20 years of Science and Innovation
LEPABE present at NanoMed Europe 2019
Posted on July 17th, 2019
LEPABE researchers from Supramolecular Assemblies group participated in NanoMed Europe 2019, one of the major conferences in Nanomedicine in Europe. This conference was held in INL, Braga, from 17 to 19th of June, and was organized by INL and ETPN - European Technology Platform on Nanomedicine, an international network of which LEPABE is a member.
Know more here.
Fish Group website
Posted on July 12th, 2019
The Fish Group, that belongs to BEL - Biofilms Engineering Lab, part of the Biotechnology group of LEPABE has a new website where you can find relevant information about their research areas, projects and some news.
Know more here: https://www.fish-feup.pt
VG CoLAB application granted by FCT
Posted on July 8th, 2019
The Collaborative Laboratory “Vasco da Gama CoLAB - Energy Storage”, proposed by EFACEC Energy and led by LEPABE Senior Researcher Adélio Mendes, was approved by FCT. This is an important step for the research performed at LEPABE on cutting edge technology for energy storage.
Congratulations!
Pedro Pacheco was awarded "Best Poster Communication"
Posted on July 10th, 2019
Pedro Pacheco, research fellow at LEPABE, was awarded "Best Poster Communication" on the International Conference Hyceltec 2019 - VII Symposium on Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and Advanced Batteries, with the work "In-situ measurement of vanadium crossover for all-vanadium redox flow battery ". This conference took place in Barcelona from 1 to 3rd of July 2019.
Congratulations!
Isabel Oliveira was awarded "Excellent Shotgun Communication"
Posted on July 4th, 2019
LEPABE's PhD student Isabel Oliveira, supervised by Prof. Manuel Simões, was awarded "Excellent Shotgun Communication" with the work "The effects of ibuprofen on Staphylococcus aureus biofilm control" at the 3rd International Caparica Conference in Antibiotic Resistance, which was held in Capuchos, Caparica, from 10 to 13th of June 2019.
Congratulations!
PhD Thesis by Pedro Pereira on heat integration of Galp's Sines Refinery units
July 2nd, 2019
LEPABE would like to congratulate Dr. Pedro Pereira for his PhD thesis of the Doctoral Program in Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical Engineering, entitled “Galp’s Sines Refinery Processing Units Pinch-based Heat Integration” supervised by Prof. Henrique Matos (IST-UL) and Prof. Fernando G. Martins, defended on July 2nd 2019 at IST-UL.
Congratulations!
Joana Dias was nominated as Director of MIEA
Posted on July 2nd, 2019
Prof. Joana Dias, Senior Researcher at LEPABE and member of the Environmental Sciences and Technologies group, was nominated as Director of MIEA - Integrated Master in Environmental Engineering, on June 25th.
Congratulations for this achievement!
Paints and Coatings Technology Course
Posted on July 2nd, 2019
LEPABE’s Senior Researcher Fernão Magalhães is coordinating a course on Paints and Coatings Technology, which will take place on September 9 – 17th. This course has the collaboration and support of BASF, together with four Portuguese paint companies and the Portuguese Paints Association (APT).
More information can be found here (in Portuguese).
LEPABE Research Unit evaluated as EXCELLENT
Posted on June 28th, 2019
LEPABE Research Unit was evaluated with a grade of EXCELLENT by FCT - the Portuguese Agency for Science, Research and Technology. This international evaluation process is part of the pluriannual funding program. With more than 200 researchers, and a total of 56 ongoing projects, LEPABE received the highest rating in all evaluation criteria, and obtained very positive comments from the international panel.
Congrats to all LEPABE members for, once again, achieving this remarkable result!
Knocking on (lighter) wood
Posted on July 1st, 2019
Wood composite panels have changed the way we furnish our homes. Albeit the advantages they have, a team of LEPABE researchers developed a new process which solves some of the current limitations of these panels. With a lighter, eco-friendly and equally strong product, there's a new wave of change about to hit the wood industry. Technology developed at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto and the Polytechnic Institute of Viseu.
To learn more about this project, watch the video!
PhD Thesis by Vanessa Araújo on energy optimization of Matosinhos Refinery
June 26th, 2019
LEPABE would like to congratulate Dr. Vanessa Araújo for her PhD thesis of the Doctoral Program in Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical Engineering, entitled “Energy Optimization of Matosinhos Refinery's Aromatics Plant” supervised by Prof. Fernando G. Martins and Prof. Fernando Bernardo (UC), defended on June 26th 2019 at FEUP.
Biofilm Engineering Lab (BEL) Meeting
Posted on June 25th, 2019
The Biofilm Engineering Lab (BEL), part of the Biotechnology group of LEPABE, organized a meeting that took place at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP) on the 11th and 12th of June. Mathew Fields, director of the Center for Biofilm Engineering at Montana, USA, and Darla Goeres, Associate Research Professor from the same institution were invited to participate in the meeting both as speakers and as the jury of the lectures given by the Junior researchers, PhD students, research fellows and master student working at BEL.
PhD Thesis by Carolina Gonçalves on amino resins for the production of wood-based panels
May 30th, 2019
LEPABE would like to congratulate Dr. Carolina Gonçalves for her PhD thesis of the Doctoral Program in Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical Engineering, entitled “Preparation of amino resins and their impact on the production of wood-based panels” supervised by Prof. Luísa H. Carvalho, defended on May 30th 2019 FEUP.
Cooking a healthier diet
Posted on May 27th, 2019
The amount of salt we add to our meals greatly impacts our overall health. Its excessive consumption may lead to severe medical problems and should, therefore, be monitored.
This device allows for a quick and efficient check of salt levels whilst still being cooked, actively contributing to healthier meals! It was developed by a multidisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Porto, namely the Senior Researcher of LEPABE, Arminda Alves.
To learn more about this project, watch the video!
PINT OF SCIENCE 2019
Posted on May 20th, 2019
The event PINT OF SCIENCE 2019 is happening in Porto, from 20th to 22nd of May. This year’s edition organizing team counts with some LEPABE researchers, namely Cláudio Rocha, Salomé Macedo, Joel Silva, Ana Catarina Faria and Rúben Sousa.
Senior Researcher Joana Dias was invited to speak at Cervejaria Nortada, on may, 22nd, about "How residues can be valuable resources?". If you are interested in this event or others please buy here your ticket (2.5 EUR).
Know more about this event here.
LEPABE Junior Researcher present at Alzheimer´s and Parkinson´s Diseases Conference
Posted on May 3rd, 2019
Joana Loureiro, LEPABE Junior Researcher, presented her work on "Liposomes based nanocarriers to transport drugs in AD/PD treatment", at the 14th international conference on Alzheimer´s and Parkinson´s Diseases, which was held in Lisbon, Portugal, on March 26-31, 2019.
This international conference counted with more than 3800 participants, including many pharmaceutical companies.
Know more about this conference here.
LEPABE Senior Researcher involved on the creation of the Portuguese Mentoring Network
Posted on April 30th, 2019
Margarida Bastos, Senior Researcher of LEPABE, is part of a team that created the Portuguese Mentoring Network|Peer Tutoring in Higher Education (Rede Portuguesa de Mentoria|Tutoria Interpares no Ensino Superior). This network mission is strengthening ties of cooperation, dialogue and sharing of experiences that can influence participatory and supportive processes of integration and living in Higher Education.
Learn more about this network here: UPorto, Mentoria|Tutoria
LEPABE Senior Researcher participated in Milan International Furniture Fair
Posted on April 14th, 2019
A team of LEPABE members, led by Senior Researcher Luísa Carvalho, presented innovative lignocellulosic composites at this year’s edition of Milan International Furniture Fair (Salone Internazionale del Mobile Milano). The products, developed in the context of project Lightwood in collaboration with a team of designers, are based on a recently patented technology. They combine thistle wood particles with polyurethane foam to obtain a light-weight but mechanically resistant material, which caught the attention of several representatives from the European furniture industry.
BioRemid 2019
October, 24-25, 2019 - Almeida Garrett's Library - Crystal Palace Gardens, Porto
LEPABE's researchers, together with the LA LSRE-LCM and CERENA, are organizing the 2nd International Meeting on New Strategies in Bioremediation Processes that will take place on October, 24-25, 2019 and will be held in Almeida Garrett's Library - Crystal Palace Gardens, Porto (Portugal). The objective of this meeting is to bring together scientists and industry professionals in a friendly environment, in order to share the latest developments and innovations to face environmental problems.
LEPABE Senior Researcher present at the AMICI workshop
Posted on March 18th, 2019
Nuno Azevedo, Senior Researcher of LEPABE and project coordinator of DelNAM, was an invited speaker at the Anti-Microbial Coating Innovations to prevent infectious diseases (AMICI) workshop, that took place in Riga, Latvia, on March 7th. Nuno Azevedo’s talk was focused on “Obstacles and opportunities on the development of antimicrobial coatings”.
Learn more about this event here.
LEPABE Researchers participated in Global Women Breakfast
Posted on February 15th, 2018
LEPABE Researchers accepted IUPAC's invitation to participate in Global Women Breakfast, that happened on February 12th on FEUP. This event took place at different universities in Portugal and worldwide. Watch the video.
This initiative emerged as part of the celebration of IUPAC's 100th anniversary and the International Year of the Periodic Table, that is celebrating 150 years of existence. More information here.
LEPABE Senior Researcher participated in workshop about EU funds for Advanced Training
Posted on February 13th, 2019
LEPABE Senior Researcher Fernando G. Martins was invited to be present at the round table debate about the contribution of European funds (FEEI) to Advanced Training, which was focused on financial support by the European Social Fund (FSE) for PhD and Post-doctoral fellowships and Doctoral programs, within the scope of QREN and Portugal 2020.
More information here.
PhD Thesis by Maria João Ramalho on drug delivery in glioblastoma multiforme therapy
February 8th, 2019
LEPABE would like to congratulate Dr. Maria João Ramalho for her PhD thesis of the Doctoral Program in Chemical and Biological Engineering, entitled “Bioengineered nanocarriers for targeted drug delivery in glioblastoma multiforme therapy” supervised by Prof. Maria do Carmo Pereira, defended on February 8th 2019 FEUP.
LEPABE whishes you all a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Posted on December 20th, 2018
Sara Ramos and Filipe Rocha were awarded "Best Poster Presentation" at EMEC19
Posted on December 14th, 2018
LEPABE PhD student Sara Ramos, supervised by Prof. Lúcia Santos and Dr. Vera Homem, and AGRONAUT project researcher Filipe Rocha, supervised by Dr. Vera Homem, were awarded Best Poster presentation with their works “Extraction Methodologies for UV-filters and Synthetic Musk Compounds from Soils and Tomatoes” and “Assessing the Levels of Siloxanes and Musks in Sewage Sludges for a Sustainable and Safe Use in Soils”, respectively. The prizes were awarded at the 19th European Meeting on Environmental Chemistry (EMEC19), held from 3rd to 6th of December 2018 in Royat, near Clermont-Ferrand, France.
Congratulations!
Christmas time at LEPABE
Posted on December 10th, 2018
It is Christmas time at LEPABE. Get in the Christmas mood and share with us your lab Christmas decorations.
BEL group - E007
PSE group - E219
Environmental group - E201
Environmental group - E-146
4 reviews by LEPABE authors with more than 500 citations
Posted on November 29th, 2018
The following are scientific review papers authored by LEPABE researchers that have received more than 500 citations:
- Mata, T. et al. (2010) “Microalgae for biodiesel production and other applications: A review”, 2524 citations.
- Dias, J. M. et al. (2007) “Waste materials for activated carbon preparation and its use in aqueous-phase treatment: A review”, 515 citations.
- Simões, M. et al. (2010) “A review of current and emergent biofilm control strategies”, 505 citations.
- Homem, V. et al. (2011) “Degradation and removal methods of antibiotics from aqueous matrices - A review”, 502 citations.
Congratulations to all the authors!
Prof. Sebastião Feyo was awarded the "Gold Medal of the Order of Engineers"
Posted on November 27th, 2018
Prof. Sebastião Feyo de Azevedo, member of LEPABE and former Rector of the University of Porto, was honoured with the Gold Medal of the Order of Engineers (OE), "in recognition for the high merit demonstrated in the exercise of his profession throughout his diversified career as an Engineer, Professor and as senior OE official.
The event took place on November 24th, during the commemorations of the National Engineer's Day 2018.
More info here (pt).
Science & Technology Week 2018
November, 19-23, 2018
A new edition of the Science & Technology Week 2018 is taking place at the Department of Chemical Engineering with the participation of LEPABE. Till the end of this week, and on the motto: "Technological advances in emerging areas of chemical, environmental and biotechnology engineering" we welcome high school and university students into our research laboratories. More information here.
LEPABE Junior Researcher present at WHO workshop
Posted on November 6th, 2018
Sofia Sousa, LEPABE Junior Researcher, participated as specialist in the panel session “The Urban Health Initiative – UHI: Assessing the health and economic impacts of sectorial action against air pollution”, organized by the World Health Organization.
This took place in Geneva, Switzerland, on October 29th, as part of the WHO’s First Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health.
LEPABE Assistant Researcher was highlighted by U.Porto Inovação
Posted on November 5th, 2018
LEPABE assistant researcher António Ferreira was highlighted by U.Porto Inovação due to his work on Mesoscale Oscillatory Flow Reactors (Meso-OFR).
Developed at LEPABE/FEUP and CEB/U. Minho, Meso-OFR is a novel technology for process intensification. The technology has been applied in continuous crystallization of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API’s) in collaboration with pharmaceutical industry.
Read the article and know more about the Meso-OFR technology .
PhD Thesis by Joel Silva on high purity hydrogen production
October 31th, 2018
LEPABE would like to congratulate Dr. Joel Silva for his PhD thesis of the Doctoral Program in Chemical and Biological Engineering, entitled “High purity H₂ production in a membrane reactor combined with CO₂ sorption through glycerol steam reforming'' supervised by Prof. Luís Miguel Madeira and Dr. Miguel Soria, defended on October 31th 2018 FEUP.
LEPABE was present in TWINNING Coordinators Day
Posted on October 31th, 2018
Nuno Guimarães and Rita Santos, LEPABE Researchers, participated in the TWINNING Coordinators Day that took place in Brussels, Belgium, on October 17th and was organized by the European Commission.
The meeting involved all coordinators of approved TWINNING projects, namely project DELNAM – “Strengthening the research area of delivery of nucleic acid mimics (NAMS) into bacteria to fight the antibiotic crisis”, led by Prof. Nuno Azevedo.
António Vilanova was awarded "Best Poster Presentation" at CHEMPOR 2018
Posted on October 12th, 2018
LEPABE's PhD student António Vilanova, supervised by Prof. Adélio Mendes, was awarded "Best Poster" with the work "Multi-electrode window for large-area solar hydrogen production" at the 13th International Chemical and Biological Engineering Conference (CHEMPOR 2018), which was held at the Centro Cultural e de Congressos de Aveiro, from 2nd to 4th October 2018.
Congratulations!
LEPABE was present at BESTPRAC COST action
Posted on October 10th, 2018
José Avelino Silva, LEPABE manager for science and technology, participated in the BESTPRAC Training School (4-6 June) and Workshop (24-25 September) in Belgrade, Serbia.
BESTPRAC is a COST network that gathers people working at universities and research-driven institutions who are carrying out different tasks to support research projects. This COST action aimed to develop best practices and share knowledge related to EU-funded research projects, namely Horizon 2020 and beyond.
Watch a video interview here.
LEPABE's PhD student tested a new PEC prototype at the German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Posted on October 8th, 2018
António Vilanova, LEPABE's PhD student supervised by Prof. Adélio Mendes, was at DRL (Cologne - Germany) in the end of August to test a new photoeletrochemical cell prototype developed at LEPABE.
They used the solar concentrator "SoCRatus", developed by the Institute of Solar Research, to test a module of 4 photoeletrochemical cells for clean production of hydrogen directly from solar energy, gathering important results for the commercial viability of this technology.
LEPABE meeting 2018
Posted on October 3rd, 2018
LEPABE acknowledges the massive participation of its members on the LEPABE meeting 2018, last 19th September.
Together we are building "New horizons for sustainable development"!
LEPABE assistant researcher was featured in the 27th edition of "Perspetivas"
October 1st, 2018
LEPABE assistant researcher Luísa Andrade,was featured in the 27th edition of "Perspetivas", a supplement of "Público", a national newspaper.
Her team, led by Prof. Adélio Mendes, works on the development of PSCs - perovskite solar cells, focusing on their stability under environment conditions and on replacing the commonly used noble metals (like gold) with less expensive carbon materials.
To know more about this project, follow this link (page 21).
LEPABE was granted 9 Ph.D scholarships in FCT 2018 call
Posted on September 26th, 2018
LEPABE congratulates the 9 project researchers that were granted individual scholarships to obtain the Ph.D degree in the national FCT call (2018):
- Alexandra Soares - Ana Catarina Faria
- Diana Oliveira - Isabel Oliveira
- Maria João Romeu - Ricardo Oliveira
- Rúben Madureira - Salomé Macedo
- Sara Pardilhó
Congratulations!
6 LEPABE researchers were granted CEEC individual contracts
Posted on September 18th, 2018
LEPABE congratulates the 6 researchers that were granted individual fellowships in the FCT Scientific Employment Stimulus Program.
Sofia
Sousa
Vera
Homem
Assistant Researchers
Junior Researchers
Anabela Borges
Artur
Pinto
João Azevedo
Luciana Gomes
PhD Thesis by Ana Antunes on development of new resins for paper impregnation and agglomerated cork binding
Semptember 13th, 2018
LEPABE would like to congratulate Dr. Ana Antunes for her PhD thesis of the Doctoral Program in Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical Engineering, entitled “Introducing new functionalities in resins for paper impregnation and cork binding” supervised by Prof. Fernão Magalhães and Prof. Ana Barros (UA), defended on September 13th 2018 at FEUP.
Prof. Sebastião Feyo distinguished by the President of the Portuguese Republic
Posted on August 3rd, 2018
The President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, distinguished Prof. Sebastião Feyo de Azevedo, member of LEPABE, with the Grand Cross of the Order of the Public Instruction, as recognition for the high services provided by the Professor for the cause of education and teaching and, in particular, for the relevant and demanding functions of the University of Porto Rectorate, which he performed with high merit.
Congratulations!
More info here. Photo: Presidência da República
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