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João Pratas is a mining engineer and assistant professor at the University of Coimbra. He holds a Ph.D. in mining engineering from the University of Coimbra and he is a member of the Portuguese Engineers Association representing top-level engineers. He has more than 20-years of research experience in assessing the impacts of metals on the aquatic environment from the mining areas across the globe. He is mainly interested in developing and applying tools to assess metal toxicity, biomonitoring and phytoremediation technology for metals. His international network involving research, pedagogy and consultancy span across 4 continents playing a critical role in shaping his career and related outputs. In Mozambique, Angola and Guinea he focussed mainly on mining research, jury member and consultancy in collaborations with private and public institutes. In addition, he is involved in implementing empowerment for higher education via projects (SUGERE and SURGE) and in research initiatives in Cape Verde and other African countries. Furthermore, his research network extends across Europe through the University of Salamanca (Spain) and the University of Turin (Italy), while in Asia, through Indian universities (eg., Periyar University and the University of Calcutta) and in Timor-Leste (Southeast Asia), where he is serving as a mining consultant in the institute of petroleum and geology. In South America, his work focusses specially in Brazil (University of Paraíba, Porto Alegre, Belém and Belo Horizonte). Overall, he supervised 38 master's and 6 Ph.D. students. He contributed to 93 publications in peer-reviewed journals, 17 book chapters, edited 4 books to his credit. In addition, he is also an editorial member of several journals of international repute. He has been involved in top-rank projects targeting the importance of wetlands sustainability (e.g., EcOwEt), decontamination of mining runoff by metal accumulating plants and biogeochemical prospecting of metals, and sustainable use of geological resources. Lately, he is also focussing on the efficiency of novel plastic separation methods in mining-impacted areas, suggesting several potential ways for plastics separation and possible bioremediation techniques.
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Identification

Personal identification

Full name
JOÃO ANTÓNIO MENDES SERRA PRATAS

Citation names

  • Pratas, João

Author identifiers

Ciência ID
E217-C34D-4A00
ORCID iD
0000-0003-1684-2643

Knowledge fields

  • Engineering and Technology - Environmental Engineering - Mining and Mineral Processing
  • Engineering and Technology - Environmental Biotechnology - Bioremediation

Languages

Language Speaking Reading Writing Listening Peer-review
Portuguese (Mother tongue)
English Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1)
French Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1)
Spanish; Castilian Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1) Advanced (C1)
Russian Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2) Elementary (A2)
Education
Degree Classification
1996
Concluded
 Mining engineering (Doutoramento)
Major in Exploration of Geological Resources
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
"Aplicações de Prospecção Biogeoquímica - Selecção de Espécies Bioindicadoras em Algumas Áreas Mineiras de Portugal" (THESIS/DISSERTATION)
Affiliation

Science

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2019 - Current Principal Investigator (Research) Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Geociências, Portugal

Teaching in Higher Education

Category
Host institution 		Employer
2021 - Current Associate Professor (University Teacher) Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
1996 - 2021 Assistant Professor (University Teacher) Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
Projects

Grant

Designation Funders
2021/01 - 2023/12 Clima e adaptação humana durante o último Período Glaciar na região do Vale do Côa Portugal
Provided by PTCRIS: COA/CAC/0031/2019
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia

Contract

Designation Funders
2023/03/01 - 2024/08/31 Quantification and impacts of nanoplastics on freshwater ecosystem processes along a metal pollution gradient
2022.03644.PTDC
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2021/01/01 - 2023/12/31 Climate and human adaptation during the Last Glacial Period in the Côa Valley region Portugal
COA/CAC/0031/2019
Centro de Estudos em Geografia e Ordenamento do Território, Portugal

Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Ongoing
2019 - 2022 SUGERE Sustainable Sustainability and Wise Use of Geological Resources
ERASMUS+
Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Estudos Sociais, Portugal
Ongoing
2019 - 2020 Nickel phytoextraction with hyperaccumulator endemic plants
Nickel phytoextraction with hyperaccumulator endemic plants
Concluded
2019/01/01 - 2019/12/31 Geosciencies Center
UID/Multi/00073/2019
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2019/01/01 - 2019/12/31 MARE - Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre
UID/MAR/04292/2019
FCiênciasID Associação para a Investigação e Desenvolvimento de Ciências, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2016/06/01 - 2019/12/31 The transition from Neanderthal to Anatomically Modern Man in the Côa Valley: environments, symbolism and social networks
PTDC/EPH-ARQ/0326/2014
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2011/01/01 - 2013/12/31 Strategic Project - UI 73 - 2011-2012
PEst-OE/CTE/UI0073/2011
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal
 Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2009/03/01 - 2012/12/31 Gold biogeochemistry: from biogeochemical prospecting to phytomining
PTDC/CTE-GEX/66710/2006
Researcher
Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal

Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Geociências, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2006/05/01 - 2008/10/30 Groundwater interactions - surface water and their importance in the sustainability of wetland ecosystems (Acronym: EcOwEt)
POCI/CTE-GEX/58951/2004
Researcher
Universidade de Aveiro, Portugal

Universidade do Algarve, Portugal

Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2005/06/14 - 2008/06/13 Decontamination of mine wastes by metal accumulator plants
POCI/ECM/60750/2004
Researcher
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal

Universidade de Coimbra Centro de Geociências, Portugal
Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
Concluded
2001/01 - 2001/12 Understanding the environment- Geology and global modifications: from the field work to the laboratory
Ciência Viva P-IV-1426
Other
Concluded
Outputs

Publications

Book
  1. Favas, P.J.C.; Pratas, J.; Paul, M.S.; Sarkar, S.K.; Prasad, M.N.V.. Phytofiltration of metal(loid)-contaminated water: The potential of native aquatic plants. 2016.
  2. Varun, M.; D’Souza, R.; Favas, P.J.C.; Pratas, J.; Paul, M.S.. Utilization and supplementation of phytoextraction potential of some terrestrial plants in metal- contaminated soils. 2015.
  3. P Favas; J Pratas. Accumulation of arsenic by aquatic plants in large-scale field conditions: Opportunities for phytoremediation and bioindication. 2012.
    10.1201/b12522-52
  4. Prasad, M.N.V.; Pratas, J.; Freitas, H.. Trace elements in plants and soils of abandoned mines in Portugal: Significance for phytomanagement and biogeochemical prospecting. 2005.
Book chapter
  1. Favas, Paulo J.C.; Pratas, João; Paul, Manoj S.; Prasad, Majeti Narasimha Vara. "Remediation of Uranium-Contaminated Sites by Phytoremediation and Natural Attenuation". In Phytomanagement of Polluted Sites, 277-300. Elsevier, 2019.
    10.1016/b978-0-12-813912-7.00010-7
  2. Favas, P.J.C.; Pratas, J.; Paul, M.S.; Prasad, M.N.V.. "Remediation of Uranium-Contaminated Sites by Phytoremediation and Natural Attenuation". 277-300. 2018.
  3. Favas, P.J.C.; Pratas, J.; Chaturvedi, R.; Paul, M.S.; Prasad, M.N.V.. "Tree crops on abandoned mines for environmental remediation and industrial feedstock". 2016.
  4. Favas, Paulo J. C.; Pratas, João; Paul, Manoj S.; Sarkar, Santosh Kumar; Prasad, M. N. V.. "Phytofiltration of Metal(loid)-Contaminated Water: The Potential of Native Aquatic Plants". Springer International Publishing, 2016.
  5. Pita, F.A.; Menezes, L.A.; Castilho, A.M.; Rodrigues, N.; Pratas, J.A.. "Separation of plastics: Jigging versus froth flotation". 235-240. 2015.
  6. Varun, Mayank; D’Souza, Rohan; Favas, Paulo J. C.; Pratas, João; Paul, Manoj S.. "Utilization and Supplementation of Phytoextraction Potential of Some Terrestrial Plants in Metal-Contaminated Soils". Springer International Publishing, 2015.
  7. Favas, P.J.C.; Pratas, J.. "Phytoremediation potential of native flora of arsenic-contaminated soils". 298-299. 2014.
  8. Paul, Manoj S.; Varun, Mayank; DSouza, Rohan; Favas, Paulo J.C.; Pratas, João. "Metal Contamination of Soils and Prospects of Phytoremediation in and Around River Yamuna: A Case Study from North-Central India". InTech, 2014.
  9. Favas, Paulo J.C.; Pratas, João; Varun, Mayank; DSouza, Rohan; Paul, Manoj S.. "Phytoremediation of Soils Contaminated with Metals and Metalloids at Mining Areas: Potential of Native Flora". InTech, 2014.
  10. J. Pratas; F. Pita; P. Canetas. "Accumulation of arsenic by aquatic plants in large-scale field conditions: Opportunities for phytoremediation and bioindication". In Science of The Total Environment. 2012.
    10.14195/978-989-26-0531-9_33
  11. Pratas, João; Favas, P.J.C.; Conde, L.. "Metallotolerant plant species and their potential use in biogeochemical prospecting and environmental recovery (mines of Fragas do Cavalo, Oleiros, central Portugal)". In Para Desenvolver a Terra. Memórias e Notícias de Geociências no Espaço Lusófono. Portugal: Coimbra: Impressa da Universidade de Coimbra., 2012.
    Published
  12. Pratas, João; Pita, F.; Canetas, P.. "Uranium phytoremediation tests based on heap leaching.". Portugal: Coimbra: Impressa da Universidade de Coimbra., 2012.
  13. Cordeiro, C.; Favas, P.J.C.; Pratas, João. "Bioaccumulation of uranium in aquatic plants in the region of Horta da Vilariça (NE of Portugal)". In Para Desenvolver a Terra. Memórias e Notícias de Geociências no Espaço Lusófono. Portugal: Coimbra: Impressa da Universidade de Coimbra., 2012.
  14. Pratas, João; Paulo, C.; Rodrigues, N.. "Rhizofiltration of Uranium from Contaminated Mine Waters". In Metal Ions in Biology and Medicine. France: Paris: John Libbey Eurotext, 2006.
  15. Pratas, João; Rodrigues, N.; Paulo, C.. "Uranium accumulator plants from the centre of Portugal. Their potential to phytoremediaton". In Uranium in the Environment: Mining Impact and consequences. Germany: Berlin: Springer, 2006.
  16. M Prasad; J Pratas; H Freitas. "Accumulation of arsenic by aquatic plants in large-scale field conditions: Opportunities for phytoremediation and bioindication". In Science of The Total Environment. 2005.
    10.1201/9781420032048.ch26
  17. Favas, P.J.C.; Pratas, João; Conde, L.. "Bioaccumulation of heavy metals in heap colonizing plants (Vale das Gatas Mine - Vila Real - Northern Portugal)". In Estudos sobre Contaminação Ambiental na Península Ibérica. Portugal: Lisboa: Instituto Piaget, 2002.
Conference paper
  1. Favas, P.J.C.; Pratas, J.. "Characterization of acid mine drainage at the regoufe mine, Arouca Geopark, Northern Portugal". 2017.
    10.5593/sgem2017/51/S20.064
  2. Pratas, J.; Favas, P.J.C.; D’Souza, R.; Varun, M.; Paul, M.S.. "Multi-element accumulation in aquatic bryophytes from Central Portugal". 2015.
  3. Favas, P.J.C.; Pratas, J.. "Metal(loid) uptake by spontaneous vegetation in mine tailings and contaminated soil: Implications for environmental remediation". 2015.
  4. Joao Pratas. "HEAVY METALS ACCUMULATION IN SOIL AND PLANTS IN A LEAD OLD MINE: PROSPECTS FOR PHYTOREMEDIATION". 2014.
    10.5593/sgem2014/b51/s20.046
  5. Pratas, J.; Favas, P.J.C.; D’Souza, R.; Varun, M.; Paul, M.S.. "Heavy metals accumulation in soil and plants in a lead old mine: Prospects for phytoremediation". 2014.
  6. Favas, P.J.C.; Pratas, J.. "Uptake of uranium by native aquatic plants: Potential for bioindication and phytoremediation". 2013.
    10.1051/e3sconf/20130113007
  7. Favas, P.J.C.; Pratas, J.. "Heavy metals biogeochemistry in abandoned mining areas". 2013.
    10.1051/e3sconf/20130119006
  8. Favas, P.; Pratas, J.. "Uranium in soils, waters and plants of the an abandoned uranium mine (central Portugal)". 2012.
  9. Favas, P.; Pratas, J.. "Accumulation of tungsten in native plants of mining areas related with their mobility and bioavailability in soils and tailings (Northern Portugal)". 2012.
  10. Favas, P.J.C.; Pratas, J.M.S.. "Arsenic bioavailability and mobility in contaminated soils and mine tailings". 2012.
  11. Favas, P.J.C.; Pratas, J.M.S.; Prasad, M.N.V.. "Arsenic uptake by aquatic macrophytes: Possibilities for phytoremediation of arsenic-contaminated waters". 2012.
  12. Joao Pratas. "Multi-element accumulation in aquatic bryophytes from Central Portugal". 2011.
    10.5593/sgem2015/b51/s20.075
  13. V. Ferreira; A.L. Gonçalves; J. Pratas; C. Canhoto. "Uranium adsorption by Articulospora tetracladia: can aquatic hyphomycetes be natural bioremediators of uranium contaminated streams?". 2010.
    10.1142/9789814322119_0058
  14. Pratas, J.; Rodrigues, N.; Alves, F.; Patricio, J.. "Uranium removal in artificial wetlands". 2010.
  15. Pratas, J.; Favas, P.; Rodrigues, N.; Prasad, M.; Freitas, H.. "Phytofiltration of uranium by aquatic plants of Central Portugal". 2010.
  16. Favas, P.J.C.; Gomes, M.E.P.; Pratas, J.M.S.. "Biogeochemistry of arsenic and heavy metals in soils of mining areas (North of Portugal)". 2010.
  17. Pratas, J.; Favas, P.; Rodrigues, N.; Prasad, M.. "Arsenic accumulation in aquatic plants (Central Portugal)". 2010.
  18. Pratas, J.; Rodrigues, N.; Tavares, L.; Branches, A.. "Causes for uranium immobilization in a Portuguese stream". 2010.
  19. Pratas, J.; Rodrigues, N.; Paulo, C.. "Uranium accumulator plants from the centre of Portugal - Their potential to phytoremediation". 2006.
Journal article
  1. Chaturvedi, R.; Favas, P.J.C.; Pratas, J.; Varun, M.; Paul, M.S.. "Harnessing Pisum sativum–Glomus mosseae symbiosis for phytoremediation of soil contaminated with lead, cadmium, and arsenic". International Journal of Phytoremediation 23 3 (2021): 279-290. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85092289611&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/15226514.2020.1812507
  2. Dinis, P.A.; Pereira, J.S.; Alves, E.I.; Pratas, J.S.. "Compositional variability of regoliths on equatorial highlands (East Timor). Source-rock control and competing effects of weathering and denudation". Journal of Asian Earth Sciences 207 (2021): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85098959309&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.jseaes.2020.104658
  3. Vicente, V.A.S.; Pratas, J.A.M.S.; Santos, F.C.M.; Silva, M.M.V.G.; Favas, P.J.C.; Conde, L.E.N.. "Geochemical anomalies from a survey of stream sediments in the Maquelab area (Oecusse, Timor-Leste) and their bearing on the identification of mafic-ultramafic chromite rich complex". Applied Geochemistry 126 (2021): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85099436339&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.apgeochem.2020.104868
  4. Favas, P.; Morais, Igor; Campos, Joana; Pratas, João. "Nickel phytoextraction by a native population of Alyssum serpyllifolium subsp. lusitanicum on ultramafic soils (Portugal): prospects for phytomining". Comunicações Geológicas Especial 1 (2020): 115-117.
    Published
  5. Dinis, P.; Armando, A.; Pratas, J.. "Sources of potentially toxic metals in sediments of the mussulo lagoon (Angola) and implications for human health". International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17 7 (2020): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85083023115&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3390/ijerph17072466
  6. Favas, P.J.C.; Morais, I.; Campos, J.; Pratas, J.. "Nickel phytoextraction by a native population of alyssum serpyllifolium subsp. Lusitanicum on ultramafic soils (portugal): Prospects for phytomining,Fitoextração de níquel por uma população nativa de alyssum serpyllifolium subsp. Lusitanicum em solos ultramáficos (portugal): perspetivas para fitomineração". Comunicacoes Geologicas 107 Special Is (2020): 115-117. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85093115075&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  7. Chaturvedi, Ritu; Favas, Paulo JC.; Pratas, João; Varun, Mayank; Paul, Manoj S.. "Metal(loid) induced toxicity and defense mechanisms in Spinacia oleracea L.: Ecological hazard and Prospects for phytoremediation". Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 183 (2019): 109570. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.109570.
    10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.109570
  8. Chaturvedi, Ritu; Favas, Paulo; Pratas, João; Varun, Mayank; Paul, Manoj S.. "EDTA-Assisted Metal Uptake in Raphanus sativus L. and Brassica oleracea L.: Assessment of Toxicity and Food Safety". Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 103 3 (2019): 490-495. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00128-019-02651-9.
    10.1007/s00128-019-02651-9
  9. Paulo J.C. Favas; Joao Pratas; Rohan D'souza; Mayank Varun; Manoj S. Paul. "Biomonitoring of rare earth elements by aquatic mosses in a mining region". Journal of Biotechnology 280 (2018): S48-S48. https://doi.org/10.1016%2Fj.jbiotec.2018.06.154.
    10.1016/j.jbiotec.2018.06.154
  10. Chaturvedi, R.; Favas, P.; Pratas, J.; Varun, M.; Paul, M.S.. "Assessment of edibility and effect of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on Solanum melongena L. grown under heavy metal(loid) contaminated soil". Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 148 (2018): 318-326. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85032284864&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.ecoenv.2017.10.048
  11. Favas, P.J.C.; Pratas, J.; Rodrigues, N.; D'Souza, R.; Varun, M.; Paul, M.S.. "Metal(loid) accumulation in aquatic plants of a mining area: Potential for water quality biomonitoring and biogeochemical prospecting". Chemosphere 194 (2018): 158-170. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85036460927&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.chemosphere.2017.11.139
  12. Bergmann, M.; Sobral, O.; Pratas, J.; Graça, M.A.S.. "Uranium toxicity to aquatic invertebrates: A laboratory assay". Environmental Pollution 239 (2018): 359-366. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85045395757&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.envpol.2018.04.007
  13. Chaturvedi, R.; Favas, P.J.C.; Pratas, J.; Varun, M.; Paul, M.S.. "Effect of Glomus mossae on accumulation efficiency, hazard index and antioxidant defense mechanisms in tomato under metal(loid) Stress". International Journal of Phytoremediation 20 9 (2018): 885-894. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85048278974&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/15226514.2018.1438360
  14. Paulo Favas; João Pratas; Rohan D'souza; Mayank Varun; Manoj Paul. "Biomonitoring of metals by aquatic mosses in a mining region". Journal of Biotechnology 256 (2017): S59-S59. https://doi.org/10.1016%2Fj.jbiotec.2017.06.998.
    10.1016/j.jbiotec.2017.06.998
  15. Pratas, J.; Favas, P.J.C.; Varun, M.; D’Souza, R.; Paul, M.S.. "Distribution of rare earth elements, thorium and uranium in streams and aquatic mosses of Central Portugal". Environmental Earth Sciences 76 4 (2017): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85012956503&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s12665-017-6459-2
  16. Dimuccio, L.A.; Rodrigues, N.; Larocca, F.; Pratas, J.; Amado, A.M.; de Carvalho, L.A.E.B.. "Geochemical and mineralogical fingerprints to distinguish the exploited ferruginous mineralisations of Grotta della Monaca (Calabria, Italy)". Spectrochimica Acta - Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy 173 (2017): 704-720. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84994004753&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.saa.2016.10.021
  17. Hepp, L.U.; Pratas, J.A.M.S.; Graça, M.A.S.. "Arsenic in stream waters is bioaccumulated but neither biomagnified through food webs nor biodispersed to land". Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 139 (2017): 132-138. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85010417125&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.ecoenv.2017.01.035
  18. Cordeiro, C.; Favas, P.J.C.; Pratas, J.; Sarkar, S.K.; Venkatachalam, P.. "Uranium accumulation in aquatic macrophytes in an uraniferous region: Relevance to natural attenuation". Chemosphere 156 (2016): 76-87. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84965101341&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.chemosphere.2016.04.105
  19. Cabral-Oliveira, J.; Coelho, H.; Pratas, J.; Mendes, S.; Pardal, M.A.. "Arsenic accumulation in intertidal macroalgae exposed to sewage discharges". Journal of Applied Phycology 28 6 (2016): 3697-3703. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84966699003&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s10811-016-0867-7
  20. Favas, P.J.C.; Pratas, J.; Mitra, S.; Sarkar, S.K.; Venkatachalam, P.. "Biogeochemistry of uranium in the soil-plant and water-plant systems in an old uranium mine". Science of the Total Environment 568 (2016): 350-368. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84977111339&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.scitotenv.2016.06.024
  21. Paulo J.C. Favas; João Pratas. "Heavy metals and arsenic uptake by wild vegetation in old mining areas of Portugal: Phytoremediation perspectives". Journal of Biotechnology 208 (2015): S58-S58. https://doi.org/10.1016%2Fj.jbiotec.2015.06.172.
    10.1016/j.jbiotec.2015.06.172
  22. Costa, A.; Pratas, J.; Pita, F.; Morais, I.; Campos, J.. "Preliminary tests of uranium phytomining applied in the South Mondego Sul open pit mine lagoon (old uranium mine - Tábua, Portugal)". Comunicacoes Geologicas 102 Special Is (2015): 83-86. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85021798277&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  23. Chowdhury, R.; Favas, P.J.C.; Pratas, J.; Jonathan, M.P.; Ganesh, P.S.; Sarkar, S.K.. "Accumulation of Trace Metals by Mangrove Plants in Indian Sundarban Wetland: Prospects for Phytoremediation". International Journal of Phytoremediation 17 9 (2015): 885-894. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84936775626&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/15226514.2014.981244
  24. Cabral-Oliveira, J.; Pratas, J.; Mendes, S.; Pardal, M.A.. "Trace Elements in Edible Rocky Shore Species: Effect of Sewage Discharges and Human Health Risk Implications". Human and Ecological Risk Assessment 21 1 (2015): 135-145. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84926143449&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/10807039.2014.890480
  25. Morais, I.; Campos, J.S.; Favas, P.J.C.; Pratas, J.; Pita, F.; Prasad, M.N.V.. "Nickel accumulation by Alyssum serpyllifolium subsp. lusitanicum (Brassicaceae) from serpentine soils of Bragança and Morais (Portugal) ultramafic massifs: plant-soil relationships and prospects for phytomining". Australian Journal of Botany 63 2 (2015): 17-30. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84930176458&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1071/BT14245
  26. Paulo Favas; Filipe Pratas; João Pratas; Jorge Canhoto. "Biosorption of gold from aqueous solutions by two species of Fontinalis". Journal of Biotechnology 185 (2014): S115-S115. https://doi.org/10.1016%2Fj.jbiotec.2014.07.393.
    10.1016/j.jbiotec.2014.07.393
  27. Manoj S.; Mayank Varun; Rohan DSouza; Paulo J.C.; Joo Pratas. "Accumulation of arsenic by aquatic plants in large-scale field conditions: Opportunities for phytoremediation and bioindication". Science of The Total Environment (2014): https://doi.org/10.5772%2F57239.
    10.5772/57239
  28. Mondlane, N.; Pita, F.; Pratas, J.. "Flotation of sulphides of the heap tailings of the old mine of escádia grande (Góis),Flutuação de sulfuretos do estéril da antiga mina da escádia grande (góis)". Comunicacoes Geologicas 101 (2014): 807-811. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84939808167&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  29. Favas, P.J.C.; Pratas, J.; Varun, M.; D'Souza, R.; Paul, M.S.. "Accumulation of uranium by aquatic plants in field conditions: Prospects for phytoremediation". Science of the Total Environment 470-471 (2014): 993-1002. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84887589392&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.scitotenv.2013.10.067
  30. Pratas, J.; Paulo, C.; Favas, P.J.C.; Venkatachalam, P.. "Potential of aquatic plants for phytofiltration of uranium-contaminated waters in laboratory conditions". Ecological Engineering 69 (2014): 170-176. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84899891947&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.ecoleng.2014.03.046
  31. Favas, P.J.C.; Pratas, J.. "Uranium in soils, waters and plants of the old mine of Sevilha, Tábua, Central Portugal,Urânio em solos, águas e plantas da antiga mina de Sevilha, Tábua, Centro de Portugal". Comunicacoes Geologicas 101 (2014): 993-996. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84939802021&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  32. Pratas, J.; Favas, P.J.C.; D’Souza, R.; Varun, M.; Paul, M.S.. "Heavy metals in soil and spontaneous flora in a lead mine area, Barbadalhos mine, Central Portugal,Metais pesados em solos e vegetação espontânea da área de uma mina de chumbo, mina de Barbadalhos, Centro de Portugal". Comunicacoes Geologicas 101 (2014): 1047-1050. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84939782138&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  33. Morais, I.; Campos, J.; Carvalhais, J.; Faim, R.; Pratas, J.. "Environmental impact of the activity of the old Pb and Zn mine of Barbadalhos: Assessment of soils contamination,Impacte ambiental da actividade da antiga mina de Pb e Zn de Barbadalhos: Avaliação da contaminação dos solos". Comunicacoes Geologicas 101 (2014): 1027-1031. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84939810818&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  34. Paulo Favas; João Pratas; MNV Prasad; Rohan D'souza; Mayank Varun; Manoj Paul. "Potential for phytoremediation of multi-element contaminated water using aquatic plants". Current Opinion in Biotechnology 24 (2013): S128-S128. https://doi.org/10.1016%2Fj.copbio.2013.05.408.
    10.1016/j.copbio.2013.05.408
  35. Favas, P.J.C.; Pratas, J.; Prasad, M.N.V.. "Temporal variation in the arsenic and metal accumulation in the maritime pine tree grown on contaminated soils". International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 10 4 (2013): 809-826. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84878241983&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s13762-012-0115-x
  36. Bordalo, M.D.; Pratas, J.; Pardal, M.A.. "Cadmium aqueous exposure and uptake of the estuarine isopod cyathura carinata". Water, Air, and Soil Pollution 224 4 (2013): http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84875011162&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s11270-013-1518-0
  37. Pratas, J.; Favas, P.J.C.; D'Souza, R.; Varun, M.; Paul, M.S.. "Phytoremedial assessment of flora tolerant to heavy metals in the contaminated soils of an abandoned Pb mine in Central Portugal". Chemosphere 90 8 (2013): 2216-2225. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84872790496&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.chemosphere.2012.09.079
  38. D'Souza, R.; Varun, M.; Pratas, J.; Paul, M.S.. "Spatial Distribution of Heavy Metals in Soil and Flora Associated with the Glass Industry in North Central India: Implications for Phytoremediation". Soil and Sediment Contamination 22 1 (2013): 1-20. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84871944824&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/15320383.2012.697936
  39. Favas, Paulo J.C.; Pratas, João; Prasad, M.N.V.. "Accumulation of arsenic by aquatic plants in large-scale field conditions: Opportunities for phytoremediation and bioindication". Science of The Total Environment 433 (2012): 390-397. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2012.06.091.
    10.1016/j.scitotenv.2012.06.091
  40. Favas, P.J.C.; Pratas, J.; Gomes, M.E.P.. "Hydrochemistry of superficial waters in the Adoria mine area (Northern Portugal): Environmental implications". Environmental Earth Sciences 65 1 (2012): 363-372. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84855282261&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s12665-011-1097-6
  41. Varun, M.; D'Souza, R.; Pratas, J.; Paul, M.S.. "Metal contamination of soils and plants associated with the glass industry in North Central India: Prospects of phytoremediation". Environmental Science and Pollution Research 19 1 (2012): 269-281. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84855269039&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s11356-011-0530-4
  42. Favas, P.J.C.; Pratas, J.; Prasad, M.N.V.. "Accumulation of arsenic by aquatic plants in large-scale field conditions: Opportunities for phytoremediation and bioindication". Science of the Total Environment 433 (2012): 390-397. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84864026572&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.scitotenv.2012.06.091
  43. Natal-Da-Luz, T.; Ojeda, G.; Costa, M.; Pratas, J.; Lanno, R.P.; Van Gestel, C.A.M.; Sousa, J.P.. "Short-Term changes of metal availability in soil. Part I: Comparing sludge-Amended with metal-spiked soils". Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 63 2 (2012): 199-208. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84865777445&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s00244-012-9763-6
  44. Pratas, J.; Favas, P.J.C.; Paulo, C.; Rodrigues, N.; Prasad, M.N.V.. "Uranium accumulation by aquatic plants from uranium-contaminated water in Central Portugal". International Journal of Phytoremediation 14 3 (2012): 221-234. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-80052906744&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1080/15226514.2011.587849
  45. I. Morais; J. S. Campos; J. Pratas; F. Pita. "Accumulation of arsenic by aquatic plants in large-scale field conditions: Opportunities for phytoremediation and bioindication". Science of The Total Environment (2012): https://doi.org/10.14195%2F978-989-26-0531-9_34.
    10.14195/978-989-26-0531-9_34
  46. J. Pratas; P. J. C. Favas; L. Conde. "Accumulation of arsenic by aquatic plants in large-scale field conditions: Opportunities for phytoremediation and bioindication". Science of The Total Environment (2012): https://doi.org/10.14195%2F978-989-26-0531-9_30.
    10.14195/978-989-26-0531-9_30
  47. C. Cordeiro; P. J. C. Favas; J. Pratas. "Accumulation of arsenic by aquatic plants in large-scale field conditions: Opportunities for phytoremediation and bioindication". Science of The Total Environment (2012): https://doi.org/10.14195%2F978-989-26-0531-9_35.
    10.14195/978-989-26-0531-9_35
  48. Pratas, João; Favas, Paulo J.C.; D’Souza, Rohan; Varun, Mayank; Paul, Manoj S.. "Phytoremedial assessment of flora tolerant to heavy metals in the contaminated soils of an abandoned Pb mine in Central Portugal". (2012): http://hdl.handle.net/10348/2306.
  49. Favas, P.J.C.; Pratas, J.; Gomes, M.E.P.; Cala, V.. "Selective chemical extraction of heavy metals in tailings and soils contaminated by mining activity: Environmental implications". Journal of Geochemical Exploration 111 3 (2011): 160-171. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-80054085224&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.gexplo.2011.04.009
  50. Natal-da-Luz, T.; Ojeda, G.; Costa, M.; Pratas, J.; LAnno, R.P.; Van Gestel, C.A.M.; Sousa, J.P.. "Short-term changes of metal availability in soil. II: The influence of earthworm activity". Applied Soil Ecology 49 1 (2011): 178-186. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-80052172511&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.apsoil.2011.05.007
  51. Natal-da-Luz, T.; Ojeda, G.; Pratas, J.; Van Gestel, C.A.M.; Sousa, J.P.. "Toxicity to Eisenia andrei and Folsomia candida of a metal mixture applied to soil directly or via an organic matrix". Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 74 6 (2011): 1715-1720. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79961128643&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.ecoenv.2011.05.017
  52. Varun, M.; D'Souza, R.; Pratas, J.; Paul, M.S.. "Phytoextraction potential of Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC. with specific reference to lead and cadmium". Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 87 1 (2011): 45-49. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79959547893&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1007/s00128-011-0305-0
  53. Gonçalves, A.L.; Lírio, A.V.; Pratas, J.; Canhoto, C.. "Uranium contaminated water does not affect microbial activity but decreases feeding by the shredder Sericostoma vittatum". Fundamental and Applied Limnology 179 1 (2011): 17-25. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84863530118&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1127/1863-9135/2011/0179-0017
  54. Favas, Paulo J. C.; Pratas, João; Gomes, M. Elisa P.. "Hydrochemistry of superficial waters in the Adoria mine area (Northern Portugal): environmental implications". (2011): http://hdl.handle.net/10348/2012.
  55. Ferreira, V.; Gonçalves, A.L.; Pratas, J.; Canhoto, C.. "Contamination by uranium mine drainages affects fungal growth and interactions between fungal species and strains". Mycologia 102 5 (2010): 1004-1011. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77956635309&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.3852/09-248
  56. Rodrigues, N.; Pratas, J.; Tavares, L.; Branches, A.. "Natural immobilization of uranium in streams". WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development 6 7 (2010): 539-548. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77954353608&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
  57. Pratas, J.; Prasad, M.N.V.; Freitas, H.; Conde, L.. "Plants growing in abandoned mines of Portugal are useful for biogeochemical exploration of arsenic, antimony, tungsten and mine reclamation". Journal of Geochemical Exploration 85 3 (2005): 99-107. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-16244386881&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.gexplo.2004.11.003
  58. Freitas, H.; Prasad, M.N.V.; Pratas, J.. "Plant community tolerant to trace elements growing on the degraded soils of São Domingos mine in the south east of Portugal: Environmental implications". Environment International 30 1 (2004): 65-72. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0742306169&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/S0160-4120(03)00149-1
  59. Freitas, H.; Prasad, M.N.V.; Pratas, J.. "Analysis of serpentinophytes from north-east of Portugal for trace metal accumulation - Relevance to the management of mine environment". Chemosphere 54 11 (2004): 1625-1642. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0742306787&partnerID=MN8TOARS.
    10.1016/j.chemosphere.2003.09.045
Thesis / Dissertation
  1. Pratas, João António Mendes Serra. "Applications of biogeochemical prospecting: selection of bioindicator species in some mining areas of Portugal". PhD, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/10316/1793.

Other

Other output
  1. Tree Crops on Abandoned Mines for Environmental Remediation and Industrial Feedstock. 2016. P.J.C. Favas; J. Pratas; R. Chaturvedi; M.S. Paul; M.N.V. Prasad. https://doi.org/10.1016%2Fb978-0-12-802830-8.00010-1.
    10.1016/b978-0-12-802830-8.00010-1
  2. Separation of plastics: Jigging versus froth flotation. 2015. F Pita; L Menezes; A Castilho; N Rodrigues; J Pratas. https://doi.org/10.1201%2Fb18853-40.
    10.1201/b18853-40
  3. Phytoremediation potential of native flora of arsenic-contaminated soils. 2014. P Favas; J Pratas. https://doi.org/10.1201%2Fb16767-114.
    10.1201/b16767-114
  4. Phytoremediation of Soils Contaminated with Metals and Metalloids at Mining Areas: Potential of Native Flora. 2014. Paulo J.C.; Joo Pratas; Mayank Varun; Rohan DSouza; Manoj S.. https://doi.org/10.5772%2F57469.
    10.5772/57469
  5. Arsenic uptake by aquatic macrophytes. Possibilities for phytoremediation of arsenic-contaminated waters. 2012. P Favas; J Pratas; M Prasad. https://doi.org/10.1201%2Fb12522-113.
    10.1201/b12522-113
Activities

Supervision

Thesis Title
Role 		Degree Subject (Type)
Institution / Organization
2018 - Current Geological Resources of Atauro Island, Timor-Leste
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2018 - Current Hydrogeology of Dili City. Sedimentary Platform and its Implication to Groundwater Management
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2016 - Current Application of biogeochemical exploration in the área of Quilengues, Angola
Co-supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2016 - Current Biogeochemistry and Geobotany of the Mount Bonga (Quilengues, Huila, Angola)
Co-supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2019 - 2019 A AVALIAÇÃO DE IMPACTES AMBIENTAIS COMO FERRAMENTA DE SUSTENTABILIDADE NA EXPLORAÇÃO DE MASSAS MINERAIS - Casos de Estudo da Região Centro
Co-supervisor
 Geociências (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2019 - 2019 Mineralogical and geochemical characterization of stream sediments to identify their rocks in the Buileso, Seleguju basin, Lolotoe Complex Bobonaro area (East Timor)
Supervisor
 Geociências (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2019 - 2019 Preliminary Mineral Prospecting on the Culocau River basin – Barique – Natarbora (East Timor)
Supervisor
 Geociências (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2018 - 2019 Preliminary Mineral Prospecting on the Cuculau River basin – Barique – Natarbora (East Timor).
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2018 - 2019 Mineralogical and geochemical characterization of stream sediments to identify their source rocks in the river Zara basin, Complexo de Lolotoi – Bobonaro area (East Timor)
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2017 - 2019 Environmental impact assessment and exploration of mass minerals and quarries.
Co-supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2018 - 2018 GEOLOGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES POTENTIAL IN CITRANA AREA, OECUSSE, EAST TIMOR
Supervisor
 Geociências (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2018 - 2018 CARACTERIZAÇÃO DAS ÁREAS DE EXPLORAÇÃO DE MASSAS MINERAIS COM BASE NOS PLANOS AMBIENTAIS - CASOS DE ESTUDO DA REGIÃO CENTRO
Co-supervisor
 Geociências (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2018 - 2018 Geology and Mineral Resources Potential of Maquelab Area, Oecusse, Timor-Leste
Supervisor
 Geociências (Master)
Universidade de Coimbra Faculdade de Ciencias e Tecnologia, Portugal
2017 - 2018 Characterization of mineral mass exploration areas based on environmental plans. Case studies in the Central region.
Co-supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2017 - 2018 Geology and Mineral Resources in Citrana area, Oecusse, East Timor
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2017 - 2018 Geology and Mineral Resources Potential of Maquelab area, Oecusse, Timor-Leste
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2013 - 2014 Water contamination in the surroundings of the city of Lubango - Angola.
Co-supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2013 - 2014 Biogeochemical framework of vegetables consumed in the city of Lubango - Angola.
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2013 - 2014 Biogeochemical prospection assays using aquatic plants. Application to the mining area of Cavalo.
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2013 - 2014 Application of phytoremediation to the former mining complex of Mondego Sul.
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2012 - 2013 Flotation beneficiation of feldspars from the Vila Seca Mine – Mangualde
Co-supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2012 - 2013 Material flotation processing from the heap of the former gold mine Escádia Grande (Góis region).
Co-supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2012 - 2013 Environmental Contamination Associated with the Ancient Escádia Grande Gold Exploitation. Waters, Soils and Sediments.
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2012 - 2013 Biogeochemical prospection assays in aquatic and terrestrial species in the river basin of Celavisa (Góis)
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2012 - 2013 Hydrogeology and biomonitoring of aquifers in the areas of Rebolia, Relves and Tapéus (Condeixa and Soure, Central Portugal).
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2011 - 2012 Proposal for the dimensioning of an artificial wetland for the treatment of water contaminated with uranium.
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2008 - 2012 Biosorption of uranium incontaminated waters: the potential of four plant species for remediation ofstreams affected by acid mine drainages
Co-supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Vida, Portugal
2008 - 2012 Proposal for the final treatment of waste water from the Benguela oxidation basin
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2008 - 2012 Water contamination in the Lubango environment through heavy metals - Angola
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2008 - 2012 Environmental impacts associated with clay mining in the Zona da Mina, Benguela, Angola
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2008 - 2012 Phytoremediation and biomonitoring methods based on experimental models applied to science teaching
Co-supervisor
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2008 - 2012 Environmental recovery of the Praia Bebé lagoons, Benguela, 2012
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2009 - 2011 Biomonitoring of the coastal zone of the Namibe city - Angola
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2007 - 2011 In vitro cultures of Fontinalis spp. and bioaccumulation of gold and associated elements
Co-supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Vida, Portugal
2006 - 2010 Use of indigenous vegetation in the study of the environmental status of the lagoons surrounding the city of Benguela
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2006 - 2010 Environmental impacts and minimization measures for the sustainable recovery of Bicuar National Park
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2006 - 2010 Biomonitoring of trace elements in the surface waters of the surrounding city of Lubango
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2009 - 2009 Biomonitoring of heavy metals. Preliminary study of contamination in Ribeira de Coselhas and Ribeira de Ançã.
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Civil, Portugal
2008 - 2009 Environmental Impacts Assessment Resulting from exploitation of sand – Practical application to Areias da Guia – Monte Redondo – Leiria
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2007 - 2009 Aquifer decontamination using the phytoremediation method
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Civil, Portugal
2007 - 2009 Pteris cretica L .: in vitro culture and exposure to arsenic.
Co-supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Vida, Portugal
2008 - 2008 Geobotânica e Biogeoquímica em Áreas Mineiras Estano-volframíticas
Supervisor
 Ciências Exactas, Tecnológicas e Naturais (PhD)
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro, Portugal
2006 - 2008 Biomonitoring of heavy metals - Application to occasional discharges of contaminated effluents
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Civil, Portugal
2006 - 2008 Phyto-ETARs as an effluent treatment process - application to mining runoff
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Civil, Portugal
2006 - 2008 Simulation of an artificial “Wetland” - Application to water contaminated with uranium
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Engenharia Civil, Portugal
2004 - 2008 Biogeochemistry in stano-wolframitic mineral areas
Supervisor
Universidade de Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro Departamento de Geologia, Portugal
2004 - 2008 Study of the contamination plume of the Vila Moreira (Alcanena) dump, simultaneous application of geophysical and hydrochemical methods
Co-supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2004 - 2008 Effects of uranium contamination of streams on leaf decomposition and ecology of invertebrates Sericostoma vittatum and Physa acuta
Co-supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Vida, Portugal
2005 - 2007 Use of phytoremediation techniques in the recovery of uranium ore heaps
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal
2001 - 2005 Selection of aquatic plants and perspectives in phytoremediation of uranium runoff
Co-supervisor
1999 - 2003 Learning in Geology: from secundary school to the entry on the University
Supervisor
Universidade de Coimbra Departamento de Ciências da Terra, Portugal

Association member

Society Organization name Role
1985/06/01 - Current Portuguese Engineers Association (Ordem dos Engenheiros) Member
Distinctions

Award

2005 Advanced Study Institute - 4th prize, NATO.