Qualifications

• 2022 - First degree in Food Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of Leiria and Polytechnic Institute of Viana do Castelo and Polytechnic Institute of Bragança, Portugal
• 2019 - "Higher Technical Course" in Laboratory Analysis at the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, Portugal
• 2017 - "Professional Course" in Industrial Chemistry Technician at Ourem Primary and Secondary School

Interests

• Food quality and innovation: Creation of new functional products innovative products, aiming for sustainability (zero waste), quality safety
• Phytotherapy: development of natural products from alternative sources promoting health and a diversified diet through their consumption
• Characterization of beehive products, quality control and their applicability validating the creation of new products
• Chemistry of Natural Products: Extraction and identification of compounds in natural materials
• Nutraceuticals and functional foods: development of nutraceuticals and innovative food formulations with functional properties
• Natural Products Technology: Emerging technologies for preserving of food matrices; natural additives; valorization of bio-waste