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RAIZ team consists of Researchers, Technicians and Scholars, whose work is reflected in innovative solutions for the forest industry.
Staff
Adriana Vidal Vieira
Degree :
Master in Agronomist Engineering, Coimbra Agriculture School (2017)
Position :
Research Technician
Implementation of methods and laboratory tests in the analysis of soils, plant material, environmental control, characterization of process chains and end product of the process of pulp, printing and writing paper and tissue paper. Analysis of the results. Backing the laboratory accreditation.
Alexandre Gaspar
Degree :
Graduated in Chemical Engineering, University of Aveiro (2004); Master on Business Administration (2009); Post-graduation on Energy Management and Energy Efficiency (2012)
Position :
Projects management (Demonstration, Scale-up, New Businesses)
Short biographical note :
Previously has carried out functions related with technology consultancy, engineering studies, bio refinery R&D projects management and bio refinery processes assessment. Currently is working on the industrial scale-up of possible new business for The Navigator Company.
Alexandre Silva
Degree :
Graduated in Economics, University of Porto (2008)
Position :
Accounting and Procurement
Performs tasks of Accounting, Provision and support of the global activity in RAIZ - Forest and Paper Research Institute.
Ana Margarida Carta
Degree :
Msc in Chemical Engineering, University of Aveiro (2011); PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Aveiro (2016)
Position :
Researcher
Performs functions in research and support for Tissue paper business area.
Ana Quintela
Degree :
Graduated in Biology and Geology (2004), PhD in Geosciences (2011), University of Aveiro
Postdoctoral Researcher in Geosciences and Biology projects at UA (2012-2014). In 2015 joined the RAIZ Institute. Currently, leads the Fertility of Soil and Plant Nutrition R&D project. Lines of research: plant nutrition, fertilization practice, fertility of soil and edaphic factors, biogeochemical balance.
Ana Rita Ângelo
Degree :
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, University of Aveiro (2018); Master’s degree in Applied Marine Biology, University of Aveiro (2021)
Position :
Research Technician
Performs laboratory activity functions in the Forest Protection area, namely in research projects of biological control of eucalyptus pests.
Ana Teodora Silva
Degree :
Master in Chemical Engineering, University of Aveiro (2019)
Position :
Research Technician and Industrial Operational Support
Performs functions in research and development and industrial operational support in the pulp area of The Navigator Company.
André Duarte
Degree :
Graduated in Forest Research Engineering (2008) and Master in Forest Resources (2012) at Coimbra School of Agriculture. Master in Geographic Information System and Science (2019) and PhD student in Information Management at NOVAIMS Universidade Nova de Lisboa (2020 - present)
Position :
Research Technician
Performs functions in forest remote sensing field. Responsible of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). Invited Lecturer at Coimbra School of Agriculture.
Andreia Ferreira
Degree :
Master in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering the University of Porto
Position :
Technical Consultant
António Ramos Teixeira
Degree :
Degree in Engineering of Multiplication of Plants, Escola Superior Agrária de Santarém
Position :
Responsible of the I&D Nursery at RAIZ
Belinda Soares
Degree :
PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Aveiro
Position :
Researcher
Bruno Almeida
Degree :
Degree in Physical Chemistry, Master in Advanced Chemistry, University of Coimbra, Frequency of Master in Production Engineering, IPS
Position :
Laboratory Technician
Bruno Valente
Degree :
Graduated in Biochemistry, University of Aveiro; Master in Clinical Biochemistry, University of Aveiro; PhD in Biorefineries, University of Aveiro
Position :
Senior Technician in industrial scale-up and composite development
Carlos Pascoal Neto
Degree :
Degree in Chemistry, University of Aveiro; “Doctorat” (PhD) EFPG/INPG, Grenoble, France
Position :
General Director (since 2015)
Carlos Teixeira
Degree :
Graduation degree in Geology at the University of Coimbra; Master Science degree in Geosciences at the University of São Paulo Brazil; PhD in Organic Geochemistry and Geotectonics at the University of São Paulo Brazil
Position :
Superior Technician of Forest Support Services
Carlos Valente
Degree :
Graduated in Biology, University of Aveiro; PhD in Forestry and Natural Resources Engineering, University of Lisbon
Position :
Researcher and project leader in Pest Management
Catarina Gonçalves
Degree :
Graduated in Biology, University of Lisbon; PhD in Entomology, University of the Azores
Position :
Research and Development Senior Technician
Catarina Rebelo
Degree :
Master in Chemical Engineering,
University of Aveiro
Position :
Technological Consulting
Cátia Martins
Degree :
Graduated in Biotechnology, School of Agriculture of Ponte de Lima (ESA-IPVC); Master in Forensic Genetics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto (FCUP)
Position :
Superior Technician
Cindy Sabença
Degree :
Graduated in Economics and Masters Degree in Economics-Finance, University of Aveiro
Position :
Financial Incentives Project Management
Cláudia Amorim
Degree :
Master in Biotechnology, University of Minho
Position :
Research Technician
Cláudio Teixeira
Degree :
Graduation and Master's in Forestry Engineering, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
Position :
Coordinator of the Forest Technical Support Services and researcher in eucalyptus forestry
Cristina Marques
Degree :
Graduation in Applied Plant Biology, Science Faculty, Lisbon University; PhD in Forest Engineering and Biotechnology, North Carolina State University
Position :
Communication and Strategic Projects
Daniel Oliveira
Degree :
Degree in Biology, FCUP (2016); Master in Biodiversity, Genetics and Evolution, FCUP (2020)
Position :
Senior Research Technician
Performs mainly functions related to the monitoring and control of pests in forest environments through phytosanitary surveys, installation and evaluation of field trials and in laboratory environment through the rearing and keeping of species for biological control.
Daniela Ferreira
Degree :
Graduated in Forest Resources Engineering, Escola Superior Agrária of Coimbra; Master degree in Forest engineering, University of “Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro”; PhD student in Chemical and Biological Sciences – expertise in environmental sciences - University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD);
Position :
Coordinator of Forestry Consulting
Eduardo Mendes
Degree :
Graduated in Agronomic Engineering, University of Algarve; Master in Forest Resources, Agrarian School of Coimbra
Position :
Consultancy and technology transfer project manager
Ema Meireles
Degree :
12th Secondary Year (Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry)
Position :
Laboratory Analyst
Fátima Cunha
Degree :
Assistant Laboratory Technician from UNINOVA, Faculty of Science and Technology, University Nova de Lisboa
Position :
Laboratory Analyst
Filipe Sousa
Degree :
Graduated in Environmental Engineering and Rural Resources, School of Agriculture of Ponte de Lima
Position :
Assistant Forestry Technician
Francisco Silveira
Degree :
Integrated Master in Environmental Engineering, University of Aveiro
Position :
Laboratory Graduate Staff
Inês Chaby
Degree :
Bachelor of Science in Biology, Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon; Master of Sciences in Forest and Nature Conservation, University of Wageningen
Position :
Superior Research Technician
Isabel Pinto
Degree :
Master in Chemical Engineering, PhD in Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering University of Porto
Position :
Technological Consulting
Joana Costa
Degree :
Master degree in Human Biology and Environment, Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon
Position :
Research scientist
Joao Cruz
Degree :
Master in Agronomic Engineering, University of Évora
Position :
Specialist in Genetic Improvement
João Ezequiel
Degree :
Graduated in Biology, University of Aveiro; PhD in Biology, University of Aveiro; Post-graduation on Lean Management, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Position :
Curator of Quinta de S. Francisco
João Rocha
Degree :
Master in Geosciences, University of Minho Aveiro
Position :
Researcher
José Araújo
Degree :
Graduated in Forestry Engineering, Institute of Agronomy - University of Lisbon
Position :
Manager of Genetic Improvement Programme
José Cardoso
Degree :
12th Year of Schooling in the Scientific-Natural area Forest Professional Course
Position :
Assistant Forestry Technician
José Carlos Teixeira
Degree :
11th year of schooling
Position :
Laboratory Analyst
Leonel Gonçalves
Degree :
Bachelor in Geography, FLUC; MSc in Geographic Information Science and Technology, FCTUC; MSc student in Forest Resources, ESAC-IPC
Position :
Senior Technician of the Forest Technical Support Services
Licínio Rodrigues
Degree :
High school
Position :
Laboratory Analyst
Luis Acevedo Muñoz
Degree :
Graduated in Environmental Science, University of Alcalá; Master degree in Mediterranean Forestry and Natural Resources Management, School of Agriculture, University of Lisbon; Graduated in Forestry Engineering, Catholic University of Ávila
Position :
Research Technician
Luís Ferreira
Degree :
Professional Degree of “in vitro plant propagation”, Agrarian School of Santarém
Position :
Forestry Technician
Luís Gonçalves
Degree :
12º year of schooling
Position :
Operation Support Technician
Luís Machado
Degree :
Graduated in Environmental Engineering, University of Aveiro;
Master Science degree on Pulp for paper production processes, University of Beira Interior
Position :
Technologic consulting coordinator
Luís Mota
Degree :
Master’s degree in Agronomic Engineering, University of Oporto
Position :
Forest plant health specialist
Margarida Bastos
Degree :
Master in Chemical Engineering, University of Aveiro
Position :
Research Technician
Mariana Oliveira
Degree :
Graduated in Chemical Engineering, University of Aveiro; PhD Chemical Engineering, University of Aveiro
Position :
Technological Scouting
Marta Casimiro
Degree :
Graduated in Food Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Aveiro;
Master in Analytical Chemistry and Quality Control, University of Aveiro;
Position :
Senior Laboratory Technician
Micaela Soares
Degree :
Graduated in Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra; PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra
Position :
Senior Research Technician - Laboratory
Miguel Coelho
Degree :
Master of Science in Biological Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico
Position :
Researcher
Miguel Mendanha
Degree :
Master in Mining and Geo-Environmental, University of Porto
Position :
Superior Technician of Forest Technical Support Services
Nuno Rodrigues
Degree :
Graduated in Forest Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra
Position :
Forestry Consultant
Patrícia Portela
Degree :
Graduated in Biochemistry, University of Évora; PhD degree in Chemistry, University of Aveiro
Position :
Research Technician
Paula Pinto
Degree :
Graduated in Chemistry, University of Aveiro; Master in Chemistry of Natural Products and Food, University of Aveiro; PhD in Chemistry of Lignocellulosic Materials, University of Aveiro
Position :
Technology R&D Coordinator
Pedro Branco
Degree :
Graduation in Technological Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences - University of Lisbon; MSc in Applied Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences - University of Lisbon; PhD in Chemistry - Organic Chemistry, University of Madeira
Position :
Researcher
Pedro Graça
Degree :
Graduated in Biotechnology, University of Aveiro; Masters in Applied Biology University of Aveiro
Position :
Specialist R&D Technician in Propagation
Pedro Neto
Degree :
Graduated in Forest Resources Engineering - Coimbra College of Agriculture; Master in Management Control - Institute of Accounting and Administration of Coimbra
Position :
Forestry Technician
Raquel Mendes
Degree :
Graduated in Biology and Master´s in Biotechnology in Biological Control, University of Azores. PhD student of Biodiversity, Genetics and Evolution at Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon (FCUL)
Position :
Senior technician
Raul Monteiro
Degree :
Graduated in Geography, Fluminense Federal University; Master in Geomatics, State University of Rio de Janeiro
Position :
Research technician
Ricardo Jorge
Degree :
Graduated in Chemical Engineering University of Coimbra
Position :
Technological Research and Consulting Director
Rui Baião
Degree :
Graduated in Forest Resources Engineering, Coimbra College of Agriculture; Attending Masters Degree Program in Forest Engineering, Coimbra College of Agriculture
Position :
Superior Technician of Forest Technical Support Services
Rui Gomes
Degree :
12th Year of Schooling in Forest Professional Course, Agricultural School of Fermil de Basto
Position :
Forestry Technician
Sara Maia
Degree :
Degree in Economics, University of Évora;
Degree in Accounting and Auditing, ISCAA
Position :
Knowledge Management and Valuation Support Technician
Sara Monteiro
Degree :
Graduated in Economics, University of Economics ; Master in “Macrodynamique et Finances Internationales” at CEMAFI, UNSA France; PhD in Economics, University of Nice Sophia Antipolis CNRS
Position :
Science and Technology Manager/ Inpactus
Sérgio Fabres
Degree :
Graduated in Agronomic Engineering, Federal University of Espírito Santo State, Brazil; Master degree in Soil and Plant Nutrition, Federal University of Viçosa, MG, Brazil
Position :
Coordinator of Silviculture Research
Tânia Sofia Oliveira
Degree :
Degree in Forestry, Instituto Superior de Agronomia; Master´s degree in Forestry and Natural Resources, Instituto Superior de Agronomia; PhD in Forestry and Natural Resources, Instituto Superior de Agronomia
Position :
Researcher
Teresa Rodrigues
Degree :
11th year of schooling
Position :
Laboratory Analyst
William Tosta
Degree :
Graduated in Forest Engineering, Faculty of Agronomy and Forest Engineering of Garça. Master in Forest Resources Management, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança
Position :
Superior Technician of Forest Technical Support Services
