterações climáticas ao longo de três gradientes Atlântico-Mediterrânicos Agricultural and Forestry Research, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Supervisors: Marina Castro, María Rosa Mosquera-Losada
Ketrin Lorhayne Kubiak
Using artificial shelters for predators to enhance biological control in olive groves: Integrating landscape factors, climatic constraints, and species traits to improve pest supression Biosystems Engineering, University of Leon, Spain
Supervisors: José Alberto Pereira, Jacinto Benhadi Marín, Maria de Fátima Gonçalves
Kheira Moufida Mouffok
Valorization of acorn and honeydew honey from Quercus pyrenaica Agro-food science and technology, University of Vigo, Spain
Supervisors: Soraia Falcão, María Shantal Flores
Laíres de Araújo Lima
Predifood - Predictive and Accelerated Models for Food Shelf-Life Assessment Biotechnology, Catholic University of Portugal, Portugal
Supervisors: Márcio Soares Carocho, Manuela Pintado, Ana Isabel Pereira
Laís Fabiana Serafini
Improving Municipal Biowaste Composting Management Strategies in Resíduos do Nordeste, EIM, S.A. using a Life Cycle Approach University of Leon, Spain
Supervisors: Fernando Gonzalez Andres, Artur Gonçalves, Paulo Praça
Lais Sene Freitas
Valorização de cereais tradicionais: desenvolvimento e caracterização de novos produtos Biosystems Engineering, University of Léon, Spain
Supervisors: Luis Dias, Maria Letícia Estevinho, Maria Eugenia Tornadijoa
Lara Pires Vaqueiro
Elevate Gut Health: Harnessing the Potential of Natural Prebiotic and Symbiotic Formulations to Restore and Improve Intestinal Dysbio Pharmacy and Health, University of Salamanca, Spain
Supervisors: Manuel Ricardo Calhelha, Sandrina Heleno, Ana María Paramás
Larissa Camargo Ghirro
Development of 3D-printable Pickerign emulsions as base systems for customized nutrition supplements Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: Maria Filomena Barreiro, Arantzazu Santamaria-Echart, Madalena Dias
Leonardo Campestrini Furst
Development and application of a low-cost platform for IAQ monitoring in transport microenvironments to improve comfort and safety Environmental Sciences and Engineering, University of Aveiro, Portugal
Supervisors: Célia Alves, Getúlio Igrejas, Manuel Feliciano
Leonardo Corrêa Gomes
Integravalor - Estratégia integrada de valorização de subprodutos agroalimentares Agro-Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo, Spain
Leonardo Kipper Alves
Perturbações antrópicas no ecossistema solo: efeitos na dinâmica do carbono Terrestrial Ecosystems, Sustainable Use and Environmental Implications, University of Vigo, Spain
Supervisors: Juan Carlos Nóvoa-Muñoz, Felícia Fonseca
Lia Inês Machado Vasconcelos
Avaliação de parâmetros indicadores da qualidade da carne fresca e produtos cárneos transformados de suínos de raça Bísara. Efeito do uso de metodologias menos invasivas para análise rápida e precisa Veterinary and Food Sciences, University of Léon, Spain
Supervisors: Alfredo Teixeira, Sandra Sofia Rodrigues, Javier Mateo Oyague
Liandra Gracher Teixeira
Co-encapsulation of natural colorants for color and bioactivity modulation Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: Maria Filomena Barreiro, Lillian Barros, Madalena Dias
Liege Aguiar Pascoalino
Valorisation of bio-residues from apple industrial processing: application of added-value compounds as food and nutraceutical additives Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: Maria Beatriz Oliveira, João Barreira, Filipa Sofia Dinis Reis
Lien Imbrechts
In transition: post-abandonment landscapes in Trás-os-Montes, Portugal VU University Amsterdam, Netherlands
Supervisors: Peter H. Verburg, João Carlos Azevedo
Lucas Fernando Alves da Silva Zafanelli
Green Hydrogen Recovery from Natural Gas Grids by Adsorption Processes Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: José António Silva, Alírio Rodrigues
Luís António Palmeira Fernandes
Indoor and greenhouse production of medicinal cannabis in Portugal: a scientific look at lato sensu production Agri-Food Science and Technology, University of Vigo, Spain
Supervisors: Carla Pereira, Ana Paramás
Luis Royer Oliveira da Cruz
Plantas medicinales de Angola Estudo Ethnofarmacológico de la region de Benguela, estudio químico/bioactivo de las plantas seleccionadas Pharmacy and Health, University of Salamanca, Spain
Supervisors: Celestino Santos-Buelga, Lillian Barros, Luis Catarino
Maria Ângela Gonçalves Rocha de Aragão
Application of riboflavin in photodynamic therapy Pharmacy and Health, University of Salamanca, Spain
Supervisors: Manuel Ricardo Calhelha, Lillian Barros, Celestino Santos-Buelga
Maria Azucena Marques Gamallo
Asset management applied to bee-centered natural ecosystems Engineering and Management, University of Lisboa, Portugal
Supervisors: Nuno Marques Almeida, Miguel Vilas Boas
Maria Eliza Cota e Souza
Biocontrol of Mediterranean perennial crops Biosystems Engineering, University of León, Spain
Supervisors: Albino Bento, Pedro Casquero
Maria Gabriela Leichtweis
AllPumpkin – Development of a high-quality pumpkin pulp enriched and preserved by added-value molecules from pumpkin by-products, an integrative and sustainable strategy Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: Lillian Barros, Maria Beatriz Oliveira, Carla Pereira
Mariana Correia Pedrosa
SUSPLA: Development of PLA biofilms from Food Waste, incorporate with bioactive preserving molecules Biotechnology, Catholic University of Portugal, Portugal
Supervisors: Márcio Soares Carocho, Maria Manuela Pinto, Lillian Barros
Marta Sofia Ferreira Madureira
Pollinator Dynamics in Trás-os-Montes in Olive Landscapes: Towards Sustainable Agriculture and Biodiversity Conservation Biosystems Engineering, University of Léon, Spain
Supervisors: José Alberto Pereira, Isabel Rodrigues
Matheus Bueno Patrício
Utilização de ferramentas geoestatísticas para a análise de carbono e matéria orgânica do solo na bacia hidrográfica do Alto Sabor, nordeste de Portugal Agricultural and Forestry Research, University of Coruña, Spain
Supervisors: Marcos Lado Liñares, Antonio Paz González, Felícia Fonseca
Matheus de Oliveira Toloto
Soil Biogeochemistry and Carbon Dynamics: Unraveling Nature's Strategies for Organic Matter Stabilization and Carbon Sequestration in Pristine Ecosystems Agricultural and Forestry Research, University of Coruña, Spain
Supervisors: Tomás Figueiredo, António Paz
Matheus Matos do Nascimento
Composição nutricional, química e bioativa das espécies Basella alba L. e Alternanthera sessilis (L.) R.Br., plantas alimentícias não convencionais (PANC) provenientes da Amazônia Sul-Ocidental, Acre Plant Production, Federal University of Acre, Brazil
Supervisors: Joana Amaral, Almecina Balbino Ferreira
Matilde Maria Baptista Antão Jorge Rodrigues
Improving the nutritional quality and stress tolerance of microgreens through biostimulant-seed-priming and interspecific metabolite transfer Agrifood Science and Technology, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: José Pinela, Maria Beatriz Oliveira, Celestino Santos-Buelga
Mikel Añibarro Ortega
Valorization of bioactive compounds from Solanaceae crop by-products into novel nutraceutical ingredients Agrifood Science and Technology, University of Vigo, Spain
Supervisors: Lillian Barros, Miguel Angel Prieto, José Pinela
Mónica Gabriela dos Santos Honrado
Exploiting DNA-metabarcoding and metabolomics towards the authentication of Mediterranean honey Food Science and Technology and Nutrition, University of Minho, Portugal
Supervisors: Joana Amaral, Silvia Rocha, Maria Alice Pinto
Natália da Assunção Lisboa Seixas
Valorização da Tramazeira: Exploração das folhas e polpa do fruto in natura e fermentadas na conservação e bioativade de alimentos University of Léon, Spain
Supervisors: Luis Dias, Maria Letícia Estevinho, José María Fresno Baro
Nuno José Fernandes Moredo
Equilibrar as rotações culturais para promover a produtividade dos sistemas de agricultura do Barroso Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes, Portugal
Supervisors: Manuel Ângelo Rodrigues, Margarida Arrobas Rodrigues, Carlos Correia
Nuno Manuel Pires Ferreiro
Extra virgin olive oil shelf-life prediction based on an integrated approach from farm to fork Biosystems Engineering, University of León, Spain
Supervisors: António Peres, Nuno Rodrigues, Pedro Luelmo
Odete Linda Armando Zefanias
Qualidade e Segurança na Produção Avícola de Galinhas Autóctones Agricultural Production Chains from the Table to the Field, University of Trás-os-montes and Alto Douro, Portugal
Supervisors: Vasco Cadavez, Ana Isabel Barros
Paulo Júlio Dimande
Gestão sustentável do solo em ambientes tropical e mediterrâneo Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, University of Trás-os-montes and Alto Douro, Portugal
Supervisors: Manuel Ângelo Rodrigues, Margarida Arrobas Rodrigues, Carlos Manuel Correia
Pedrina Pinto Rocha
Olive Oil Terroir: understanding the role of geographical origin in the olive oil chemical-sensory quality differentiation Food Engineering, University of Lisboa, Portugal
Supervisors: Nuno Rodrigues, Maria Luisa Martins
Pedro Miguel Gonçalves de Araújo
Expressões culturais e imateriais dos sistemas de agricultura do Barroso - das tradições herdadas às práticas contemporâneas Development, Societies and Territories, Portugal
Supervisors: Sílvia Nobre, Fernando Augusto Pereira, Humberto Martins
Peltier Rossi Lino de Aguiar
Legumes in nitrogen and phosphorus management in sustainable agriculture Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal
Supervisors: Margarida Arrobas Rodrigues, Manuel Ângelo Rodrigues, José Manuel Pereira
Rafael Mascoloti Spréa
NutHealth: Exploitation of by-product from nut-press-cake as a source of natural heath-enhancing ingredients Agri-food Science and Technology, Universidad de Vigo, Spain
Regis Pacheco Cassino Junior
Ferramentas de identificação de áreas críticas para ações de gestão de recursos hídricos baseadas em modelação de extremos hidrológicos: aplicação à bacia do rio Côa, Portugal Geology, University of Minho, Portugal
Supervisors: Tomás Figueiredo, Renato Henriques
Renecleide Viana dos Santos
Sistemas radiculares da vegetação herbácea em olivais: efeitos da gestão do solo e contributos para a prestação de serviços ecossistémicos Agricultural and Forestry Research, University of Coruña, Spain
Supervisors: Tomás Figueiredo, Antonio Paz González, Felícia Fonseca
Roberto Alexandre Crisante Da Costa
Mushroom biofortification with mineral elements: towards functional foods for human nutrition Pharmacy and Health, University of Salamanca, Spain
Supervisors: Carla Pereira, Pablo García, José Pinela
Samara Cristina da Silva Pituco
Development of an integrated approach to produce phycocyanin and valorize co-bioproducts from Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: Maria Filomena Barreiro, Madalena Dias
Sandra Andreia Gonçalves Marcelino
Drinks4Life: harnessing vegetable biowaste as a source of valuable functional compounds for the beverage industry Pharmacy and Health, University of Salamanca, Spain
Supervisors: Lillian Barros, Celestino Santos Buelga, Miguel Angel Prieto Lage
Sandra Isabel Correia Lamas
OliveAged: The influence of olive tree age on fruit-associated endophytes, bioactivity and quality of olive oil of cv.Verdeal Transmontana Biosystems Engineering, University of León, Spain
Supervisors: Nuno Rodrigues, Paula Baptista, Pedro Luelmo
Sara Filipa Gomes Reis
Unveiling the Potential of Fungal Polysaccharides: From Nutrient-Rich Mushrooms to Advanced Biomedical Nanoparticles Pharmacy and Health, University of Salamanca, Spain
Supervisors: Josiana Adelaide Vaz, Paulo Coutinho, Celestino Santos-Buelga
Seymanur Ertosun
Natural capsules of bee pollen as tailor-made controlled delivery systems for food and cosmetic applications Chemistry, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: Soraia Falcão, Ana Cristina Freire
Sharlane Maria da Costa
Desenvolvimento da tecnologia de fabrico para mós abrasivas com canais internos de refrigeração formados por estruturas 3D obtidas por manufatura aditiva Mechanical Enginnering, University of Minho, Portugal
Supervisors: Delfim Soares, Mário Pereira, João Eduardo Ribeiro
Sofia Teixeira da Silva
Centenarian olive trees and their associated endophytes as a source of resilience in the face of climate change Biosystems Engineering, University of Léon, Spain
Supervisors: Paula Baptista, Nuno Rodrigues
Soraia de Lurdes Fernandes Raimundo
Leguminosas: o único caminho para a expansão da agricultura biológica University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal
Supervisors: Manuel Ângelo Rodrigues, Carlos Correia, Margarida Arrobas Rodrigues
Stephany Cunha de Rezende
Solid dispersions as a technology to tailor made natural colorants-based formulations Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: Maria Filomena Barreiro, Madalena Dias, Arantzazu Santamaria-Echart
Susana Dos Anjos Caetano Capitão
Efeito da estrutura da paisagem na incidência de pragas e doenças no olival Agricultural and Forestry Sciences, University of Trás-os-montes and Alto Douro, Spain
Supervisors: Paula Baptista, Filipe José Nogueira Madeira, Filipe Madeira
Tamires Bertocco
Hydrological and sedimentological response in Spanish-Portuguese transboundary catchments at multiple spatial scales with presence of traditional water-meadows Agriculture and Forestry, University of Coruña, Portugal
Supervisors: Manuel Lopéz-Vicente, Tomás Figueiredo, Renato Filipe Faria Henrique
Tatiane Cristina Gonçalves de Oliveira
INNOV4FOOD: Converting agro-food bio-residues into powerful bioactive ingredients for functional ingredients development Pharmaceutical sciences, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: Maria Beatriz Oliveira, Lillian Barros, Eliana Andreia Pereira
Teresa José Lopes
The Exploitation of Rhizospheric Microorganisms to Promote Host Plant Resistance against water shortage in Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Agronomic Engineering, Higher Institute of Agronomy, Portugal
Supervisors: Paula Baptista, Pedro Talhinhas
Teresa Ventura Vale Fernandes Dias
Inside of Portuguese Cheese Industry: risk assessment for mycotoxigenic fungi and quality control University of Minho, Portugal
Supervisors: Armândio Venâncio, Paula Rodrigues
Thais Sayuri Berberich
Multifunctional catalysts fr improved Fischer-Tropsch synthesis using NetMIX-based microreactor technology towards the competitive production of synthetic fuel Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: Joaquim Faria, Bruno Machado, Hélder Gomes
Thayane Walkovitz Ribeiro
Biological air quality assessment in Northern Portugal: correlation with meteorological factors, air pollution and climate change Environmental Sciences and Technology, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: Helena Isabel Ribeiro, Manuel Feliciano, Estefanía Sánchez Reyes
Thayná Domingues de Almeida
SusMush – Sustainable improvement of mushroom's cultivation to elicit functional biomolecules Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: Sandrina Heleno, Alexandre Fradeira Gonçalves, Maria Beatriz Oliveira
Tiago Araújo Azevedo
Preclinical efficacy of olive pomace whole extract: a strategy to fight inflammation and pruritus associated with atopic dermatitis and valorize byproducts Veterinary Sciences, University of Trás-os-montes and Alto Douro, Portugal
Supervisors: Paula Oliveira, Lillian Barros, Adelina Quaresma
Tomás Thormann Abranches de Magalhães
Understanding host preference of Trioza erytreae (Del Guercio) by a multi-omics approach Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, University of Algarve (UALG), Portugal
Supervisors: Natália Marques, Amilcar Duarte, José Alberto Pereira
Vânia Cristina da Silva Rodrigues
Machine learning Models for Plant-growth Promoting Rhizobacteria Fitness Prediction Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of Salamanca, Spain
Supervisors: Sérgio Deusdado, Álvaro Peix Geldart
Vânia Rosalina Alves Correia de Carvalho da Cunha Silva
Valorisation challenges to almond by-products: their potential and probable uses University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Portugal
Supervisors: Berta Macedo, Ivo Vaz de Oliveira, José Alberto Pereira
Vinicius Kenzo Okada
Predicting Sediment Yield and Managing Vulnerability, Risks, and Sustainability: A Semi-Quantitative Model Integrated with Geopropcessing Techniques, Remote Sensing, and Geographic Information Systems Geology - Geoconservation, Environmental Geology and Geological Resources, University of Minho, Portugal
Supervisors: Tomás Figueiredo, Renato Henriques
Virginie Isabelle Pedro Xavier
CholbyMush – Rethink mushrooms bioresidues as powerfull hypocholesterolemic agents: development of innovative and functional formulations Agri-food Science and Technology, University of Vigo, Spain
Supervisors: Sandrina Heleno, Miguel Angel Prieto Lage
Volkan Aylanc
Design of bee pollen biocapsules for controlled delivery of active substance in cancer therapy Chemistry, University of Porto, Portugal
Supervisors: Miguel Vilas Boas, Ana Cristina Freire, Nuno Vale
Yago Alonso Cipoli
Indoor and Outdoor Air Pollution in Braganza: Causes, Inhalation Exposure and Toxicity Environmental Sciences and Engineering, University of Aveiro, Portugal
Supervisors: Célia dos Anjos Alves, Manuel Feliciano
Yara Goulart de Aquino
TextBlueStyle - Obtenção de corantes azuis naturais e sustentáveis para aplicação têxtil Water, sustainability and development, University of Vigo, Spain
Supervisors: Manuel Ricardo Calhelha, Miguel Angel Prieto Lage
Yara Xiluva Bulha Loforte
Development and modelling of functional cultures as biopreservatives of traditional cheeses Food Engineering, University of Lisboa, Portugal
Supervisors: Úrsula Barron, André Almeida