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Researcher at CICECO-University of Aveiro from Portugal · Aveiro

I graduated in Industrial Chemistry (2006, UA) and completed my MSc in Analytical Chemistry (2007, UA). I completed the PhD in Nanosciences and Nanotechnology (2013, UA) under nanocomposites for SERS. Over this time, I developed vast chemical synthesis experience of composites, metal colloids, and biodetection. My research was recognized by Phantoms Foundation, receiving the Imaginenano ¿ Nanospain Conf. Travel Award (2011) and TNT2012 Fees Award (2012). From 2014 to 2017, I received a FCT postdoc fellowship to begin a research line that combines nanomaterials and Raman spectroscopy applied to sustainable nanotechnologies. I have developed a new research line at CICECO on non-trivial Raman methods for nanoscale characterization in an analytical chemistry context applied to health/environmental sectors. I have been the principal operator of the first RCM/AFM in Portugal, located at CICECO, providing scientific support. Since December 2017, I am a contracted researcher at CICECO. In the last 5 years (2014-present, with 4+5 months gaps for maternity leave), I co-supervised 2 MSc students (FAME Master-2015; Chemistry-2019), 1 research student (2017). My work was published in reputable journals on Materials Science (Talanta IF=5.3, Nanomaterials IF=4.3) and specialized journals (J Raman Spectrosc). My work on Raman imaging applied to dyeing textiles fibres was internationally recognized by WITec Silver Award-2017 for original/innovative research using RCM, and the Royal Society of Chemistry selected my critical review for journal cover (Phys Chem Chem Phys IF=3.4). I have 11 papers as first author (6 as corresponding author), including a book chapter (IntechOpen), 16 collaborative papers in several areas (catalyze, water quality monitoring, medicine) and 8 oral communications (1 invited talk, 2020). I have collaborated with an international scientific group within Instituto de Catalisis y Petroleoquímica/Spain (1 collaborative paper). I have contributed to a co-promotion project with Bosch Termotechnology (1 collaborative paper). I am a team member on COST action (CA19118, 2020-24), and I have participated in research training on WITec Headquarters in Ulm/Germany (2014, 2019). I was a member of an international academic jury of PhD degree (UAMadrid, 2019). I am currently a Topic Editor of Sensors ((ISSN 1424-8220), Guest Editor of the Special Issue "Nanostructured Materials Systems for Optical Sensing" and member of the Reviewer Board of Biosensors (ISSN 2079-6374). I have participated in the radio broadcasting "Os Dias do Futuro-A investigação e a inovação" concerning the application of Nanotechnology into the textile industry. Overall, I have co-authored 40 papers in SCI-indexed journals and 1 book chapter, summing nearly 500 citations and an h-index 12 (Scopus) and 1 national patent (submitted, 2020). I was a team member of 1 research project (56000 EUR from FCT, 2008-10) and a member of the organizing committees of 8th Inorg Chem Conf (Portugal, 2009) and RICI8 (Portugal, 2019).

Co Founder, CFO at Alteria Automation from Spain · Madrid

I am an extremely proactive and innovative executive and specialist in Industry 4.0, Investor Relations, M&A and Sales with 17 years of experience on an international basis. I can demonstrate the ability to analyse viability, interpret and present information on existing and potential investments. This includes experience in developing corporate strategy, business development, sales & marketing, capital raising and start-up disciplines. I have successfully established a number of new business start-ups and completed numerous venture capital projects, M&A and private placements, with deals at the multi-million level. This includes working in renowned international companies such as Merrill Lynch and Amadeus. As an entrepreneur, I created and/or developed MASSAM, a finance consulting company, Magna Navis Cruises, a niche cruise operation in Malta and China, a luxury vacation rental company and Alteria Automation, a high tech company that designs smart sensors for industrial predictive maintenance. Alteria has recently launched I-ON: an innovative air monitoring and disinfection (ultraviolet C) set of products based on smart sensors and real-time on the cloud traceability with alarms. The management of these companies involved extensive sales, business development, excel modelling, financings, creating corporate strategies and investor relations. During my professional career, I have always been an inspirational and motivational leader, capable of managing up to 50 team members and leading recruitment drives. Furthermore, I have participated in financial communication campaigns, worldwide roadshows, sales and marketing projects, and led several training courses. In my academic career, I was educated in some of the top schools in the United States and Europe (Georgetown University, Harvard University, Oxford University and Beau Soleil in Switzerland). I obtained honours graduations (cum laude) from Georgetown and Beau Soleil. Further, I lived in Spain (Madrid & Valencia), Switzerland (Villars-sur-Ollon), England (Worcester, Oxford & London), the U.S. (Miami, Boston, DC & New York). I also spent extended periods of time in Shanghai and Malta.