Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences (ICBAS, 2017)Graduation in Microbiology (ESB-UCP, 2008)Undergraduation in Food Technology (ETGI, 2004)Since 2004, I've been developing work in algal biotechnology, namely in optimising algal processes to obtain high-value products and services, to be applied in the main areas of Health, Food/Feed, and Environment. Health, Food/Feed: Study of several species of microalgae, cyanobacteria, and seaweed species, tailoring and optimising some critical stages of algal processes (species screening, biomass production, green extraction processes, and assessment of potential). Environment: Development of microalgal wastewater treatment strategies for WW disinfection and further water and biomass valorisation.Currently, I am the RD Lab Manager of Ínclita Seaweed Solutions =)My main focus is blue technology, Circular Economy, Environmental Sustainability, and Biorefinery systems.Science ProfilesScopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=36508499400Orcid: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2832-0543Other activities: • Board member of the Portuguese Association of Applied Algology•Topical advisor panel of Life Journal• Guest editor on a SI of Applied Sciences Journal • Guest editor on a SI Life journal• Review editor for Bioprocess Engineering of Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology• Reviewer of several Q1 journals