Experience

BioMimetx

• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder and Chief Scientific Officer

  • Jul 2016 - Present

• Co-founder

  • Jan 2014 - Present



Faculty of Sciences University of Lisbon

• Auxiliar Researcher (FCT grant)

  • Feb 2015 - Jul 2016

• Pos Doc researcher

  • Sep 2008 - Jan 2015



IRB Barcelona

• Spain
• Research Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Research Officer

  • Jun 2013 - Dec 2013



COTEC Portugal

• Portugal
• Industry Associations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• COhiTEC Program

  • Mar 2013 - Jul 2013

  The adhesion of marine life to any surface submerged in water (biofouling) is a major concern for all maritime activities: it can cause increased costs in fuel consumption - up to 40% - and actively promotes corrosion of the materials.Currently, prevention of biofouling relies on the use of biocide-containing antifouling paints, 90% of which contain copper as biocide.However, copper has a limited effect, is toxic and is being progressively restricted, especially in Sweden and in some areas of USA.Disruptive technological solutions, with extreme efficiency and non-pollutant for the seas, are therefore urgently needed.BioMimetics creates and delivers innovative solutions, inspired by Nature, optimized through thousands of years of evolution.Contratily to the current biocides, which contain copper, BioMimetics’ Bio-Additives for Marine Antifouling Paints derive from unique biological compounds, with broad range activity on biological control and no toxic impact on the environment.Their unique features ensure significant savings in fuel costs in circulating ships and boats and on their maintenance, keeping oceans life unharmed.



Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciencia

• Portugal
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• PhD Student

  • Sep 2004 - Sep 2008



ITQB NOVA

• Portugal
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• PhD Student

  • Sep 2004 - Sep 2008

• Research Assistant

  • Sep 2003 - Sep 2004



Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark

• Denmark
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• PhD Student

  • Sep 2005 - Dec 2007



University of Évora

• Portugal
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Invited Assistant Professor

  • Sep 2004 - Feb 2005