Filipe E. Antunes
Group Leader
Expert in Nanotechnology, he is a Researcher at University of Coimbra and worked at University of Lund, at Procter & Gamble and BASF. He coordenates the COLLING research group - a team focused on the development of scientific innovation to the society.
Filipe Antunes was born in Coimbra, and graduated in Industrial Chemistry in 2001 with the best student award. He then focused on Colloid Chemistry and finished his PhD degree in this area at the University of Coimbra (UC) and University of Lund in Sweden, five years later. He developed his Postdoctoral work at Procter & Gamble in the US and at BASF in Germany. Since 2010 he has been project leader of more than 20 industrial projects in UC, with external grants exceeding 2 million euro. He currently coordinates COLLING research group (Colloids and Innovative Nanomaterials Group) and promotes cooperative industry-academia networks. He was a member of the advisor team of UC for the New European Support Programme for Research and Development, and delegate of the European Union's Strategy Committee for Research. He published ca. 50 scientfic publications and patents, and gave ca. 150 communications at universities and companies, in the context of his areas of expertise that include Physical Chemistry of Surfactants and Polymers, Colloids, detergency, Rheological control, stabilization of formulations and coatings.
Luís Alves
Academic degree: PhD in Chemistry
Current position: Pos-doc
Responsabilities:
Researcher
January 2016 – Present: New meat products with physical and chemical protection by application of edible coatings (Primor Charcutaria-Prima)
January 2016 – Present: Alternative solvents based byproducts (Quimijuno)
September 2015 – September 2016: Development of an organic shampoo (BioTeaFood, Greendet)
January 2014 – December 2015: Development of innovative products for surface treatment of cork stoppers (Amorim & Irmãos)
July 2013 – June 2015: Removal of triglycerides at neutral pH (Mistolin)
January 2013 - December 2013: Development hydrophobic coatings to card (Groupack)
September 2012 – Agust 2014: Development of new waxes and crystallizing with low environmental impact (Mistolin)
September 2011 – September 2014: Smart bracelets for baby temperature monitoring
January 2009 - March 2012: Development and characterization of a super-thickener (BASF)
PhD thesis
January 2012 – December 2015: Dissolution, regeneration, solution structure and molecular interactions Cellulose solutions
Master trainee
September 2009 – September 2010: Polyacrylate surfactant association: Phase behavior and rheology
Solange Sá Magalhães
Academic degree: Bachelor´s degree in Industrial Chemistry and Master's degree in Chemistry (Specialization in Quality and Environmental Control)
Current position: Researcher in Colling group
Responsabilities:
Researcher
June 2016 – Present: Development of a new dishwashing detergent, with washing efficiency and reduction of environmental impact (Mistolin)
January 2016 – Present: Alternative solvents based byproducts (Quimijuno)
September 2015 – September 2016: Development of an organic shampoo (BioTeaFood, Greendet)
June 2015 – Present: Study of the solubility of cellulose for the development of fibers
July 2013 – June 2015: Removal of triglycerides at neutral pH (Mistolin)
September 2012 – August 2014: Development of new waxes and crystallizing with low environmental impact (Mistolin)
Master trainee
October 2013 – September 2014: Cleaning products: Incorporation of new surfactants and salts
October 2012 – September 2013: Detergents: Incorporation of new surfactants and salts
Elodie Melro
Academic degree: Bachelor´s degree in Industrial Chemistry and Master's degree in Chemistry (Specialization in Quality and Environmental Control)
Current position: Researcher in Colling group
Responsabilities:
Researcher
January 2016 – Present: New meat products with physical and chemical protection by application of edible coatings (Primor Charcutaria-Prima)
September 2014 – December 2015: Development of innovative products for surface treatment of cork stoppers (Amorim & Irmãos)
Master trainee
September 2013 – August 2014: Development of innovative products for surface treatment of cork stoppers (Amorim & Irmãos)
January 2013 – August 2013: Polymeric films on solid surfaces: deposition and migration (Amorim & Irmãos)
Ana Gabriela Martins
Academic degree: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Materials, Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry
Current position: Researcher in Colling group
Responsabilities:
Researcher
October 2016 - Present: Development of thermoplastic composite materials reinforced with wool and wood fibers for applictaions in the health and automative industry.
July 2015 – Present: Writing new projects, P2020 and Horizonte2020 (co-promotion and individual projects).
July 2015 – Present: Writing new projects, P2020 and Horizonte2020 (co-promotion and individual projects).
October 2013 – July 2015: Molding Technical Components in Polymeric Composites Matrix Reinforced with Cellulose
Anabela Massano
Academic degree: Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and Master's degree in Chemistry (Specialization in Quality and Environmental Control)
Current position: Researcher in Colling group
Responsabilities:
Researcher
October 2016 – Present: Industrial partnerships
Master trainee
September 2015 – Present: New meat products with physical and chemical protection by application of edible coatings (Primor Charcutaria-Prima)
January 2015 – June 2015: Effect of wood particles with silica coating in composite polycaprolactone-pinewood
Daniel Abegão
Academic degree: Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and master’s degree in chemistry (specialization in advanced and industrial chemistry)
Current position: Honorary member in Colling group / Innovation and R&D at Aveleda S.A.
Responsabilities:
Researcher
January 2017 – Present: Research partner and new projects
Master trainee / researcher
November 2015 – December 2016: Determination of antioxidant potential in vitro and in vivo of Portuguese wines, especially wines of the company 'Aveleda S.A.', with development of techniques to increase the bioavailability of certain antioxidants in solution
October 2014 – September 2015: Port wine cream preparation, PortoGel
Andreia Alves
Academic degree: Bachelor’s degree in chemistry and master’s degree in chemistry (specialization in advanced and industrial chemistry)
Current position: PhD student in biophysics molecular - Ibilce/UNESP - São Paulo, Brasil
Responsabilities:
Researcher
March 2015 – Present: Sugar surfactants: synthesis, properties and applications
October 2014 – February 2015: Effect of surfactant architecture on oil recovery
Anabela Simões
Academic degree: Master's degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology
Current position: PhD student in University of Coimbra and Aveiro University
Responsabilities:
Researcher
September 2014 – Present: Synchrony
Poonam Singh
Academic degree: Bachelor’s degree in engineering in biotechnology (industrial microbiology) and master’s degree in applied biomolecular technologies
Current position: PhD student in Coimbra University (International training networking (Marie Curie) - BIBAFOODS)
Responsabilities:
Researcher
January 2015 – Present: Developing Cellulose based delivery vehicles for probiotic encapsulation
Marco Sebastião
Academic degree: Master in Chemical Engineering
Current position: PhD student in Coimbra University, R&D Manager at Mistolin SA.
Responsabilities:
Researcher
January 2015 – Present: Encapsulation of anti-mosquito molecules for laundry detergents
Ana Carolina Jesus
Current position: Bachelor’s student in chemistry
Responsabilities:
Bachelor trainee
October 2016 – Present: Phase separation in drinks