Projects per year
Personal profile
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Genomic characterization and effects of mint essential oil exposure on epidemic strains of salmonella enterica, Universidade Federal da Paraíba
2016 → 2020
Award Date: 26 Jun 2020
Master, Evaluation of the effects of pre-adaptation to temperature and acidity conditions on the survival of Salmonella enterica, Universidade Federal da Paraíba
2014 → 2016
Award Date: 21 Mar 2016
Bachelor, Effect of storage on the characteristics of French salad dressing made with brewer's mannoprotein., Universidade Federal da Paraíba
2009 → 2014
Award Date: 10 Dec 2013
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Pep2Coat: Bifunctional edible coatings for food preservation: antimicrobial peptides-producing probiotics as a sustainable strategy to enhance food safety and human health
Barbosa, J. C. (PI), Gomes, A. M. (Researcher), Machado, D. (Researcher), Barbosa, J. (Researcher), Melo, A. (Researcher) & Caetano, T. (Researcher)
2/09/25 → 31/08/28
Project: Research
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Vinetopack: From vineyard to food packaging: innovative bioactive materials from lignocellulosic vine residues towards circular food packaging
Machado, A. (PI), Melo, A. (Researcher), Sousa, S. (Researcher), Cassoni, A. C. (Researcher), figueiredo, F. (Researcher) & Òrfão, O. (Researcher)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
1/07/25 → 30/06/28
Project: Research
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DETEX: Development of by-products-based antimicrobial TEXtiles for skin dysbiosis
Oliveira, C. (PI), Kekhasharú Tavaria, F. (Researcher), Melo, A. (Researcher) & Lopes, A. I. (Researcher)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
6/01/25 → 5/07/26
Project: Research
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VIIAFOOD: Plataforma de Valorização, Industrialização e Inovação comercial para o AgroAlimentar
Pintado, M. M. (PI), Monteiro, M. J. (Researcher), Martins, A. P. (Researcher), Correia, M. (Researcher), Gomes, A. M. (Researcher), Teixeira, P. (Researcher), Hogg, C. (Researcher), Silva, C. L. M. (Researcher), Pinto, E. (Researcher), Vasconcelos, M. (Researcher), Ferreira, J. (Researcher), Oliveira-Silva, P. (Researcher), Melo, A. (Researcher), Brassesco, M. E. (Researcher), Barbosa, J. (Researcher), Albuquerque, J. (Researcher), Nunes, M. J. M. (Researcher), Silva, B. N. (Researcher), Carvalho, T. B. D. (Researcher), Sousa, P. (Researcher), Tomé, E. (Researcher), Ventura, R. (Researcher) & Sousa, C. (Researcher)
1/10/21 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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PLANTCOVID: Aplicações de extratos de plantas com ação dirigida ao SARS-CoV-2
Pintado, M. M. (PI), Barbosa, J. (Researcher) & Melo, A. (Researcher)
15/07/20 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
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AgNP-Polyphenol synergy on cotton fabrics: antimicrobial and free-radical-scavenging activity for dermal applications
Fernandes, A., Negut, I., Melo, A., Pintado, M., Tavaria, F. K. & Oliveira, C. S., 5 Sept 2025, p. 1-1. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Alginate edible films containing essential oils: characterization and bioactive potential
Lopes, A. I., Melo, A., Afonso, T. B., Silva, S., Barros, L., Tavaria, F. K. & Pintado, M., May 2025, In: Polymers. 17, 9, 19 p., 1188.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Bioactivities of cotton fabrics with silver nanoparticles and acorn shell extracts: antimicrobial and antioxidant Potential for dermal applications
Fernandes, A., Negut, I., Melo, A. N. F. D., Pintado, M. E., Kekhasharú Tavaria, F. & Oliveira, C., Sept 2025, p. 1-1. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Effects of combining organic acid and essential oil as an alternative to replace potassium sorbate in fruit preparations
Melo, A., Sorathiya, K., Paulico, L., Magalhães, I., Hogg, M. C. & Pintado, M., Dec 2025, p. 1-1. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Effects of combining organic acid and essential oil as an alternative to replace potassium sorbate in fruit preparations
Melo, A., Sorathiya, K., Paulico, L., Magalhães, I., Hogg, M. C. & Pintado, M., Dec 2025, p. 1-1. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Prizes
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CBQF annual incentive for my outstanding professional performance 2023
Melo, A. (Recipient), Jan 2024
Prize: Other distinction
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CBQF annual incentive for my outstanding professional performance 2024
Melo, A. (Recipient), Dec 2025
Prize
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Activities
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Pectin-based hydrogels as microbiological functional matrices for gut-related applications
Brassesco, M. E. (Supervisor), Melo, A. (Supervisor) & Tsvetkova, N. (Student)
Feb 2026 → Jun 2026Activity: Supervision
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Católica Tips - teaching innovation partnerships - "Aprendizagem ativa: motivação ou desconforto."
Melo, A. (Participant)
19 Mar 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Volatilômica e metabôlomica de sementes de açaí fermentadas com leveduras isoladas de frutas
Melo, A. (Supervisor) & Santos, J. G. (Student)
Oct 2025 → Apr 2026Activity: Supervision
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Semana Aberta ESB 2025
Melo, A. (Organiser)
2 Apr 2025 → 4 Apr 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Transformando desafios em oportunidades: minha jornada internacional no Pós-Doutorado
Melo, A. (Speaker)
5 Feb 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk