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Patrícia Moreira holds a PhD in Biotechnology with specialization in Biochemical Engineering by the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP). She is an Assistant Professor at the School of Arts of UCP. She is deputy director of Center for Research in Science and Technology of the Arts (CITAR) and coordinates the CITAR's Focus Area of Heritage & Conservation and Restoration and is also a collaborator of Center for Biotechnology and Fine Chemistry (CBQF) both from UCP. Her main research area is in innovation in Biotechnology and Nanotechnology for Cultural Heritage with emphasis on biodeterioration, sustainability, circular economy, citizen science and green conservation. Other areas of scientific expertise are: Biodeterioration of Public Art and Contemporary Art, Intersection between Art and Science, Bioproducts; Enzymology; Mycology, Microbiology and Microbiome analysis for Heritage. She also co-represents the Green Conservation movement in Portugal and coordinated several research projects including BIO4MURAL (Innovative BIObiotechnology solutions FOR black stains removal and preventive conservation of historical and culturally important MURAL paintings), PTDC/HAR-ARQ/29157/2017 , funded by FCT, acting as PI, and HAC4CG (Heritage, Art, Creation for Climate change.Living the city: catalyzing spaces for learning, creation and action towards climate change), NORTE-01-0145-FEDER-000067, funded by CCDRN, acting as co-PI. She is the supervisor of several doctoral theses and master's degree thesis and author and co-author of numerous articles in high-impact journals.
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, A new versatile peroxidase from a novel Bjerkandera sp., Faculty of Biotechnology
Award Date: 21 Jun 2006
Bachelor, Microbiology, Faculty of Biotechnology
Award Date: 1 Jun 1996
PhD
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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CITAR: Research Center for Science and Technology of the Arts
Vieira, E. (PI), Nobre da Silva Pais, A. M. (Other career/Public sector), Filipe, C. (Private Sector), Serra, S. (Assistant Professor), Baltazar, A. (Assistant Professor), Lobo, C. (Invited Assistant Professor), Carmona, C. R. (Assistant Professor), Sá, C. (Assistant Professor), Sousa, G. V. E. (Full Professor), Pereira, H. M. (Assistant Professor), Neves, J. (Invited Assistant Professor), Teixeira, J. (Invited Assistant Professor), Gomes, J. A. (Invited Assistant Professor), Carvalho, J. V. (Invited Assistant Professor), Castro, L. (Assistant Professor), Teixeira, L. (Assistant Professor), Aguiar, M. (Assistant Professor), Crespo, N. (Assistant Professor), Camarneiro, N. (Invited Assistant Professor), Costa, P. R. (Invited Assistant Professor), Pestana, P. D. (Invited Assistant Professor), Alves, P. (Invited Assistant Professor), Kunz, S. (Assistant Professor), Neves, S. (Invited Assistant Professor), Coutinho, V. M. (Invited Assistant Professor), Galán-Pérez, A. (Private Sector), Rangel, A. (Professor non-higher education), Natálio, C. (Researcher), Henriques, F. (Researcher), Afonso Lopes, M. I. (Private Sector), Bordalo, R. (Researcher) & Lammeren, S. R. L. V. (Researcher)
1/01/20 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Rede Temática: Qualidade do Ar Interior em Museus, Bibliotecas e Arquivos
Barbosa, K. (Researcher) & Costa, P. R. (Researcher)
Project: Other
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HAC4CG: Heritage Art, Creation for Climate Change - Living the City: Catalyzing Spaces for Learning, Creation and Action Towards Climate Change
Vieira, E. (PI), Costa, P. R. (CoPI), Sá, C. (Researcher), Teixeira, L. (Researcher), Camarneiro, N. (Researcher), Bordalo, R. (Researcher), Teixeira, J. (Researcher), Alves, P. (Researcher), Oliveira, F. G. D. (Researcher), Oliveira, A. L. (Researcher), Pintado, M. M. (Researcher), Rodrigues, P. M. (Researcher), Costa, M. (Researcher), Costa, L. (Researcher), Oliveira, F. G. D. (Researcher), Melo, P. (Researcher), Campos, B. (Researcher), Vasconcelos, M. (Researcher), Silva, M. (Researcher), Perrotta, A. (PI), Santos, L. (Researcher), Sousa, A. L. (Researcher) & Leitão, A. (Researcher)
1/05/21 → 30/04/23
Project: Research
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BIO4MURAL: Innovative biotechnology solutions for black stains removal and preventive conservations
Pintado, M. M. (Researcher) & Costa, P. R. (PI)
1/06/18 → 30/11/21
Project: Research
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BIONANOSCULP: Development and characterization of the application of bionanomaterials with anti-microbial protection for coating of metal and stone-based public sculptures
Costa, P. R. (PI) & Pintado, M. M. (Researcher)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
1/05/16 → 31/12/19
Project: Research
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Mass tourism, cultural heritage, and traditional values within citizen lifestyle in Porto (Portugal): an overview through the HAC4CG project
Vieira, E., Pelaez, A., Rosa, I., Lemos, T., Bordalo, R., Vasconcelos, M. & Moreira, P., Mar 2025, Legacy and innovation: integrating cultural heritage conservation with contemporary tourism management. Castanho, R. A., Pivac, T. & Mandić, A. (eds.). 1 ed. Springer Nature, p. 87-100 14 p. (Advances in Science, Technology and Innovation).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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(Re)imagining human-yeasts relations via art-science collaboration
Timurgalieva, O., Moreira, P. & Direito, E., 17 Jun 2024, ISEA 2023 SYMBIOSIS Proceedings. Mahé, E. (ed.). École des Arts Décoratifs, p. 496-501 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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A microbial consortium for degradation of dyes in wastewater, methods and uses thereof
Pintado, M. E. (Inventor), Castro, P. (Inventor), Jorges, A. C. (Inventor), Faria, J. J. A. (Inventor), Moreira, P. R. (Inventor), Mendes, M. (Inventor) & Silva, A. R. (Inventor), 28 Oct 2024, (Refused/Withdrawn) IPC No. EP 19820863.9, European Patent Office, Patent No. EP3873855A1, 29 Oct 2019, Priority date 29 Oct 2018, Priority No. EP18248275AResearch output: Patent
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Antimicrobial chitosan/TPP-based coatings for the prevention of biodeterioration of outdoor stone sculptures
Silva, N. C., Castro, D., Neto, C., Madureira, A. R., Pintado, M. & Moreira, P. R., Apr 2024, In: Progress in Organic Coatings. 189, 13 p., 108246.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Chitosan coatings reinforced with cellulose crystals and oregano essential oil as antimicrobial protection against the microbiological contamination of stone sculptures
Silva, N. C., Madureira, A. R., Pintado, M. & Moreira, P. R., Nov 2024, In: Cellulose. 31, 16, p. 9825-9845 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Desenvolvimento de um protocolo de tratamento para exemplares entomológicos com contaminação fúngica
Teixeira, J. (President of Jury), Costa, P. R. (Supervisor) & Pérez, R. (Main Examiner)
18 Mar 2024Activity: Examination
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Artificial intelligent model for monitoring impact of climate change on outdoor aerial and surface microbiome
Rodrigues, P. M. (Supervisor), Silva, G. A. D. R. (Student), Costa, P. R. (Co-supervisor) & Perrotta, A. (Co-supervisor)
2021 → 2025Activity: Supervision
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Metodologia para o mapeamento de fenómenos de biodeterioração por manchas negras na pintura mural do séculos XV e XVI com o apoio de processos fotogramétricos e sistemas de registo vetorial: o caso de estudo da Igreja de Santa Marinha, Paroquial de Vila Marim (Vila Real).
Costa, P. R. (Co-supervisor)
Oct 2019 → …Activity: Supervision