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Biography
Carla Santos completed her PhD in Biotechnology in 2017 at Universidade Católica Portuguesa Escola Superior de Biotecnologia. Is currently Doctorate Researcher at UCP, working on the nutritional and agronomic characterization of different plant germplasms and implementing more sustainable agricultural practices. Published 40 articles in scientific peer-reviewed journals and 7 book chapters. Currently is the supervisor of 1 PhD student. Was the recipient of 10 awards, being the latest the FESPB Young Scientists Award (in 2023) in recognition of the achievements as an outstanding young European researcher in Plant Biology. Founded the LeguCon Consortium (www.legucon.pt), which aims to increase legume production in Portugal and support sustainable consumption patterns, bridging science and citizens. Has an h index of 19 and a total number of citations of 1029 (Scopus June 2025).
Education/Academic qualification
PhD
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 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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LAND: Integrated approach for Legume promotion and sustAinable value chaiNs Development
Santos, C. S. D. (PI)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
1/04/23 → 31/03/29
Project: Research
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RADIANT: ReAlising DynamIc vAlue chaiNs for underuTilised crops
Vasconcelos, M. (PI), Pinto, E. (Researcher), Santos, C. S. D. (Researcher), Silva, M. N. D. (Researcher) & Cortez, J. (Other career/Public sector)
1/09/21 → 31/08/25
Project: Research
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FoodTriggers: Triggering societal tipping points for sustainable and healthy diets
Vasconcelos, M. (PI), Santos, C. S. D. (Researcher) & Pinto, E. (Researcher)
1/04/26 → 31/03/29
Project: Research
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Heat-Dry: Heat and drought-tolerant pea with improved nutritional quality towards a holistic climate-resilient agriculture
Machado, J. (PI), Santos, C. S. D. (Researcher), Silva, M. N. D. (Researcher), Vasconcelos, M. (Researcher) & Olmedo, D. R. (Researcher)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
1/09/25 → 28/02/27
Project: Research
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Nutritional value and environmental footprint of muffins made with green-lentil flour
Geraldo, R., Santos, C. S., Styles, D., Sousa, S., Pinto, E., Neves, D. & Vasconcelos, M. W., 20 Oct 2024, In: Journal of Cleaner Production. 477, 10 p., 143826.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Predicting iron deficiency and oxidative stress in glycine max through Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy in a time-course experiment
Santos, C. S., Sousa, C., Bagheri, M., Pinho, S. & Vasconcelos, M., Mar 2024, In: Plant and Soil. 496, 1-2, p. 161-177 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the relationship between phenolic content and seed colour in a Portuguese germplasm collection of common beans (phaseolus vulgaris L.)
Machado, J., Vasconcelos, M. W., Vaz, M., Barata, A. M., Pereira, M. G. & Santos, C., Nov 2023. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Diversity of Portuguese common bean germplasm across regional origins
Santos, J., Vaz, M., Pereira, S., Machado, J., Vasconcelos, M. W., Barata, A. M., Pereira, M. D. G. & Santos, C. S., 20 May 2026, p. 12-12. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Diversity of Portuguese common bean germplasm across regional origins
Santos, J., Vaz, M., Pereira, S., Machado, J., Vasconcelos, M. W., Barata, A. M., Pereira, M. D. G. & Santos, C. S., 20 May 2026, p. 1-1. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
Open AccessFile4 Downloads
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Survey responses to a sensorial analysis of a commercial and a lentil-based pre-made mixes for sweet pancake preparation.
Santos, C. S. D. (Creator) & Vasconcelos, M. (Creator), Zenodo, 10 Jan 2023
Research data
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Questionnaire for the sensory analysis of a commercial and a lentil-based pre-made mix for pancake preparation
Santos, C. S. D. (Creator) & Vasconcelos, M. (Creator), Zenodo, 10 Jan 2023
Research data
Prizes
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Best Poster Award at the XIX Plant Nutrition Colloquium
Bagheri, M. (Recipient), Santos, C. S. D. (Recipient), Sousa, C. C. S. (Recipient) & Vasconcelos, M. (Recipient), 22 Aug 2022
Prize
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Professor Marschner’s Award (IPNC2025) for early career scientists
Santos, C. S. D. (Recipient), 23 Jul 2025
Prize
Activities
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Exploring breeding options for nutrition and WATer Use efficiency in Pea
Vasconcelos, M. (Supervisor), Santos, C. S. D. (Co-supervisor) & Bagheri, M. (Student)
1 Sept 2021 → …Activity: Supervision
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Exploring the Genetic Variability of Bean Germplasm for Nutritional Benefits
Santos, C. S. D. (Speaker)
3 Jul 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Connecting the production sector with consumer needs to support sustainable diets
Santos, C. S. D. (Speaker)
16 Feb 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Legumes as drivers of healthy and sustainable diets in Portugal
Pereira, S. (Speaker), Santos, C. S. D. (Speaker), Vasconcelos, M. (Speaker) & Pinto, E. (Speaker)
29 May 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Task Force Researcher's Engagement (Event)
Ribas, T. (Coordinator), Mesquita, R. (Coordinator), Couto, J. A. (Member), Ferreira, J. (Chair), Melo, M. M. P. (Member), Aguiar, J. (Member), Santos, C. S. D. (Member), Silva, S. B. D. (Member), Salsinha, A. S. (Member), Queirós, C. (Member), Bernardes, B. (Member), Araújo-Rodrigues, H. (Member), Magalhães, R. (Member) & Ribeiro, T. (Member)
2026 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of council
Press/Media
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LeguCon: Agricultura sustentável de mãos dadas com a reabilitação social em Ílhavo
Santos, C., Vasconcelos, M. & Moreira, R.
6/08/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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TVI J1 - Projeto LeguCon desafia a cultivo de leguminosas
11/07/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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Bioesfera : da terra à mesa : os benefícios das leguminosas
Vasconcelos, M. & Santos, C. S. D.
22/03/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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Ep. 1428 Carla Santos – Projeto LeguCon promove a produção de leguminosas por agricultores nacionais
16/11/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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Sociedade civil: leguminosas
Santos, C., Vasconcelos, M. & Ferreira, H.
11/10/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Impacts
Thesis
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Unravelling the molecular and physiological components that contribute to iron deficiency chlorosis
Santos, C. S. D. (Student), Vasconcelos, M. (Supervisor), Rangel, A. O. S. S. (Co-Supervisor) & Carvalho, S. M. P. D. (Co-Supervisor), 12 Jul 2017Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Identification of genes differentially expressed in P. pinea and P. pinaster after infection with the pine wood nematode (PWD) using the SSH technique
Santos, C. S. S. D. (Student), Vasconcelos, M. W. D. (Supervisor), 27 Apr 2012Student thesis: Master's Thesis