- Development of transparent polymeric suspensions for microfluidic systems, significantly enhancing fluid flow visualization. Improvement of the accuracy of experimental fluid dynamics.- Co-writing national and international research proposals.- Mechanical studies on insulin formulations, identifying optimal conditions for crystallization to stabilize and control the release of therapeutic proteins. This research provides a pathway for enhancing the manufacture and delivery of protein-based therapeutics. Our findings are crucial for manufacturing processes, potentially applicable to other therapeutic proteins, and offer significant insights into improving the handling and delivery of biotherapeutic formulations.- Provided academic support to students in droplet microfluidics and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), emphasizing practical applications and theoretical foundations. Enhanced student understanding of complex concepts and improved practical skills in microfluidic device design and simulation.

- Consulting services: provided engineering consulting services to Simoldes Plásticos, focusing on the design optimization of COVID-19 masks and tents through Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), enhancing product safety and efficacy.- Utilized CFD to investigate hemodynamic impacts in stenotic and non-stenotic sections of coronary arteries. These studies, integrating both in vitro experiments and numerical simulations, explored the effects of arterial geometry on blood flow and stenosis formation, offering insights critical for cardiovascular disease management and surgical planning.

- Developed an artificial microparticle-based blood analogue that mimics red blood cells, addressing ethical, economic, and safety challenges of handling blood in vitro. This innovative approach ensures up to six months of shelf life for the blood analogue, enhancing safety and cost-efficiency in medical research.- Organizing member of the 1st Doctoral Congress in Engineering held in 2015.- Development of biomimetic designer fluids for biomedical applications (PTDC/QEQ-FTT/4287/2014 - POCI-01-0145-FEDER-016861)

- Research on the mechanical properties of human blood at Hospital São João, utilizing large amplitude oscillatory shear methods to understand viscosity and elasticity dynamics. This study potentially impacts healthcare by improving diagnostic procedures and treatment efficacy, particularly in monitoring and managing blood-related disorders.- Development of blood analogues using polymeric compounds derived from the food industry.ANEURYSM – Hemodynamic Study in Cerebral Aneurysms, co-financed by the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) and FEDER (PTDC/EME-MFE/099109/2008)

Modulation of the inflamatory response:-Conducted a study on the influence of resveratrol in modulating inflammatory responses, revealing potential therapeutic applications for anti-inflammatory treatments in medical and pharmaceutical fields.

Study of the ignition of Maritime Pine tree (Pinus pinaster)- Investigated the ignition properties of Maritime Pine tree (Pinus pinaster) to enhance safety protocols in wood processing environments. This study provided crucial data for preventing wood dust explosions, significantly mitigating risk factors in industrial settings.