Background
Raul Machado holds a BSc in Applied Biology, MSc in Molecular Genetics, post-graduation in Management, and a PhD in Biology with a specialization in Materials Science and Engineering (Univ Minho). He is Assistant Researcher at CBMA and vice-director of the Institute of Science and Innovation for Bio-Sustainability (IB-S). Engaged in entrepreneurial & research innovation initiatives as trainer/consultant and technological entrepreneurship mentor.
Research Interests
My research applies biological systems to develop sustainable bio-based solutions within a circular (bio)economy, including: 1) developing bioinspired recombinant protein polymers, especially for antimicrobial applications; 2) bioprospecting marine microorganisms for value-added compounds; and 3) using microorganisms as a bioremediation platform for biodegradation of plastics and restoration of polluted environments.
Keywords
bioinspired systems; biopolymers and biocomposites; microbial cell factories; bioprospection; bioremediation; circular (bio)economy
Ongoing research projects
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Ongoing PhD supervisions
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