Organic chemist whose primary expertise lies in designing and applying siderophores and xanthone derivatives for environmental remediation. Her work spans synthesizing novel chelating agents, characterizing metal-binding properties, and developing antifouling and antimicrobial solutions. She has published key articles on siderophore-based remediation and antifouling coatings, leads FCT-funded projects on efflux-pump inhibitor conjugates, and advances the understanding of marine pollutant mitigation strategies.

Keywords: Environmental chemistry, siderophores, heavy metal chelation and bioremediation, antimicrobial resistance and efflux pump inhibitors, biotechnological applications.

Recent Publications:
- “Siderophores and metallophores: Metal complexation weapons to fight environmental pollution” (DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.173044)
- “3,4‑Dioxygenated xanthones as antifouling additives for marine coatings: in silico studies, seawater solubility, degradability, leaching, and antifouling performance" (DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-26899-1)

Projects:
- “Siderophore efflux pump inhibitors (SEPIs) conjugates: A new concept for environmental problems” (FCT-funded) – Developing siderophore-based conjugates to tackle metal and microbial pollution
- "Impact of synthetic chelating agents on metal toxicity in deep-sea bacteria" (CIIMAR‑funded COB project) – Exploring effects of synthetic chelating agents on deep-sea bacteria, with implications for marine environmental health

Ecology
Marine Biology
Oceanography
Organic Chemistry

Looking for a project to join: any environmental application (ocean, plants, etc) of small molecules or siderophores

organic synthesis, small molecules, environmental chemistry, siderophores, heavy metal chelation, bioremediation, antimicrobial resistance, efflux pump inhibitors, biotechnological applications

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