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. [...]
Last Lecture by Prof. Arminda Alves: Uncertainty analysis in fast-changing environments
February 21st, 2025
Prof. Arminda Alves, senior researcher of LEPABE, will have her last lecture on February 21st, at FEUP’s Auditorium.
The Last Lecture of Prof. Arminda Alves aims to promote a reflection on uncertainty analysis in context of fast change, linking her career in teaching and research in the field of analytical uncertainty to that of management, marked by the constant challenge of seeking solutions. The lecture seeks to highlight the importance of uncertainty as a driver of innovation, integrating it into the development of robust solutions for an uncertain future—one that is nonetheless full of opportunities.
Entrance in the FEUP’s Auditorium is free. To attend to the dinner, please register here (confirmation of the inscription will be required).
LEPABE hosts the 1st General Meeting of the COST Action Net4CleanAir
Posted on February 14th, 2025
The 1st General Meeting of the COST Action CA23139 - Network for Indoor Air Cleaning (Net4CleanAir) was hosted by LEPABE at the Faculty of Engineering of University of Porto (FEUP), on January 27-28th, 2025.
Bringing together 52 participants in person and 55 online from 29 countries, the meeting marked an important milestone in advancing the Action’s scientific and innovation activities. This event reflected the strong commitment of a motivated network working towards a shared vision: promoting clean air for healthy and energy-efficient indoor environments across Europe.
The Net4CleanAir COST Action is chaired by Sofia Sousa, senior researcher at LEPABE, and includes other LEPABE researchers among its active members. Learn more about this COST Action here.
LEPABE member is editor-in-chief of Renewable Energy
Posted on January 28th, 2025
Professor Nídia Sá Caetano, senior researcher of Processes, Products and Energy group of LEPABE, is Editor-in-chief of the Renewable Energy journal.
With a relevant impact factor, Renewable Energy journal, seeks to promote and disseminate knowledge on the various topics and technologies of renewable energy systems and components.
As an international, multi-disciplinary journal in renewable energy engineering and research, the journal aims to be a leading peer-reviewed platform and an authoritative source of original research and reviews related to renewable energy.
More information about this journal can be found here.
Book: Fundamentals of Biocatalysts
Posted on January 17th, 2025
Professor F. Xavier Malcata, from thee Biotechnology group of LEPABE, is the author of the book "Fundamentals of Biocatalysts: Cell Structure and Function", published by Springer.
This textbook covers the essentials of cells as biocatalysts, including cell morphology, cell genetics, cell metabolism, cell operation, cell stoichiometry, cell engineering, and cell interaction. A pragmatic and systematic approach is provided to all such topics, from the point of view of a biological engineer – illustrated by criteriously selected and carefully solved problems, proposed at the end of each section.
Know more about this book here.
PhD Thesis by Priscilla Silva on Airborne SARS-Cov2 indoor air contamination
January 9th 2025
LEPABE would like to congratulate Dr. Priscilla Silva for her PhD thesis of the Doctoral Program in Biomedical Sciences, entitled “Airborne SARS-Cov2: Indoor air contamination by SARS-Cov2: characterization and development of a new detection tool” co-supervised by Dr. Sofia Sousa, defended on January 9th, 2025 ICBAS.
PhD Thesis by Ana Sofia Gonçalves on lignosulphonate-based adhesive systems
November 22th 2024
LEPABE would like to congratulate Dr. Ana Sofia Gonçalves for her PhD thesis of the Doctoral Program in Chemical and Biological Engineering, entitled “Lignosulphonate-based adhesive systems for furniture and construction applications”, defended on November 22th, 2024 FEUP.
PhD Thesis by Beatriz Magalhães on Nucleic Acid Mimics in Bacteria
November 4th 2024
LEPABE would like to congratulate Dr. Beatriz Magalhães for her PhD thesis of the Doctoral Program in Chemical and Biological Engineering, entitled “Assessing the Internalisation and Diffusion of Nucleic Acid Mimics in Bacteria: A Computational and In Vitro Approach”, defended on November 4th, 2024 FEUP.
PhD Thesis by Sofia Delgado on polymer electrolyte membrane water electrolysis
November 4th 2024
LEPABE would like to congratulate Dr. Sofia Delgado for her PhD thesis of the Doctoral Program in Chemical and Biological Engineering, entitled “Cutting-edge materials and deposition processes for drastic cost-reduction of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Water Electrolysis” supervised by Prof. Adélio Mendes, defended on November 4th, 2024 FEUP.