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Biography
Maria da Luz Maia is a researcher at the Centre for Biotechnology and Fine Chemistry (CBQF), located at Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP). She earned her degree in Biology from the Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto, in 2008, followed by a Master’s in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Aveiro in 2012. In 2017, she was awarded an FCT PhD scholarship and successfully completed her PhD in Sustainable Chemistry at the University of Porto in 2022. Her prolific academic contributions include 22 publications in international peer-reviewed (ISI) journals, with 11 as first author, as well as co-authorship of five book chapters. She has authored/co-authored 13 oral presentations and showcased 34 poster communications at national and international scientific meetings. In addition, she serves as an invited adjunct professor at the Polytechnic of Porto, a reviewer for scientific journals, and an Editorial Board member of Scientific Reports. Maria’s research focuses on promoting environmental quality and sustainability through the study of food matrices, assessing the risk-benefit effects of their consumption, and exploring the valorization of by-products.
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 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Ecotoxicological assessment of advanced wastewater treatments using aquatic model organisms
Alves, A. R., Guedes, Â., Maia, M. L., Barros, P., Baptista, I., Figueiredo, S. A., Domingues, V. F. & Delerue-Matos, C., 1 Jul 2026, In: Water. 18, 13, 19 p., 1534.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Impact of leaching on the nutritional composition of acorn species
Rodrigues, C. V., Maia, M. L., Babo, P. & Pintado, M., Jan 2026, In: Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. 149, 10 p., 108788.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Acorn flours: a novel source of bioactives and nutritional benefits
Rodrigues, C. V., Maia, M. L., Babo, P. & Pintado, M., 2024. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Exploring the potential of quercus robur kernel and shell for novel food applications
Maia, M. L., Rodrigues, C. V., Babo, P. & Pintado, M., 2024. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Impact of subcritical water extraction on the polysaccharide characteristics of hybrid carrageenans from mastocarpus stellatus and chondrus crispus
Grosso, C., Vieira, E. F., Maia, M. L., Delerue-Matos, C., Faria, B., Torres, M. D. & Hilliou, L., Nov 2024, Libro de resúmenes del XXVIII Encontro Internacional Galego‐Portugués de Química. Rodríguez Méndez, M. & Ramírez Gradilla, F. (eds.). Santiago de Compostela: Colegio Oficial de Químicos de Galicia, p. 338-338 1 p. BB22Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Prizes
Activities
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A vida de um Engenheiro Químico e o mundo dos Biorrecursos
Maia, M. L. (Organiser)
2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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Contaminantes emergentes: desafios na monitorização e tratamentos
Figueiredo, S. (Speaker), Silva, A. (Speaker), Soares, C. (Speaker), Rede, D. (Speaker), Surra, E. (Speaker), Pacheco, J. (Speaker), Correia-Sá, L. (Speaker), Maia, M. L. (Speaker), Correia, M. (Speaker), Moreira, M. M. (Speaker), Freitas, O. (Speaker), Rebelo, P. (Speaker), Paíga, P. (Speaker), Martinho, S. (Speaker), Fernandes, V. C. (Speaker), Domingues, V. (Speaker), Nouws, H. (Speaker) & Delerue-Matos, C. (Speaker)
28 Feb 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Potential of marine macroalgae as a source of iodine and natural antioxidants - their use in inhibiting lipid peroxidation reactions in food products
Maia, M. L. (Main Examiner)
16 Oct 2024Activity: Examination
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Valorization of Strawberry Tree Fruit and Beeswax from Montesinho Natural Park
Lamas, M. (Speaker), Silva, A. M. (Speaker), Moreira, M. (Speaker), Maia, M. L. (Speaker), Domingues, V. (Speaker), Delerue-Matos, C. (Speaker), Amaral, M. H. (Speaker), Fernandes, V. C. (Speaker) & Rodrigues, F. (Speaker)
2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Aplicação de métodos de ADN no estudo do Mel de Portugal
Maia, M. L. (Main Examiner)
9 Jul 2024Activity: Examination