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Biography
Ana Maria da Silva Paulo works as a post-doc at Escola Superior de Biotecnologia from Universidade Católica Portuguesa. The main interests are related to waste and wastewater treatment, using aerobic and anaerobic processes. Previous research with bioreactors and bacterial isolates has been essential for understanding the complex relationships occurring between microbial groups responsible for the metabolic processes behind the performance of each type of biological treatment. She has an Environmental Engineering degree from the University of Aveiro and a master's degree on Environmental Management from the University of Minho. Her PhD degree on Environmental Microbiology was obtained at the University of Wageningen (The Netherlands), also supervised by the University of Valladolid (Spain).
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Anaerobic degradation of anionic surfactants by denitrifying bacteria, Wageningen University & Research
2008 → 2014
Award Date: 15 Oct 2014
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 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 14 Life Below Water
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ELEVATE: Empowering HEIs for Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Interdisciplinary Innovation in Food, Biomedicine, AI, and Creative Industries
Cortez, J. (PI), Bohnsack, R. (Researcher), Pereira, J. S. (Researcher), Raimundo, A. R. B. C. (Researcher), Rezazadeh, A. (Researcher), Da Silva, M. O. (Researcher), Paulo, A. (Researcher), Pintado, M. M. (Researcher), Teixeira, L. (Researcher) & Silva, S. (Researcher)
1/04/25 → 30/04/27
Project: Research
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CROSSPATHS: Highway to Horizon Europe by pulling ERDF investments out of isolation through a tailored sequence of synergies
Pintado, M. M. (PI), Costa, E. (Researcher), Cortez, J. (Researcher), Bexiga, M. G. (Researcher), Paulo, A. (Project Manager) & Queirós, C. (Project Manager)
1/06/24 → 31/05/26
Project: Research
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AGeNT: Aerobic granule technology combined with selected microbial agents for the degradation of toxic wastewater pollutants
Castro, P. M. L. (PI), Amorim, C. L. (Researcher), Paulo, A. (Researcher), Oliveira, A. S. (Researcher), Moreira, I. S. (Researcher) & Pereira, S. (Contracted Doctorate)
1/07/18 → 31/12/21
Project: Research
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MultiBiorefinery: Multi-purpose strategies for broadband agro-forest and fisheries by-products valorization: a step forward for a truly integrated biorefinery
Pintado, M. M. (CoPI), Amorim, C. L. (Researcher), Moreira, I. S. (Researcher), Castro, P. M. L. (Researcher) & Paulo, A. (Researcher)
1/01/17 → 31/12/20
Project: Research
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Assessment of the potential of sunflower grown in metal-contaminated soils for production of biofuels
Marques, A. P. G. C., Paulo, A. & Caetano, N. S., Mar 2024, In: Sustainability. 16, 5, p. 1-16 16 p., 1829.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile10 Citations (Scopus)91 Downloads -
Unravelling microbiome changes in aerobic granular sludge saline wastewater treatment using a slow stepwise salt increase strategy
Paulo, A. M. S., Salazar, O., Costa, J., Mesquita, D. P., Ferreira, E. C., Castro, P. M. L. & Amorim, C. L., 21 Oct 2024, In: Environmental Science. 3, 12, p. 1788-1801 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mycopigments for a sustainable textile industry
Ramos, M., Paulo, A. & Castro, P., 16 Nov 2023, p. 1-1. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract
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Phytomanagement of Zn- and Cd-contaminated soil: helianthus annuus biomass production and metal remediation abilities with plant-growth-promoting microbiota assistance
Paulo, A. M. S., Caetano, N., Castro, P. M. L. & Marques, A. P. G. C., 31 Jul 2023, In: Soil Systems. 7, 3, 17 p., 69.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The potential of bioaugmentation-assisted phytoremediation derived maize biomass for the production of biomethane via anaerobic digestion
Paulo, A. M., Caetano, N. S. & Marques, A. P. G. C., Oct 2023, In: Plants. 12, 20, 20 p., 3623.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile9 Citations (Scopus)63 Downloads
Activities
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Science Communication and Pitching
Paulo, A. (Participant), Brassesco, M. E. (Participant), Barbosa, J. C. (Participant), Barbosa, J. (Participant) & Bonifácio-Lopes, T. (Participant)
27 Nov 2025 → 28 Nov 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Building a successful consortium
Paulo, A. (Participant) & Cortez, J. (Chair)
5 Jun 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Sana Ben Othman
Paulo, A. (Host), Queirós, C. (Host) & Pintado, M. M. (Host)
24 Nov 2025 → 27 Nov 2025Activity: Hosting a visitor › Hosting an academic visitor
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ELEVATE Phase I Conference: Pathways to Inspire Innovation & Entrepreneurial Talent
Paulo, A. (Member of programme committee), Marques, A. (Member of programme committee) & Cortez, J. (Chair)
17 Dec 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
Impacts
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AQUAPORTO - Water Festival 2020
Moreira, I. S. S. (Organizer), Paulo, A. M. D. S. (Organizer) & Alves, M. S. (Organizer)
Impact: Social impacts
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Biofase @ Escola Secundária Filipa Vilhena (Porto)
Paulo, A. M. D. S. (Participant)
Impact: Social impacts
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Biofase - Chuvas Ácidas - Acid Rain - Outreach Activities
Paulo, A. M. D. S. (Organizer)
Impact: Social impacts
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Biofase - Chuvas Ácidas - Acid Rain - Outreach Activities
Paulo, A. M. D. S. (Organizer) & Miranda, C. D. C. (Organizer)
Impact: Social impacts