ABOUT ME
Professional info
A determined and proactive chemist with 12 years of experience in electrochemical research. Innovative, strong team player who is inspired by other people but also works independently. Responsible, organised and analytical approach to work.
I am friendly and helpful, and I believe that I can always learn from other people. I enjoy working with others and I am used to deal with people with different backgrounds and from different countries and cultures.
Languages
Portuguese: Mother Tongue
English: Fluent
Dutch: Basic user
Spanish: Basic user
French: Basic user
Work experience
Marie Curie Research Fellow
AXES - Antwerp X-ray analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation group (University of Antwerp)
January 2020 - Present
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Project: Innovative electrochemical multiplex biosensor for detection and quantification of clinically relevant circulating miRNAs - INFORM (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship European, H2020-MSCA-IF-2019, Grant no. 842219)
- Development of aptasensors for the detection of miRNAs
- Photoelectrochemical studies of dyes
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Postdoctoral Research Associate
AXES - Antwerp X-ray analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation group (University of Antwerp)
August 2018 - December 2019
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- Development of biosensors for small molecule detection
- Photoelectrochemical studies of dyes
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Research Fellow
International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory- INL
January 2016 - December 2017
- Graphene Biosensor development – Fundamental and Applied Research
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Postdoctoral Research Associate
Aarhus University, Aarhus (Denmark)
iNANO, Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Centre
August 2012 - September 2015
- Electron transfer in DNA and biosensor development – Fundamental and Applied Research
- Fundamental studies of carbon surfaces for DNA immobilisation and energy conversion
Advisor: Dr. Elena E. Ferapontova
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Postdoctoral Research Assistant
Durham University (UK)
Department of Chemistry
December 2011 - June 2012
1) Electron transfer in bilayer lipid membranes
2) Development of biocompatible hydrogels
Secretary of a degree in environmental chemistry
University of Beira Interior (Portugal)
Department of Chemistry
July 2006 - June 2007
Responsible for all the bureaucratic tasks.
Junior Research Assistant
University of Beira Interior (Portugal)
Department of Chemistry
July 2005 - June 2006
Use of anaerobic/aerobic CSTR/SBR systems for the treatment of wool dyeing effluents.
Advisor: Dr. Isolina Gonçalves
Skills
Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Physical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Amperometry
Potentiometry
Nanoparticles
UV-Vis
Materials Science
Surface Characterisation
Biochemistry
Research
Education
October 2017 - November 2011
Ph.D. in Chemistry (Field: Electrochemistry)
Thesis title: Studies of electron transfer in self-assembled monolayer and bilayer lipid membranes
Supervisor: Dr. Ritu Kataky
University of Beira Interior
October 1999 - July 2005
Diploma (Licenciatura) in Industrial Chemistry
Final Project: Treatment of wastewater from the textile industry