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Marta Marques Alves is an Assistant Professor at the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) , University of Lisbon, affiliated with the Centro de Química Estrutural (CQE) . She holds a PhD in Plant Biochemistry (2010) from the New University of Lisbon (UNL) and has been a Junior Researcher in Materials Sciences at IST since 2018. Her research focuses on functional materials , particularly zinc-based biomaterials for biomedical applications , such as 3D-printed bone scaffolds that degrade naturally and release therapeutic agents. She bridges plant science and materials engineering, emphasizing eco-conscious solutions for societal transitions. She teaches Industrial Safety and Utilities and Mass and Energy Balances . Her editorial roles include serving on the boards of Scientific Reports , Applied Surface Science Advances , and Surfaces and Interfaces . She coordinates the Corrosion Science and Surface Engineering (CSSE) research group (20 members) and serves on CQE’s executive committee. Her work has led to over 50 peer-reviewed publications and collaborations in national and international projects. Institutional contributions include advising graduate students and overseeing research infrastructure. Her outreach efforts include a podcast explaining her innovations in biocompatible materials. She advocates for sustainable materials and interdisciplinary research, addressing challenges in healthcare and environmental science.

• Functional Materials Engineering
• Biocompatible Materials
• Eco-conscious Solutions
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Ana Loureiro is an Associate Professor at Lusófona University and a researcher at HEI-Lab (Human Environment Interaction Lab). She has served as a former president of the Ethics and Deontology Commission for Scientific Research at the School of Psychology and Life Sciences, Lusófona University. PhD in Social and Environmental Psychology (ISCTE-IUL) MSc in Psychology and Environmental Education (ISPA) BSc in Psychology (Lisbon University) Her research focuses on: human experience of natural/urban environments; sociopsychological determinants of environmental behavior; and community intervention through co-creation methodologies. She coordinates the Conscious Consumer Observatory and contributes to projects aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG13 Climate Action. Recent projects include: Climate Change Impacts on Mental Health in Europe BioLaMer: Fly Larvae Biorefinery for Biopolymer Production Bioplastics Market Opportunities and Consumer Acceptance Eco-Anxiety Mediation through Risk Perception She collaborates with research teams across psychology, environmental science, and engineering domains, with a focus on translational research that bridges academic findings with practical applications.

• Environmental Psychology
• Human-Environment Interaction
• Pro-Environmental Behavior
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