Pedro Velho, a PhD student at LSRE-LCM supervised by Professor Eugénia Macedo (LSRE-LCM/ALiCE), recently received recognition through an article published by the University of Porto, showcasing his innovative work in transforming organic waste into valuable food supplements. Unlike traditional methods that use polluting solvents, his technique uses eco-friendly materials like amino acids and vitamins. The project aims to reduce waste incineration by repurposing organic residues, which has potential to revolutionize food and agricultural waste management.

For more details, read the full article here.

The LSRE-LCM research group is proud to announce that several of its researchers have been included in the “World’s Top 2% Scientists list” released by Standford University (USA). Covering a total of 22 areas and 174 sub-fields, this list published by the prestigious publisher Elsevier presents a restricted selection of scientists considered active, whose work has accelerated progress in their areas, also influencing the work productivity of other researchers.

LSRE-LCM members included in the list for the single calendar year of 2023 citation impact are (alphabetically ordered): Adrián Silva, Alírio E. Rodrigues, Ana Rita Ribeiro, Cláudia Silva, Fernando Pereira, Joaquim Faria,  José Luís Figueiredo, Vítor Vilar.

LSRE-LCM members included in the list for career-long citation impact up until the end of 2022 are (alphabetically ordered): Adrián Silva, Alírio E. Rodrigues, Eugénia Macedo, Fernando Pereira, Joaquim Faria, José Luís Figueiredo, José Órfão, Rui Boaventura, Vítor Vilar.

Congrats to all the researchers for their work as top-level scientists!

Check the complete lists here.