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Biography
I am a Food Engineer with almost 10 years of experience in the retail and food industry sectors. Currently, I am a PhD student and invited teaching Aassistant at Escola Superior de Biotecnologia da Universidade Católica Portuguesa, where I share my knowledge of Transport Phenomena and Fluid Mechanics. My research orbits around modeling and optimization of food processing, integrating machine learning for thermal performance and quality degradation predictions. I am currently applying these insights to improve the efficiency and useability of solar cooking, always with an eye on a greener and more sustainable future.
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):
Education/Academic qualification
Master, Food Engineering, Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Bachelor, Bioengineering
External positions
Food Safety Internal Auditor, SONAE MC
2019 → 2023
Department Coordinator - Quality and Environmental, Primor Charcutaria - Prima, S.A.
2018 → 2019
Department Manager Fresh Food Products, SONAE MC
2017 → 2018
Quality Engineer, Grupo FERBAR
2015 → 2016
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Projects
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SUNRISE: Smart Use of SuNlight Radiation for Innovative and SustainablE Cooking
Silva, C. L. M. (PI), Rodrigues, P. M. (Researcher), Araújo, A. C. (Researcher), Farrokhi, M. (Researcher), Brandão, T. R. S. (Researcher) & Gomes, A. M. (Researcher)
2/09/25 → 31/08/28
Project: Research
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Exploring the potential of solar cooking: impact of parabolic and box models on broccoli quality
Araújo, A. C., Noir, L. & Silva, C. L. M., 6 Nov 2023, 37th EFFoST International Conference Sustainable Food and Industry 4.0: Towards the 2030 Agenda. p. 429-429 1 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Aprendizagem baseada em projetos: mecânica de fluídos e fenómenos de transferência
Bernardes, B., Araújo, C. & Silva, C. L., 1 Sept 2023Research output: Non-textual form › Video recording
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Influence of pretreatments on quality parameters and nutritional compounds of dried galega kale (brassica oleracea L. var. acephala)
Araújo, A. C., Oliveira, S. M., Ramos, I. N., Brandão, T. R. S. & Silva, C. L. M., 1 May 2016, In: Food and Bioprocess Technology. 9, 5, p. 872-881 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluation of drying and storage conditions on nutritional and sensory properties of dried galega kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. Acephala)
Araújo, A. C., Oliveira, S. M., Ramos, I. N., Brandão, T. R. S., Monteiro, M. J. & Silva, C. L. M., 9 Jan 2017, In: Journal of Food Quality. 2017, 10 p., 9393482.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessment of nutritional quality and color parameters of convective dried watercress (Nasturtium officinale)
Ek, P., Araújo, A. C., Oliveira, S. M., Ramos, I. N., Brandão, T. R. S. & Silva, C. L. M., 1 Feb 2018, In: Journal of Food Processing and Preservation. 42, 2, 9 p., e13459.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
9 Citations (Scopus)
Activities
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Antonia Nadilo
Silva, C. L. M. (Host) & Araújo, A. C. (Host)
1 Apr 2025 → 20 Jun 2025Activity: Hosting a visitor › Hosting an academic visitor
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KASPER BOŠNIK
Silva, C. L. M. (Host) & Araújo, A. C. (Host)
Feb 2025 → Aug 2025Activity: Hosting a visitor › Hosting an academic visitor
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39th EFFoST International Conference 2025
Araújo, A. C. (Participant)
17 Nov 2025 → 19 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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22nd World Congress of Food Science and Technology: The Future of Food is Now – Development, Functionality & Sustainability
Araújo, A. C. (Participant)
8 Sept 2024 → 12 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Biofase (Alimentar/Engenharia Alimentar)
Araújo, A. C. (Organiser)
1 Feb 2024 → 30 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
Impacts
Thesis
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Influence of pretreatments, drying and storage conditions on drying characteristics, nutritional and sensory properties of galega Kale (Brassica Oleracea L. var. Acephala)
Araújo, A. C. (Student), Silva, C. L. M. (Supervisor), Oliveira, S. M. (Co-Supervisor), Ramos, I. N. (Co-Supervisor) & Brandão, T. R. S. (Co-Supervisor), 2015Student thesis: Master's Thesis