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Researcher at Centro de Biotecnologia e Química Fina (CBQF), with research activity focused on circular economy and industrial biotechnology fields, mainly on the development of innovative and sustainable products and processes from agro-industrial by-products, their tech transfer and scale up support. Ph.D. in Biotechnology, MS.c. in Bomedical Engineering and BS.c. in Bioengineering, Joana has over+10 years of research activity, mainly under collaborative ventures between academia and industry (collaboration in 8 european and national research projects), with competences on i) fractionation processes and characterization of lignocellulosic materials for the extraction/ production of bioactive molecules (polysaccharides, polyphenols, lignin and minerals); ii)the development of encapsulation systems for different molecules towards the improvement of bioaccessibility and/ or controlled release; and iii) functionalization of polymers for devopment of nano/micro systems and different structural characterization techniques. Author of 12 international peer-reviewed papers, 1 patent, 9 poster presentations and 6 oral communications in national and international conferences.

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):

  • SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

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PhD

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