25 years of Science and Innovation
LEPABE is a research unit operating in the fields of Chemical, Environmental and Biological Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering of Porto (FEUP). With a large majority of young researchers, LEPABE is focused on generating scientific knowledge through interdisciplinary research, and on establishing successful university–industry collaborations for effective technology transfer. [...]
LEPABE work highlighted by RDP podcast “Isto faz-se por cá”
Posted on June 6th, 2025
Maria do Carmo Pereira and Joana Loureiro, researchers from the Supramolecular Assemblies group at LEPABE, were interviewed by the RDP radio podcast “Isto faz-se por cá”, broadcasted on May, 23rd. The podcast addresses interesting initiatives and innovative projects developed in Portugal.
This episode was dedicated to the topic “Nanoparticles for controlled drug delivery in the brain”, wherein the researchers describe a new system with nanoparticles that transport and release drugs in the brain, to help the combat of neurological diseases.
Listen to the full episode here (in Portuguese).
LEPABE hired 2 researchers under FCT - TENURE call
Posted on May 15th, 2025
The researchers Artur Pinto and Paula Dias, from Process, Products and Energy group of LEPABE were recently hired as permanent assistant researchers under the FCT-TENURE call, reinforcing LEPABE's commitment to contribute to the stabilization of the scientific career of PhD researchers in Portugal.
Congratulations!
Habilitation title was granted to Prof. Filipe Mergulhão
Posted on May 14th, 2025
LEPABE senior member Prof. Filipe Mergulhão had his public defense for the attribution of the habilitation title, with the topic of “Surface engineering and testing for anti-biofilm applications”, on May 13th, 2025, at FEUP.
The habilitation title was approved unanimously by the members of the jury.
Congratulations!
Francisco X. Malcata distinguished with the 2025 Biotechnology Achievement Award
Posted on May 7th, 2025
Prof. F. Xavier Malcata, Senior Researcher at LEPABE, is the recipient of the 2025 Biotechnology Division Achievement Award, sponsored by the American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS). The prize was attributed during the 2025 AOCS Annual Meeting & Expo, that happened from April 27 to 30, 2025 in Oregon, USA.
This award recognizes a scientist, technology or leader who has made significant contributions to the advancement of the Biotechnology field.
Congratulations!
More information about this award here.
LEPABE work on Legionella highlighted by CNN Inovação program
Posted on April 24th, 2025
The researchers Luís Melo, Nuno Azevedo and Ana Alexandra Pereira from the Biotechnology group of LEPABE, participated in CNN Inovação program, broadcasted by CNN channel, which gives voice to Portuguese researchers and their projects.
In this episode, the researchers talk about the Legionella impact on the society and the research done at our laboratories on the topic, establishing the link between the proliferation of Legionella, the development and growth of this bacterium and the existence of biofilms and their interaction with the Legionella.
PhD Thesis by Jorge Martins on Highly Stable Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
May 29th 2025
LEPABE would like to congratulate Dr. Jorge Martins for his PhD thesis of the Doctoral Program in Environmental Engineering, entitled “Development of Highly Stable Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells”, supervised by Prof. Adélio Mendes, defended on May 29th, 2025 FEUP.
PhD Thesis by Filipe Almeida on Bioprocess intensification
May 16th 2025
LEPABE would like to congratulate Dr. Filipe Almeida for his PhD thesis of the Doctoral Program in Chemical and Biological Engineering, entitled “Bioprocess intensification - Effect of solids on gas-liquid mass transfer in an oscillatory flow reactor operating in batch and continuous mode” supervised by Dr. António Ferreira, defended on May 16th, 2025 FEUP.
PhD Thesis by João Vindeirinho on Nucleic acid-based point-of-care strategies
May 15th 2025
LEPABE would like to congratulate Dr. João Vindeirinho for his PhD thesis of the Doctoral Program in Chemical and Biological Engineering, entitled “Nucleic acid-based point-of-care strategies for the detection of RNA viruses” supervised by Dr. Carina Almeida, defended on May 15th, 2025 FEUP.
PhD Thesis by Telmo Lopes on solarfuels
May 5th 2025
LEPABE would like to congratulate Dr. Telmo Lopes for his PhD thesis of the Doctoral Program in Environmental Engineering, entitled “SOLARFUELS - Photoelectrochemical Conversion and Storage of Energy: Beyond Hydrogen”, supervised by Prof. Adélio Mendes, defended on May 5th, 2025 FEUP.
- LEPABE meeting 2023
- LEPABE was granted new Ph.D scholarships in FCT 2024 call
- Program “Cientificamente Provável”
- Emeritus Professor title attributed to Arminda Alves
- UP Scientific Research Excellence Award 2025
- InnovAntiBiofilm kick-off meeting
- 3rd SYMPOSIUM ON ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
- LEPABE hosts the 1st General Meeting of the COST Action Net4CleanAir
- Last Lecture by Prof. Arminda Alves: Uncertainty analysis in fast-changing environments
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