Ana Violeta Girão

Ana Violeta Girão is a Researcher at the University of Aveiro's Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, affiliated with CICECO - Centre for Research in Ceramics and Composite Materials. She holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Leeds (2007) and has extensive experience in nanostructured materials research, carbon-based materials for environmental applications, and advanced microscopy techniques.

Education: BSc Chemistry (2001, University of Lisbon), MSc Applied Analytical Chemistry (2003, University of Lisbon), PhD Civil Engineering (2007, University of Leeds). Professional roles include R&D Head at SRE (fuel cells) and Post-Doc researcher at UA-CICECO (2010-2016). Current research focuses on nanomaterials for pollution sensing, electrochemical applications, and sustainable materials development.

Her work integrates transmission/scanning electron microscopy (TEM/SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and real-time structural dynamics analysis. Research emphasizes practical applications in environmental remediation, biomedical sensors, and eco-friendly materials.

Publications (49 journal articles, 4 book chapters) highlight advancements in electrochemical coatings, microplastic toxicity, and biobased nanocomposites. Awards include EPSRC and FCT funding scholarships. Teaching experience includes labs on electron microscopy and materials characterization at University of Aveiro and Leeds.

Supervised multiple MSc and industrial project students. Active in cross-sector collaborations, including projects with Bosch Thermal Technology. Scientific contributions span 30+ SCI papers and ongoing expansion of research methods in nanomaterials characterization.