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I hold a Master in Environmental Engineering from the University of Aveiro (UA), completed in December 2021. Since September 2019, I am a research fellow in the Group of Emissions, Modelling and Climate Change (GEMAC), which received, in 2021, an Honourable Mention from UA for its high contribution to scientific advancement in the last 5 years. GEMAC is integrated in the Centre for Environment and Marine Studies (CESAM), a research unit evaluated as Excellent by Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT). Currently, I am also in the second year of the Doctoral Program in Environmental Sciences and Engineering at UA and have been selected to have an FCT doctoral scholarship for 4 years. As a research fellow, I have participated in different national and international research projects. My master's dissertation, entitled "Temporal and spatial patterns of Air Quality (AQ) in Aveiro based on a monitoring network with sensors", was carried out in the scope the Urban Innovative Action Aveiro STEAM-City (UIA 03-084) where I did air quality modeling at the urban scale. I was also involved in the project "HERA - Integrating Environment and Health Research: a Vision for the EU" (GA 825417) and in the European project "LIFE Index-Air: Development of an Integrated Exposure - Dose Management Tool for Reduction of Particulate Matter in Air" (LIFE15 ENV/PT/000674). Under these projects, I have collaborated in the revision of reports on climate, environment and health, in the collection of data for the definition of emission reduction measures in urban areas, and the analysis of AQ modelling results. My hard skills acquired during the under-graduation were reinforced with several training courses: I) machine learning and large-scale data analysis; ii) PortASAP Virtual Training School: Arduino-based System for indoor AQ monitoring; iii) a short course on high-performance computing organized by Minho Advanced Computing Center; and iv) training sessions provided by GEMAC (e.g., high-level programming languages and GIS technology). Regarding scientific production, I have 2 ISI papers published, one on wildfire risk management (10.1680/jfoen.21.00010) that won a Manby Prize - Best paper that covers ICT/GIS/BIM in its broadest sense, that were developed in partnership with high-level researchers from UA, the University of Coimbra and Lusofona University; and other entitled "Using low-cost sensors to assess real-time comfort and air quality patterns in indoor households" published on Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2022) (http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11356-022-22771-w); and 2 international communications in Cape Verde and at the Air Quality 2022 conference entitled "Developing an atmospheric emission inventory with high spatial and temporal resolutions in Portugal" related to the results of the project "BigAir - Big data to improve atmospheric emission inventories" (PTDC/EAM-AMB/2606/2020) for which I contributed as a research fellow from February to December 2022. The work developed under the STEAM project was also published in a Portuguese newspaper (Jornal de Notícias) and broadly disseminated on several UA social media platforms. My social communication and teamwork skills were achieved by the participation in several activities. I collaborated as a monitor in TECHDAYS and UA Open Campus for elementary students. In 2018, I was a member of the supporting team of CIALP conference at UA. I was also in the team of the Academic Association of the UA in the Environmental Engineering core group in the period 2018-2021 and organizer of the National Meeting of Environmental Engineering Students in 2019 at UA.
Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Daniel Fernandes Graça

Citation names

  • Graça, D.

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
991C-7DBE-8125
ORCID iD
0000-0002-8174-6685

Websites

Knowledge fields

  • Engineering and Technology - Environmental Engineering

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2) Upper intermediate (B2)
Education
Degree Classification
2021/11 - 2026
Ongoing
Doctoral Program in Environmental Sciences and Engineering (Doutoramento)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
"High-resolution atmospheric emissions inventory and projections based on big data science and climate change scenarios." (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
2021/09/14 - 2021/10/27
Attended
Machine learning and large-scale data analysis (Curso de Especialização Tecnológica)
Major in Data analysis
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal

Universidade de Aveiro Associação para a Formação Profissional e Investigação, Portugal
2021/07 - 2021/09
Concluded
Training school - DIY Arduino-based platform for monitoring Indoor Air Quality (Outros)
Major in Especialização em Microsensores
Universidade do Porto, Portugal

International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Portugal

Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza, Italy

Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2021/06/07 - 2021/06/09
Concluded
Short course on High performance computing (Outros)
Minho Advanced Computing Center, Portugal

Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2015/09 - 2021
Concluded
Integrated Master in Environmental Engineering (Mestrado integrado)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
"Padrões temporais e espaciais da qualidade do ar em Aveiro com base numa rede de monitorização com sensores" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
14
2013 - 2013
Concluded
Advanced course in Ecotoxicology (Outros)
Instituto de Educação e Cidadania (IEC), Portugal
Affiliation

Others

Category
Host institution
Employer
2023/01/01 - 2026/12/31 Research fellow Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, Portugal
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
Projects

Contract

Designation Funders
2023/01/01 - 2026/12/31 High resolution inventory and projection of atmospheric emissions based on mega data and climate scenarios
2022.11105.BD
PhD Student Fellow
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
2022/02/01 - 2022/12/31 BigAir - Big data to improve atmospheric emission inventories
PTDC/EAM-AMB/2606/2020
Research Fellow
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
Ongoing
2021/07/01 - 2021/09/30 LIFE INDEX-AIR: Development of an Integrated Exposure - Dose Management Tool for Reduction of Particulate Matter in Air
LIFE15 ENV/PT/000674
Research Fellow
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
European Commission
Concluded
2021/03/10 - 2021/06/09 HERA - "Integrating Environment and Health Research: a Vision for the EU"
Research Fellow
Ongoing
2019/09/01 - 2021/02/28 AVEIRO STEAM CITY - Urban Network for Upgrading STEAM Skills and Increasing Jobs Added-Value through Digital Transformation in a new economic context
Research Fellow
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
European Union

European Regional Development Fund
Ongoing
Outputs

Publications

Conference abstract
  1. Lopes, D.; Rosa, M.; Graça, D.; Rafael, S.; Ferreira, J.; Lopes, M.. Corresponding author: Lopes, D.. "Assessing the impact of road transport-generated PM10 on urban air quality". Paper presented in The European Aerosol Conference 2024, Tampere, 2024.
    Submitted
  2. Graça, D.; Ferreira, J.; Vicente, E.; Lopes, Diogo. "High resolution inventory and projection of atmospheric emissions based on mega data and climate scenarios". Paper presented in Research Summit, Aveiro, 2023.
    Published
  3. Lopes, Diogo; Graça, Daniel; Augusto, Bruno; Rafael, Sandra; Miguel Rosa; Hélder Alexandre Relvas Paulo; Johnny Reis; Ferreira, Joana; Lopes, Myriam. Corresponding author: Lopes, Diogo. "Multi-scale high-resolution inventory for anthropogenic atmospheric emissions". Paper presented in 20th GEIA Conference, Brussels, 2023.
    Submitted
  4. Lopes, D.; Graça, D.; Ferreira, J.; Relvas, H.; Rafael, S.; Reis, J.; Lopes, M.. "BigAir – Megadados para melhorar inventários de emissões atmosféricas". Paper presented in XXIII Encontro da Rede de Estudos Ambientais de Países de Língua Portuguesa (REALP), Tomar, 2022.
    Published
  5. Miguel Sousa; Artur Costa; Johnny Reis; André Filipe Branco Rodrigues; Graça, Daniel. "Cenarização de nuvens tóxicas em acidentes com matérias perigosas na linha férrea de Leixões". Paper presented in IV Symposium Ibero-African-American on Risks, 2022.
    Published
  6. Graça, Daniel; Hélder Alexandre Relvas Paulo; Sandra Rafael; Joana ferreira; Johnny Reis; Lopes, Myriam; Lopes, Diogo. "Developing an atmospheric emission inventory with high spatial and temporal resolutions in Portugal.". Paper presented in International Conference on Air Quality - Science and Application, Thessaloniki, 2022.
    Published
  7. Federica Auletta; Francesco Ancona; Álvaro Geraldes; Massimo Panella; Johnny Reis; Daniel Graça; João Piteira; et al. "DIY system for monitoring Indoor Air Quality: from the hardware to the data". Paper presented in Final Meeting PortASAP, Tallinn, 2022.
    Published
  8. Graça, Daniel; Relvas, H.; Rafael, Sandra; Ferreira, Joana.; Johnny Reis; Lopes, Myriam; Lopes, Diogo. "DEVELOPING AN ATMOSPHERIC EMISSION INVENTORY WITH HIGH SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL RESOLUTIONS IN PORTUGAL". Paper presented in International Conference on Air Quality – Science and Application, thessaloniki, 2022.
    Submitted
  9. Graça, Daniel; Johnny Reis; Rodrigues, Vera; Rebelo, Micael; Monteiro, Alexandra; Lopes, Myriam; Borrego, Carlos. Corresponding author: Graça, Daniel. "AVEIRO STEAM CITY PROJECT: A GOOD PRACTICE WITH URBAN AIR QUALITY SENSORS NETWORK". Paper presented in 12º Congresso Ibero-Americano de Sensores, Aveiro, 2022.
  10. Lopes, Myriam; Graça, Daniel; Johnny Reis; Rebelo, Micael; Monteiro, Alexandra; Rodrigues, Vera; Borrego, Carlos; Miranda A.I.. "Novas tecnologias de monitorização de qualidade do ar urbano - resultados do projeto Aveiro STEAM CITY". Paper presented in Desafios da Investigação ambiental em países de língua portuguesa. Estratégias de resiliência em contexto de crise, Praia, 2021.
    Published
Conference paper
  1. Lopes D. J.; Augusto, Bruno; Sandra Rafael; Graça, D.; Rosa, M.; Hélder Alexandre Relvas Paulo; Ferreira, Joana; Reis, J; Lopes, Myriam. "Multi-scale high-resolution atmospheric emission inventory for the transport sector.". Paper presented in 18th International Conference on Environmental Science & Technology, Athens, 2023.
    Published
  2. Artur Fernandes Costa; Miguel Sousa; Johnny Reis; André Filipe Branco Rodrigues (C012-43D7-9E9F); Graça, Daniel. "IMPACTO DAS CONDIÇÕES METEOROLÓGICAS NA GESTÃO DE EMERGÊNCIA DE UM ACIDENTE GRAVE ENVOLVENDO MATÉRIAS PERIGOSAS: CASO DE ESTUDO NA LINHA FERROVIÁRIA DE LEIXÕES". Paper presented in 7JORNINC - 2JORPROCIV, Castelo Branco, 2021.
    Published
Conference poster
  1. Rosa, Miguel; Graça, D.; Rafael, S.; Relvas, H.; Ferreira, Joana; Alves, Célia; Casotti Rienda, Ismael; Lopes, Myriam; Lopes, Diogo. Corresponding author: Lopes, Diogo. "High-resolved atmospheric emissions at Portuguese urban areas". Paper presented in Ciência 2023 - Encontro com Ciência e a Tecnologia em Portugal, 2023.
Journal article
  1. Lopes, D.; Rosa, M.; Graça, D.; Rafael, S.; Ferreira, J.; Lopes, M.. "Enhancing multi-mode transport emission inventories: Combining open-source data with traditional approaches". Urban Climate 57 (2024): 102097. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.uclim.2024.102097.
    10.1016/j.uclim.2024.102097
  2. Lopes, D.; Rosa, M.; Graça, D.; Rafael, S.; Ferreira, J.; Lopes, M.. Corresponding author: Lopes, D.. "Improving land transport emission inventories: harnessing the power of open-source datasets in conjunction with traditional methods". Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment (2024):
    Submitted
  3. Daniel Graça; Johnny Reis; Carla Gama; Alexandra Monteiro; Vera Rodrigues; Micael Rebelo; Carlos Borrego; Myriam Lopes; Ana Isabel Miranda. Corresponding author: Daniel Graça. "Sensors Network as an Added Value for the Characterization of Spatial and Temporal Air Quality Patterns at the Urban Scale". MDPI - Sensors (2023): https://doi.org/10.3390/s23041859.
    10.3390/s23041859
  4. Lopes, Diogo; Semedo, E.; Graça, Daniel; Sandra Rafael; Lopes, Myriam; Freire, S.M.. Corresponding author: Lopes, Diogo. "Survey-based atmospheric emission inventory for the residential sector: Santiago Island, Cabo Verde". Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health (2023):
    Submitted
  5. Lopes, Diogo; Graça, Daniel; Rafael, Sandra; Hélder Alexandre Relvas Paulo; Ferreira, Joana; Johnny Reis; Lopes, Myriam. Corresponding author: Lopes, Diogo. "An exploratory approach to estimate multi-scale emissions: the case of point sources". Atmospheric Environment (2023):
    Submitted
  6. Johnny Reis; Lopes, Diogo; Graça, Daniel; Fernandes, Ana Patrícia; Miranda A.I.; Lopes, Myriam. "Using low-cost sensors to assess real-time comfort and air quality patterns in indoor households". Environmental Science and Pollution Research (2022):
    Under revision
  7. Rodrigues, André; Raposo, Jorge; Reis, Johnny; Sousa, Miguel; Graça, Daniel; Hermenegildo, Carlos. "Wildfire Risk Management in the District of Vila Real (Portugal)". Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Forensic Engineering (2021): 1-10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/jfoen.21.00010.
    Published • 10.1680/jfoen.21.00010
Working paper
  1. Lopes, Diogo; Rosa, M.; Graça, D.; Rafael, S.; Ferreira, J.; Lopes, M.. 2024. "Emissões da aviação civil em Portugal".

Other

Dataset
  1. Lopes, Diogo; Graça, D.. An exploratory approach to estimate point emission sources.
    10.1016/j.atmosenv.2023.120026
  2. Lopes, Diogo; Graça, D.; Rafael, S.; Rosa, M.; Relvas, H.; Ferreira, J.; Reis, J.; Lopes, M.. An exploratory approach to estimate point emission sources (Version 1). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7653237.
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2022/09 AVEIRO STEAM CITY PROJECT: A GOOD PRACTICE WITH URBAN AIR QUALITY SENSORS NETWORK 12º Congresso Ibero-Americano de Sensores
University of Aveiro (Aveiro, Portugal)
2022/06/28 Developing an atmospheric emission inventory with high spatial and temporal resolutions in Portugal. International Conference on Air Quality - Science and Application
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Thessaloniki, Greece)

Event organisation

Event name
Type of event (Role)
Institution / Organization
2019 - Current Colaborador no Open DAO 2019 no Departamento de Ambiente e Ordenamento da Universidade de Aveiro (2019)
Other (Member of the Organising Committee)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2018 - Current Membro da equipa de apoio logístico da Conferência Internacional de Ambiente em Língua Portuguesa (CIALP), do XX Encontro da Rede de Estudos Ambientais de Países de Língua Portuguesa (REALP) e da XI Conferência Nacional do Ambiente (2018)
Conference (Member of the Organising Committee)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2018 - Current Membro da equipa organizadora das V Jornadas de Engenharia do Ambiente com o tema Economia Circular no Departamento de Ambiente e Ordenamento da Universidade de Aveiro dinamizadas pelo NEEA-AAUAv (2018)
Conference (Member of the Organising Committee)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal

Association member

Society Organization name Role
2018/01 - 2021/01 Núcleo de Estudantes de Engenharia do Ambiente da Associação Académica da Universidade de Aveiro (NEEA - AAUAv) Financial Officer, Pedagogical Section, Chairman of the board of the general meeting of members

Committee member

Activity description
Role
Institution / Organization
2022/03 - 2023/03 Representative member of the 3rd cycle students of the Council of the Department of Environment and Planning of the University of Aveiro
Member
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2019 - 2021 Member of the Development Commission of the Department of Environment and Planning of the University of Aveiro
Member
2019 - 2021 Representative member of 1st and 2nd cycle students of the Council of the Department of Environment and Planning at the University of Aveiro
Member
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2018 - 2021 Member of the Analysis Committee of the Department of Environment and Planning of the University of Aveiro
Member
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2019/04/11 - 2019/04/13 Member of the organizing committee of the National Meeting of Environmental Engineering Students at the Department of Environment and Planning of the University of Aveiro
Member
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal

Interview (newspaper / magazine)

Activity description Newspaper / Forum
2021/05/30 Sensores para analisar a qualidade do ar em Aveiro Jornal de Notícias

Mentoring / Tutoring

Topic Student name
2018 - 2019 Programa de tutoria da Universidade de Aveiro Estudantes do 1º ano do curso de Engenharia do Ambiente
Distinctions

Award

2022 Researcher Award University of Aveiro - 2021 edition (honourable mention in the Engineering research area)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2022 Manby Prize - Best paper that covers ICT/GIS/BIM in its broadest sense - Wildfire risk management in the District of Vila Real (Portugal)