Research Team

Master in Agronomist Engineering, Coimbra Agriculture School (2017)

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.

Graduated in Chemical Engineering, University of Aveiro (2004); Master on Business Administration (2009); Post-graduation on Energy Management and Energy Efficiency (2012)

Projects management (Demonstration, Scale-up, New Businesses)

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.

Graduated in Economics, University of Porto (2008)

Accounting and Procurement
Performs tasks of Accounting, Provision and support of the global activity in RAIZ - Forest and Paper Research Institute.

Msc in Chemical Engineering, University of Aveiro (2011); PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Aveiro (2016)

Researcher
Performs functions in research and support for Tissue paper business area.

Graduated in Biology and Geology (2004), PhD in Geosciences (2011), University of Aveiro

Advanced Researcher; Investigation Project Manager

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.

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, University of Aveiro (2018); Master’s degree in Applied Marine Biology, University of Aveiro (2021)

Research Technician
Performs laboratory activity functions in the Forest Protection area, namely in research projects of biological control of eucalyptus pests.

Master in Chemical Engineering, University of Aveiro (2019)

Research Technician and Industrial Operational Support
Performs functions in research and development and industrial operational support in the pulp area of The Navigator Company.

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)

Research Technician
Performs functions in forest remote sensing field. Responsible of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). Invited Lecturer at Coimbra School of Agriculture.

Master in Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering the University of Porto (2014)

Technical Consultant
Performs functions to support the company's industrial and environmental activity: developing methodologies for solving problems/optimizing processes, analyzing relevant process data and identifying technological solutions to process problems.

Degree in Engineering of Multiplication of Plants, Escola Superior Agrária de Santarém (1992)

Responsible of the I&D Nursery at RAIZ

He has been a member of the group since 1991. He is responsible for the production of plants since the creation of RAIZ, in research projects, especially in breeding, propagation and biotechnology. He has responsibilities in the maintenance and security of the installations of RAIZ in Espirra.

9th grade

Laboratory Analyst
Performs laboratory analyst and quality control functions.

PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Aveiro (2019)

Researcher
Research functions focused on pulp and paper area.

Degree in Physical Chemistry (2008), Master in Advanced Chemistry, University of Coimbra (2011), Frequency of Master in Production Engineering, IPS (2018)

Laboratory Technician
Performs functions to support the global activity of laboratory.

Graduated in Biochemistry, University of Aveiro (2012); Master in Clinical Biochemistry, University of Aveiro (2014); PhD in Biorefineries, University of Aveiro (2023)

Senior Technician in industrial scale-up and composite development
Research and development activities in composite materials with cellulose fibers. Development of a portfolio of products and elaboration of techno-economic assessments.

Degree in Chemistry, University of Aveiro (1987); “Doctorat” (PhD) EFPG/INPG, Grenoble, France, 1992

General Director (since 2015)

Full Professor at University of Aveiro (no activity since 2015), Vice-Rector at UA (2010-2015), Director of the Chemistry Department at UA (2007-2010), professor and researcher on lignocellulosic materials (1992-today), (co)-author of more than 230 peer reviewed papers and 7 patents (ISI h-index 37).

Graduation degree in Geology at the University of Coimbra (2011); Master Science degree in Geosciences at the University of São Paulo Brazil (2014); PhD in Organic Geochemistry and Geotectonics at the University of São Paulo Brazil (2019)

Superior Technician of Forest Support Services
Performs the evaluation and the productivity tasks in eucalyptus stands forest in Portugal and Spain, in particular, pedological profile surveys, edaphoclimatic characterization, cartographic models in QGIS, and realization of new work protocols and technical reports in the scope of ongoing projects.

Graduated in Biology, University of Aveiro (1996); PhD in Forestry and Natural Resources Engineering, University of Lisbon (2018)

Researcher and project leader in Pest Management
During the last 20 years, he has been doing research on the control of pests and diseases affecting eucalypts. Recently, he has also doing research on invasive weed control in forests.

Graduated in Biology, University of Lisbon (2003); PhD in Entomology, University of the Azores (2012)

Research and Development Senior Technician
Manages Research and Development projects in Integrated Pest Management, with emphasis on monitoring and control of pests, diseases, and weeds, as well as consulting and extension support.

Master in Chemical Engineering, University of Aveiro (2014)

Technological Consulting
Consulting and support to the industrial activity of The Navigator Company in the areas of process, environment and energy. Particularly in the evaluation of wood impacts in the pulp and paper process, focusing on the monitoring and reduction of specific wood consumption, chemical/technological characterization of wood/pulp and study of pulping, bleaching and papermaking properties of different wood species, isolated and in mixture.

Graduated in Biotechnology, School of Agriculture of Ponte de Lima (ESA-IPVC, 2014); Master in Forensic Genetics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Porto (FCUP, 2016)

Superior Technician
Performs functions of laboratory activity in the ​​Forest Protection area, namely in the biological control research projects of Eucalyptus pests.

Graduated in Business Management, University of Aveiro - UA (1998); Post-graduate in Marketing Management by IPAM; Master Degree in Financial Audit in UA (2018)

Financial Incentives Project Manager
In collaboration with RAIZ R&D areas of expertise, prepares grant applications and manages R&D projects financed with national and European public funds. Responsible for the applications process of The Navigator Company affiliates to R&D Fiscal Incentives Program - SIFIDE.

Graduated in Biology (2015) and Master in Molecular and Cell Biology (2017), University of Aveiro

Researcher
Performs functions in research and support for e-globulus project and Fertility of Soil and Plant Nutrition area. Research lines: plant nutrition, soils, dendrometric evaluation and field trial installation.

Graduated in Economics (2008) and Masters Degree in Economics-Finance (2012), University of Aveiro

Financial Incentives Project Management
Incentives Proposal preparation and financial management of R&D projects, funded by public, national and European funds.

Master in Biotechnology, University of Minho (2021)

Research Technician
Research and development work, supporting FF2F project.

Graduation and Master's in Forestry Engineering, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (2006; 2015)

Coordinator of the Forest Technical Support Services and researcher in eucalyptus forestry
Performs functions to support, management and planning of the Forestry Technical Support Services provided by the Institute. Involving the edaphoclimatic zoning services and all technical support activities for forest research. Also accumulating the role of researcher in eucalyptus forestry.

Graduation in Applied Plant Biology, Science Faculty, Lisbon University (1989); PhD in Forest Engineering and Biotechnology, North Carolina State University (1982).

Communication and Strategic Projects
Coordinates R&D projects in areas complementary to RAIZ's internal work in forestry. Scientific coordination (writing and editorial) of multidisciplinary contents of the forest knowledge platform “Florestas.pt”.

Degree in Biology, FCUP (2016); Master in Biodiversity, Genetics and Evolution, FCUP (2020)

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.

Graduated in Forest Resources Engineering, Escola Superior Agrária of Coimbra (2001); Master degree in Forest engineering, University of “Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro” (2011); PhD student in Chemical and Biological Sciences – expertise in environmental sciences - University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD);

Coordinator of Forestry Consulting
Forestry consulting coordination involving biometry studies, information systems, development of forest management tools, dissemination of best silvicultural practices and knowledge transfe, including technical support to Portugal, Spain and Mozambique projects.

Graduated in Agronomic Engineering, University of Algarve (2003); Master in Forest Resources, Agrarian School of Coimbra (2017)

Consultancy and technology transfer project manager
Performs forestry consulting activities, involving technical support and knowledge dissemination to support The Navigator Company activity, International Projects, Forest Associations, Certification Groups, CELPA and Private.

12th Secondary Year (Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry)

Laboratory Analyst
She has competencies in laboratory analysis on the domains of Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Currently she does Soil analysis for different forestry projects.

Assistant Laboratory Technician from UNINOVA, Faculty of Science and Technology, University Nova de Lisboa (1988)

Laboratory Analyst

Since 1990, in the area of Biotechnology applied to Eucalyptus, first in the Vegetative micropropagation, Somatic embryogenesis and later in the Analysis of Molecular markers. She is responsible for the operational management of the laboratories and the administrative management of Herdade de Espirra facilities.

Master in Chemical Engineering, University of Lisbon - Instituto Superior Técnico (2021)

Research Technician
Research and development work, supporting FF2F project.

Graduated in Environmental Engineering and Rural Resources, School of Agriculture of Ponte de Lima (2008)

Assistant Forestry Technician
Performs data collection functions for the various areas of RAIZ research, namely dendrometric, phytosanitary, physiological, technological and nutritional evaluations; biological and soil crops; support in the installation of field trials and in edafo-climatic zoning.

Integrated Master in Environmental Engineering, University of Aveiro (2016)

Laboratory Graduate Staff
Characterization of paper and pulp solid wastes, waste waters, waters, pulp and paper samples. Maintenance, calibration and verification of material and laboratory equipment. Results analysis and reporting. Responsible for the analytical gazes network of the RAIZ laboratory.

Bachelor of Science in Biology, Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon (2019); Master of Sciences in Forest and Nature Conservation, University of Wageningen (2022)

Superior Research Technician
Performs functions in the forestry department, with special emphasis in carbon storage research.

Master in Chemical Engineering (2010), PhD in Environmental Engineering (2015), Faculty of Engineering University of Porto

Technological Consulting
Performs functions of consulting and project supporting to The Navigator Company mills in the areas of process, environment and energy.

Graduated in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Porto (1996); PhD in Analytical Chemistry, University of Porto (2002)

Technician
Performs functions to support the global activity of the Chemical Lab of RAIZ.

Master degree in Human Biology and Environment, Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon (2011)

Research scientist
Performs functions to support the genetic research activity of RAIZ. Currently is responsible for the R&D projects in Biotechnology and Vegetative Propagation applied to eucalyptus.

Master in Agronomic Engineering, University of Évora (2021)

Specialist in Genetic Improvement
Performs tasks in the genetic improvement activities at RAIZ, which include the installation of new trials, data collection and processing, among other activities. Additionally, is involved in the management of seed orchards, overseeing irrigation control, fertilization, cultural operations, and other related tasks.

Graduated in Biology, University of Aveiro (2006); PhD in Biology, University of Aveiro (2018); Post-graduation on Lean Management, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (2020)

Curator of Quinta de S. Francisco
Responsible for the management and promotion of Quinta de S. Francisco, reception of visits, environmental education and disclosure activities. Scientific coordinator of Floresta do Saber project. Collaborator and part of the Editorial Board of Florestas.pt.

Master in Geosciences, University of Minho Aveiro (2011)

Researcher
Hydrological research and ecohydrological modelling.

Graduated in Forestry Engineering, Institute of Agronomy - University of Lisbon (1988)

Manager of Genetic Improvement Programme
Manages RAIZ’s Genetic Breeding Programme, coordinates the field and nursery teams, analyzes the information necessary to reach the target and reports to RAIZ’s Directors the work progress. Recommends the best clones to afforestation which will be developed by NAVIGATOR FOREST PORTUGAL’s nursery.

12th Year of Schooling in the Scientific-Natural area Forest Professional Course (1989), Secondary School n. º 2 of Abrantes

Assistant Forestry Technician
Performs Field Technician roles in field trials, data collection and support to RAIZ field activity in the areas of Genetic Improvement, Soil and Forest Nutrition, Forest Protection, Forest Ecophysiology and Forest Biometry.

11th year of schooling

Laboratory Analyst
It performs laboratory analyzes in the technological area: wood cooking, bleaching, forming of leaves and analysis of paper capacity.

Bachelor in Geography, FLUC (2004); MSc in Geographic Information Science and Technology, FCTUC (2022); MSc student in Forest Resources, ESAC-IPC

Senior Technician of the Forest Technical Support Services
Belongs to the structure of forest edaphoclimatic zoning, performing edaphoclimatic analysis in forested areas, installing and evaluating field trials and plots within the goals of research projects, making biotic and abiotic risk assessment and preparing estimates of forest productivity. Digital mapping and cartography.

Graduated in Environmental Engineering, University of Aveiro (1982)

Administrative and Technical Support Director
Performs functions to support the global activity of RAIZ - Forest and Paper Research Institute. Currently, it is responsible for the Laboratories and Services provided by the Institute, as well as edaphoclimatic zoning of The Navigator Company patrimony.

High school

Laboratory Analyst
Performs functions of laboratory analyst in the chemical, technological and biometrics area.

Graduated in Industrial Chemistry at Federal University of Ouro Preto (2013); Master’s in Material Science Engineering - Polymers at Federal University of Sao Carlos (2015); PhD in Material Science Engineering - Polymers at Federal University of Sao Carlos (2020)

Research & Development Researcher
Research and development of new polymer composites with cellulose fibers and new papers coated with bioplastics or biocomposites. Acting in the development of a portfolio of new products for extrusion, injection molding, and new papers coated by extrusion or lamination.

Graduated in Environmental Science, University of Alcalá (2012); Master degree in Mediterranean Forestry and Natural Resources Management, School of Agriculture, University of Lisbon (2016); Graduated in Forestry Engineering, Catholic University of Ávila (2021)

Research Technician
Performs functions related to remote sensing and forest biometry. RPAS pilot. Supports the forest protection department of The Navigator Company in the area related to forest fires.

Professional Degree of “in vitro plant propagation”, Agrarian School of Santarém (1991)

Forestry Technician
Performs functions in the department of Genetic Improvement of Eucalyptus globulus, specifically in the controlled tree breeding, in the support of field tests and also laboratory cloning of selected trees.

12º year of schooling

Operation Support Technician

Performs support functions in the Biocomposites area.

Graduated in Environmental Engineering, University of Aveiro (1995); Master Science degree on Pulp for paper production processes, University of Beira Interior (2002)

Technologic consulting coordinator

From 1996 to 2014 performed and managed projects of I&D and consulting in process, environment and energy areas. From 2014 to 2016, was the corporate environmental and management system responsible of the Navigator Company. Since 2016, back to RAIZ to became technologic consulting coordinator.

Master’s degree in Agronomic Engineering, University of Oporto (2009)

Forest plant health specialist
Tasks related to monitoring and control of pests, diseases and invasive plants in forest environments through plant health surveys, installation and evaluation of field trials and studies with remote sensing technologies.

Chemistry degree Aveiro University (1986); MSc degree on Wood Sciences, INPL - Nancy University (1991);

Head of Laboratory
Technical and Quality Manager of RAIZ laboratory. Assures the technical supervision of Laboratory Research Technicians and fellows, management of resources for proper performance of the Laboratory as well as the evaluation of the results of the tests and calibrations.

Master in Chemical Engineering, University of Aveiro (2018)

Research Technician
Analytical support to R&D projects at RAIZ related to production and characterization of Tissue paper. Implementation of new methods for analysis of wood, pulp and Tissue paper. Results analysis. Backing the laboratory accreditation.

Graduated in Chemical Engineering, University of Aveiro (2006); PhD Chemical Engineering, University of Aveiro (2010)

Technological Scouting
Technological scouting activities, monitoring the evolution and the appearance of base or disruptive technologies and products, national and internationally, which may represent opportunities or risks for The Navigator Company.

Graduated in Food Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Aveiro (2007); Master in Analytical Chemistry and Quality Control, University of Aveiro (2009);

Senior Laboratory Technician
Analysis of contaminants from process of Pulp and Paper Industry. Instrumental analysis. Lean methodology.

Graduated in Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra (2000); PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Coimbra (2016)

Senior Research Technician - Laboratory
Develops studies within the area of implementation, validation and quality control for physical & chemical testing methods.

Master of Science in Biological Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico (2018)

Researcher
Performs research functions in the pulp & paper area.

Master in Mining and Geo-Environmental, University of Porto (2014)

Superior Technician of Forest Technical Support Services
Develops activity in Portugal and Spain, evaluating the forest performance, edaphoclimatic characterization, biotic and abiotic risk assessment and preparation of estimates of forest productivity.

Degree in Geology, University of Coimbra (2009); Master in Geochemistry, University of São Paulo - Brazil (2013); PhD in Organic Geochemistry and Bioenergy, University of São Paulo (2018)

Researcher
Develops research in the field of forest and environment, particularly in the area of valorization and new applications for by-products generated in the pulp and paper production process, in a circular economy perspective. Provides support to the R&D team in the areas of biorefinery, pulp and paper.

Graduated in Forest Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (2006)

Forestry Consultant
Performs forestry consulting activities, involving technical support and knowledge transfer to The Navigator Company and other private forestry owners. Currently part of his activity is carried out under the project “Land lease in Galicia”, in ecological characterization and site quality establishment for eucalypt planting.

Graduated in Biochemistry, University of Évora (2006); PhD degree in Chemistry, University of Aveiro (2015)

Research Technician
Performs functions to support the scientific research in the biorefinery sector.

Graduated in Chemistry, University of Aveiro (1996); Master in Chemistry of Natural Products and Food, University of Aveiro (2000); PhD in Chemistry of Lignocellulosic Materials, University of Aveiro (2005)

Technology R&D Coordinator
Coordination of Technological Research activity in the areas of Pulp, UWF Paper, Tissue Paper and Biorefinery. Scientific responsible for projects with external funding involving RAIZ and The Navigator Company.

Graduation in Technological Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences - University of Lisbon (2003); MSc in Applied Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences - University of Lisbon (2007); PhD in Chemistry - Organic Chemistry, University of Madeira (2016)

Researcher
Develops Technological R&D focused in Circular Economy and Bioeconomy, with special emphasis in added-value applications for residual biomass and for residues generated in pulp and paper production.

Graduated in Biotechnology, University of Aveiro (2019); Masters in Applied Biology University of Aveiro (2021)

Specialist R&D Technician in Propagation
Performs research and development functions in eucalyptus propagation: namely experiment design, testing, and data collection and processing.

Graduated in Forest Resources Engineering - Coimbra College of Agriculture (2012); Master in Management Control - Institute of Accounting and Administration of Coimbra (2015)

Forestry Technician
Belongs to the structure of zoning, performing functions of edaphoclimatic zoning in forestry areas; installing and evaluating field trials and plots within the goals of the research projects; Digital mapping and cartography.

Graduated in Biology (2008) and Master´s in Biotechnology in Biological Control (2011), University of Azores. PhD student of Biodiversity, Genetics and Evolution at Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon (FCUL)

Senior technician
Performs functions in research and support in the genetic improvement programme.

Graduated in Geography, Fluminense Federal University (2007); Master in Geomatics, State University of Rio de Janeiro (2010)

Research technician
Performs forestry consulting activities, involving climate models and geographic information systems (GIS).

Graduated in Chemical Engineering University of Coimbra (1994)

Technological Research and Consulting Director
Coordinates the Research and Technological Consulting activities of the Institute in Pulp, Biorefinery, Uncoated and Woodfree and Tissue Papers.

Graduated in Forest Resources Engineering, Coimbra College of Agriculture (2012); Attending Masters Degree Program in Forest Engineering, Coimbra College of Agriculture

Superior Technician of Forest Technical Support Services
Links edaphoclimatic conditions assessments with Eucalyptus forests productivity and performance. Reports local biotic and abiotic constraints providing crucial knowledge for a successful long-term management.

12th Year of Schooling in Forest Professional Course (1989), Agricultural School of Fermil de Basto

Forestry Technician
Performs Field Technician roles in field trials, data collection and support to RAIZ field activity in the areas of Genetic Improvement, Soil and Forest Nutrition, Forest Protection, Forest Ecophysiology and Forest Biometry.

Degree in Economics, University of Évora (1999); Degree in Accounting and Auditing, ISCAA (2008)

Knowledge Management and Valuation Support Technician

Graduated in Economics, University of Economics (2000); Master in “Macrodynamique et Finances Internationales” at CEMAFI, UNSA France (2001); PhD in Economics, University of Nice Sophia Antipolis CNRS (2013)

Science and Technology Manager/ Inpactus

Sara Monteiro is the Science and Technology Manager at RAIZ, in charge by inpactus management, Impact Assessment Methodologies and Innovation certification. During the last years she has been appointed as advisor in several European Programs: advisory member at H2020 Bioeconomy group, EC, Expert at European Banking authority (London) and currently is invited jury at Council of Innovation (Brussels). She published a book during December 2017 related with economic growth and innovation with preface from OECD at Springer/Palgrave The Quadruple Innovation Helix Nexus A Smart Growth Model, Quantitative Empirical Validation and Operationalization for OECD Countries”.

Graduated in Agronomic Engineering, Federal University of Espírito Santo State, Brazil (1983); Master degree in Soil and Plant Nutrition, Federal University of Viçosa, MG, Brazil (1986)

Coordinator of Silviculture Research
Currently performs functions of coordination of silvicultural activities research at RAIZ – Forest and Paper Research Institute, including areas like soil management, plant nutrition, tree ecophysiology and forest protection.

Master in Chemical Engineering, University of Porto (2016)

R&D Superior Technician and Industrial Operational Support
Research & Development and Industrial Operational Support in the Pulp area.

MSc in Chemistry of Materials Derived from Renewable Resources, University of Aveiro (2009); PhD in Chemical Engineering, minor in Bioengineering, University of Aveiro (2013)

Researcher
Research functions focused on the biorefinery area.

Degree in Forestry, Instituto Superior de Agronomia (2004); Master´s degree in Forestry and Natural Resources, Instituto Superior de Agronomia (2008); PhD in Forestry and Natural Resources, Instituto Superior de Agronomia (2015)

Researcher
Research fellow in several projects, including AGFORWARD (AGroFORestry that Will Advance Rural Development, ISA) and CLARIN (European Research Infrastructure for Language Resources and Technology, FCUL). In RAIZ is a member of the editorial team of the forest knowledge platform “Florestas.pt”. Performs functions of content research, writing and editing and monitoring information on social media, scientific community and social network.

11th year of schooling

Laboratory Analyst
Performs functions of analyst in the field of Chemistry and Biometrics.

Graduated in Biology, University of Porto (2001); Technological Specialization Course in Geographic Information Systems, University of Aveiro (2012); Master degree in Geo-information Science and Earth Observation for Natural Resources Management, University of Southampton (2015)

Research Technician
Performs functions in geographic information systems and remote sensing applied to forestry. RPAS pilot.

Graduated in Forest Resources Engineering, ESAC (2009); Master Degree in Environmental Management, ESAC (2019)

Senior Technician
Senior Technician function as edaphoclimatic zoning of The Navigator Company patrimony.

Graduated in Forest Engineering, Faculty of Agronomy and Forest Engineering of Garça (2009). Master in Forest Resources Management, Polytechnic Institute of Bragança (2020)

Superior Technician of Forest Technical Support Services
Develops activity in Portugal and Spain, evaluating the forest performance, edaphoclimatic characterization, biotic and abiotic risk assessment and preparation of estimates of forest productivity.