Matera, LtaAssistant Researcher
Jun. 2010 - Jun. 2012Matera, Lda. Biocant Park, Cantanhede, CoimbraMatera is a startup company that develops antimicrobial technology. It develops durable antimicrobial coatings that can be incorporated on any material surface (wood, plastic, metal, textile, paint, rubber). It is located at the Biocant Park in Cantanhede, Portugal. As an assistant researcher, I participated in the project Coatings and Materials Formed by Antimicrobial Cationic Polymers. Co-funded by QREN, under the “Programa Mais Centro” and European Union, from 2009 to 2012.
Development of innovative nanomaterials and coatings based on silica nanoparticles or carbon nanotubes, with antimicrobial, antifungal, and antiviral properties for application in furniture, footwear, building materials, textiles, etc.
Inventor of a patent (Antimicrobial Complexes) and author of a research article. Oral presentations and participation in lab meetings. Writing of scientific reports. Representation of the company at public events. Co-management of the chemistry and microbiology laboratories. Equipment and material maintenance, and quotations management. Co-implementation of the electrospinning system of the Biomaterials and Stem Cell-Based Therapeutics Laboratory of Biocant Park.