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Cristina L.M. Silva is an Associate Professor at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa – College of Biotechnology (ESB) and leads the Laboratory of Food Processing Engineering at the CBQF research center. Her research focuses on the quality and safety of processed foods.
With 30 years of experience, she has taught at several institutions, including the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium. Her expertise includes Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Transport Phenomena, Fluid Mechanics, and Food Technologies.
Her research, with a SCOPUS® h-index of 42, involves mathematical modeling and optimization of food processes, design and optimization of food process conditions, predictive microbiology, and quality changes in food due to processing.
Cristina Silva founded and led the ISEKI_Food network, which connects institutions across Europe and beyond. She also serves as an associate editor for several leading journals.
As the coordinator of internationalization and 3rd cycle degrees at Escola Superior de Biotecnologia, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, she contributes to food science education. Her work with the IUFoST education working group and recognition as a fellow of the International Academy of Food Science and Technology (IAFoST) highlight her ongoing contributions to the field.
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
PhD
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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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)
1/10/21 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Bio Economia Azul: Pacto de Inovação da Bio Economia Azul
Pintado, M. M. (PI), Gomes, A. M. (Researcher), Rangel, A. O. S. S. (Researcher), Silva, C. L. M. (Researcher), Couto, J. A. (Researcher), Mena, C. (Researcher), Hogg, C. (Researcher), Poças, M. D. F. (Researcher), Moreira Balio da Silva, M. D. F. (Researcher), Teixeira, P. (Researcher) & Morais, R. M. S. C. (Researcher)
1/10/21 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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YouARIn: YOUng AgRifood European Innovators
Silva, C. L. M. (PI), Cardoso, E. (Researcher) & Xavier, P. (Researcher)
1/11/22 → 31/10/24
Project: Research
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CLIL: Católica Learning Innovation Lab
Soares, D. (PI), Carvalho, M. (Researcher), Costa, H. G. D. (Researcher), Campos, M. F. (Researcher), Portocarrero, M. (Researcher), Vieira, M. M. (Researcher), Festas, C. (Researcher), Neves-Amado, J. (Researcher), Silva, C. L. M. (Researcher), Andrade, A. (Researcher), Oliveira, E. D. D. (Researcher), Alves, P. (Researcher), Costa, J. C. E. (Researcher) & Magalhães Martins, A. (Researcher)
Programa Operacional Capital Humano
1/10/21 → 30/09/24
Project: Other
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Biotec-Tunisia: Modernização da formação em Biotecnologia para uma melhor empregabilidade dos diplomados na Tunísia
Silva, C. L. M. (PI)
15/01/20 → 14/01/23
Project: Other
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Emerging challenges and opportunities in innovating food science technology and engineering education
Saguy, I. S., Silva, C. L. M. & Cohen, E., Dec 2024, In: NPJ Science of Food. 8, 1, 21 p., 5.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Microwave and ultrasound pre-treatments for drying of the “Rocha” Pear: impact on phytochemical parameters, color changes and drying kinetics
Önal, B., Adiletta, G., Matteo, M. D., Russo, P., Ramos, I. N. & Silva, C. L. M., 2021, In: Foods. 10, 4, 18 p., 853.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Modelling and optimization of the processing of a healthy snack bar made of grape and tomato pomaces
Santiago-Ramos, R., Silva, C. L. M. & Ramos, I. N., Sept 2022, In: Foods. 11, 17, 16 p., 2676.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessment of the impact of drying processes on orange peel quality characteristics
Phuon, V., Ramos, I. N., Brandão, T. R. S. & Silva, C. L. M., Jul 2022, In: Journal of Food Process Engineering. 45, 7, 11 p., e13794.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Thermal processing of food: challenges, innovations and opportunities. A position paper
Kubo, M. T. K., Baicu, A., Erdogdu, F., Poças, M. D. F., Silva, C. L. M., Simpson, R., Vitali, A. A. & Augusto, P. E. D., 2023, In: Food Reviews International. 39, 6, p. 3344-3369 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
13 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Best Oral Presentation
Xavier, P. A. E. L. (Recipient), Silva, C. L. M. (Recipient) & Rodrigues, P. M. (Recipient), 7 Jul 2023
Prize
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member of International Academy of Food Science and Technology (IAFoST).
Silva, C. L. M. (Recipient), 2 Nov 2022
Prize: Honorary award
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Foods (Journal)
Brandão, T. R. S. (Guest editor), Miller, F. A. (Guest editor) & Silva, C. L. M. (Guest editor)
1 Jan 2024 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Shared Visions, Diverging Uses: A Survey of Generative AI in the Academic Lives of Students and Professors
Obadina, A. O. (Speaker), Xavier, P. (Speaker), Lui, M. H. (Speaker), Miller, F. A. (Speaker), Silva, C. L. M. (Speaker) & Gonzalez-Martinez, C. (Speaker)
9 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Foods (Journal)
Miller, F. A. (Guest editor), Silva, C. L. M. (Guest editor) & Brandão, T. R. S. (Guest editor)
1 Jan 2024 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial work
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Centre for Biotechnology and Fine Chemistry (CBQF) (Organisational unit)
Silva, C. L. M. (Chair) & Miller, F. A. (Member)
2024 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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22nd World Congress of Food Science and Technology: The Future of Food is Now – Development, Functionality & Sustainability
Silva, C. L. M. (Chair), Miller, F. A. (Organiser), Xavier, P. (Participant), Obadina, A. O. (Organiser), Gonzalez-Martinez, C. (Organiser) & Lui, M. H. (Chair)
9 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...