Our team of young, passionate researchers is driven by a shared commitment to transforming the food system through innovation and sustainability. With expertise spanning microbiology, engineering, nutrition, and data science, we take an interdisciplinary approach to addressing challenges such as food waste, safety, and the development of sustainable practices. United by a strong sense of purpose, we aim to create a healthier, more equitable future through food science.
GROUP LEADERS
Prof. Dr. Susana Soares
Professor and Principal Investigator
PhD in Chemistry
(University of Porto, PT)
Prof. Dr. Rosa Pérez-Gregório
Professor and Principal Investigator
PhD in Food Science and Technology
(University of Vigo, ES)
POSTDOCTORATES
Dr. Elsa Brandão
PhD in Sustainable Chemistry
(University of Porto, PT)
Dr. Mónica Jesus
PhD in Sustainable Chemistry
(University of Porto, PT)
Dr. Andreia Fernandes
PhD in Biochemistry
(University Nova Lisboa, PT)
Dr. Joana Guedes
PhD in Molecular and Environmental Biology
(University of Minho, PT)
Dr. Carlos Guerreiro
PhD in Sustainable Chemistry
(University of Porto, PT)
PhD CANDIDATES
Leonor Gonçalves
PhD in Sustainable Chemistry
(University of Porto, PT)
Ana Catarina Ribeiro
PhD in Sustainable Chemistry
(University of Porto, PT)
Sara Silva
PhD in Sustainable Chemistry
(University of Porto, PT)
Ziqi Guo
PhD in Sustainable Chemistry
(University of Porto, PT)
Rodolfo Simões
PhD in Agri-Food Science and Technology
(University of Vigo, ES)
Joana Vieira
PhD in Sustainable Chemistry
(University of Porto, PT)
Inês Emanuel
PhD in Sustainable Chemistry
(University of Porto, PT)
Bernardo Almeida
PhD in Sustainable Chemistry
(University of Porto, PT)
Inês Ferreira
PhD in Sustainable Chemistry
(University of Porto, PT)
Sara Martins
PhD in Sustainable Chemistry
(University of Porto, PT)
RESEARCH FELLOWS
Ana Sofia Pires
MSc in Chemistry
(University of Porto, PT)
João Rama
MSc in Biotechnology for Health Sciences
(UTAD, PT)
Bruna Monteiro
MSc in Biochemistry
(University of Porto, PT)
PROJECT MANAGER
Dr. Rita Vilaça
PhD in Biomedical Sciences
(University of Porto, PT)