Ana Catarina Almeida Sousa

Ana Catarina Almeida Sousa is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Évora. She holds a PhD in Biology from the University of Aveiro (2009) and has conducted postdoctoral research at institutions such as CNRS (France), Hokkaido University (Japan), and CICECO (Portugal). Her research focuses on environmental contaminants, particularly endocrine disruptors, and the development of sustainable materials like ionic liquids for toxicological applications.

Education:

• PhD in Biology (University of Aveiro, 2009)
• MSc in Coastal Zones Sciences (University of Aveiro, 2004)
• BSc in Biology (University of Aveiro, 2001)

Research Interests: Environmental toxicology, biomarkers for chronic diseases, and sustainable strategies for contaminant mitigation. Her work integrates analytical chemistry, ecotoxicology, and environmental engineering to address pollutants in food, dust, and water. Recent studies emphasize ionic liquids as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional solvents.

Her publications highlight advancements in removing pharmaceutical pollutants, pesticide degradation, and recycling food waste using innovative chemical systems. She has collaborated globally, contributing to projects on respiratory disease environmental determinants and marine pollution monitoring.