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Marinélia Capela is a researcher at the Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering and CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials at the University of Aveiro. She graduated in Ceramic and Glass Engineering (2000) and obtained her master's degree in Biomedical Materials and Devices (2015) at the University of Aveiro. Recently, she completed her PhD in Biorefineries (2023) at the University of Aveiro in association with the University of Coimbra. With an h-index of 11 and over 377 citations, Capela has published 20 SCI papers. She has also presented 22 oral communications and 44 panel presentations at national and international conferences. She has actively contributed to 8 R&D projects and worked in the R&D department of a ceramic industry. Her teaching activities include Materials and Technologies I and II in the 1st-cycle degree in Design, under the coordination of Professor Paula Seabra. To enhance her teaching skills, she completed the pedagogical welcoming program for new teachers and 7 additional programs at the University of Aveiro focused on student well-being and pedagogical development. Capela's expertise in the scientific community has been recognized through the invitation to peer-review articles, serve as the main arguer for an academic degree jury and present at 4 seminars within Materials Engineering Master's programs. Capela has supervised/mentored 34 national and international students (4 PhD, 17 MSc, 13 BSc) and 2 research fellows. She is committed to transferring academic knowledge to industry, having published 8 technical articles and delivered 1 invited talk along with 3 panel presentations at industry-focused events. Capela has also bridged academia and the public, leading a workshop for secondary school teachers, providing practical techniques for teaching material science concepts, contributing to 17 cultural and science events, and engaging with public through radio, newspapers and online platforms. Throughout her professional career, in addition to working with traditional ceramics, she has studied bioactive glass and glass ceramics, and investigated the recovery of industrial wastes in ceramic pigments and glazes, traditional and one-part geopolymers, cement-based and hydraulic lime mortars, and self-hardening binders and adsorbents.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Marinélia Neto Capela

Citation names

  • Capela, M.N.
  • Capela, Marinélia
  • Marinélia N. Capela

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
2916-752F-7D4E
ORCID iD
0000-0003-1355-0047
Researcher Id
LGZ-3098-2024
Scopus Author Id
57195038904

Email addresses

  • marinelia.capela@ua.pt (Professional)

Addresses

  • Universidade de Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, 3810-193, Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal (Professional)

Websites

Knowledge fields

  • Engineering and Technology - Materials Engineering - Ceramics
  • Engineering and Technology - Materials Engineering - Materials Engineering

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1)
French Beginner (A1) Beginner (A1) Beginner (A1) Beginner (A1)
Spanish; Castilian Beginner (A1) Beginner (A1) Beginner (A1) Beginner (A1)
Education
Degree Classification
2025/09/26
Concluded
 The Principles of Active Learning Methodologies in Practice: Think-Pair-Share and Thinking Routines in Action (Outros)
University of Aveiro, Teaching and Learning Center, Portugal
2025/03/13
Concluded
 Positive Communication in Higher Education (Outros)
University of Aveiro, Teaching and Learning Center, Portugal
2025/01/15
Concluded
 Pedagogical principles in the production of multimedia content (Outros)
University of Aveiro, Teaching and Learning Center, Portugal
2025/01/09
Concluded
 Artificial intelligence and other digital technologies in education: collaboration, personalization, and assessment of learning (Outros)
University of Aveiro, Teaching and Learning Center, Portugal
2024/11/12
Concluded
 Mental health in higher education students: Identifying risk signs and taking action (Outros)
University of Aveiro, Teaching and Learning Center, Portugal
2024/10/29
Concluded
 Promoting well-being in the classroom (Outros)
University of Aveiro, Teaching and Learning Center, Portugal
2024/10/16
Concluded
 Rheology applied to ceramic processing (Outros)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2024/10/09
Concluded
 Questions in class with Vevox (Outros)
University of Aveiro, Teaching and Learning Center, Portugal
2024/09/11
Concluded
 Pedagogical welcoming program for new teachers (Outros)
University of Aveiro, Teaching and Learning Center, Portugal
2023/06/06
Concluded
 Analytical Emission Scanning Electron Microscope Training (Outros)
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
2023
Concluded
 Biorefineries (Doutoramento)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal

Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
"Recycling of biomass boilers ash by incorporation in cementitious materials and adsorbents for environmental applications" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 Approved
2019
Concluded
 Advanced Training Course of the Doctoral Program in Biorefineries (Curso de doutoramento (conclusão de unidades curriculares))
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
 17/20
2015
Concluded
 Biomedical Materials and Devices (Mestrado)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
"Bioactive and antibacterial silver-doped glasses and glass ceramics" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 17/20
2000
Concluded
 Ceramic and Glass Engineering (Licenciatura)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
"Reuse of wastewater and solid waste resulting from its treatment in the manufacturing process of a ceramic tile industry" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 13/20
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2023/07 - Current Contracted Researcher (Research) Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal

Others

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2022/11 - 2023/07 Research Fellow Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2018/09 - 2022/10 PhD Student Fellow Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2016/04 - 2018/08 Research Fellow Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2015/05 - 2015/09 Research Fellow Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2005/10 - 2013/06 Tutor Trabalhador independente, Portugal
2000/11 - 2004/07 Ceramic Engineer in the Research and Development Department Esmalticer - Esmaltes Cerâmicos Lda, Portugal
Esmalticer - Esmaltes Cerâmicos Lda, Portugal
2000/03 - 2000/10 Research Fellow Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Engenharia de Materiais e Cerâmica, Portugal
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
1999/03 - 1999/07 Trainee Revigrés - Indústria de Revestimentos de Grés Lda., Portugal
Revigrés - Indústria de Revestimentos de Grés Lda., Portugal
1998/08 - 1998/09 Trainee Esmalticer - Esmaltes Cerâmicos Lda, Portugal
Esmalticer - Esmaltes Cerâmicos Lda, Portugal
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2022/11/01 - 2023/07/30 EggshellenCE - Eggshell: a potential raw material for ceramic wall tiles
LIFE19 ENV/ES/000121
Research Fellow
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
Concluded
2018/09/01 - 2022/10/31 Inpactus - Innovative products and technologies from eucalyptus
POCI-01-0247-FEDER-021874
PhD Student Fellow
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
Concluded
2016/04/01 - 2018/08/31 CERU4 - Decorated porcelainized ceramic floor tiles with high wear resistance
POCI-01-0247-FEDER-003392
Research Fellow
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
Concluded
2015/05/01 - 2015/09/30 NobleDec - Nobly Decorated Crystal
QREN 2012/023274
Research Fellow
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
Concluded
2000/03/01 - 2000/10/31 New electrode materials for thin film devices
FCT XXI/P/CTM/10183/1998
Research Fellow
Universidade de Aveiro Departamento de Engenharia de Materiais e Cerâmica, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded

Other

Designation Funders
2023/07/15 - Current Eco-ceramics and Crystal from Portugal
02/C05-i01.02/2022.PC644916391-00000029
Researcher
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
 Governo da República Portuguesa
Ongoing
2018/03/20 - 2020/11/30 ECOGRÉS + NG - Development of stoneware pastes resulting from the incorporation of industrial waste/by-products
POCI-01-0247-FEDER-033853
Technical development
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
Concluded
2016/10/01 - 2019/03/30 GlaserFix - Local repairing of glazed ceramics defects on sanitary porcelain products
POCI-01-0247-FEDER-017529
Technical development
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
Concluded
Outputs

Publications

Conference abstract
  1. T. Silva; I. Vilarinho; Capela, M.N.; A. Rosmaninho; P. Almeida; M. Martins; L. Ferreira; J.A. Labrincha; M.P. Seabra. "Wastewater treatment sludge reutilization in eco-friendly ceramic paste formulations". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2025 Navigating the Borders of Knowledge, Ílhavo, 2025.
  2. C. Direito; Capela, M.N.; J. Carvalheiras; J. Carneiro; C. Pinto; M.P. Seabra. "Influence of hydrogen incorporation in the flue gas on the characteristics of stoneware ceramic pastes". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2025 Navigating the Borders of Knowledge, Ílhavo, 2025.
  3. M. Rocha; I. Vilarinho; A. Rosmaninho; M. Martins; L. Ferreira; Capela, M.N.. "Development of new repairing ceramic pastes to increase the recovery rate sanitaryware production". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2025 Navigating the Borders of Knowledge, Ílhavo, 2025.
  4. I. Brigas; I. Vilarinho; Capela, M.N.; A. Rosmaninho; P. Almeida; M. Martins; L. Ferreira; J.A. Labrincha; M.P. Seabra. "Influence of wastewater on the rheological properties of sanitaryware slip". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2025 Navigating the Borders of Knowledge, Ílhavo, 2025.
  5. Capela, M.N.; I.S. Vilarinho; C. Moniz; J. Silva; S. Batista; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Incorporation of industrial secondary raw materials in porcelain stoneware production: preliminary testing and evaluation". Paper presented in 7th International Conference Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, Funchal, 2025.
  6. I.S. Vilarinho; Capela, M.N.; C. Moniz; I. Brigas; A. Rosmaninho; P. Almeida; M. Martins; et al. "Study of the rheology behavior of sanitaryware slip with wastewater". Paper presented in 7th International Conference Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, Funchal, 2025.
  7. I.S. Vilarinho; I. Brigas; I. Vieira; C. Moniz; Capela, M.N.; M.P. Seabra. "Rice husk ash valorization in one-part alkali-activated materials". Paper presented in 7th International Conference Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, Funchal, 2025.
  8. Capela, M.N.; I.S. Vilarinho; L. Senff; J.A. Labrincha; M.P. Seabra. "Impact of blowing agent and alkaline activator content on the properties of porous waste-based one-part alkali-activated materials". Paper presented in 7th International Conference Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, Funchal, 2025.
  9. Capela, M.N.; I.S. Vilarinho; L. Senff ; J.A. Labrincha; M.P. Seabra. "Production and characterization of lightweight one-part inorganic polymers derived from ground granulated blast furnace slag". Paper presented in Materiais 2025, Lisboa, 2025.
  10. I.S. Vilarinho; I. Brigas; I. Vieira; Capela, M.N.; M.P. Seabra. "From waste to resource: Sustainable valorization of rice husk ash in one-part alkali-activated materials". Paper presented in Materiais 2025, Lisboa, 2025.
  11. I.S. Vilarinho; Capela, M.N.; T. Silva; A. Rosmaninho; P. Almeida; M. Martins; L. Ferreira; J.A. Labrincha; M.P. Seabra. "Toward eco-friendly sanitaryware: Reusing wastewater treatment sludge in ceramic paste formulations". Paper presented in Materiais 2025, Lisboa, 2025.
  12. Capela, M.N.; C. Direito; J. Carvaheiras; J. Carneiro; C. Pinto; M.P. Seabra. "Influence of hydrogen incorporation in the flue gas on the characteristics of stoneware ceramics". Paper presented in Materiais 2025, Lisboa, 2025.
  13. Pérez-Monserrat, E.M.; Capela, M.N.; Oliveira, M.; Labrincha, J.. "Low T fired clays with dolomite addition: sustainability in ceramic industry.". Paper presented in EUROCLAY 2025 - XVIII International Clay Conference, Dublin, 2025.
  14. Calà A.; Capela, M.N.; Colajanni S.; Seabra M.P.; Saeli M.. "Review on the potential of olive waste reuse and valorisation for innovative green building solutions". Paper presented in Colloqui.AT.e 2025, 12th International Conference of Ar.Tec. (Scientific Society of Architectural Engineering), Trento, 2025.
  15. I.S.Vilarinho; Capela, M.N.; J.A. Labrincha; J. Silva; S. Batista; F. Vasquez; M.P. Seabra. "Industrial production of tiles using egg shell waste as a secondary raw material". Paper presented in CCS 2024 - Conferência Campus Sustentável 2024, Aveiro, 2024.
  16. Capela, M.N.; I.S. Vilarinho; J.A. Labrincha; M.P. Seabra. "Eco-efficient one-part geopolymer mortars produced from waste materials". Paper presented in CCS 2024 - Conferência Campus Sustentável 2024, 2024.
  17. I.S. Vilarinho; I. Brigas; I. Vieira; Capela, M.N.; M.P. Seabra. "Reduction of the carbon footprint of alkali-activated materials through the replacement of the solid activator with rice husk ash and sodium sulfate". Paper presented in CCS 2024 - Conferência Campus Sustentável 2024, Aveiro, 2024.
  18. Capela, M.N.; C. Moniz; I.S. Vilarinho; J. Silva; S. Batista; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Incorporation of waste as secondary raw materials in porcelain stoneware pastes". Paper presented in CCS 2024 - Conferência Campus Sustentável 2024, Aveiro, 2024.
  19. Capela, M.N.; C. Direito; I. Vieira; I.S. Vilarinho; M.P. Seabra. "Transforming metallurgical industry waste into decorative ceramic glazes: An innovative approach". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2024, Oliveira de Azeméis, 2024.
  20. I.S. Vilarinho; C. Moniz; Capela, M.N.; I. Vieira; J. Silva; S. Batista; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Circularity rate enhancement of the porcelain stoneware paste". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2024, Oliveira de Azeméis, 2024.
  21. I. Vieira; I. Brigas; I.S. Vilarinho; Capela, M.N.; M.P. Seabra. "Reducing carbon emissions in alkali-activated materials". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2024, Oliveira de Azeméis, 2024.
  22. Capela, M.N.; I. Vilarinho; J. Labrincha; P. Seabra. "Development of one-part alkali-activated mortars from industrial by-products". Paper presented in EUROCLAY 2023 - International Conference of European Clay Groups Association, Bari, 2023.
  23. I. Vilarinho; Capela, M.N.; J. Silva; S. Batista; F. Vasquez; M.P. Seabra. "Development of ceramic prototypes with bio-calcium carbonate". Paper presented in EUROCLAY 2023 - International Conference of European Clay Groups Association, Bari, 2023.
  24. I.S. Vilarinho; Capela, M.N.; J.A. Labrincha; M.P. Seabra. "Recycling of biomass fluidized bed combustion residues in one-part geopolymer mortars". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2023, Ílhavo, 2023.
  25. Capela, M.N.; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Long-term evaluation of the properties of a cementless binder". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2023, Ílhavo, 2023.
  26. Capela, M.N.; I.S. Vilarinho; J.A. Labrincha; J. Silva; S. Baptista; F. Vásquez; M.P. Seabra. "Can ceramic products use eggshell waste as secondary raw material?". Paper presented in 3rd YCN Workshop, Aveiro, 2023.
  27. Capela, M.N.; I. Vieira; L.A.C. Tarelho; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Preliminary assessment of biomass fly ash as a partial aggregate replacement in a screed mortar formulation". Paper presented in Materiais 2022 - XX Congresso da Sociedade Portuguesa de Materiais, Marinha Grande, 2022.
  28. Capela, M.N.; F.R. Cesconeto; L.A.C. Tarelho; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Green processing of porous biomass fly ash monoliths with methylene blue adsorption capacity". Paper presented in Materiais 2022 - XX Congresso da Sociedade Portuguesa de Materiais, Marinha Grande, 2022.
  29. Capela, M.N.; I.S. Vilarinho; I.R. Viera; L.A.C. Tarelho; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Use of biomass fly ash as filler in a commercial screed mortar formulation". Paper presented in CIMTEC 2022 - 15th Ceramics Congress, 9th Forum on New Materials, Perugia, 2022.
  30. Capela, M.N.; N. Almeida; G. Guimarães; N. Brízida; A. Quintela; L.A.C. Tarelho; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Green processing of waste-based plant cultivation pots". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2022, Aveiro, 2022.
  31. Capela, M.N.; L.A.C. Tarelho; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Recycling of grits generated in a pulp and paper industry in the production of eco-screed mortars". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2021, Aveiro, 2021.
  32. J. Carneiro; L.C.S. Vasconcelos; Capela, M.N.; C. Pinto; Seabra, M.P.; J.A. Labrincha. "Development of a colored stoneware paste through the valorization of an industrial waste". Paper presented in ECerS 2019, Turim, 2019.
  33. Capela, M.N.; D.M. Tobaldi; J. Carvalheiras; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha; L. Hennetier; A. Dias. "Tiles surface wear resistance: influence of the glaze composition". Paper presented in XVI ECerS 2019 - XVI Conference and Exhibition of the European Ceramic Society, Turim, 2019.
  34. J. Carneiro; D.M. Tobaldi; Capela, M.N.; R.M. Novais; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Waste-based ceramic pigments prepared from: electroplating sludge, marble and granite sawing dust". Paper presented in HERAKLION 2019 - 7th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management, Creta, 2019.
  35. D.M. Tobaldi; Capela, M.N.; L. Graziani; B. Figueiredo; R. Silva; L. Hennetier; V. Abrantes; et al. "Functionalised exposed building materials". Paper presented in CIMTEC 2018, Perugia, 2018.
  36. J. Carneiro; C.M.S. Freitas; Capela, M.N.; R. Santos; N.M. Ferreira; F. Rey-García; A.J.S. Fernandes; M.P. Seabra; F.M. Costa. "Local treatment of defects on glazed ceramics surface by laser technology". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2018, Aveiro, 2018.
  37. J. Carneiro; Capela, M.N.; D.M. Tobaldi; R.M. Novais; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Synthesis of black pigments from industrial wastes". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2018, Aveiro, 2018.
  38. Capela, M.N.; D.M. Tobaldi; L. Hennetier; A. Dias; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "CERU4 PROJECT - Ceramic floor tiles with high wear resistance". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2018, Aveiro, 2018.
  39. Capela, M.N.; D.M. Tobaldi; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha; L. Hennetier; P. Ferreira. "Effect of nano-zirconia and alumina on the resistance of the glaze to surface abrasion". Paper presented in CNMAT 2018 - XV Congreso Nacional de Materiales, I Iberian Meeting on Material Science, Salamanca, 2018.
  40. C.M.S. Freitas; J. Carneiro; Capela, M.N.; R. Santos; N.M. Ferreira; F. Rey-García; A.J. S. Fernandes; M.P. Seabra; F.M. Costa. "Local treatment of defects on glazed ceramics surface by laser technology". Paper presented in CNMAT 2018 - XV Congreso Nacional de Materiales, I Iberian Meeting on Material Science, Salamanca, 2018.
  41. F. Rey-García; C.M.S. Freitas; J. Carneiro; Capela, M.N.; R. Santos; N.M. Ferreira; A.J.S. Fernandes; M.P. Seabra; F.M. Costa. "Restoration of deep defects on glazed ceramics by a two-step bilayer CO2 laser treatment". Paper presented in CNMAT 2018 - XV Congreso Nacional de Materiales, I Iberian Meeting on Material Science, Salamanca, 2018.
  42. R.M. Novais; Capela, M.N.; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Valorisation of dregs by its incorporation in geopolymer mixtures". Paper presented in Materiais 2017 - XVIII Congresso da Sociedade Portuguesa dos Materiais, VIII International Symposium on Materials, Aveiro, 2017.
  43. S.D. Campos; D. Gomes; Capela, M.N.; É.A. Campos; A. Correia; C. Oliveira; M.P. Seabra; M.H.V. Fernandes. "Sol-gel bioactive glasses modified with silver: processing and properties". Paper presented in XIII Brazilian MRS Meeting, João Pessoa, 2014.
Conference paper
  1. A. Calà; Capela, M.N.; S. Colajanni; M. Seabra; M. Saeli. "Review on the potential of olive waste reuse and valorisation for innovative green building solutions". Paper presented in Colloqui.AT.e 2025, Trento, 2025.
    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-06978-8_6
  2. Capela, M.N.; D.M. Tobaldi; M.P. Seabra; L.A.C. Tarelho; J.A. Labrincha. "Biomass as fuel: its influence on the characteristics of the produced ashes". Paper presented in XXV TECNICELPA - Conferência Internacional da Floresta, Pasta e Papel XI CIADICYP, Webconference, 2021.
Conference poster
  1. Capela, M.N.; C. Direito; I. Rondão,; L. Hennetier; J. Carneiro; J. Carvalheiras; C. Pinto; P. Seabra. "Utilisation of hydrogen in the firing of fine stoneware utility ceramics". Paper presented in 6.ª Edição das Jornadas Técnicas da Cerâmica, 2025.
  2. I.S. Vilarinho; Capela, M.N.; T. Silva; A. Rosmaninho; P. Almeida; M. Martins; L. Ferreira; J.A. Labrincha; M.P. Seabra. "Advancing circularity in the sanitaryware industry through the incorporation of wastewater treatment plant sludge into ceramic bodies". Paper presented in 6.ª Edição das Jornadas Técnicas da Cerâmica, 2025.
  3. I. Brigas; I. Vilarinho; Capela, M.N.; A. Rosmaninho; P. Almeida; M. Martins; L. Ferreira; J.A. Labrincha; M.P. Seabra. "Influence of wastewater on the rheological properties of sanitaryware slip". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2025 Navigating the Borders of Knowledge, 2025.
  4. M. Rocha; I. Vilarinho; A. Rosmaninho; M. Martins; L. Ferreira; Capela, M.N.. "Development of new repairing ceramic pastes to increase the recovery rate sanitaryware production". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2025 Navigating the Borders of Knowledge, 2025.
  5. C. Direito; Capela, M.N.; J. Carvalheiras; J. Carneiro; C. Pinto; M.P. Seabra. "Influence of hydrogen incorporation in the flue gas on the characteristics of stoneware ceramic pastes". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2025 Navigating the Borders of Knowledge, 2025.
  6. T. Silva; I.S. Vilarinho; Capela, M.N.; A. Rosmaninho; P. Almeida; M. Martins; L. Ferreira; J.A. Labrincha; M.P. Seabra. "Wastewater treatment sludge reutilization in eco-friendly ceramic paste formulations". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2025 Navigating the Borders of Knowledge, 2025.
  7. Capela, M.N.; I.S. Vilarinho; C. Moniz; J. Silva; S. Batista; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Incorporation of industrial secondary raw materials in porcelain stoneware production: preliminary testing and evaluation". Paper presented in 7th International Conference Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, 2025.
  8. I.S. Vilarinho; Capela, M.N.; C. Moniz; I. Brigas; A. Rosmaninho; P. Almeida; M. Martins; et al. "Study of the rheology behavior of sanitaryware slip with wastewater". Paper presented in 7th International Conference Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, 2025.
  9. Capela, M.N.; C. Direito; J. Carvalheiras; J. Carneiro; C. Pinto; M.P. Seabra. "Influence of hydrogen incorporation in the flue gas on the characteristics of stoneware ceramics". Paper presented in Materiais 2025, 2025.
  10. I.S. Vilarinho; Capela, M.N.; T. Silva; A. Rosmaninho; P. Almeida; M. Martins; L. Ferreira; J.A. Labrincha; M.P. Seabra. "Toward eco-friendly sanitaryware: Reusing wastewater treatment sludge in ceramic paste formulations". Paper presented in Materiais 2025, 2025.
  11. Capela, M.N.; C. Direito; I. Vieira; I.S. Vilarinho,; M.P. Seabra. "Transforming metallurgical industry waste into decorative ceramic glazes: An innovative approach". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2024, 2024.
  12. I.S. Vilarinho; C. Moniz; Capela, M.N.; I. Vieira; J. Silva; S. Batista; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Circularity rate enhancement of the porcelain stoneware paste". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2024, 2024.
  13. I. Vieira; I. Brigas; I.S. Vilarinho; Capela, M.N.; M.P. Seabra. "Reducing carbon emissions in alkali-activated materials". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2024, 2024.
  14. I.S. Vilarinho; I. Brigas; I. Vieira; Capela, M.N.; M.P. Seabra. "Reduction of the carbon footprint of alkali-activated materials by substituting the solid activator with rice husk ash and sodium sulfate". Paper presented in CCS 2024, 2024.
  15. Capela, M.N.; C. Moniz; I.S. Vilarinho; J. Silva; S. Batista; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Incorporation of waste as a secondary raw material in porcelain stoneware pastes". Paper presented in CCS 2024, 2024.
  16. M.P. Seabra; I.S. Vilarinho; Capela, M.N.; J.A. Labrincha; J. Silva; S. Baptista; F. Vásquez. "Industrial-scale production of ceramic wall tiles using eggshell waste as a raw material". Paper presented in 5ª Edição das Jornadas Técnicas da Cerâmica, 2023.
  17. Capela, M.N.; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Long-term evaluation of the properties of a cementless binder". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2023, 2023.
  18. I.S. Vilarinho; Capela, M.N.; J.A. Labrincha; M.P. Seabra. "Recycling of biomass fluidized bed combustion residues in one-part geopolymer mortars". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2023, 2023.
  19. Capela, M.N.; I.S. Vilarinho; J.A. Labrincha; J. Silva; S. Baptista; F. Vásquez; M.P. Seabra. "Recycling of eggshell waste in the production of ceramic wall tiles". Paper presented in Ciência 2023, 2023.
  20. Capela, M.N.; D.M. Tobaldi; L.A.C. Tarelho; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Potential of application of biomass ashes in construction materials". Paper presented in ECerS 2023, 2023.
  21. Capela, M.N.; J.A. Labrincha; M.P. Seabra. "Recycling of bottom bed ashes from biomass combustion in a commercial screed mortar: A preliminary assessment". Paper presented in ECerS 2023, 2023.
  22. Capela, M.N.; J.A. Labrincha; M.P. Seabra. "Preliminary assessment on the utilization of biomass fly ash in the production of controlled low-strength materials". Paper presented in Materiais 2023, 2023.
  23. Capela, M.N.; I.S. Vilarinho; J.A. Labrincha; J. Silva; S. Baptista; F. Vásquez; M.P. Seabra. "Can ceramic products use eggshell waste as secondary raw material?". Paper presented in 3rd YCN Workshop, 2023.
  24. Capela, M.N.; N. Almeida; G. Guimarães; N. Brízida; A. Quintela; L.A.C. Tarelho; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Green processing of waste-based plant cultivation pots". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2022, 2022.
  25. Capela, M.N.; I.S. Vilarinho; I.R. Viera; L.A.C. Tarelho; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Use of biomass fly ash as filler in a commercial screed mortar formulation". Paper presented in CIMTEC 2022, 2022.
  26. Capela, M.N.; F.R. Cesconeto; L.A.C. Tarelho; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Green processing of porous biomass fly ash monoliths with methylene blue adsorption capacity". Paper presented in Materiais 2022, 2022.
  27. Capela, M.N.; I. Vieira; L.A.C. Tarelho; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Preliminary assessment of biomass fly ash as a partial aggregate replacement in a screed mortar formulation". Paper presented in Materiais 2022, 2022.
  28. Capela, M.N.; L.A.C. Tarelho; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Recycling of grits generated in a pulp and paper industry in the production of eco-screed mortars". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2021, 2021.
  29. N.M. Ferreira; B.F.R. Silva; J. Carneiro; Capela, M.N.; R. Santos; A.J.S. Fernandes; M.P. Seabra; F.M. Costa. "Attempt to repair sanitary ware pieces by laser technology". Paper presented in 21st International Conference on Advanced Energy Materials and Research, 2019.
  30. J. Carneiro; L.C.S Vasconcelos; Capela, M.N.; C. Pinto; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Development of coloured stoneware paste using a galvanization sludge". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2019, 2019.
  31. Capela, M.N.; D.M. Tobaldi; J. Carvalheiras; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha; L. Hennetier; A. Dias. "Tiles surface wear resistance: influence of the glaze composition". Paper presented in ECerS 2019, 2019.
  32. J. Carneiro; D.M. Tobaldi; Capela, M.N.; R.M. Novais; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Waste-based ceramic pigments prepared from: electroplating sludge, marble and granite sawing dust". Paper presented in HERAKLION 2019, 2019.
  33. Capela, M.N.; J. Carvalheiras; D.M. Tobaldi; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha; L. Hennetier; A. Dias. "CERU4 PROJECT - Tiles surface wear resistance improvement by final application of a granulated glaze". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2019, 2019.
  34. D.M. Tobaldi; Capela, M.N.; J. Carvalheiras; L. Hennetier; A. Dias; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Influence of nano-alumina addition on ceramic glaze wear resistance". Paper presented in E-MRS 2019 Spring Meeting, 2019.
  35. C.M.S. Freitas; J. Carneiro; M.N. Capela; R. Santos; N.M. Ferreira; F. Rey-García; A.J. S. Fernandes; M.P. Seabra; F.M. Costa. "Local treatment of defects on glazed ceramics surface by laser technology". Paper presented in CNMAT 2018, 2018.
  36. J. Carneiro; C.M.S. Freitas; Capela, M.N.; R. Santos; N.M. Ferreira; F. Rey-García; A.J.S. Fernandes; M.P. Seabra; F.M. Costa. "Local treatment of defects on glazed ceramics surface by laser technology". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2018, 2018.
  37. J. Carneiro; M.N. Capela; D.M. Tobaldi; R.M. Novais; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Synthesis of black pigments from industrial wastes". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2018, 2018.
  38. Capela, M.N.; D.M. Tobaldi; L. Hennetier; A. Dias; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "CERU4 project - Ceramic floor tiles with high wear resistance". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2018, 2018.
  39. Capela, M.N.; D.M. Tobaldi; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha; L. Hennetier; P. Ferreira. "Effect of nano-zirconia and alumina on the resistance of the glaze to surface abrasion". Paper presented in CNMAT 2018, 2018.
  40. F. Rey-García; C.M.S. Freitas; J. Carneiro; Capela, M.N.; R. Santos; N.M. Ferreira; A.J. S. Fernandes; M.P. Seabra; F.M. Costa. "Restoration of deep defects on glazed ceramics by a two-step bilayer CO2 laser treatment". Paper presented in CNMAT 2018, 2018.
  41. Capela, M.N.; R.M. Novais; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Valorisation of dregs by its incorporation in geopolymer mixtures". Paper presented in Materiais 2017, 2017.
  42. Capela, M.N.; M.P. Seabra; S.D. Campos,; D.M. Tobaldi; M.J. Ribeiro; M.H.V. Fernandes. "Bioactivity of a silver-doped glass and glass-ceramics of the system Si-Ca-P-Mg". Paper presented in Jornadas CICECO 2015, 2015.
  43. Capela, M.N.; M.P. Seabra; S.D. Campos; D.M. Tobaldi; M.J. Ribeiro; M.H.V. Fernandes. "The effect of silver content and crystallinity on the bioactive behaviour of calcium-phosphate-based glass-ceramics". Paper presented in Materiais 2015, 2015.
  44. S.D. Campos; D. Gomes; Capela, M.N.; É.A. Campos; A. Correia ; C. Oliveira ; M.P. Seabra; M.H.V. Fernandes. "Sol-gel bioactive glasses modified with silver: processing and properties". Paper presented in XIII Brazilian MRS Meeting, 2014.
Journal article
  1. Luisa Lombardo; Marinélia N. Capela; Tiziana Campisi; Manfredi Saeli. "Development of green energy-saving biocomposite thermoplaster upcycling Prunus amygdalus waste: A preliminary assessment in mountain road guard house". Energy and Buildings 115937 (2025): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2025.115937.
  2. Capela, M.N.; Tobaldi, David M.; Vilarinho, Inês S.; Seabra, Maria P.; Labrincha, João A.. "Influence of pre-treatments on strength and hydrocalumite content in a self-hardened binder exclusively derived from biomass fly ash". Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management (2025): https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-025-02256-x.
  3. Anna Bertocco; Capela, M.N.; Ana P. F. Caetano; Alessia Nito; Alessandra Quarta; Maria Paula Seabra; Robert.C. Pullar. Corresponding author: Robert.C. Pullar. "Porous hydroxyapatite - ß-tricalcium phosphate ceramics produced from a rapid sol-gel process". Scientific Reports 15 16422 (2025): https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-01253-2.
  4. Rosanna Leone; Adriana Calà; Marinélia N. Capela; Simona Colajanni; Tiziana Campisi; Manfredi Saeli. "Recycling mussel shells as secondary sources in green construction materials: A preliminary assessment". Sustainability (2023): https://doi.org/10.3390/su15043547.
  5. Manfredi Saeli; Capela, M.N.; Clara Piccirillo; David M. Tobaldi; M. Paula Seabra; Francesca Scalera; Raffaella Striani; Carola Esposito Corcione; Tiziana Campisi. "Development of energy-saving innovative hydraulic mortars reusing spent coffee ground for applications in construction". Journal of Cleaner Production (2023): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136664.
  6. Marinélia N. Capela; Inês S. Vilarinho; Inês Vieira; Luís A. C. Tarelho; Maria P. Seabra; João A. Labrincha. "Valorization of kraft pulp and paper mill slaker grits and biomass fly ash as fillers in a commercial screed mortar formulation". Molecules (2022): https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27238613.
  7. Marinélia N. Capela; David M. Tobaldi; Maria P. Seabra; Luís A.C. Tarelho; João A. Labrincha. "Characterization of ashes produced from different biomass fuels used in combustion systems in a pulp and paper industry towards its recycling". Biomass and Bioenergy (2022): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2022.106598.
  8. Inês Silveirinha Vilarinho; Tânia Gameiro; Marinélia N. Capela; João Carvalheiras; Ana P. F. Caetano; Catarina Novo; Rui M. Novais; Maria Paula Seabra; João António Labrincha. "Review of recycling alternatives for paper pulp wastes". Frontiers in Materials 9 (2022): http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fmats.2022.1006861.
  9. Inês Vilarinho; Marinélia Capela; Ana Pinto; João Labrincha; Maria Seabra. "Valorization of fly ashes and sands wastes from biomass boilers in one-part geopolymers". Molecules (2022): https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules27206881.
  10. Marinélia N. Capela; Francielly R. Cesconeto; Paula C. Pinto; Luís A. C. Tarelho; Maria P. Seabra; João A. Labrincha. "Biomass fly ash self-hardened adsorbent monoliths for methylene blue removal from aqueous solutions". Applied Sciences 12 10 (2022): 5134-5134. https://doi.org/10.3390/app12105134.
  11. Manfredi Saeli; Capela, M.N.; Tiziana Campisi; M. Paula Seabra; David M. Tobaldi; C. Manuela La Fata. "Architectural technologies for life environment: Spent coffee ground reuse in lime-based mortars. A preliminary assessment for innovative green thermo-plasters". Construction and Building Materials 319 (2022): 126079-126079. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2021.126079.
  12. Marinélia N. Capela; David M. Tobaldi; Luís A. C. Tarelho; Maria P. Seabra; João A. Labrincha. "Development of a commercial screed mortar with low OPC content by incorporation of biomass fly ash". Applied Sciences 11 20 (2021): 9630-9630. https://doi.org/10.3390/app11209630.
  13. Margarida Gonçalves; Inês Silveirinha Vilarinho; Marinélia Capela; Ana Caetano; Rui Miguel Novais; João António Labrincha; Maria Paula Seabra. "Waste-based one-part alkali activated materials". Materials 14 11 (2021): 2911-2911. https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14112911.
  14. J. Carneiro; D.M. Tobaldi; Capela, M.N.; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Waste-based pigments for application in ceramic glazes and stoneware bodies". Materials (2019): https://doi.org/10.3390/ma12203396.
  15. R.M. Novais; J. Carvalheiras; Capela, M.N.; M.P. Seabra; R.C. Pullar; J.A. Labrincha. "Incorporation of glass fibre fabrics waste into geopolymer matrices: An eco-friendly solution for off-cuts coming from wind turbine blade production". Construction and Building Materials (2018): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.08.004.
  16. J. Carneiro; D.M. Tobaldi; Capela, M.N.; R.M. Novais; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Synthesis of ceramic pigments from industrial wastes: Red mud and electroplating sludge". Waste Management (2018): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2018.09.032.
  17. J. Carneiro; Capela, M.N.; D.M. Tobaldi; R.M. Novais; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Red mud and electroplating sludge as coloring agents of distinct glazes: the influence of heat treatment". Materials Letters (2018): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2018.04.013.
  18. J. Carneiro; D.M. Tobaldi; W. Hajjaji; Capela, M.N.; R.M. Novais; M.P. Seabra; J.A. Labrincha. "Red mud as a substitute coloring agent for the hematite pigment". Ceramics International (2018): https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2017.11.225.
  19. Capela, M.N.; Tobaldi, D.M.; Oliveira, C.; Pereira, A.; Duarte, A.S.; Seabra, M.P.; Fernandes, M.H.V.. "Bioactivity and antibacterial activity against E-coli of calcium-phosphate-based glasses: Effect of silver content and crystallinity". Ceramics International 43 16 (2017): 13800-13809. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2017.07.100.
Magazine article
  1. I. Vilarinho; Capela, M.N.; T. Silva; A. Rosmaninho; P. Almeida; M. Martins; L. Ferreira; J.A. Labrincha; M.P. Seabra. "Advancing circularity in the sanitaryware industry through the incorporation of wastewater treatment plant sludge into ceramic bodies", Técnica #31, 2025, https://issuu.com/ctcv/docs/revista-tecnica31-outubro-novembro.
  2. Capela, M.N.; C. Direito; I. Rondão; L. Hennetier; J. Carvalheiras; J. Carneiro; C. Pinto; P. Seabra. "Utilisation of hydrogen in the firing of fine stoneware utility ceramics", Técnica #31, 2025, https://issuu.com/ctcv/docs/revista-tecnica31-outubro-novembro.
  3. I.S. Vilarinho; Capela, M.N.; C. Moniz; J. Silva; S. Baptista; J.A. Labrincha; M.P. Seabra. "Development of eco-products made from porcelain stoneware with the incorporation of waste: Preliminary tests", Keramica #391, 2024, https://issuu.com/apicer-ceramicsportugal/docs/ecp_numeroespecial_revista_keramica.
  4. M. Almeida; I. Rondão; A. Amado; V. Francisco; Capela, M.N.; I. Vilarinho; M. Seabra; et al. "Industrial symbioses and circularity – contribution from the Eco-ceramics and Crystal from Portugal project", Keramica #391, 2024, https://issuu.com/apicer-ceramicsportugal/docs/ecp_numeroespecial_revista_keramica.
  5. M.P. Seabra; I.S. Vilarinho; Capela, M.N.; J.A. Labrincha; J. Silva; S. Baptista; F. Vásquez. "Industrial-scale production of ceramic wall tiles using eggshell waste as a raw material", Técnica #21, 2024, https://issuu.com/ctcv/docs/revista-tecnica21-janeiro-fevereiro.
  6. M.P. Seabra; I.S. Vilarinho; Capela, M.N.; J. Silva; S. Baptista; F. Vásquez. "Valorization of egg shells in ceramic wall tile pastes", Técnica #24, 2024, https://issuu.com/ctcv/docs/revista-tecnica24-agosto-setembro.
  7. Capela, M.N.; D.M. Tobaldi; L. Hennetier; A. Dias; J.A. Labrincha; M.P. Seabra. "The effect of adding nanoparticles to a glaze on its resistance to surface abrasion", Técnica #25, 2024, https://issuu.com/ctcv/docs/revista-tecnica25-outubro-novembro.
  8. Capela, M.N.; L. Tarelho; P. Seabra; J. Labrincha. "Partial substitution of cement with fly ash from biomass combustion in the formulation of a screed", info@tecnicelpa.68, 2022, https://www.tecnicelpa.com/files/a366an20220414155837.pdf.
Thesis / Dissertation
  1. "Recycling of biomass boilers ash by incorporation in cementitious materials and adsorbents for environmental applications". PhD, Universidade de Aveiro & Universidade de Coimbra, 2023. http://hdl.handle.net/10773/37234.
  2. "Bioactive and antibacterial silver-doped glasses and glass ceramics". Master, Universidade de Aveiro, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10773/15204.
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2025/11 Circular Economy in the Ceramic Industry: Transforming Waste into Value. Materials Engineering Seminar, MSc Program in Materials Engineering
Universidade de Aveiro (Aveiro, Portugal)
2025/09/04 Impact of blowing agent and alkaline activator content on the properties of porous waste-based one-part alkali-activated materials 7th International Conference Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities
(Funchal, Portugal)
2025/09/03 Rice husk ash valorization in one-part alkali-activated materials. Presented by I. Vilarinho 7th International Conference Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities
(Funchal, Portugal)
2025/07/18 Low T fired clays with dolomite addition: sustainability in ceramic industry. Presented by Elena Pérez-Monserrat XVIII International Clay Conference
Association Internationale pour l’Etude des Argiles (AIPEA) (Dublin, Ireland)
2025/06/24 Valorization of biomass boiler ashes through incorporation into binders Waste-Based Construction Materials
Università degli Studi di Palermo, Dipartimento di Architettura (Palermo, Italy)
2025/06/02 Production and Characterization of Lightweight One-Part Inorganic Polymers Derived from Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag Materiais 2025
SPM (Lisboa, Portugal)
2025/06/02 From Waste to Resource: Sustainable Valorization of Rice Husk Ash in One-Part Alkali-Activated Materials. Presented by I.S. Vilarinho Materiais 2025
SPM (Lisboa, Portugal)
2024/11/21 Recovery of industrial waste in ceramic materials - a broad vision. Presented by: M.P. Seabra Workshop: Simbiose Industrial no sector cerâmico
Universidade de Aveiro (Aveiro, Portugal)
2024/11 One-Part Geopolymer Mortars Developed from Industrial By-Products Materials Engineering Seminar, MSc Program in Materials Engineering
Universidade de Aveiro (Aveiro, Portugal)
2024/10 Hydraulic hardening of low T fired bricks with dolomite addition: sustainability while preserving the built heritage in humid areas . Presented by E. Pérez-Monserrat. IEEE MetroArchaeo 2024
(Valletta, Malta)
2024/10 Industrial production of tiles using egg shell waste as a secondary raw material. Presented by I. S. Vilarinho. Conferência Campus Sustentável - CCS 2024
Universidade de Aveiro (Aveiro, Portugal)
2024/10 One-part geopolymer mortars prepared from industrial waste Conferência Campus Sustentável - CCS 2024
Universidade de Aveiro (Aveiro, Portugal)
2024/09 Life Eggshellence project, an industrial symbiosis between egg-producing companies and ceramic manufacturers. Invited Talk Workshop: Simbioses Industriais - Benefícios da Circularidade na Indústria Cerâmica
APICER (Ílhavo, Portugal)
2024/03 Recycling of biomass boiler ashes by incorporation in construction materials Scientific and Technological Research Seminars in Materials
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (Joinville, Brazil)
2023/10 Research Projects: CERU4 and Inpactus Materials Engineering Seminar, MSc Program in Materials Engineering
Universidade de Aveiro (Aveiro, Portugal)
2023/07 Pre-industrial scale prototypes of ceramic wall tiles with bio-calcium carbonate from eggshell waste. Presented by M. P. Seabra ECerS 2023
(Lyon, France)
2023/07 Development of ceramic prototypes with bio-calcium carbonate. Presented by M. P. Seabra. EUROCLAY 2023
(Bari, Italy)
2023/07 Development of one-part alkali-activated mortars from industrial by-products EUROCLAY 2023
(Bari, Italy)
2022/10 Review of recycling alternatives for paper pulp wastes. Presented by J. A. Labrincha. Jornadas CICECO 2022
(Aveiro, Portugal)
2021/03 Biomass as fuel: its influence on the characteristics of the produced ashes XXV TECNICELPA & XI CIADICYP
(Portugal)
2020/06 Valorisation of biomass boiler ashes by incorporation in cement-based materials and geopolymers for environmental applications University of Aveiro Research Summit 2020
(Aveiro, Portugal)
2019/06 Development of a colored stoneware paste through the valorization of an industrial waste. Presented by J. Carneiro. ECers 2019
(Turim, Italy)
2018/06 Functionalised exposed building materials. Presented by D. M. Tobaldi. CIMTEC 2018
(Perugia, Italy)

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2025/10 - Current Innovation in Stoneware: Strength, Sustainability, and HoReCa Market Applications
Co-supervisor of Catarina Moniz
 Ciência e Engenharia de Materiais (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2025/10 - Current Systematization of Rheological Conditions in the HPC (High Pressure Casting) Slurry
Supervisor of Mariana Cordeiro
 Ciência e Engenharia de Materiais (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2025/09 - Current Development of one-part alkali-activated materials using space-sourced inorganic precursors
Supervisor of Tiago Silva
 CICECO Young Scientist Program (Scientific initiation)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2024/10 - 2025/12 Study of the influence of different percentages of H2 in the combustion gas on the characteristics of ceramic materials
Co-supervisor of Carolina direito
 Engenharia de Materiais (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2024/10 - 2025/12 Materials and techniques for repairing pieces during re-firing in the ceramic sanitary ware industry
Supervisor of Maria João Rocha
 Engenharia de Materiais (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2025/03 - 2025/07 Study of the influence of the H2 content in the flue gas on the aesthetic characteristics of ceramic materials
Supervisor of Pedro Cabrela
 Ciências de Engenharia de Materiais (Degree)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2025/03 - 2025/07 Study of the incorporation of waste into the firing temperature of porcelain stoneware pastes
Co-supervisor of Kévin Ferreira
 Ciências de Engenharia de Materiais (Degree)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2025/03 - 2025/07 Development of sustainable ceramics with industrial endogenous and exogenous waste
Co-supervisor of Maria Inês Brigas
 CICECO Young Scientist Program (Scientific initiation)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2025/02 - 2025/06 Study of one-part alkali-activated materials from space-derived resources
Supervisor of Bruna Araújo
 CICECO Young Scientist Program (Scientific initiation)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2024/10 - 2025/03 Sustainable and innovative materials and products for architecture through secondary raw materials recycle
Co-supervisor of Adriana Calà
 Short-term internships in the context of doctoral programs: Architecture, Arts and Planning (PhD)
University of Palermo - Department of Architecture, Italy
2024/10 - 2025/03 Optimizing the rheology of sanitary ware pastes formulated with treated liquid effluent
Supervisor of Maria Inês Brigas
 CICECO Young Scientist Program (Scientific initiation)
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
2024/10 - 2025/02 Stabilisation technique using lime and waste materials for excavated soils in road and railways construction
Co-supervisor of Francesco Moscato
 Short-term internships in the context of doctoral programs: : Advances in modelling, health monitoring, infrastructures, geomatics, geotechnics, hazards, engineering structures, transportation (PhD)
University of Palermo, Department of Engineering, Italy
2024/10 - 2025/02 Development of alkali-activated materials using national rice husk ash as solid activator
Co-supervisor of Catarina Moniz
 CICECO Young Scientist Program (Scientific initiation)
Universidade de Aveiro CICECO, Portugal
2024 - 2025 Green Building: Development of Circular Products for Sustainable Architecture
Co-supervisor of Federica Ragona
 Corso di Laurea in Architettura per il Progetto Sostenibile dell’Esistente (LM-4) (Master)
Università degli Studi di Palermo Dipartimento di Architettura, Italy
2023/10 - 2024/12 Optimization of firing curves using simulation technologies
Co-supervisor of Alexandre Neves
 Engenharia de Materiais (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2024/03 - 2024/07 Development of eco-products made from porcelain stoneware incorporating waste
Supervisor of Catarina Moniz
 Engenharia de Materiais (Degree)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2024/03 - 2024/07 Development of one-part geopolymers using rice husk waste
Co-supervisor of Maria Brigas
 Engenharia de Materiais (Degree)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2023/03 - 2023/07 Development of granulated glazes from waste materials in the ceramic industry
Co-supervisor of Carolina Direito
 Engenharia de Materiais (Degree)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2021 - 2022 Development of innovative materials with the reuse of wastes of organic nature. Mortars loaded with micrometric filler
Co-supervisor of Rosanna Leone
 Ingegneria Edile-Architettura (Master)
Università degli Studi di Palermo Dipartimento di Architettura, Italy
2020 - 2021 Bio-composite development for applications in construction. Energy improvement: common practice and innovation
Co-supervisor of Giulia Calandra
 Ingegneria Edile-Architettura (Master)
Università degli Studi di Palermo Dipartimento di Architettura, Italy

Event organisation

Event name
Type of event (Role) 		Institution / Organization
2024/07/08 - 2024/07/10 Led the workshop "Determination of densities and preparation of clay suspensions", for high school Physics and Chemistry teachers at the "IX Encontro Internacional da Casa das Ciências", focusing on experimental techniques in materials science education. (2024/07/08 - 2024/07/10)
Workshop (Other)
 Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2024 - 2024 EggshellenCe workshop (2024/02/08 - 2024/02/08)
Workshop (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2023/04/19 - 2023/04/21 Volunteer in the organization of the 3rd YCN Workshop (2023/04/19 - 2023/04/21)
Conference (Other)
 Young Ceramists Network, Belgium
2023 - 2023 Infoday LIFE EggshellenCE (2023/04/14 - 2023/04/14)
Seminar (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2017/04/09 - 2017/04/12 Volunteer in the organization of Materiais 2017 - XVIII Congresso de Sociedade de Materiais e VIII International Symposium on Materials (2017/04/09 - 2017/04/12)
Conference (Other)
 Sociedade Portuguesa de Materiais, Portugal

Event participation

Activity description
Type of event 		Event name
Institution / Organization
2025/11/19 - 2025/11/20 6.ª Edição das jornadas Técnicas da Cerâmica
Conference
Centro Tecnológico da Cerâmica e do Vidro, Portugal
2025/06/16 - 2025/06/16 Presentation of the Eco-Ceramics and Crystal from Portugal and Eggshellence projects, along with their concepts and prototypes.
Seminar
 Circular Economy, a Path to Competitiveness and Innovation in the Central Region
Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Centro, Portugal
2025/06 - 2025/06/16 In the context of the Eco-ceramics and Crystal from Portugal project, presentation of the poster "Industrial symbioses and circularity"
Seminar
 Circular Economy, a Path to Competitiveness and Innovation in the Central Region
Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Centro, Portugal
2025/04/10 - 2025/04/12 Presentation of the Eco-Ceramics and Crystal from Portugal and Eggshellence projects, along with their concepts and prototypes.
Exhibition
 Tektónica 2025 - International Construction Fair
Fundação AIP, Portugal
2025/04/04 - 2025/04/05 In the context of the Eco-ceramics and Crystal from Portugal project, presentation of the poster "Valorization of industrial waste in the formulation of porcelain stoneware pastes" and prototypes.
Exhibition
 National Forum of "Clubes Ciência Viva na Escola"
Ciência Viva, Portugal
2024/12/04 - 2024/12/04 The Impact of Materials Circularity on Value Chains
Seminar
Sociedade Portuguesa de Materiais, Portugal
2024/10/24 - 2024/10/24 In the context of the Eco-ceramics and Crystal from Portugal project, presentation of the poster "Valorization of industrial waste in the formulation of porcelain stoneware pastes" and several prototypes.
Seminar
 ECP Green Summit’24
APICER, Portugal
2024/10/24 - 2024/10/24 Presentation of the poster: "Industrial symbioses and circularity – Contribution of the Ecoceramics and Glassware of Portugal Project."
Seminar
 ECP Green Summit’24
APICER, Portugal
2024/09/30 - 2024/09/30 In the context of the Eco-ceramics and Crystal from Portugal project, presentation of the poster "Incorporation of Waste in Porcelain Stoneware Products" and exhibition of some prototypes.
Exhibition
 Aveiro Tech Week 2024
Câmara Municipal de Aveiro, Portugal
2024/07/13 - 2024/08/23 Collaboration in the preparation of ceramic waste used in the manufacturing of the displayed pieces
Exhibition
 Prima matters exhibition: Residue as material
Casa Municipal da Cidadania, Portugal
2024/06/11 - 2024/06/12 Recent progress in preparation, modification and exploitation of LDH with enhanced and/or novel functionalities.
Seminar
 Multifunctional layered double hydroxides
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2024/01/26 - 2024/03/31 Presentation of photographs of salt crystals obtained through optical and scanning electron microscopy
Exhibition
 Sal de Aveiro Sal do Mundo
Museu de Aveiro, Portugal
2024/02/21 - 2024/02/21 Development of alternative materials for industrial applications
Seminar
 Development of alternative materials for industrial applications
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2023/11/03 - 2023/12/02 Collaboration in the preparation of ceramic waste used in the production of the displayed pieces
Exhibition
 Mud matters
Parque das águas (Casa de Alice), Portugal
2023/09/29 - 2023/09/29 Presentation of various ceramic pieces made with waste materials (mussel shells, egg shells, and by-products from the metallurgical industry)
Exhibition
 Noite Europeia dos Investigadores
Fábrica Centro Ciência Viva de Aveiro, Portugal
2021/10/30 - 2022/01/30 In the context of the EggshellenCE project, presentation of the poster "Eggshell: A Potential Raw Material for Ceramic Coatings" and exhibition of some prototypes
Exhibition
 XV Bienal Internacional de Cerâmica Artística de Aveiro
Câmara Municipal de Aveiro, Portugal
2019/11/03 - 2019/11/30 Presentation of the poster “Valorization of industrial waste via incorporation into eco-cements (geopolymers)” and various samples
Exhibition
 XIV Bienal Internacional de Cerâmica Artística de Aveiro
Câmara Municipal de Aveiro, Portugal
2019/11/02 - 2019/11/30 In the context of the ECOGRÉS + NG project, presentation of several samples
Exhibition
 XIV Bienal Internacional de Cerâmica Artística de Aveiro
Câmara Municipal de Aveiro, Portugal
2018/10/11 - 2018/10/13 Presentation of the GLASERFIX project with a display of several parts with repaired defects
Exhibition
 TechDays 2018
Câmara Municipal de Aveiro, Portugal
2017/10/28 - 2017/12/04 Presentation of the poster "Valorization of industrial waste in eco-cements (Geopolymers)" along with various samples
Exhibition
 XIII Bienal Internacional de Cerâmica Artística de Aveiro
Câmara Municipal de Aveiro, Portugal
2017/10/28 - 2017/12/04 Presentation of the poster "Use of Industrial Waste in the Preparation of Ceramic Pigments" along with various samples
Exhibition
 XIII Bienal Internacional de Cerâmica Artística de Aveiro
Câmara Municipal de Aveiro, Portugal
2017/01/24 - 2017/01/26 II National Materials Characterization Workshop Universidade de Aveiro
PARALAB, Portugal

Jury of academic degree

Topic
Role 		Candidate name (Type of degree)
Institution / Organization
2023/06 Development of mortars using construction waste utilizing the mixture triangle method
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Eduarda Speckhahn (Other)
Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Brazil

Ad Hoc journal article review

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2025 - Current Construction Materials (2673-7108) MDPI
2025 - Current Nanomaterials (2079-4991) MDPI
2024 - Current Buildings (2075-5309) MDPI
2024 - Current Recycling (2313-4321) MDPI
2024 - Current Ceramics (2571-6131) MDPI

Association member

Society Organization name Role
2025/10/04 - Current Portuguese Society of Ceramics and Glass (SPCV) Chair, Audit Committee
2023 - Current Portuguese Society of Ceramic and Glass
2023 - Current Young Ceramists Network
2023 - Current European Ceramic Society

Course / Discipline taught

Academic session Degree Subject (Type) Institution / Organization
2025 - 2026 Materials and Technologies II (2h/week) 1st cycle degree in Design (Licenciatura) Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2025 - 2026 Materials and Technologies I (2h/week) 1st cycle degree in Design (Licenciatura) Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2024 - 2025 Materials and Technologies I (2h/week) 1st cycle degree in Design (Licenciatura) Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2024 - 2025 Materials and Technologies II (2h/week) 1st cycle degree in Design (Licenciatura) Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2023 - 2024 Materials and Technologies II (2h/week) 1st cycle degree in Design (Licenciatura) Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal

Interview (newspaper / magazine)

Activity description Newspaper / Forum
2022/06/10 Borras de café nas paredes Notícias Magazine

Interview (tv / radio show)

Program Topic
2022/11/29 - 2022/11/29 90 segundos de ciência Investigadores de Aveiro estão envolvidos num projeto que tem por objetivo substituir a areia por borras de café na argamassa para reabilitação de edifícios.
2022/09/28 - 2022/09/28 Rádio Rural Projeto Life Eggshellence
2022/07/16 - 2022/07/16 Geração Digital Cientistas da Universidade de Aveiro participaram num estudo que revela grandes ganhos de eficiência energética em argamassas de reboco que incorporam borras de café.

Mentoring / Tutoring

Topic Student name
2024/12 - Current Clinker production from wastes Ana Ramão
2025/03 - 2025/07 Study of the recovery of endogenous waste (wastewater treatment plant sludge) in sanitaryware paste Tiago Silva
2025/04 - 2025/06 3D printed hydroxyapatite scaffolds derived from fish wastes Giammarco Schippa
2024/09 - 2024/12 Formulation of hierarchically porous hydroxyapatite scaffold for biomedical applications Margherita Casagli
2024/01 - 2024/12 Mine tailings valorization in ceramic construction materials Oscar Naranjo
2023/09 - 2023/12 Ceramic nanopowders, aerogels and 3D printed ceramics of copper/nickel/cobalt ferrites for use as magnetic photocatalysts Alex Vannucci
2023/09 - 2023/12 Ceramics and scaffolds of porous and strengthened hydroxyapatite for biomedical applications Anna Bertocco
2022/06 - 2022/08 Research and development of prototypes with fly ash Gonçalo Guimarães
2022/05 - 2022/07 Development of sustainable materials Adriana Calà
2021/02 - 2021/06 Incorporation of waste from paper pulp production into a commercial mortar Inês Vieira
2021/02 - 2021/06 Development of eco-pots for seed germination made solely from fly ash derived from biomass combustion Nuno Brízida
2020/02 - 2020/06 Influence of pretreatment processes on the self-hardening of Fly ash Bruno Almeida
2018/02 - 2018/06 Development of stoneware paste from industrial waste Mário Redondo
2017/03 - 2017/09 Materials for repairing pieces during re-firing in the ceramic sanitary ware industry Jorge Carneiro
2015/02 - 2015/06 Evaluation of antimicrobial properties of phosphate-calcium glasses Bárbara Rosa
2015/02 - 2015/06 Studies on the crystallization of antimicrobial vitreous ceramics Cyd Montelo Vieira

Other jury / evaluation

Activity description Institution / Organization
2025/07/11 - 2025/07/11 Evaluated student poster presentations on industry-collaborative studies developed under the Industrial Project course, Bachelor’s in Materials Engineering. Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2025/06/03 - 2025/06/03 Assessed student presentations of business plan projects within the Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies course, Master’s in Materials Engineering. Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal