LSRE-LCM congratulates Isabel Barbosa for her PhD thesis defense on October 29, 2024. Isabel finished the Doctoral Program in Chemical and Biological Engineering, with the PhD thesis entitled "'Technologies for Sustainable Ammonia Production: Reactor Design and Prototyping" supervised by Professor Cláudia Silva and Doctor Ricardo Santos.

The staff and team of LSRE-LCM wish Isabel success in the new professional stage that will now begin!

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.