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Biography
Sofia Pereira (SP) holds a degree in Biology (2001), MSc in Toxicology (2004) and a PhD in Biology (2010) from Aveiro University (Portugal). Currently, she is Researcher and Invited Assistant Professor at Centro Biotecnologia e Química Fina, Universidade Católica Portuguesa. Her scientific activity is primarily focused on advancing biotechnological approaches for sustainable and resilient agriculture, as well as the restoration of degraded areas, with a particular emphasis on environmental and agricultural biotechnology. SP has published over 50 papers in peer review international journals and book chapters and 2 technical guides. She co-authored an international patent and has more than 95 communications in scientific international/national conferences, including 28 oral presentations. SP has been involved in 12 national and EU-funded research projects focused on plant-microbe interactions and stresses. SP holds the positions of Associate Editor at Frontiers in Plant Science and Academic Editor at Plants journal and PLOS One.
SP has been involved in the supervision of students from different academic levels, including PhD (including scientific support to several international PhD), MSc and undergraduate students (e.g., ERASMUS+). SP has also been dedicated to teaching at undergraduate (Regent of Mycology, UCP) and post-graduate levels.
SP actively engages in outreach and communication efforts aimed at bridging the gap between science, technology, and society. She organizes seminars, workshops, and demonstration sessions to disseminate scientific knowledge to diverse audiences. Additionally, SP collaborates on press releases and invited talks to communicate research findings effectively to the public.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Efeitos da toxicidade por metais pesados em Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. trifolii, University of Aveiro
Award Date: 1 Jun 2010
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 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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MicroDROP: MICRObial formulations to improve crop growth and resilience under DROught stress and Phosphorus deficiency
Pereira, S. (PI) & Castro, P. M. L. (Researcher)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, COMPETE 2030
2/09/25 → 31/08/28
Project: Research
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SINFONIA: Sustainable Agroecosystems, Food Innovation, and Artistic Practices for Climate Adaptation
Pinto, E. (PI), Bexiga, M. G. (CoPI), Costa, P. R. (CoPI), Morais, A. M. M. B. (Researcher), Gomes, A. M. (Researcher), Martins, A. P. (Researcher), Rangel, A. O. S. S. (Researcher), Santos, C. S. D. (Researcher), Manaia, C. (Researcher), Tavaria, F. K. (Researcher), Vaz-Moreira, I. (Researcher), Barbosa, J. C. (Researcher), Botelho, J. (Researcher), Machado, M. (Researcher), Barbosa, M. I. (Researcher), Pintado, M. M. (Researcher), Correia, M. (Researcher), Silva, M. N. D. (Researcher), Vasconcelos, M. (Researcher), Teixeira, P. (Researcher), Castro, P. M. L. (Researcher), Rodrigues, P. M. (Researcher), Duarte, R. (Researcher), Mesquita, R. (Researcher), Magalhães, R. (Researcher), Sousa, S. (Researcher), Pereira, S. (Researcher), Ribas, T. (Researcher), Brandão, T. R. S. (Researcher), Alves, P. (Researcher), Almeida, A. (Researcher), Costa, T. (Researcher), Baltazar, A. (Researcher), Sá, C. (Researcher), Ribas, D. (Researcher), Castro, L. (Researcher), Revez, M. J. (Researcher), Carvalho, J. V. (Researcher), Natálio, C. (Researcher), Bordalo, R. (Researcher), Leitão, A. (Researcher), Barbosa Pereira, J. (Project Manager), Machado, A. M. (Fellow), Almeida, D. (Fellow), Salgueiro Maia, I. (Fellow), Medeiros, J. (Researcher), Osorio, J. (Fellow), Pinto, J. (Researcher), Gueidão, M. (Fellow), Castro, N. G. C. D. O. E. (Fellow), Marçal, S. (Fellow) & Costa, T. M. (Fellow)
1/07/25 → 30/06/28
Project: Research
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VINAE: VINeyards network for co-creation and expansion of AgroEcological strategies to face viticulture challenges: a basis for cross-border living labs
Pereira, S. (PI), Castro, P. M. L. (Researcher) & Cunha, J. (Researcher)
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
1/04/25 → 31/03/28
Project: Research
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Sun2Fork: Sustainable greenhouse farming systems: from sun to fork
Pereira, S. (PI), Castro, P. M. L. (CoPI), Alves Sousa, A. R. (Técnico Superior), Sousa, D. (Técnico Superior) & Vitoriano, B. (Técnico Superior)
1/01/24 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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ROOT BENEFIT: Beneficial root-associated microorganisms for sustainable agriculture
Pereira, S. (Researcher)
16/10/23 → 15/10/27
Project: Research
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Bio-based superabsorbent hydrogels for nutrient release
Ribeiro, A. B., Moreira, H., Pereira, S. I. A., Godinho, M., Sousa, A. S. D. S., Castro, P., Pereira, C. F., Casanova, F., Freixo, R., Pintado, M. E. & Ramos, Ó. L., Apr 2024, In: Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering. 12, 2, 112031.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) improve the growth and nutrient use efficiency in maize (Zea mays L.) under water deficit conditions
Pereira, S. I. A., Abreu, D., Moreira, H., Vega, A. & Castro, P. M. L., Oct 2020, In: Heliyon. 6, 10, p. 1-9 9 p., e05106.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Phytomanagement of metal(loid) - contaminated soils: options, efficiency and value
Moreira, H., Pereira, S. I. A., Mench, M., Garbisu, C., Kidd, P. & Castro, P. M. L., 4 Aug 2021, In: Frontiers in Environmental Science. 9, 48 p., 661423.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Microbial solutions to mitigate salt stress in food crops
Pereira, S. I. A., Castro, P. M. L. & Moreira, H., 3 Aug 2021, Salt stress responses in plants: perception, signaling, omics and tolerance mechanisms. Srivastava, P. K., Kumar, J. & Prasad, S. M. (eds.). Nova Science Publishers, Inc., p. 375-409 35 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Synergistic effect of organo-mineral amendments and plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) on the establishment of vegetation cover and amelioration of mine tailings
Benidire, L., Madline, A., Pereira, S. I. A., Castro, P. M. L. & Boularbah, A., 1 Jan 2021, In: Chemosphere. 262, 14 p., 127803.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Annual Incentive for Achieving Extraordinary Outputs in the activities in the scope of CBQF
Pereira, S. I. A. (Recipient), Dec 2025
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Annual Incentive for Achieving Extraordinary Outputs in the activities in the scope of CBQF
Pereira, S. I. A. (Recipient), Dec 2021
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Annual Incentive for Achieving Extraordinary Outputs in the activities in the scope of CBQF
Pereira, S. (Recipient), Jul 2022
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Annual Incentive for Achieving Extraordinary Outputs in the activities in the scope of CBQF
Pereira, S. (Recipient), Jun 2023
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Development of innovative cellulose-based hydrogels for agriculture
Pereira, S. I. A. (Main Examiner), Serra, A. (Supervisor), Simões, R. (Main Examiner), Loureiro, P. (Examiner) & Sales, M. G. (President of Jury)
1 Jun 2026Activity: Examination
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Research Scholarship within the scope of the project BioShoes4All, Innovation and capacity building of the footwear industry for a sustainable bio-economy, framed in Notices nº 01/C12-i01/2021 e nº 02/C12-i01/202, funded by Programa de Recuperação e Resiliência (PRR).
Pereira, S. I. A. (Supervisor) & Castro, P. (Supervisor)
1 Aug 2026 → 31 Dec 2026Activity: Supervision
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Assessment of carbon stock, stabilization, and soil aggregate structure in different Mediterranean agro-ecosystems
Grattacaso, M. (Speaker), Bonetti, A. (Speaker), di Lonardo, S. (Speaker), Tassi, E. (Speaker), Bretzel, F. (Speaker), Pini, R. (Speaker), Allani, M. (Speaker), Benidire, L. (Speaker), T., B. (Speaker), Boularbah, A. (Speaker), Castro, P. M. L. (Speaker), Cortet, J. (Speaker), Delcourt, N. (Speaker), El Balghiti, F. (Speaker), Epelde, L. (Speaker), Garbisu, C. (Speaker), Pereira, S. (Speaker), Prieto-Fernández, Á. (Speaker), Sahli, A. (Speaker), Soufi, S. (Speaker), Sousa, A. S. D. S. (Speaker), Trasar-Cepeda, C. (Speaker) & D'Acqui, L. (Speaker)
Jun 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Harnessing the potential of extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) for use in agriculture
Miranda, C. (Speaker), Pereira, S. (Speaker), Sousa, A. S. D. S. (Speaker), Wilfert, P. (Speaker), van Loosdrecht, M. C. M. (Speaker), Martins, A. (Speaker), Castro, P. M. L. (Speaker) & Amorim, C. L. (Speaker)
14 Apr 2026 → 16 Apr 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) (External organisation)
Pereira, S. I. A. (Member)
Jun 2026Activity: Membership › Evaluation committee
Press/Media
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Problema ambiental não é falta de informação. É excesso de conveniência
12/06/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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A biotecnologia ao serviço da saúde do solo e resiliência das culturas em tempos de seca
25/06/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
Impacts
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2022 International Microorganisms Day @ Faculty of Biotechnology
Pereira, S. I. A. (Organizer)
Impact: Social impacts
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2025 International Microorganisms Day @ Faculty of Biotechnology
Pereira, S. I. A. (Organizer)
Impact: Social impacts
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