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Maria Cândida Lobo Guerra Vilarinho. Graduated in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Porto and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minho. Associate Professor at University of Minho, Department of Mechanical Engineering, in the disciplinary area of Materials / Mechanical of Materials. Her R&D activity is developed at Metrics - Center for Mechanical Engineering and Resource Sustainability, in the fields of materials science and technology, eco-materials, waste management and treatment, life cycle analysis / carbon footprint and circular economy. Her research activity resulted in different scientific articles published in international and national journals and also disseminated in conferences, as well as in the participation in national and international research projects (H2020, ERA-NET LAC and Interreg) as Coordinator and / or Researcher. Chairman of the Administrative Board of CVR - Center for Waste Valorization by appointment of the Rector of the University of Minho. Director of the Doctoral Program in Waste Management and Treatment at the University of Minho. President of the Organizing Committee of the international conference WASTES: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities and member of the scientific committee of different national and international conferences. Editorial Director of CVRs magazine Waste Valorization. She has supervised 8 PhD thesis (5 finished), more than 30 finished master thesis and several project research assistants. She has participated in more than 50 national and international projects and has been Principal Investigator in 24 of them. She has international collaborations with several institutions such as Santiago de Compostela University (Spain), Institute for Food and Environmental Research (Germany), Zaragoza University (Spain), Bologna University (Italy) and Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse (France).
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Maria Cândida Lobo Guerra Vilarinho

Citation names

  • Vilarinho, C.
  • Vilarinho, M
  • Vilarinho, M.C.L.G.

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
9116-63A9-E2DC
ORCID iD
0000-0002-2821-6685
Researcher Id
P-1644-2014
Scopus Author Id
6508349239

Knowledge fields

  • Engineering and Technology - Materials Engineering

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1)
Education
Degree Classification
2000
Concluded
 Engenharia Mecânica (Doutoramento)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
1989
Concluded
 Engenharia Metalúrgica (Licenciatura)
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
Affiliation

Teaching in Higher Education

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2020/10 - Current Associate Professor (University Teacher) Universidade do Minho, Portugal
1991 - 2020/09 Assistant Professor (University Teacher) Universidade do Minho, Portugal
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2020/03/30 - Current AmbWTE: Biomass & Waste to Energy System
COMPETE 2020
Researcher
Ongoing
2020 - Current Plasma2Gas: New Energy Level - Gasification System
COMPETE 2020
Researcher
Ongoing
2019 - Current Sludge2Soil - Evaluation Study of the Incorporation of Sewage Sludge in Soils
CPN-01
Principal investigator
Centro para a Valorização de Resíduos, Portugal
Ongoing
2019 - Current RENEW: Waste in construction for a circular economy from an industry that is an intensive consumer of natural resources to a competitive solution for the reintroduction of waste in a large scale level
IPN-01
Researcher
Ongoing
2018 - Current ThermFire4Woven: Development of advanced fibrous structures with fibrous surface treatments and coatings with high thermal efficiency and flame resistance for high value-added applications
CPN-04
Principal investigator
Centro para a Valorização de Resíduos, Portugal
2018 - Current EGR - EcoGreenRoof: Development of ECO-materials for green roofs
IPN-03
Researcher
Ongoing
2016 - Current Development of Alkali Binders for Geotechnical Applications made Exclusively from Industrial Waste
PTDC/ECM-GEO/0637/2014
Researcher
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2016 - Current Development of Alkali Binders for Geotechnical Applications made Exclusively from Industrial Waste
FCT- PTDC/ECM-GEO/0637/2014
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
2021/06/01 - 2025/05/31 BBTWINS: Digital Twins for the optimization of agri-food value chain processes and the supply of quality biomass for bioprocessing
101023334
Researcher
CVR – Centro para a Valorização de Residuos, Portugal
 Horizon 2020
Ongoing
2017 - 2020 Movbio: Mobilization of pruning biomass for energy recovery
INTERREG V-A Espanha – Portugal (POCTEP) 2014-2020
Principal investigator
Centro para a Valorização de Resíduos, Portugal
Concluded
2017 - 2019 RDFGAS: Energy use of fuels derived from waste and dry sludge
IPN-05
Researcher
2016 - 2018 Fibrenamics Green: Platform for the development of innovative waste-based products
IPN-08
Researcher
2015 - 2017 EcoPROLIVE: Ecofriendly PROcessing System for the full exploitation of the OLIVE health potential in products of added value
CPI-02
Principal investigator
CVR – Centro para a Valorização de Residuos, Portugal
 Horizon 2020 European Innovation Council Fast Track to Innovation
Concluded
2014 - 2016 EcoSur - Eco-Efficiency, Innovation and Sustainability of Resources
CPN-12
Principal investigator
Centro para a Valorização de Resíduos, Portugal
Concluded
2014 - 2015 Evaluation of the recycling / recovery potential of textile-based industrial waste
CPN-11
Researcher
Concluded
2013 - 2015 PROVALUE: Promotion and capitalization of waste recovery solutions in the food industry of SUDOE area
IPI-01
Researcher
Concluded
2012 - 2014 AGROGAS: Methanization as a means of diversifying energy resources in the sectors of agriculture, animal production and agro-industry
IPI-02
Researcher
Concluded
2011 - 2014 Oilca: Improving competitiveness and reducing the carbon footprint of the olive oil sector by optimizing waste management and implementing an eco-label
IPI-03
Researcher
2011 - 2012 Improvement of environmental performance and productive ECO-efficiency of a ceramic company
CPN-16
Researcher
Concluded
2010 - 2011 WASTES: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities
CPN-19
Principal investigator
Centro para a Valorização de Resíduos, Portugal
Concluded
2002 - 2007 ECOMACU: Ecological machinable copper alloys with reduced lead content
CPI-03
Principal investigator
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
 Eureka
Concluded
2002 - 2005 Physical and technological properties of Sn-Zn-X and Sn-Bi-X based lead-free alloys
IPI-05
Researcher
Concluded
2001 - 2004 Bronzart - Artistic bronzes: Selection of alloys, protective evaluation using conventional and advanced techniques
IPI-08
Research Fellow
Concluded
1998 - 2001 Adding value to coal combustion residues
IPI-09
Researcher

Contract

Designation Funders
2023/03/06 - 2024/09/05 An innovative and sustainable polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) cooling system to enhance the heat transfer efficiency and lifetime of photovoltaic panels
2022.03151.PTDC
10.54499/2022.03151.PTDC
Universidade do Minho, Portugal

Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal

Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho, Brazil
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2017/02/01 - 2020/10/31 Desenvolvimento de Ligantes Alcalinos para Aplicações Geotécnicas Exclusivamente à Base de Resíduos Industriais
PTDC/ECM-GEO/0637/2014
Universidade do Minho, Portugal

Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal

Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Centro de Química Vila Real, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2017/11/01 - 2019/11/02 Aproveitamento energético dos combustíveis derivados de resíduos e lamas secas
SAICT-POL/24020/2016
Instituto Politécnico de Portalegre, Portugal

Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2007/07/01 - 2011/03/31 Melhoria de absorção de energia de impacto em componentes de alumínio utilizando iniciadores configuráveis provocados por aquecimento localizado
PTDC/EME-PME/65009/2006
Universidade do Minho, Portugal

Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2005/06/15 - 2008/06/30 Aplicação de resíduos em infraestruturas de transportes e obras geotécnicas - Valorização de escórias de aciaria.
POCI/ECM/56952/2004
Universidade do Minho, Portugal

Universidade do Minho Departamento de Engenharia Civil, Portugal

Laboratório Nacional de Engenharia Civil, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2005/06/01 - 2008/03/31 Desenvolvimento de uma nova técnica de moldação para fundidos de ligas de titânio para aplicações no âmbito da biomecânica e na indústria automóvel.
POCI/EME/57717/2004
Universidade do Minho, Portugal

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Engenharia, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2005/06/01 - 2007/11/30 Propriedades Mecânicas e de Fadiga de Ligas com Gradiente Funcional de Propriedades Obtidos pelo Método de Fusão e Solidificação Incremental
POCI/EME/59138/2004
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2005/03/01 - 2007/07/31 Abordagem integrada da conservação e valorização de monumentos
POCI/HEC/60431/2004
Universidade do Minho, Portugal

Universidade do Minho Departamento de Engenharia Civil, Portugal

Centro de Computação Gráfica, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
Outputs

Publications

Book
  1. Ribeiro, A.; Mota, A.; Araújo, J.; Vilarinho, C.; Carvalho, J.. Effect of mussel shells as a permeable reactive barrier in municipal sewage sludge treatment by electrokinetic remediation. 2020.
    10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.1013.81
  2. Cândida Vilarinho; Fernando Castro; Margarida Gonçalves; Ana Luísa Fernando. Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities III. {CRC. 2019.
    10.1201/9780429289798
  3. Carvalho, J.; Soares, M.; Castro, C.; Mota, A.; Ribeiro, A.; Araújo, J.; Vilarinho, C.. Development of bioplastic film for application in the footwear industry. 2019.
    10.1007/978-3-319-91334-6_97
  4. Rodrigues, C.; Rodrigues, A.C.; Vilarinho, C.; Alves, M.; Alonso, J.M.. Spatial multicriteria gis-based analysis to anaerobic biogas plant location for dairy waste and wastewater treatment and energy recovery (Barcelos, NW Portugal). 2019.
    10.1007/978-3-319-91334-6_85
  5. Ribeiro, A.; Soares, M.; Castro, C.; Mota, A.; Araújo, J.; Vilarinho, C.; Carvalho, J.. Waste-to-energy technologies applied for refuse derived fuel (RDF) valorisation. 2019.
    10.1007/978-3-319-91334-6_87
  6. Ribeiro, P.; Vilarinho, C.; Ferreira, M.; Seabra, E.; Fraga, L.; Teixeira, J.. Strategies for the design of domestic pellet boilers. 2019.
    10.1007/978-3-319-91334-6_91
  7. Cândida Vilarinho; Fernando Castro; Maria de Lurdes Lopes. WASTES – Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities II. {CRC. 2017.
    10.1201/9781315206172
  8. Nobre, C.; Goncalves, M.; Resende, D.; Vilarinho, C.; Mendes, B.. Removal of chromium and aluminum from aqueous solutions using refuse derived char. 2016.
    10.1007/978-3-319-31165-4_48
  9. Candida Vilarinho; Fernando Castro; Mario Russo. WASTES 2015 – Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities. {CRC. 2015.
    10.1201/b18853
  10. Castro, A.; Vilarinho, C.; Soares, D.; Castro, F.. Kinetic study of thermal de-chlorination of PVC-containing waste. 2013.
    10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.730-732.611
  11. Ribeiro, A.; Carvalho, J.; Castro, J.; Araújo, J.; Vilarinho, C.; Castro, F.. Alternative feedstocks for biodiesel production. 2013.
    10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.730-732.623
  12. Vilarinho, C.; Castro, F.; Carneiro, F.; Ribeiro, A.. Development of a process for copper recovering from galvanic sludges. 2013.
    10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.730-732.575
  13. Pereira, P.; Peixinho, N.; Soares, D.; Vilarinho, C.; Dimas, D.. Laser assisted procedure for local thermal manipulation of aluminium alloys. 2011.
    10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.160-162.135
  14. Soares, D.; Vilarinho, C.; Barbosa, J.; Silva, R.; Pinho, M.; Castro, F.. Effect of the Bi content on the mechanical properties of a Sn-Zn-Al-Bi solder alloy. 2004.
  15. Vilarinho, C.; Soares, D.; Barbosa, J.; Castro, F.. Leaching of brasses in long-term direct contact with water. 2004.
Book chapter
  1. Bringsken, B.; Vilarinho, C.; Dias-Ferreira, Celia. "Sociology of waste: Norms as pre-disposition for acceptance of PAYT tariffs". In WASTES: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities IV, edited by C Vilarinho; F Castro; Margarida J. Quina, 409-414. CRC Press, 2024.
    Published • 10.1201/9781003345084-66
  2. Andrei Longo; Cândida Vilarinho; José Carlos Teixeira; Paulo Brito; Margarida Gonçalves. "Dry and Hydrothermal Carbonization of Mixtures of Refuse Derived Fuels, Waste Biomass, and Sewage Sludge". 2023.
    10.1007/978-3-031-26849-6_35
  3. Nádia Valério; Margarida Soares; Maria Cândida Vilarinho; Joana Carvalho. "Ecofriendly Technologies of Fish Oils and Collagen Extraction from Fishery Waste – A Review". 2023.
    10.1007/978-3-031-09382-1_12
  4. Carlos Castro; Cândida Vilarinho; Manuel E. Ferreira; João Silva; Margarida Gonçalves; André Ribeiro; Nuno Pacheco; José Carlos Teixeira. "The Influence of Fuel Mix on the Devolatilization of RDF Based Coal". 2023.
    10.1007/978-3-031-26849-6_33
  5. Nuno Pacheco; André Ribeiro; Jorge Araújo; Carlos Castro; Cândida Vilarinho; Joana Carvalho. "Gasification Potential of Solid Recovered Fuels (SRF) Produced in Portugal". 2023.
    10.1007/978-3-031-26849-6_30
  6. Soares, M.; Ribeiro, A.; Vasconcelos, T.; Matos, J.; Castro, C.; Reis, P.; Barros, M.; Carvalho, J.; Vilarinho, C.. "The upvalue concept under the scope of waste digital marketplace and matchmaking platforms". In WASTES: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities IV, 427-432. CRC Press, 2023.
    10.1201/9781003345084-69
  7. Lucas Pereira do Nascimento; Joel R. M. Oliveira; Cândida Vilarinho. "Use of Industrial Waste as a Substitute for Conventional Aggregates in Asphalt Pavements: A Review". 690-696. Springer International Publishing, 2019.
    10.1007/978-3-319-91334-6_94
  8. Ana Paula Oliveira; Margarida Gonçalves; Luís Durão; Cândida Vilarinho. "Hydrothermal Torrefaction of Mixtures of Biomass and Hydrocarbon-Rich Sludge in the Presence of Fossil Fuels". 705-711. Springer International Publishing, 2019.
    10.1007/978-3-319-91334-6_96
  9. Catarina Nobre; Margarida Gonçalves; Cândida Vilarinho. "A Brief Assessment on the Application of Torrefaction and Carbonization for Refuse Derived Fuel Upgrading". 633-640. Springer International Publishing, 2019.
    10.1007/978-3-319-91334-6_86
Conference paper
  1. Oliveira, Victor; Castro, Fernando; Teixeira, Jose Carlos; Araujo, Jorge; Ribeiro, Andre; Carvalho, Joana; Vilarinho, Maria Cândida. "Physicochemical Characterization of the Rejected Waste From the Mechanical and Biological Treatment of Municipal Solid Waste". Salt Lake City, 2021.
    Published • 10.1115/imece2021-73595
  2. Vilarinho, Maria Cândida; Araújo, Paulo; Teixeira, José Carlos; Silva, Elisabete; Silveira, Dionisio; Soares, Delfim; Paiva, Maria C.; Ribeiro, Daniel; Branco, Marisa. "Influence of Coating on High Performance Heat Resistant Textile Curtains". Paper presented in IMECE2021, Salt Lake City, 2021.
    Published • 10.1115/imece2021-73307
  3. Nobre, C.; Alves, O.; Durão, L.; Vilarinho, C.; Gonçalves, M.. "Hydrothermal carbonization of refuse derived fuel". 2019.
  4. Couto, D.M.; Gonçalves, M.M.; Carvalho, J.; Ferreira, M.E.; Araújo, J.; Teixeira, J.C.; Vilarinho, C.. "Combustion of biomass based pellets with pyrolysis bio-oils". 2019.
    10.1115/IMECE2019-11593
  5. Ribeiro, A.; J. Araújo, A.; Campos, M.R.; Vilarinho, C.; Carvalho, J.; A. Ribeiro; J. Araújo; et al. "Decontamination of heavy metals from municipal sewage sludge (MSS) by electrokinetic remediation". 2019.
    10.1115/IMECE2019-11221
  6. Castro, C.; Mota, A.; Soares, M.; Ribeiro, A.; Araújo, J.; Vilarinho, C.; Carvalho, J.. "Characterization and optimization of exhausted olive pomace gasification process". 2018.
  7. Nobre, C.; Gonçalves, M.; Vilarinho, C.; Mendes, B.. "Upgrading of refuse derived fuel through torrefaction: Evaluation of RDF char fuel properties". 2018.
  8. Castro, C.; Mota, A.; Ribeiro, A.; Soares, M.; Araujo, J.; Carvalho, J.; Vilarinho, C.. "Potential of exhausted olive pomace for gasification". 2018.
    10.1201/9781315206172-69
  9. Araújo, D.J.C.; Vilarinho, M.C.L.G.; Machado, A.V.; D.J.C. Araújo; M.C.L.G. Vilarinho; A.V. Machado. "Suitability of agroindustrial residues for cellulose-based materials production". 2018.
    10.1201/9781315206172-66
  10. Esteves, D.; Vilarinho, C.; Ferreira, M.E.; Carvalho, J.; Araújo, J.; Teixeira, J.. "Energy and exergy analysis of a biomass based ceramic plant". 2018.
    10.1115/IMECE2018-88046
  11. Ribeiro, A.; Carvalho, J.; Vilarinho, C.; A. Ribeiro; J. Carvalho; C. Vilarinho. "Effect of temperature in RDF pyrolysis". 2018.
    10.1201/9781315206172-68
  12. Nascimento, L.P.; Oliveira, J.R.M.; Vilarinho, C.. "Analysis of foundry sand for incorporation in asphalt mixtures". 2018.
    10.1201/9781315206172-70
  13. Barbosa, F.V.; Teixeira, J.C.F.; Vilarinho, M.C.L.G.; Araújo, J.M.M.G.; F.V. Barbosa; J.C.F. Teixeira; M.C.L.G. Vilarinho; J.M.M.G. Araújo. "Gasification of RDF from MSW—an overview". 2018.
    10.1201/9781315206172-53
  14. Vilarinho, C.; Castro, F.; Lopes, M.L.. "Preface". 2018.
    10.1515/9781400863983.vii
  15. Mota, A.; Ribeiro, A.; Soares, Margarida; Castro, C.; Araújo, J.; Castro, S.; Paiva, M.C.; et al. "Ecosustainablerail – A new solution for sustainable railway sleepers". Paper presented in Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, Porto, 2017.
    Published
  16. Castro, M; Soares, Margarida; Mota, A.; Ribeiro, A.; Vilarinho, C.; Araújo, J.; Carvalho, J.. "SUMO – Sustainable use of biomass from oleaginous processing". Paper presented in Wastes: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, 2017.
    Published
  17. Ribeiro, A.; Vilarinho, C.; Araújo, J.; Carvalho, J.. "Refuse derived fuel (RDF) gasification using different gasifying agents". 2017.
    10.1115/IMECE2017-71268
  18. Vilarinho, C.; Teixeira, J.; Araújo, J.; Carvalho, J.. "Effect of time and acid concentration on metal extraction from galvanic sludges". 2017.
    10.1115/IMECE2017-71370
  19. Ribeiro, A.; Araújo, J.; Vilarinho, C.; Carvalho, J.. "Integrated process for Textile cotton waste (TCW) valorization: Waste-to-energy and wastewater decontamination". 2016.
    10.1115/IMECE2016-66706
  20. Vilarinho, C.; Castro, F.; Russo, M.. "Wastes: Solutions, treatments and opportunities: Selected papers from the 3rd edition of the international conference on wastes: solutions, treatments and opportunities, Viana Do Castelo, Portugal, 14-16 september 2015". 2015.
  21. Nobre, C.; Gonçalves, M.; Mendes, B.; Vilarinho, C.; Teixeira, J.; C Nobre; M Gonçalves; et al. "Torrefaction effects on composition and quality of biomass wastes pellets". 2015.
    10.1201/b18853-30
  22. Oliveira, A.P.; Gonçalves, M.; Nobre, C.; Mendes, B.; Vilarinho, M.; Castro, F.. "Fractionation of oily sludges produced in the treatment of hydrocarbon wastes". 2015.
  23. Ribeiro, A.; Carvalho, J.; Vilarinho, C.. "Lead (II) adsorption by modified eggshell waste". 2015.
  24. Vilarinho, M.C.L.G.; Gonçalves, N.M.B.; Teixeira, J.C.F.. "Optimization of a leaching tank for hydrometallurgical recovery of metals". 2010.
    10.1115/IMECE2009-12926
Journal article
  1. Soares, Margarida; Ribeiro, André; Vasconcelos, Tomás; Barros, Manuel; Castro, Carla; Vilarinho, Cândida; Carvalho, Joana. "Challenges of Digital Waste Marketplace—The Upvalue Platform". Sustainability 15 14 (2023): 11235. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su151411235.
    10.3390/su151411235
  2. Valério, Nádia; Soares, Margarida; Vilarinho, Cândida; Correia, Manuela; Carvalho, Joana. "Diving into Fish Valorisation: Review Opportunities and Analyzing Azorean Fish Data". Processes 11 7 (2023): 1998. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/pr11071998.
    10.3390/pr11071998
  3. Castro, Carlos; Gonçalves, Margarida; Longo, Andrei; Vilarinho, Cândida; Ferreira, Manuel; Ribeiro, André; Pacheco, Nuno; Teixeira, José C.. "Influence of Temperature in the Thermo-Chemical Decomposition of Below-Stoichiometric RDF Char—A Macro TGA Study". Energies 16 7 (2023): 3064. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en16073064.
    10.3390/en16073064
  4. Cunha, Diogo; Fangueiro, Raul; Bessa, João; Paiva, Conceição; Ribeiro, Daniel; Silva, Elisabete; Silveira, Dionísio; Soares, Delfim; Vilarinho, Cândida. "Experimental Thermal Behavior of Fibrous Structures for High-Performance Heat Resistant Fire Curtains". Energies 16 5 (2023): 2426. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en16052426.
    10.3390/en16052426
  5. Joana Carvalho; Lucas Nascimento; Margarida Soares; Nádia Valério; André Ribeiro; Luciana Faria; André Silva; et al. "Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Biochar Production from a Circular Economy Perspective". Processes (2022): https://doi.org/10.3390/pr10122684.
    10.3390/pr10122684
  6. Fraga, Lelis Gonzaga; Silva, João; Teixeira, José Carlos; Ferreira, Manuel E. C.; Teixeira, Senhorinha F.; Vilarinho, Cândida; Gonçalves, Maria Margarida. "Study of Mass Loss and Elemental Analysis of Pine Wood Pellets in a Small-Scale Reactor". Energies 15 14 (2022): 5253. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en15145253.
    10.3390/en15145253
  7. Nascimento, Lucas; Ribeiro, André; Ferreira, Ana; Valério, Nádia; Pinheiro, Vânia; Araújo, Jorge; Vilarinho, Cândida; Carvalho, Joana. "Turning Waste Cooking Oils into Biofuels—Valorization Technologies: A Review". Energies 15 1 (2022): 116. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en15010116.
    Published • 10.3390/en15010116
  8. Viegas, Catarina; Nobre, Catarina; Mota, André; Vilarinho, Cândida; Gouveia, Luísa; Gonçalves, Margarida. "A circular approach for landfill leachate treatment: Chemical precipitation with biomass ash followed by bioremediation through microalgae". Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 9 3 (2021): 105187. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2021.105187.
    10.1016/j.jece.2021.105187
  9. Nobre, Catarina; Alves, Octávio; Durão, Luís; Sen, Ali; Vilarinho, Cândida; Gonçalves, Margarida. "Characterization of hydrochar and process water from the hydrothermal carbonization of Refuse Derived Fuel". Waste Management 120 (2021): 303-313. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2020.11.040.
    10.1016/j.wasman.2020.11.040
  10. Catarina Nobre; Andrei Longo; Cândida Vilarinho; Margarida Gonçalves; Nobre, C.; Gonçalves, M.; Longo, A.; Vilarinho, C.; Mendes, B.. "Gasification of pellets produced from blends of biomass wastes and refuse derived fuel chars". Renewable Energy 154 (2020): 1294-1303. https://doi.org/10.1016%2Fj.renene.2020.03.077.
    10.1016/j.renene.2020.03.077
  11. Nobre, C.; Vilarinho, C.; Alves, O.; Mendes, B.; Gonçalves, M.. "Upgrading of refuse derived fuel through torrefaction and carbonization: Evaluation of RDF char fuel properties". Energy 181 (2019): 66-76. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85066429595&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.energy.2019.05.105
  12. Ferreira, S.; Monteiro, E.; Calado, L.; Silva, V.; Brito, P.; Vilarinho, C.. "Experimental and modeling analysis of brewers' spent grains gasification in a downdraft reactor". Energies 12 23 (2019): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85076582233&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3390/en12234413
  13. Ferreira, S.; Monteiro, E.; Brito, P.; Castro, C.; Calado, L.; Vilarinho, C.. "Experimental analysis of brewers’ spent grains steam gasification in an allothermal batch reactor". Energies 12 5 (2019): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85063028089&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3390/en12050912
  14. Nobre, C.; Alves, O.; Longo, A.; Vilarinho, C.; Gonçalves, M.. "Torrefaction and carbonization of refuse derived fuel: Char characterization and evaluation of gaseous and liquid emissions". Bioresource Technology 285 (2019): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85064194339&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.biortech.2019.121325
  15. Puga, H.; Barbosa, J.; Machado, J.M.; Vilarinho, C.. "Ultrasonic grain refinement of die cast copper alloys". Journal of Materials Processing Technology 263 (2019): 336-342. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85052542156&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2018.08.034
  16. Ferreira, S.; Monteiro, E.; Brito, P.; Vilarinho, C.. "A holistic review on biomass gasification modified equilibrium models". Energies 12 1 (2019): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85060016030&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3390/en12010160
  17. Araújo, D.J.C.; Machado, A.V.; Vilarinho, M.C.L.G.. "Availability and Suitability of Agroindustrial Residues as Feedstock for Cellulose-Based Materials: Brazil Case Study". Waste and Biomass Valorization 10 10 (2019): 2863-2878. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85045452106&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s12649-018-0291-0
  18. Araújo, D.; Vilarinho, M.; Machado, A.. "Effect of combined dilute-alkaline and green pretreatments on corncob fractionation: Pretreated biomass characterization and regenerated cellulose film production". Industrial Crops and Products 141 (2019): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85072557448&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.indcrop.2019.111785
  19. Joana Carvalho; André Mota; André Ribeiro; Margarida Soares; Jorge Araújo; Cândida Vilarinho. "Eco Sustainable Rail - Valorization of Mixed Plastics in the Development of Eco-Sustainable Railways". European Journal of Sustainable Development 7 4 (2018): https://doi.org/10.14207%2Fejsd.2018.v7n4p489.
    10.14207/ejsd.2018.v7n4p489
  20. Joana Carvalho; André Mota; André Ribeiro; Margarida Soares; Jorge Araújo; Cândida Vilarinho. "MOVBIO - Mobilization of Biomass for Energy Recovery Towards a Sustainable Development". European Journal of Sustainable Development 7 4 (2018): https://doi.org/10.14207%2Fejsd.2018.v7n4p483.
    10.14207/ejsd.2018.v7n4p483
  21. Côto, T.; Moura, I.; de Sá, A.; Vilarinho, C.; Machado, A.V.. "Sustainable materials based on cellulose from food sector agro-wastes". Journal of Renewable Materials 6 7 (2018): 688-696. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85063603979&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.32604/JRM.2018.00006
  22. Ferreira, S.; Monteiro, E.; Brito, P.; Vilarinho, C.. "Biomass resources in Portugal: Current status and prospects". Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 78 (2017): 1221-1235. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85019581087&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.rser.2017.03.140
  23. Castro, A.; Carneiro, C.; Vilarinho, C.; Soares, D.; Maçães, C.; Sousa, C.; Castro, F.. "Study of a two steps process for the valorization of PVC-containing wastes". Waste and Biomass Valorization 4 1 (2013): 55-63. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84875718322&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s12649-012-9175-x
  24. Alexandra Castro; Cândida Vilarinho; Delfim Soares; Fernando Castro. "Kinetic Study of Thermal De-Chlorination of PVC-Containing Waste". Materials Science Forum 730-732 (2012): 611-616. https://doi.org/10.4028%2Fwww.scientific.net%2Fmsf.730-732.611.
    10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.730-732.611
  25. André Ribeiro; Joana Carvalho; Joana Castro; Jorge Araújo; Cândida Vilarinho; Fernando Castro. "Alternative Feedstocks for Biodiesel Production". Materials Science Forum 730-732 (2012): 623-629. https://doi.org/10.4028%2Fwww.scientific.net%2Fmsf.730-732.623.
    10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.730-732.623
  26. Cândida Vilarinho; Fernando Castro; Filipa Carneiro; André Ribeiro. "Development of a Process for Copper Recovering from Galvanic Sludges". Materials Science Forum 730-732 (2012): 575-580. https://doi.org/10.4028%2Fwww.scientific.net%2Fmsf.730-732.575.
    10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.730-732.575
  27. Célia Sousa; Fernando Castro; Cândida Vilarinho; Delfim Soares. "Evaluation of the Energetic Valorization Potential of Polymeric and Textile Industrial Wastes". Materials Science Forum 730-732 (2012): 592-597. https://doi.org/10.4028%2Fwww.scientific.net%2Fmsf.730-732.592.
    10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.730-732.592
  28. Peixinho, N.; Soares, D.; Vilarinho, C.; Pereira, P.; Dimas, D.; Nuno Peixinho; Delfim Soares; et al. "Experimental study of impact energy absorption in aluminium square tubes with thermal triggers". Materials Research 15 2 (2012): 323-332. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84862576510&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1590/S1516-14392012005000011
  29. Castro, A.; Soares, D.; Vilarinho, C.; Castro, F.. "Kinetics of thermal de-chlorination of PVC under pyrolytic conditions". Waste Management 32 5 (2012): 847-851. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84858793001&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.wasman.2012.01.004
  30. D. Soares; C. Vilarinho; J. Barbosa; R. Silva; F. Castro; Soares, D.; Vilarinho, C.; et al. "Effect of the bismuth content on the interface reactions between copper substrate and Sn-Zn-Al-Bi lead-free solder". Revista de Metalurgia 41 Extra (2010): 208-212. https://doi.org/10.3989%2Frevmetalm.2005.v41.iextra.1026.
    10.3989/revmetalm.2005.v41.iextra.1026
  31. Pedro Pereira; Nuno Peixinho; Delfim Soares; Cândida Vilarinho; Dina Dimas. "Laser Assisted Procedure for Local Thermal Manipulation of Aluminium Alloys". Advanced Materials Research 160-162 (2010): 1341-1345. https://doi.org/10.4028%2Fwww.scientific.net%2Famr.160-162.1341.
    10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.160-162.1341
  32. Castro, F.; Vilarinho, C.; Trancoso, D.; Ferreira, P.; Nunes, F.; Miragaia, A.. "Utilisation of pulp and paper industry wastes as raw materials in cement clinker production". International Journal of Materials Engineering Innovation 1 1 (2009): 74-90. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-67650389286&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1504/IJMATEI.2009.024028
  33. Soares, D.; Vilarinho, C.; Barbosa, J.; Samuel, F.; Trigo, L.; Bré, P.; D. Soares; et al. "Effect of trace elements on the interface reactions between two lead-free solders and copper or nickel substrates". Journal of Mining and Metallurgy, Section B: Metallurgy 43 2 (2007): 131-139. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-38949185288&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.2298/JMMB0702131S
  34. D. Soares; J. Barbosa; C. Vilarinho. "Interactions of Cu-substrates with titanium-alloyed Sn-Zn solders". Journal of Mining and Metallurgy, Section B: Metallurgy 42 1 (2006): 45-56. https://doi.org/10.2298%2Fjmmb0601045s.
    10.2298/jmmb0601045s
  35. Vilarinho, C.; Davim, J.P.; Soares, D.; Castro, F.; Barbosa, J.. "Influence of the chemical composition on the machinability of brasses". Journal of Materials Processing Technology 170 1-2 (2005): 441-447. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-27344442580&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.jmatprotec.2005.05.035
  36. C. Vilarinho; Delfim Soares; Joaquim Barbosa; F. Castro. "Leaching of Brasses in Long-Term Direct Contact with Water". Materials Science Forum 455-456 (2004): 839-843. https://doi.org/10.4028%2Fwww.scientific.net%2Fmsf.455-456.839.
    10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.455-456.839
  37. Delfim Soares; C. Vilarinho; Joaquim Barbosa; R. Silva; M. Pinho; F. Castro. "Effect of the Bi Content on the Mechanical Properties of a Sn-Zn-Al-Bi Solder Alloy". Materials Science Forum 455-456 (2004): 307-311. https://doi.org/10.4028%2Fwww.scientific.net%2Fmsf.455-456.307.
    10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.455-456.307
  38. Vilarinho, C.; Soares, D.; Castro, F.. "Contribution to the knowledge of the Cu-Sn-Zn system for compositions close to brass alloys". Journal of Alloys and Compounds 379 1-2 (2004): 161-165. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-4544302283&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.jallcom.2004.02.020
  39. Vilarinho, C.; Soares, D.; Castro, F.. "Phase equilibria of the Al-Cu-Zn system for compositions close to brass alloys". Journal of Phase Equilibria 24 3 (2003): 236-239. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0038002032&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1361/105497103770330532

Intellectual property

Patent
  1. Vilarinho, C.. 2011. "VALMETAIS: Processo hidrometalúrgico para recuperação de metais não ferrosos a partir de lamas galvânicas". Portugal.

Other

Other output
  1. Combustion of Biomass Based Pellets With Pyrolysis Bio-Oils. 2020. Diogo Manuel Couto; Maria Margarida Gonçalves; Joana Carvalho; Manuel Eduardo Ferreira; Jorge Araújo; José Carlos Teixeira; Cândida Vilarinho. https://doi.org/10.1115%2Fimece2019-11593.
    10.1115/imece2019-11593
  2. Innovation policy: Introduction and consolidation of PAYT waste tariffs in Portugal. 2019. B. Bringsken; R. Madureira; C. Vilarinho; C. Dias-Ferreira. https://doi.org/10.1201%2F9780429289798-65.
    10.1201/9780429289798-65
  3. Application of ultrasounds in the extraction process for food waste valorisation. 2019. D. Lopes; A. Mota; J. Araújo; J. Carvalho; C. Vilarinho; H. Puga. https://doi.org/10.1201%2F9780429289798-75.
    10.1201/9780429289798-75
  4. Densification and combustion of biomass pruning residues. 2019. P. Ribeiro; J. Araújo; J. Carvalho; C. Vilarinho. https://doi.org/10.1201%2F9780429289798-92.
    10.1201/9780429289798-92
  5. Valorisation of steel slag as aggregates for asphalt mixtures. 2019. L.P. Nascimento; H.M.R.D. Silva; J.R.M. Oliveira; C. Vilarinho. https://doi.org/10.1201%2F9780429289798-77.
    10.1201/9780429289798-77
  6. Electrokinetic remediation technology applied to municipal sludge decontamination. 2019. A. Ribeiro; J. Araújo; J. Carvalho; C. Vilarinho. https://doi.org/10.1201%2F9780429289798-91.
    10.1201/9780429289798-91
  7. Refuse derived fuel char as a low-cost adsorbent for the cationic dye methylene blue. 2019. C. Nobre; M. Gonçalves; C. Vilarinho. https://doi.org/10.1201%2F9780429289798-87.
    10.1201/9780429289798-87
  8. Giving cigarettes a second life: The E-Tijolo project. 2019. M. Soares; N. Valério; A. Ribeiro; A. Ferreira; P. Ribeiro; R. Campos; J. Araújo; et al. https://doi.org/10.1201%2F9780429289798-89.
    10.1201/9780429289798-89
  9. Agroindustrial residues as cellulose source for food packaging applications. 2019. D.J.C. Araújo; M.C.L.G. Vilarinho; A.V. Machado. https://doi.org/10.1201%2F9780429289798-35.
    10.1201/9780429289798-35
  10. Electrokinetic Remediation of Contaminated Soils With Chromium. 2019. A. Ribeiro; C. Vilarinho; J. Araújo; J. Carvalho; Ribeiro, A.; Vilarinho, C.; Araújo, J.; Carvalho, J.. https://doi.org/10.1115%2Fimece2018-87552.
    10.1115/imece2018-87552
  11. Energy and Exergy Analysis of a Biomass Based Ceramic Plant. 2019. Diogo Esteves; Cândida Vilarinho; Manuel Eduardo Ferreira; Joana Carvalho; Jorge Araújo; José Teixeira. https://doi.org/10.1115%2Fimece2018-88046.
    10.1115/imece2018-88046
  12. Development of a Methodology for Paint Dust Waste Energetic Valorization Through RDF Production. 2018. Cândida Vilarinho; André Ribeiro; Joana Carvalho; Jorge Araújo; Manuel Eduardo Ferreira; José Teixeira; Vilarinho, C.; et al. https://doi.org/10.1115%2Fimece2017-71979.
    10.1115/imece2017-71979
  13. Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) Gasification Using Different Gasifying Agents. 2018. A. Ribeiro; C. Vilarinho; J. Araújo; J. Carvalho. https://doi.org/10.1115%2Fimece2017-71268.
    10.1115/imece2017-71268
  14. Effect of Time and Acid Concentration on Metal Extraction From Galvanic Sludges. 2018. Cândida Vilarinho; José Teixeira; Jorge Araújo; Joana Carvalho. https://doi.org/10.1115%2Fimece2017-71370.
    10.1115/imece2017-71370
  15. Integrated Process for Textile Cotton Waste (TCW) Valorization: Waste-to-Energy and Wastewater Decontamination. 2017. A. Ribeiro; C. Vilarinho; J. Araújo; J. Carvalho. https://doi.org/10.1115%2Fimece2016-66706.
    10.1115/imece2016-66706
  16. Development of an Integrated Process for Eggshell Valorization. 2015. A. Ribeiro; C. Vilarinho; J. Araújo; J. Carvalho; Ribeiro, A.; Vilarinho, C.; Araüjo, J.; Carvalho, J.. https://doi.org/10.1115%2Fimece2014-38836.
    10.1115/imece2014-38836
Activities

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2019 - Current Viabilidade da Utilização de Gaseificação de Biomassa em Unidade de Cogeração
Co-supervisor
 Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia Mecânica (Master)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2019 - Current Manufacturing and Experimental Validation of an Ultrasonic Extraction Process
Supervisor
 Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia Mecânica (Master)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2019 - Current Projeto de uma Exposição de Valorização de Biomassa
Supervisor
 Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia Mecânica (Master)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2019 - Current Desenvolvimento de um Produto Informático a partir de Resíduos Têxteis
Co-supervisor
 Mestrado em Design e Marketing de Produto Têxtil, Vestuário e Acessório (Master)
Universidade do Minho - Campus de Azurém, Portugal
2019 - Current Desenvolvimento de uma Célula de Extração de Cafeína por Ultrassons
Co-supervisor
 Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia Mecânica (Master)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2018 - Current Projeto de uma Instalação de Demonstração para Valorização de Biomassa
Co-supervisor
 Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia Mecânica (Master)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2017 - Current Sociology of Waste: Identifying Aspecfs of Social Change Processes Carried out by the Implementation of a PAYT System in a Community
Supervisor
 Doutoramento em Gestão e Tratamento de Resíduos (PhD)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2016 - Current Torrefação e Pirólise de Resíduos da Indústria da Cortiça e Avaliação do seu Potencial de Aplicação
Supervisor
 Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia Mecânica (Master)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2016 - Current Valorização Energética do Refugo de Tratamento Mecânico e Biológico de Resíduos Sólidos Urbanos
Supervisor
 Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia Mecânica (Master)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2016 - Current Avaliação do Potencial de Valorização Energética de Resíduos Agro-Alimentares
Supervisor
 Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia Mecânica (Master)
Universidade do Minho - Campus de Azurém, Portugal
2015 - Current Assessment of the Environmental Impact of the Use of Waste in Road Paving Materials
Supervisor
 Doutoramento em Gestão e Tratamento de Resíduos (PhD)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2013 - 2022 Experimental and Modeling Studies of Brewers´ Spent Grains Gasification in Batch and Continuous Reactors. Comparison to the main Portuguese biomasses
Supervisor
 Doctoral Program in Mechanical Engineering (PhD)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2016 - 2020 Develpment of Cellulose-Based Bioplastics from Agroindustrial Residues
Supervisor
 Doutoramento em Gestão e Tratamento de Resíduos (PhD)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2015 - 2019 Implementação de uma unidade de produção de biogás para geração de energia elétrica e produção de fertilizantes orgânicos, a partir de resíduos e efluentes agrícolas, num concelho do Norte de Portugal
Supervisor
 Doutoramento em Gestão e Tratamento de Resíduos (PhD)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2015 - 2019 Thermochemical Upgrading of Refuse Derived Fuel
Co-supervisor
 Doutoramento em Energia e Bioenergia (PhD)
Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal
2014 - 2018 Conversão Termoquímica de Resíduos Industriais para Produção de Combustíveis Líquidos Sustentáveis
Co-supervisor
 Doutoramento em Energia e Bioenergia (PhD)
Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal
2000 - 2004 Estudo de uma nova Metodologia para o Tratamento Hidrometalúrgico de Poeiras de Fornos Siderúrgicos a Arco Eléctrico
Co-supervisor
 Doutoramento em Engenharia Mecânica (PhD)
Universidade do Minho, Portugal

Event organisation

Event name
Type of event (Role) 		Institution / Organization
2020 - 2020 International Conference Innovation in Engineering – ICIE, (2020 - 2020)
Conference (Co-organisor)
 Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2019 - 2019 5th International Conference WASTES: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities (2019 - 2019)
Conference (President of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2017 - 2017 4th International Conference WASTES: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities (2017 - 2017)
Conference (President of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2015 - 2015 3rd International Conference WASTES: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities (2015 - 2015)
Conference (President of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2013 - 2013 2nd International Conference WASTES: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities (2013 - 2013)
Conference (President of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2012 - 2012 Internacional TRS 2012 - The 41st Textile Research Symposium (2012 - 2012)
Conference (Co-organisor)
 Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2012 - 2012 4th International Conference on Engineering for Waste and Biomass Valorisation - WasteENG (2012 - 2012)
Conference (Co-organisor)
 Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2008 - 2008 Internacional Bioenergy: Challenges and Opportunities (2008 - 2008)
Conference (Co-organisor)
 Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2008 - 2008 1st International Conference WASTES: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities (2008 - 2008)
Conference (President of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade do Minho, Portugal

Conference scientific committee

Conference name Conference host
2020 - Current International Conference Innovation in Engineering – ICIE
2008 - Current Bioenergy: Challenges and Opportunities
2011 - 2019 International Conference WASTES: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities

Course / Discipline taught

Academic session Degree Subject (Type) Institution / Organization
2010 - Current Science and Technology of the materials Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia Mecânica (Mestrado integrado) Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2010 - Current Materials and environment Mestrado integrado de Engenharia de Materiais (Mestrado integrado) Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2010 - Current Waste and Effluent Management and Treatment Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia Mecânica (Mestrado integrado) Universidade do Minho, Portugal
2010 - Current Waste Treatment and Material Recycling Mestrado Integrado em Engenharia Mecânica (Mestrado integrado) Universidade do Minho, Portugal
Distinctions

Award

2018 Menção honrosa nos Prémios Europeus de Promoção Empresarial 2018
2012 Prémio Eng. Cruz de Azevedo (Best research article at “Mecânica Experimental” )