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Paula Cristina Nunes Ferreira. Completed her PhD in Chemical Engineering in 2007/09/03 by Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Master in Animal Experimentation in 2001 by Universidade de Coimbra - Faculdade de Medicina (with laboratory development in Ghent University, Belgium), Degree in Biochemistry in 1996/12/16 by Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia. She is a Researcher at the Applied Research Institute (i2A) at Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra (IPC) and an integrated member of CERNAS also at IPC. Published 72 articles in journals. Has 7 section(s) of books. Has 3 patent(s) registered. Supervised 2 finished PhD theses) and is co-supervisor of other 3 ongoing PhD theses. Supervised 14 MSc dissertation(s) e co-supervised 15. Has received 14 awards and/or honors. Participates and/or participated as Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) in 1 project(s), Integration into Research Grant Fellow in 1 project(s), Principal investigator in 3 project(s) and Researcher in 11 project(s). Works in the area(s) of Engineering and Technology with emphasis on Chemical Engineering. In her professional activities interacted with 224 collaborator(s) co-authorship of scientific papers. In his curriculum Ciência Vitae the most frequent terms in the context of scientific, technological and artistic-cultural output are: Polymers; Biomaterials; Drug delivery systems; Hydrogels; Bioadhesives; .
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
Paula Cristina Nunes Ferreira

Citation names

  • Ferreira, Paula
  • Ferreira, P.

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
A119-FFB8-0899
ORCID iD
0000-0003-3393-4427
Scopus Author Id
55321888200

Email addresses

  • paula.ferreira@ipc.pt (Professional)
  • paula.ferreira@ipc.pt (Professional)

Addresses

  • Instituto de Investigação Aplicada, Rua da Misericórdia, Lagar dos Cortiços, S. Martinho do Bispo, 3045-093, Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal (Professional)

Knowledge fields

  • Engineering and Technology - Chemical Engineering - Chemical Engineering
  • Natural sciences - Biological Sciences - Biochemistry

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
English Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1)
French Beginner (A1) Intermediate (B1) Beginner (A1) Beginner (A1)
Education
Degree Classification
2013 - 2016
Concluded
 Pharmacologically active bioadhesive designed for wound closure (Pós-doutoramento)
Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
2007 - 2009
Concluded
 Polymeric Releasing Systems for Intravitreous Administration to Prevent Retinal Angionesis (Pós-doutoramento)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Farmácia, Portugal
2007/09/03
Concluded
 Chemical Engineering (Doutoramento)
Major in Biotechnology
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
"Preparação e Caracterização de Adesivos de Base Uretana" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 Very Good - Magna Cum Laude
1997/09/01 - 2001
Concluded
 Animal Experimentation (Mestrado)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Medicina, Portugal
"Estudo de Hidrogéis para Experimentação "in vivo"" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 Very Good
1998 - 1999
Concluded
 Laboratorial development of the Animal Experimentation Master (Master)
Universiteit Gent, Belgium
1991/09/01 - 1996/12/16
Concluded
 Biochemistry (Licenciatura)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
"Preparação e caracterização de adesivos de base uretana" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
 14
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2023/06/01 - Current Auxiliary Researcher (Research) Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Portugal
Centro de Estudos de Recursos Naturais Ambiente e Sociedade, Portugal
2017/01/14 - 2021/02/28 Researcher (Research) Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
1995 - 2000 Researcher (Research) Associação para a Investigação Biomédica e Inovação em Luz e Imagem, Portugal

Teaching in Higher Education

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2021/02 - 2023/05/30 Invited Adjunct Teacher (Polytechnic Teacher) Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra, Portugal
2010/03/01 - 2012/08/31 Invited Adjunct Teacher (Polytechnic Teacher) Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra, Portugal
2007/09/01 - 2011/08/31 Invited Assistant Professor (University Teacher) Universidade Católica Portuguesa Instituto de Ciências da Saúde Viseu, Portugal
2001/09/01 - 2007/08/31 Assistant (University Teacher) Universidade Católica Portuguesa Instituto de Ciências da Saúde Viseu, Portugal
2000/09/01 - 2001/08/31 Trainee Assistant (University Teacher) Universidade Católica Portuguesa Instituto de Ciências da Saúde Viseu, Portugal

Others

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2013/04/01 - 2016/12/31 Post-Doc researcher Universidade de Lisboa Instituto Superior Técnico, Portugal
2011/05/01 - 2014/04/01 Invited Professor of Biomaterials at the Master in Optometry Universidade da Beira Interior Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Portugal
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2021 - 2023 Desenvolvimento de sistemas catalíticos suportados para tratamento de efluentes por oxidação foto-assistida – PHOTOSUPCATAL
POCI-01-0247-FEDER-047545
Researcher
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal

Adventech, Lda, Portugal
Agência Nacional de Inovação SA
Ongoing
2018 - 2022/07 Non-invasive ocular insert for drug delivery – INEYE
PTDC/EMD-EMD/31462/2017
Principal investigator
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Investigação em Engenharia dos Processos Químicos e dos Produtos da Floresta, Portugal

PRODEQ - Associação para o Desenvolvimento da Engenharia Química, Portugal

Universidade da Beira Interior Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2018 - 2022/07 Zwitterionic-based amphiphile coated Graphene Oxide nanostructures for chemophotothermal therapy of breast cancer – ZAPGO
PTDC/NAN-MAT/28989/2017
Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Investigação em Engenharia dos Processos Químicos e dos Produtos da Floresta, Portugal

PRODEQ - Associação para o Desenvolvimento da Engenharia Química, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2018 - 2022/07 Generalization on the use of structural adhesives in steel bridges (ADHESIVESTEEL)
PTDC/ECI-EGC/31545/2017
Researcher
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Investigação em Engenharia dos Processos Químicos e dos Produtos da Floresta, Portugal

PRODEQ - Associação para o Desenvolvimento da Engenharia Química, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2017 - 2019 Design of new DOPA-containing macromolecular bioadhesive
IF/01432/2015
Principal investigator
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Investigação em Engenharia dos Processos Químicos e dos Produtos da Floresta, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2015 - 2017 Smart nanostructured matrices for protecting probiotics during preservation and passage through the gastrointestinal tract: Synthesis, characterization and biological behavior
MEC(FCT)/MINCyT Argentina 2014
Researcher
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Investigação em Engenharia dos Processos Químicos e dos Produtos da Floresta, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2011/05 - 2014/10 New modified fillers for papermaking (NEWFILL)
Provided by PTCRIS: 120578
Researcher
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Investigação em Engenharia dos Processos Químicos e dos Produtos da Floresta, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P.
Concluded
2010 - 2012 Liquefied wood polyesters
Procº 441.00
Researcher
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Investigação em Engenharia dos Processos Químicos e dos Produtos da Floresta, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2007/07 - 2010/08 Preparation of therapeutic ophthalmic articles using molecular imprinting methods and supercritical fluids
Provided by PTCRIS: 71395
Researcher
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Investigação em Engenharia dos Processos Químicos e dos Produtos da Floresta, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P.
Concluded
2007/07 - 2010/08 Preparation of therapeutic ophthalmic articles using molecular imprinting methods and supercritical fluids
Provided by PTCRIS: 71399
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P.
2006 - 2009 Bioactive wound dressings prepared by supercritical impregnation with natural drugs obtained from amazonian species
PTDC/SAU-BEB/71395/2006
Researcher
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Investigação em Engenharia dos Processos Químicos e dos Produtos da Floresta, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2005/06 - 2008/05 Simultaneous precipitation and in situ stabilisation of calcium phosphate powders for biomedical applications in bone and controlled drug delivery systems
Provided by PTCRIS: 60207
Researcher
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia, I.P.
2006 - 2008 Nanomedicine for novel therapeutic applications: development of supramolecular structures for the treatment of Ophtalmologic disorders
icentro2006
Researcher
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Investigação em Engenharia dos Processos Químicos e dos Produtos da Floresta, Portugal

Associação para a Investigação Biomédica e Inovação em Luz e Imagem, Portugal
Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Centro
Concluded
2000 - 2003 Development of a new surgical adhesive based on polyurethanes
POCTI/FCB/35893/1999
Researcher
Associação para a Investigação Biomédica e Inovação em Luz e Imagem, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
1997 - 2000 Production of a new intraocular lens with drug controlled release
Código-L-1424
Researcher
Associação para a Investigação Biomédica e Inovação em Luz e Imagem, Portugal
 Agência Nacional de Inovação SA
Concluded
1996 - 1999 Desenvolvimento de uma nova lente intraocular dotada de um sistema de libertação progressiva de fármaco
PRAXIS/2/2.1/SAU/1175/95
Integration into Research Grant Fellow
Associação para a Investigação Biomédica e Inovação em Luz e Imagem, Portugal
 JNICT
Concluded

Contract

Designation Funders
2019/12/03 - 2021/09/02 TimeUp
CI19-00100
Principal investigator
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
 la Caixa Foundation
Ongoing
Outputs

Publications

Book chapter
  1. Silva, M.J.; Alves, R.; Alves, P.; Gomes, J.; Martins, R.C.; Ferreira, P.. "Photocatalytic degradation of parabens by P25 support in PET sheets from water bottles". In WASTES: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities IV, 135-140. CRC Press, 2023.
    10.1201/9781003345084-22
  2. Pina, M. E.; Coimbra, P.; Ferreira, P.; Alves, P.; Figueiredo, A. I.; Gil, M. H.. "Polymeric Materials in Ocular Drug Delivery Systems". In Handbook of Polymers for Pharmaceutical Technologies, 439-458. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2015.
    10.1002/9781119041412.ch16
  3. Rocha, Nuno; Mendonça, Patrícia; Góis, Joana R.; Cordeiro, Rosemeyre; Fonseca, Ana; Ferreira, Paula; Guliashvili, Tamaz; et al. "The Importance of Controlled/Living Radical Polymerization Techniques in the Design of Tailor Made Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery Systems". In Drug Delivery Systems: Advanced Technologies Potentially Applicable in Personalised Treatment, 315-357. Springer Netherlands, 2013.
    10.1007/978-94-007-6010-3_11
  4. Fonseca, Ana C.; Ferreira, Paula; Cordeiro, Rosemeyre A.; Mendonça, Patrícia V.; Góis, Joana R.; Gil, Maria H.; Coelho, Jorge F. J.. "Drug Delivery Systems for Predictive Medicine: Polymers as Tools for Advanced Applications". In New Strategies to Advance Pre/Diabetes Care: Integrative Approach by PPPM, 399-455. Springer Netherlands, 2013.
    10.1007/978-94-007-5971-8_16
  5. Calvinho, Paula. "An Overview in Surgical Adhesives". In Recent Advances in Adhesions Research, 59-86. Nova Sciences Publisher, 2013.
    Published
  6. Calvinho, Paula. "Biomedical Polyurethane-Based Materials". In Polyurethane: Properties, Structure and Applications, 25-50. Nova Sciences Publisher, 2012.
    Published
  7. Ferreira, Paula. "Polymers for biomedical applications: Chemical modification and biofunctionalization". In Nanocomposite Particles for Bio-Applications, 21-39. Pan Stanford Publishing, 2011.
    10.1201/b11035
  8. Calvinho, Paula. "Advanced drug delivery systems in diabetes treatment". In Predictive Diagnostics and Personalized Treatment: Dream or Reality?, 285-303. Nova Biomedical Books, 2009.
    Published
Conference abstract
  1. "Biocompatibility and tolerance of the ineye® insert in rabbits". Paper presented in European Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ESVO 2021), Berlin, 2021.
    Published
  2. "Biocompatibility and tolerance of the ineye® insert in dogs". Paper presented in European Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ESVO Meeting 2019), Dublin, 2019.
    Published
  3. Ferreira, Paula. "Histomorfometric analysis of the revascularization procedure – experimental study". 2015.
  4. Ferreira, Paula. "Prevalence of dental caries and fissure sealants in a portuguese sample of adolescents". Paper presented in 2nd World Congress of Health Research, 2014.
    Published
  5. Ferreira, Paula. "Oral Health Education: Community and individual levels of intervention". Paper presented in 2nd World Congress of Health Research, 2014.
  6. Ferreira, Paula. "Radiographic analysis of the revascularization procedure - experimental study". Paper presented in International Endodontic Journal, 2014.
    Published
  7. Ferreira, Paula. "Effect of temperature and agitation on tissue dissolution efficacy of new sodium hypochlorite irrigating solutions". Paper presented in International Endodontic Journal, 2014.
Conference paper
  1. Ferreira, Paula. "Antibacterial effect of silver diamine fluoride incorporated in fissure sealants". 2017.
    Accepted
  2. Ferreira, Paula. "Dental caries and oral health behaviours in a portuguese sample of adolescents". 2013.
    Published
  3. Ferreira, Paula. "Prevalence of fissure sealants in a portuguese sample of adolescents". 2013.
    Published
  4. Ferreira, Paula. "Production and characterization of biodegradable scaffolds for pulp regeneration". 2011.
    Published
  5. Ferreira, Paula. "Produção e caracterização de matrizes biodegradáveis para regeneração pulpar". 2011.
    Published
  6. Ferreira, Paula. "Anti-inflammatory activity of Jucá (Caesalpinia ferrea) extracts obtained by SFE and by ESE". Paper presented in I Iberoamerican Conference on Supercritical Fluids, PROSCIBA 2010, 2010.
    Published
  7. Ferreira, Paula. "Desenvolvimento de novos adesivos cirúrgicos". Paper presented in CHEMPOR' 2001, 2001.
    Published
  8. Ferreira, Paula. "Desenvolvimento de membranas com elevado poder de absorção de água para utilização "in vivo"". Paper presented in CHEMPOR' 2001, 2001.
    Published
  9. Ferreira, Paula. "Imobilização de flurbiprofeno em membranas vinílicas e subsequente libertação - O sistema Membrana/Fármaco". Paper presented in III Congresso Ibero-Americano em Ciência e Tecnologia de Membranas, 2001.
    Published
  10. Ferreira, Paula. "Drug-Release Intraocular Delivery Device". 1999.
    Published
Conference poster
  1. "Synthesis and Characterization of Biobased Epoxy Resins". Paper presented in 2nd International Conference on Chemical Engineering and Catalysis, 2021.
  2. "Development of photocurable biodegradable functionalized polyesters". Paper presented in 2nd International Conference on Chemical Engineering and Catalysis, 2021.
  3. Ana Filipa Simão; Ferreira, P.; Alves, P.. "The opportunity of sustainable materials". Paper presented in 3rd International Congress on Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, 2021.
  4. "ineye® - an ocular insert for simultaneous but distinct release profiles of moxifloxacin and flurbiprofen for ocular surgery prophylaxis". Paper presented in Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology (ARVO) Annual Meeting, 2020.
  5. "Biocompatibility and tolerance of the ineye® insert in companion animals". Paper presented in European Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology Meeting, 2019.
  6. Ferreira, Paula. "Preparation and characterization of nanofibrous asymmetric membranes for skin regeneration". Paper presented in European Polymer Congress 2019 (EPF2019), 2019.
  7. Ferreira, Paula. "Development of photocrosslinkable copolymers to be applied as surgical adhesives". Paper presented in European Polymer Congress 2019 (EPF2019), 2019.
  8. "Preparation and characterization of nanofibrous asymmetric membranes for skin regeneration”,". Paper presented in European Polymer Congress 2019 (EPF2019), 2019.
  9. Ferreira, Paula. "Synthesis and functionalization of unsaturated polyesters to be applied as tissue adhesives". Paper presented in XVI Simposio Latinoamericano de Polímeros (SLAP 2018) e XIV Congreso Iberoamericano de Polímeros (CIP 2018), Mar del Plata, Argentina, 2018.
  10. Ferreira, Paula. "Development of UV-curable Oligomers to be Used as Bioadhesives". Paper presented in XVI Simposio Latinoamericano de Polímeros (SLAP 2018) e XIV Congreso Iberoamericano de Polímeros (CIP 2018), Mar del Plata, Argentina, 2018.
  11. Ferreira, Paula. "Preparation and functionalization of fibrous mats to be applied as scaffolds for vascular regeneration". Paper presented in XVI Simposio Latinoamericano de Polímeros (SLAP 2018) e XIV Congreso Iberoamericano de Polímeros (CIP 2018), Mar del Plata, Argentina, 2018.
  12. Ferreira, Paula. "Photocrosslinkable coaxial electrospun fibers as scaffolds for vascular tissue engineering". Paper presented in XVI Simposio Latinoamericano de Polímeros (SLAP 2018) e XIV Congreso Iberoamericano de Polímeros (CIP 2018), Mar del Plata, Argentina, 2018.
  13. Ferreira, Paula. "Photocrosslinkable polycaprolactone diol/castor oil blends as bioadhesives". Paper presented in 9th meeting of the Scandinavian Society for Biomaterials, Reykjavik, Iceland, 2016.
  14. Ferreira, Paula. "Histomorfometric analysis of the revascularization procedure – experimental study". Paper presented in 17th Biennial European Society of Endodontology Congress, 2015.
  15. Ferreira, Paula. "Synthesis, Functionalization and Characterization of UV-curable Oligomers to be Used as Bioadhesives". Paper presented in ESB 2015, 27th European Conference on Biomaterials, Krakow, Poland, 2015.
  16. Ferreira, Paula. "Prevalence of oral hygiene habits and dental appointments among a portuguese sample of adolescents". Paper presented in 7th European Public Health Conference, Glasgow, Scotland, 2014.
  17. Ferreira, Paula. "Improving haemocompatibility of a polyurethane surface: grafting by plasma and UV light". Paper presented in International Conference on Computational and Experimental Science and Engineering (ICCESEN 2014), Antalya, Turkey, 2014.
  18. Ferreira, Paula. "Improvement of hydrophilicity and enhanced the bactericidal activity of polydimethylsiloxane surfaces for biomedical applications". Paper presented in International Conference on Computational and Experimental Science and Engineering (ICCESEN 2014), Antalya, Turkey, 2014.
  19. Ferreira, Paula. "Oral Health Education: Community and individual levels of intervention". Paper presented in 2nd World Congress on Health Research, Viseu, Portugal, 2014.
  20. Ferreira, Paula. "Prevalence of fissure sealants in Portuguese adolescents". Paper presented in 20th IEA World Congress of Epidemiology, Anchorage, Alaska, EUA, 2014.
  21. Ferreira, Paula. "Oral hygiene: a question of gender?". Paper presented in 20th IEA World Congress of Epidemiology, Anchorage, Alaska, EUA, 2014.
  22. Ferreira, Paula. "Effect of temperature and agitation on the tissue dissolution efficacy of new sodium hypochlorite irrigating solutions". Paper presented in 16th Biennial Congress of the European Society of Endodontology, Lisbon, Portugal, 2013.
  23. Ferreira, Paula. "Radiographic analysis of the revascularization procedure - experimental study". Paper presented in 16th Biennial Congress of the European Society of Endodontology, Lisbon, Portugal, 2013.
  24. Ferreira, Paula. "Functionalization of poly(dimethyl siloxane) membranes for the development of voice prosthesis". Paper presented in 15th International Conference of Physical Chemistry (Romphyschem 15), Bucharest, Romania, 2013.
  25. Ferreira, Paula. "Dental caries and oral health behaviours in a portuguese sample of adolescents". Paper presented in 46th Annual Meeting of the Society for Epidemiological Research, Boston, USA, 2013.
  26. Ferreira, Paula. "Prevalence of fissure sealants in a portuguese sample adolescents". Paper presented in 46th Annual Meeting of the Society for Epidemiological Research, Boston, USA, 2013.
  27. Ferreira, Paula. "Surface modification of polyurethane membranes by plasma and ultraviolet light to improve haemocompatibility and cell adhesion". Paper presented in 15th International Conference of Physical Chemistry (Romphyschem 15), Bucharest, Romania, 2013.
  28. Ferreira, Paula. "Biodegradable vancomycin-loaded nanoparticles for ophthalmologic diseases – endophthalmitis". Paper presented in MacroGroup UK International Conference on Polymer Synthesis & UKPCF International Conference on Polymer Colloids, Warwick, UK, 2012.
  29. Ferreira, Paula. "Photocrosslinkable responsive hydrogels as drug delivery systems". Paper presented in BIOFUTURE 2011: Young European biomaterial scientists designing a view for the future, Ghent, Belgium, 2011.
  30. Ferreira, Paula. "Produção e caracterização de matrizes biodegradáveis para regeneração pulpar". Paper presented in XXXI Congresso Anual da SPEMD, Coimbra, Portugal, 2011.
  31. PERES, A. F.; MIRANDA, K. W.. "Produção e caracterização de matrizes biodegradáveis para regeneração pulpar". Paper presented in XXXI Congresso da Sociedade Portuguesa de Estomatologia e Medicina Dentária, Coimbra, Portugal, 2011.
    10.5151/chemeng-cobeq2014-0884-22820-169757
  32. Ferreira, Paula. "Production and characterization of biodegradable scaffolds for pulp regeneration". Paper presented in ESE Biennial Congress of the European Society of Endodontology, Rome, Italy, 2011.
  33. Ferreira, Paula. "Development of photocrosslinkable bioadhesives based on lactic acid". Paper presented in MACRO 2010 - 43rd IUPAC World Polymer Congress, Glasgow, Scotland, 2010.
  34. Ferreira, Paula. "Anti-inflammatory activity of jucá (caesalpinia ferrea) extracts obtained by SFE and by ESE". Paper presented in II Iberoamerican Conference on Supercritical Fluids, PROSCIBA 2010, Natal, Brasil, 2010.
  35. Ferreira, Paula. "Synthesis of biodegradable nanoparticles designed for ophthalmic drugs release". Paper presented in European Congress and Exhibition on Advanced Materials and Processes, Glasgow, Scotland, 2010.
  36. Ferreira, Paula. "Preparation and characterisation of a new drug delivery system: chitosan particles incorporated in polyvinyl alcohol membranes". Paper presented in European Congress and Exhibition on Advanced Materials and Processes, Glasgow, Scotland, 2009.
  37. Ferreira, Paula. "Synthesis of biodegradable nanoparticles designed for ophthalmic drugs release". Paper presented in European Congress and Exhibition on Advanced Materials and Processes, Glasgow, Scotland, 2009.
  38. Ferreira, Paula. "A new photocrosslinkable biodegradable bioadhesive". Paper presented in 8th International Meetings of the Portuguese Carbohydrate Group, Braga, Portugal, 2009.
  39. Ferreira, Paula. "Natural-based biopolymers loaded with natural drugs for biomedical applications". Paper presented in 9th International Symposium on SuperCritical Fluids, Bordeux, France, 2009.
  40. Ferreira, Paula. "Synthesis and characterization of a new photocrosslinked biodegradable bioadhesive". Paper presented in IX International Symposium on Experimental Techniques, Vila Real, Portugal, 2008.
  41. Ferreira, Paula. "Thermoresponsive dextran and chitosan hydrogels as drug delivery systems". Paper presented in XXI Encontro Nacional SPQ, Química e Inovação, Porto, Portugal, 2008.
  42. Ferreira, Paula. "Photocrosslinked dextran gels as drug delivery systems". Paper presented in Particles 2008: Particle Synthesis, characterization, and Particle – Based Advanced Materials, Orlando, USA, 2008.
  43. Ferreira, Paula. "Crosslinked chitosan and dextran hydrogels as drug delivery systems". Paper presented in International Congress on Biohydrogels, Viareggio, Italy, 2007.
  44. Ferreira, Paula. "A new photopolymerizable biodegradable bioadhesive". Paper presented in 21st European Conference on Biomaterials, Brighton, UK, 2007.
  45. Ferreira, Paula. "A novel starch-based implantable biopolymer for ophthalmic drug delivery system applications". Paper presented in 21st European Conference on Biomaterials, Brighton, UK, 2007.
  46. Ferreira, Paula. "Synthesis and characterization of a new bioadhesive containing free isocyanate groups". Paper presented in 7th International Symposium on Frontiers in Biomedical Polymers, Gent, Belgium, 2007.
  47. Ferreira, Paula. "Development of a photopolymerizable biodegradable bioadhesive". Paper presented in International Symposium “Biomaterials”, 29th Macromolecular Symposium, Hamburg, Germany, 2006.
  48. Ferreira, Paula. "Development of a bioadhesive with urethane groups". Paper presented in 6th International Symposium on Frontiers in Biomedical Polymers, Granada, Spain, 2005.
  49. Ferreira, Paula. "Synthesis and characterization of polyurethanes for surgical applications". Paper presented in 5th Advanced Course in Cell-Material Interactions, Porto, Portugal, 2004.
  50. Ferreira, Paula. "Desenvolvimento de novos adesivos cirúrgicos". Paper presented in XIX Encontro Nacional da Sociedade Portuguesa de Química, Coimbra, Portugal, 2004.
  51. Ferreira, Paula. "Development of a new polyurethane based bioadhesive". Paper presented in II Congresso Ibérico de Biomateriais, XXVII Symposium of the Sociedad Iberica de Biomecanica y Biomateriales, Évora, Portugal, 2004.
  52. Ferreira, Paula. "Desenvolvimento de novos adesivos cirúrgicos". Paper presented in 8th International Chemical Engineering Conference – CHEMPOR’ 2001, Aveiro, Portugal, 2001.
  53. Ferreira, Paula. "Desenvolvimento de membranas com elevado poder de absorção de água para utilização “in vivo”". Paper presented in 8th International Chemical Engineering Conference – CHEMPOR’ 2001, Aveiro, Portugal, 2001.
  54. Ferreira, Paula. "Drug-release intraocular delivery device". Paper presented in Annual Meeting of ARVO- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Florida, USA, 1999.
  55. Ferreira, Paula. "The use of biomaterials in the preparation of tissues for light microscopy". Paper presented in IVth International Symposium on Experimental Techniques, Aveiro, Portugal, 1999.
  56. Ferreira, Paula. "Preparação e caracterização de hidrogéis para aplicação em medicina". Paper presented in I Congresso de Investigação em Medicina, Coimbra, Portugal, 1997.
  57. Ferreira, Paula. "Preparation and characterization of an iol containing a drug". Paper presented in Ophthalmic Research- JERMOV 97; 299, vol.29, Supplement 1, Montpellier, France, 1997.
  58. Ferreira, Paula. "Latenciação de tuberculostáticos: 4. Derivado de isonazida e poli(éter uretanas) funcionalizadas". Paper presented in 20ª Reunião Anual da Sociedade Brasileira de Química, Poços de Caldas, Brasil, 1997.
  59. Ferreira, Paula. "Moldes de poliacrilamida do aparelho cardiovascular". Paper presented in VII Congresso Português de Aterosclerose, Luso, Portugal, 1997.
Edited book
  1. Ferreira, Paula. Glupor VI abstract book. Portugal: Sociedade Portuguesa de Química. 2005.
    Published • Editor
Journal article
  1. Silva, Maria João; Alves, Patrícia; Gomes, João; Ferreira, Paula; Martins, Rui C.. "Evaluation of the reusability of photocatalytic P25/PDMS membranes when hindering their hydrophobic recovery". Catalysis Today 432 (2024): 114580. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cattod.2024.114580.
    10.1016/j.cattod.2024.114580
  2. Cabral, C.S.D.; de Melo-Diogo, D.; Ferreira, P.; Moreira, A.F.; Correia, I.J.. "Reduced graphene oxide¿reinforced tricalcium phosphate/gelatin/chitosan light-responsive scaffolds for application in bone regeneration". International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 259 (2024): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85182518679&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129210
  3. Alves, Patrícia; Simão, Ana Filipa; Graça, Mariana F. P.; Mariz, Marcos J.; Correia, Ilídio J.; Ferreira, Paula. "Dextran-Based Injectable Hydrogel Composites for Bone Regeneration". Polymers 15 23 (2023): 4501. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/polym15234501.
    10.3390/polym15234501
  4. Silva, Maria João; Alves, Patrícia; Gomes, João; Martins, Rui C.; Ferreira, Paula. "Optimization of P25/PDMS supported catalysts preparation for the photocatalytic oxidation of parabens". Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 11 5 (2023): 110610. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2023.110610.
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  70. Ferreira, P.; Silva, António F. M.; Pinto, M. I.; Gil, M. H.. "Development of a biodegradable bioadhesive containing urethane groups". Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine 19 1 (2007): 111-120. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10856-007-3117-3.
    10.1007/s10856-007-3117-3
  71. Ferreira, P.; Pereira, R.; Coelho, J.F.J.; Silva, António F.M.; Gil, M.H.. "Modification of the biopolymer castor oil with free isocyanate groups to be applied as bioadhesive". International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 40 2 (2007): 144-152. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2006.06.023.
    10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2006.06.023
  72. Ferreira, P.; Coelho, J. F. J.; Pereira, R.; Silva, António F. M.; Gil, M. H.. "Synthesis and characterization of a poly(ethylene glycol) prepolymer to be applied as a bioadhesive". Journal of Applied Polymer Science 105 2 (2007): 593-601. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/app.26206.
    10.1002/app.26206
  73. Ferreira, Paula; Calvinho, Paulo; Cabrita, António Silvério; Schacht, Etienne; Gil, Maria Helena. "Synthesis and characterization of new methacrylate based hydrogels". Revista Brasileira de Ciências Farmacêuticas 42 3 (2006): http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s1516-93322006000300011.
    10.1590/s1516-93322006000300011
  74. Ferreira, P.; Coelho, J. F. J.; dos Santos, K. S. C. R.; Ferreira, E. I.; Gil, M. H.. "Thermal Characterization of Chitosan-Grafted Membranes to be Used as Wound Dressings". Journal of Carbohydrate Chemistry 25 2-3 (2006): 233-251. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07328300600734085.
    10.1080/07328300600734085
  75. dos Santos, K.S.C.R.; Coelho, J.F.J.; Ferreira, P.; Pinto, I.; Lorenzetti, S.G.; Ferreira, E.I.; Higa, O.Z.; Gil, M.H.. "Synthesis and characterization of membranes obtained by graft copolymerization of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate and acrylic acid onto chitosan". International Journal of Pharmaceutics 310 1-2 (2006): 37-45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpharm.2005.11.019.
    10.1016/j.ijpharm.2005.11.019
  76. Ferreira, P.; Calvinho, P.; Cabrita, A.S.; Schacht, E.; Gil, M.H.. "Synthesis and characterization of new methacrylate based hydrogels". Revista Brasileira de Ciencias Farmaceuticas/Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 42 3 (2006): 419-427. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-33845473074&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1590/S1516-93322006000300011

Intellectual property

Patent
  1. Mariz, Marcos; Ferreira, P.; Gil, Maria Helena; Murta, Joaquim. 2023. "NON-INVASIVE OCULAR DRUG DELIVERY INSERT TECHNOLOGY". United States.
    Granted/Issued
  2. Mariz, M.; Ferreira, P.; Murta, J.; Gil, M. H.. 2022. "Non-invasive Ocular Drug Delivery Insert Technology". Australia.
    Granted/Issued
  3. Mariz, M.; Ferreira, P.; Murta, J.; Gil, M. H.. 2021. "Non-invasive Ocular Drug Delivery Insert Technology". Russia.
    Granted/Issued
  4. Ferreira, Paula. 2019. "Tecnologia não-invasiva de inserto ocular para libertação controlada de fármacos (National application nº 109154)".
Provisional application for patent
  1. 2024. "REAL-TIME BACTERIA DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION DEVICE".
  2. 2017. "Non-invasive Ocular Drug Delivery Insert Technology (International application nº WO2017137934)".
    Disclosed
  3. 2017. "Non-invasive Ocular Drug Delivery Insert Technology (European application PCT/IB2017/050731)".
    Disclosed
Trademark
  1. 2018. "ineye".
    Registered

Other

Spin-off company
  1. 2023. TimeUp, Lda. Investigação e desenvolvimento em biotecnologia. https://timeuphealth.com.
  2. 2017. INEYE PHARMA, LDA. Fabricação de medicamentos. www.ineyepharma.com.
Activities

Oral presentation

Presentation title Event name
Host (Event location)
2022/11/07 Optimization of TiO2 - PDMS supported catalysts preparation for solar photocatalytic oxidation of emerging contaminants 5th Iberoamerican Conference on Advanced Oxidation Technologies (CIPOA)
(Cusco, Peru)
2021/10/02 Biocompatibility and tolerance of the Ineye®¿ Insert in rabbits European Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ESVO 2021)
(Berlin, Germany)
2019/10/03 Biocompatibility and tolerance of the ineye® insert in dogs European Society of Veterinary Ophthalmology (ESVO Meeting 2019)
(Dublin, Ireland)
2018/09/05 Preparation of biodegradable functionalized polyesters to be applied as surgical adhesives European Adhesion Conference and 4th Luso-Brazilian Conference on Adhesion and Adhesives
(Lisbon, Portugal)
2017/10 Encapsulation of Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus with chitosan and a poly(acrylic acid)-pluronic-poly(acrylic acid) copolymer by the Layer-by-Layer technique for protection through gastrointestinal conditions 10th World Congress of Chemical Engineering
(Barcelona, Spain)
2017/05/04 Antibacterial effect of silver diamine fluoride incorporated in fissure sealants 19th International Conference on Pediatric Dentistry
(Rome, Italy)
2016/06 Engineering lactic acid oligomers to develop novel functional biomaterials Foundations and Vistas of Chemical Reaction Engineering, ISCRE24
(Minneapolis, United States)
2015/06 Applications of natural polymers in industry and medicine 6th Workshop on Green Chemistry and Nanotechnologies in Polymer Chemistry
(Bragança, Portugal)
2014/11 Surface Coating for Biomedical Applications AMBA 2014: Advanced Materials for Biomedical Applications
(Ghent, Belgium)
2014/10 Polymeric biomaterials: recent developments 12th International Chemical and Biological Engineering Conference (CHEMPOR 2014)
(Porto, Portugal)
2014/10 Prevalence of dental caries and fissure sealants in a portuguese sample of adolescents 2nd World Congress on Health Research
(Viseu, Portugal)
2011/11 Sodium hyaluronate/chitosan polyelectrolyte complex scaffolds for dental pulp regeneration: synthesis and characterization BIOFUTURE 2011: Young European biomaterial scientists designing a view for the future
(Ghent, Belgium)
2011/09 Drug delivery systems: advanced technologies potentially applicable in personalized treatments EPMA-World Congress
(Bonn, Germany)
2010/04 Anti-inflammatory activity of jucá (caesalpinia ferrea) extracts obtained by SFE and by ESE II Iberoamerican Conference on Supercritical Fluids, PROSCIBA 2010
(Natal, Brazil)
2008/09 Thermoresponsive hydrogels for drug delivery systems 10th International Chemical and Bilological Engineering Conference – CHEMPOR’ 2008
(Braga, Portugal)
2008 Biological adhesives Curso Internacional: Projecto e Fabrico de Implantes para Aplicações Médicas
Rede Ibero-Americana de Biofabricação: Materiais, Processos e Simulação (Biofab) (Leiria, Portugal)
2007/11 Solubility of irgacure® 2959 photoinitiator in supercritical carbon dioxide: experimental determination and correlation The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Annual Meeting
(Salt Lake City, United States)
2006/06 Polycaprolactone diol copolymers to be applied as biomaterials I Symposium CICS (Centro de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde)
(Covilhã, Portugal)
2005/09 Chitosan-graft-AA-graft-HEMA membranes as drug delivery systems on wound healing GLUPOR IV - 6th International Meeting of the Portuguese Carbohydrate Group, 3rd Iberian Carbohydrate Meeting
(Coimbra, Portugal)
2005/06 Development of a biodegradable bioadhesive containing isocyanate groups European Polymer Congress
(Moscow, Russia)
2003 Biomateriais poliméricos 4as Jornadas de Engenharia de Materiais
(Guimarães, Portugal)
2002/10 Part I: a new intraocular lens that act as a drug delivery system- in vivo studies Ophthalmic Research- EVER 2002
(Alicante, Spain)
2002/10 Part II: a new intraocular lens that act as a drug delivery system- in vitro studies Ophthalmic Research - EVER 2002
(Alicante)
2002/09 A new intraocular lens that act as a drug delivery system- in vitro and in vivo studies 17th European Conference on Biomaterials
(Barcelona, Spain)
2001/09 Imobilização de flurbiprofeno em membranas vinílicas e subsequente libertação – o sistemas membrana/ fármaco III Congresso Ibero-Americano em Ciências e Tecnologias de Membranas
(Aveiro, Portugal)
2000/05 Drug release from new vinyl intraocular lenses Bio’Eng 2000 - 5th Portuguese Conference on Biomedical Engineering
(Coimbra, Portugal)
1998/10 A new intraocular lens with controlled release of flurbiprofen Ophthalmic Research - EVER 98
(Palma de Mallorca, Spain)
1998/04 Antituberculosis macromolecular prodrugs: Part 1: Isoniazid conjugates with poly(ethyleneglycol) derivatives 5th European Symposium on Controlled Drug Delivery
(Noordwijk aan Zee, Netherlands)
1997/11 The use of biomaterials in the preparation of heart and lungs for light microscopy III International Symposium on Experimental Techniques
(Vila Real, Portugal)
1997/11 The use of biomaterials in the preparation of tissues for light microscopy III International Symposium on Experimental Techniques
(Vila Real, Portugal)
1997/09 Contrast sensitivity evaluation after implantation of different types of iol biomaterials XVth Congress of the European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
(Prague, Czech Republic)
1997 Pró-fármacos de tuberculostáticos. 4. Derivados de isoniazida e poli –(éter uretanas) funcionalizadas VI Encontro de Pesquisadores
(São Paulo, Brazil)
1997 Preparação de uma lente intraocular dotada de um sistema de libertação controlada de fármaco I Congresso de Investigação em Medicina
(Coimbra, Portugal)
1997 Drug entrapment in cellulosic membranes Ophthalmic Research - JERMOV 97
(Montpellier, France)
1996/11 Preparação de uma lente intraocular dotada de um sistema de libertação controlada de fármaco-estudos preliminares XXXIX Congresso da Sociedade Portuguesa de Oftalmologia
(Oporto, Portugal)

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2023/02 - Current Preparação e caracterização de scaffolds para regeneração de tecidos
Supervisor
 Engenharia Química e Biológica (Master)
Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra, Portugal
2022/02 - Current Preparação de polímeros fotorreticuláveis para aplicação biomédica
Supervisor
 Engenharia Química e Biológica (Master)
Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra, Portugal
2022/01 - Current Polymer-based Photocatalysts for wastewater treatment trough light-driven process
Co-supervisor
 Engenharia Química (PhD)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2021/01 - Current Development of a colorimetric bacterial detection device for urinary catheters
Supervisor
 Chemical Engineering (PhD)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2019 - Current Development of pharmacologically active photocrosslinkable materials for biomedical applications
Supervisor
 Chemical Engineering (PhD)
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2019 - Current Design of new DOPA-containing macromolecular bioadhesive
Supervisor
2022/02 - 2023/01/17 Emulsões aquosas de derivados de colofónia – Produção e caracterização
Co-supervisor
 Engenharia Química e Biológica (Master)
Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra, Portugal
2022 - 2023 Preparação e caracterização de compósitos de colagénio/nano-hidroxiapatite para regeneração óssea
Co-supervisor
 Engenharia Química (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2022 - 2023 Desenvolvimento de sistemas catalíticos suportados para tratamento de efluentes por oxidação foto-assistida – PHOTOSUPCATAL
Co-supervisor
2022 - 2023 Desenvolvimento de sistemas catalíticos suportados para tratamento de efluentes por oxidação foto-assistida
Co-supervisor
2021 - 2022 Technology for infection monitoring and evidence of Uropatogens
Supervisor
2021 - 2022 Technology for infection monitoring and evidence of Uropatogens – TimeUp
Supervisor
2019/02 - 2021/08 Non-invasive ocular insert for drug delivery – INEYE
Supervisor
2020 - 2021/05/05 Desenvolvimento de um dispositivo médico para deteção de bactérias
Supervisor
 Chemical Engineering (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2019/01 - 2021/03 Generalisation on the use of structural adhesives in steel bridges – ADHESIVESTEEL
Supervisor
2021 - 2021 Preparação polímeros fotorreticuláveis para aplicação biomédica
Co-supervisor
 Chemical Engineering (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2020 - 2021 Otimização de síntese de poliésteres insaturados para aplicações biomédicas
Co-supervisor
2020 - 2021 Preparação de poliésteres fotorreticuláveis a partir de matérias-primas de fontes renováveis
Co-supervisor
 Chemical Engineering (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2019/03 - 2020/11 Zwitterionic-based amphiphile coated Graphene Oxide nanostructures for chemophotothermal therapy of breast cancer – ZAPGO
Co-supervisor
2020 - 2020 Desenvolvimento de suportes poliméricos para imobilização de fotocatalisadores para aplicação ambiental
Co-supervisor
 Chemical Engineering (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2020 - 2020 Preparação de um dispositivo medico para tratamento da síndrome do olho seco
Co-supervisor
 Chemical Engineering (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2019 - 2020 Preparação de insertos oculares para libertação controlada de substâncias bioativas
Co-supervisor
 Chemical Engineering (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2018 - 2019 Desenvolvimento de insertos oculares para tratamento de glaucoma
Supervisor
 Biomedical Engineering (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2018 - 2019 Desenvolvimento de suportes poliméricos para imobilização de fotocatalisadores para aplicação ambiental
Co-supervisor
 Chemical Engineering (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2018 - 2019 Desenvolvimento de materiais foto-reticuláveis para aplicação biomédica
Co-supervisor
 Chemical Engineering (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2017 - 2019 Preparação de insertos oculares para libertação controlada de substâncias bioativas
Supervisor
 Chemical Engineering (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2017 - 2019 Preparação de bioadesivos foto-reticuláveis com ação farmacológica
Supervisor
 Chemical Engineering (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2016 - 2017 Preparação de membranas com base em fibras coaxiais eletrofiadas
Supervisor
 Engenharia Química (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2016 - 2017 Otimização da síntese de copolímeros PCL/PEG
Supervisor
 Engenharia Química (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2016 - 2017 Preparação de insertos oftálmicos para libertação controlada de fármacos
Co-supervisor
 Engenharia Química (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2016 - 2017 Desenvolvimento de adesivos cirúrgicos foto-reticuláveis
Supervisor
 Engenharia Química (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2016 - 2017 Preparação de membranas electrofiadas assimétricas para regeneração de pele
Supervisor
 Chemical Engineering (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2016 - 2017 Desenvolvimento de membranas assimétricas electrofiadas para regeneração da pele
Co-supervisor
 Engenharia Química (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2016 - 2017 Synthesis and characterization of celecoxib-loaded nanomicellar topical formulation on diabetic retinopathy
Co-supervisor
 Tecnologias do Medicamento (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Farmácia, Portugal
2014 - 2017 Development of new biomaterials for tissue engineering applications
Co-supervisor
 Biochemistry (PhD)
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal
2016 - 2016 Preparação de sprays poliméricos para o tratamento de lesões tópicas
Supervisor
 Chemical Engineering (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2015 - 2016 Preparação de scaffolds por combinação das técnicas de fotopolimerização e electrospinning para engenharia de tecidos
Supervisor
 Chemical Engineering (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2015 - 2015 Microsuspension polymerization of poly(vinyl chloride)
Co-supervisor
 Chemical Engineering (PhD)
Isfahan University of Technology, Iran

Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2014 - 2015 Preparação de adesivos cirúrgicos com acção farmacológica
Supervisor
 Chemical Engineering (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2012 - 2015 Epidemiology of dental caries: from prevention to the relationship with helicobacter pylori infection
Co-supervisor
 Biomedicine (PhD)
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal
2012 - 2013 Modificação superficial de uma poliuretana para preparação de válvulas cardíacas
Supervisor
 Biomedical Engineering (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2010 - 2011 Desenvolvimento de materiais de base polimérica para aplicações oftalmológicas
Co-supervisor
 Industrial Applications of Polymers (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2009 - 2010 Síntese de materiais poliméricos para regeneração de tecido muscular
Co-supervisor
 Engenharia Biomédica (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal

Event organisation

Event name
Type of event (Role) 		Institution / Organization
2008 - 2008 1º Workshop de "Materiais Poliméricos na Indústria (2018/04/04 - 2018/04/05)
Workshop (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2005 - 2005 Glupor VI, 6th International Meeting of the Portuguese Carbohydrate Group and 3rd Iberian Carbohydrate Meeting (2005/09/11 - 2005/09/15)
Congress (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2003 - 2003 Biotechunte (Biotechnology University Formation for Enterprises Development (2003/10 - 2003/10)
Meeting (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2001 - 2001 International Symposium on Experimental Techniques (2001/12/06 - 2001/12/07)
Symposium (Member of the Organising Committee)
 Universidade Católica Portuguesa Instituto de Ciências da Saúde Viseu, Portugal

Event participation

Activity description
Type of event 		Event name
Institution / Organization
2019/11/15 - 2019/11/16 16h Course in Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Research Ethics, included in the PHARMACEUTICAL MEDICINE AND CLINICAL RESEARCH Training Program.
Seminar
 Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Research Ethics
Pharmaceutical Medicine Academy, Lda, Portugal

Ordem dos Farmaceuticos, Portugal
2017/03/01 - 2017/03/31 Programa de aceleração de tecnologias e ideias em negócios na área da tecnologia, estabelecendo a ligação entre o meio científico e tecnológico e o tecido produtivo.
Workshop
 Indo Start 17
Instituto Pedro Nunes, Portugal
2016/06/17 - 2016/06/24 Workshop de validação de ideias de negócios e valorização de resultados de I&D, seja da área tecnológica ou ciências sociais e humanas.
Workshop
 Ideation Week Experience 2016
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2012/05/09 - 2012/05/09 Seminário em Análise de Tamanho e Forma de Partículas
Seminar
 Seminário em Análise de Tamanho e Forma de Partículas
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal

Paralab, Portugal
2006/04/19 - 2006/04/19 Jornadas de Biomateriais
Workshop
 Jornadas de Biomateriais
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2004/07/05 - 2004/07/09 5th Advanced Course in Cell-Material Interactions
Other
 5th Advanced Course in Cell-Material Interactions
Instituto Nacional de Engenharia Biomédica, Portugal
2002/04/12 - 2002/04/20 Workshop Biomateriais: Desenvolvimento e Aplicações
Workshop
 Workshop Biomateriais: Desenvolvimento e Aplicações
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2000/05/01 - 2000/05/06 First Training Course on Biopolymer Technology, Production and Characterization of Biopolymers
Other
 First Training Course on Biopolymer Technology, Production and Characterization of Biopolymers
Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz, Austria

Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal

Jury of academic degree

Topic
Role 		Candidate name (Type of degree)
Institution / Organization
2022/07/28 Desenvolvimento de revestimentos anti-carbonatação do betão
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Ana Rita Santos Cardoso (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2022/07/19 Desenvolvimento de nanopartículas para entrega de senolíticos na barreira hematoencefálica
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Mauro Rodrigo Dias Henriques (Other)
Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra, Portugal
2022/02/23 Odontologia digital: Design de modelos com o software Exocad
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Andreia Filipa Rêgo Linhares (Other)
Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra, Portugal
2021/12/15 Precipitação de lignina e hemiceluloses do licor negro: uma via para a sua valorização
(Thesis) Arguer
 André Gabriel Ferreira Simões (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2021/12/10 Otimização da composição de filmes poliméricos comestíveis para embalagens alimentares
(Thesis) Arguer
 Beatriz de Oliveira Marona Ferreira Sebastião (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2021/09/16 Desenvolvimento de scaffolds à base de polissacarídeos e ß-TCP com libertação de fármacos para regeneração da coluna
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Diana Isabel Coutinho Pereira (Other)
Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra, Portugal
2021/09/02 Preparation and characterization of thermal insulation composites using aerogel and recycled tire rubber
(Thesis) Arguer
 Diogo André Azeiteiro Dias (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2021/07/29 Desenvolvimento de compósitos de base dextrano para regeneração óssea
(Thesis) Arguer
 Ana Filipa Gouveia Simão (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2020/10/22 Development of gold core silica shell nanospheres for cancer therapy
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Rafaela da Silva Guimarães (Master)
Universidade da Beira Interior Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Portugal
2020/10/02 Desenvolvimento de membranas à base de quitosano para aplicação na região lombar
(Thesis) Arguer
 Ana Rita Carvalho de Castro Teixeira Lopes (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2019/12/02 Study of 3D tumor spheroids for biomedical applications
(Thesis) Arguer
 Elizabete Cristina da Rocha Costa (PhD)
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal
2019/05/31 Monitorização on-line de processos de floculação no tratamento de efluentes reais
President of the jury
 Mariana Bandeira Simões (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2019/05/30 Incorporação de Lipossomas Funcionalizados em Substractos Têxteis
(Thesis) Arguer
 Denise Margarida Gomes da Costa (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2019/02/27 Incorporação de compostos voláteis atrativos e repelentes em matrizes biopoliméricas para aplicação como sistemas de controlo de pragas agroflorestais
(Thesis) Arguer
 Andreia Catarina Ribeiro Madeira (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2019 Desenvolvimento de novos scaffolds para aplicação na regeneração óssea Cátia Solange Duarte Cabral (Master)
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal
2018/09/24 Preparação de hidrogéis para pensos curativos
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Ana Catarina Moreira Antunes (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2018/07/09 Development of a new bioactive membrane to be used for the treatment of skin injuries
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Déborah Simões (Master)
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal
2018/07/09 In vitro tumor models for drug screening purposes
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Ana Raquel Nunes (Master)
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal
2017/09/26 Desenvolvimento e caracterização de complexos polímero-lipossoma para sistemas inteligentes de libertação controlada
(Thesis) Arguer
 Beatriz Vilaranda Rodrigues (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2017/09/26 Preparação e caracterização de membranas para lentes de contacto pós-cirúrgicas
(Thesis) Arguer
 Vera Mónica Ramos da Silva Rainho (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2017/07/17 Sugar decolorization-strategies and solutions
(Thesis) Arguer
 João Luciano Amorim Azevedo (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2016/10/07 Preparação de matrizes fibrosas fotoreticuladas para a regeneração de tecido vascular
(Thesis) Arguer
 Patrícia Inês Soares Almeida dos Santos (Master)
2016/09/29 Produção de sistemas transdérmicos de base ácido lático
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Diana Rita Sousa Travassos (Master)
2016/09/23 Preparação de lipopolímeros por modificação química de fosfolípidos para estabilização de formulações lipossómicas
(Thesis) Arguer
 Ana Rita Paralta Samarra (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2016/09/15 Monitorização da formação de micropartículas para encapsulamento de princípios activos
(Thesis) Arguer
 Luiza Rodrigues Melo de Lima (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2015/09/23 Caracterização da superfície de scaffolds para aplicação em engenharia de tecidos
(Thesis) Arguer
 Marta Sofia Nunes Coelho (Master)
2015/09/18 Monocamadas auto-estruturadas de alcanotióis sobre ouro no estudo da hemocompatibilidade de materiais
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Carlos André Videira Ramos (Master)
2014/10/23 Desenvolvimento de Materiais Poliméricos para Inibição de Quorum Sensing
(Thesis) Arguer
 Eliana Marisa dos Santos Cavaleiro (PhD)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2014/09/13 Preparação de Bioadesivos a partir de ácido láctico
(Thesis) Arguer
 João Miguel Carrageta dos Santos (Master)
2014/09/10 Hydrogel-based asymmetrical membranes for wound dressing application: manufacture, drug delivery and wound healing-effects
(Thesis) Arguer
 Patrícia Isabel da Cruz Morgado Ferreira (PhD)
Universidade Nova de Lisboa, Portugal

Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States
2013/12/16 Nova Abordagem Terapêutica para a Regeneração da Cartilagem e Osso
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Patrícia Sofia Pinhanços Batista (PhD)
Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal
2013/07/11 Production of ß-TCP/Alginate composites scaffolds to be used in bone regeneration
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Gabriela Soares Diogo Carlos (Master)
Universidade da Beira Interior Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Portugal
2013/07/11 Production of nanofiber-based membranes for biomolecule recovery
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Bernardo Paiva Antunes (Master)
Universidade da Beira Interior Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde, Portugal
2012 Surface modification of silicone based materials voice prosthesis
(Thesis) Arguer
 Álvaro Moreira Carvalho (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2012 Cinética da libertação de fármacos a partir de matrizes sólidas
(Thesis) Arguer
 Elsa Alexandre do Nascimento Ribeiro (Master)
Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra, Portugal
2010 Preparação e caracterização de sistemas de libertação controlada de fármacos com base em polímeros de origem natural
Thesis Member
 Patrícia Manuela Almeida Coimbra (PhD)
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
2009 Preparação de nanopartículas para sistemas de libertação controlada de substâncias activas usadas no tratamento de doenças oftalmológicas
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Florbela da Silva Rouxinol (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2009 Preparação e caracterização de materiais porosos de base celulose
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Anabela Simões Carvalho (Master)
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal
2008 Desenvolvimento de adesivos biológicos biodegradáveis
(Thesis) Main arguer
 Ana Luísa Cunha (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal

Committee member

Activity description
Role 		Institution / Organization
2022 - Current Invited editor of the Special Issue “Recent Advances in Bioactive Molecules Delivery" in the Scientific Journal Polymers (MDPI), with an impact factor 4.329 and CiteScore rank Q1 in Polymers and Plastics, 2022
Coordinator
 MDPI AG, Switzerland
2022 - Current Invited editor of the Special Issue “Polymeric Materials in Drug Delivery Systems" in the Scientific Journal Polymers (MDPI), with an impact factor 4.329 and CiteScore rank Q1 in Polymers and Plastics, 2022
Coordinator
 MDPI AG, Switzerland
2020 - Current Evaluator for the Doctoral program for EArly-stage Researchers submitted to the I-SITE ULNE (Université Lille Nord-Europe).
Member
 Université de Lille, France
2020/07 - 2021/03 Elected member of Scientific Committee of the Chemical Engineering Department Research Center (CIEPQPF/DEQ)
Member
 Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2020/06 - 2021/03 Elected member of the Scientific Committee of the Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra
Member
 Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2019/10/01 - 2021/03 Elected member of the Scientific Council of the Sciences and Technology Faculty of the University of Coimbra.
Member
 Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2019/10 - 2020/06 Invited member of the Scientific Committee of the Chemical Engineering Department Research Center (CIEPQPF/DEQ)
Member
 Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Quimica, Portugal
2007/09 - 2011/09 Member of the Scientific Committee of the Instituto de Ciências da Saúde de Viseu, Universidade Católica Portuguesa.
Member
 Universidade Católica Portuguesa Centro Regional das Beiras, Portugal

Journal scientific committee

Journal title (ISSN) Publisher
2021 - Current Polymers MDPI
Distinctions

Award

2019 EIT Health Innostars Headstart Funding programme award with TimeUp project
EIT Health, Germany
2019 Caixa Impulse Programme distinction to TimeUp project
la Caixa Foundation, Spain
2018 Semi-finalists of EVERIS Foundation 2018 Awards with INEYE PHARMA, LDA
Everis, Spain
2018 Inov C 2020 - Typology "Proof of Concept" to ineye project
Universidade de Coimbra (Consortium Lider), Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra, Instituto Politécnico de Leiria, Instituto Politécnico de Tomar, Biocant, ABAP, Instituto Pedro Nunes, ITeCons, SerQ, Parque Tecnológico de Óbidos, TagusValley, Portugal
2018 Finalists of EIT Health Innostars Headstart Funding programme award with INEYE project
European Institute of Innovation and Technology, Hungary
2017 "Best Business Idea", with inEYE project
IAPMEI — Agência para a Competitividade e Inovação, I. P., Portugal
2017 "ARRISCA C 2016", in the "Business Ideas" Typology
Consortium of Inov C, Câmara Municipal de Coimbra, Fundação PT, Delta Cafés, CEC, MOVIPOC, ANJE, NERLEI, Clusters, Design Corner, i9 magazine, IPC, Critical, Incubadora da Figueira da Foz, Parque Tecnológico de Óbidos, IDDNET and IPN Incubadora, Portugal
2017 3º Price of EIT Health Innostars, for Business Ideas, Italy, 2017 with the project "ineye - Healthy eyes for a lifetime", (an ocular insert with drug delivery technology)
European Institute of Innovation and Technology, Hungary
2016 Best sicentific paper of 2016
Centro de Estudos em Educação, Tecnologias e Saúde, Instituto Politécnico de Viseu, Portugal
2011 Best Research Work
Sociedade Portuguesa de Estomatologia e Medicina Dentária, Portugal
2010 Distinguished Article of 2010
EPMA Journal - Springer, Switzerland
2007 2º Place in the Price of "Best Business Idea"
Associação Comercial e Industrial de Coimbra, Portugal
2004 Special Poster Award
Instituto Nacional de Engenharia Biomédica, Portugal

Title

2022 Selo ID in the area of Health, area of intervention of Biotechnology/Health
Agência Nacional de Inovação SA, Portugal