Ana Maria Ramos

Associate Professor Ana Maria Ramos is a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry (DQ) at NOVA University Lisbon (FCT NOVA) and a long-standing collaborator of the Department of Conservation and Restoration (DCR). She also serves as coordinator of the Horizon 2020 project NEMOSINE and co-leads the CHARM research group within the LAQV-REQUIMTE Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry.

Education

• PhD in Chemical Engineering (Copolymerisation Kinetics), 1993 – NOVA University Lisbon

Research Interests

Ana Maria Ramos has dedicated her career to the science of polymers, spanning both fundamental and applied aspects. Her core research addresses the interplay between polymer structure, processing history, and ageing behaviour, with a special focus on how these factors influence the conservation of cultural heritage. She investigates synthetic, semi-synthetic, and natural polymers used in contemporary art and photography, employing advanced spectral analysis, molecular-weight-distribution studies, thermophysical characterisation, and mechanical testing to establish structure–property–performance relationships.

Within the LAQV-REQUIMTE framework, she advances green-chemistry solutions for heritage conservation, while the CHARM group specifically targets responsive materials that adapt to environmental stresses. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges chemical engineering, materials science, and conservation science.

Scientific Awards & Distinctions

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Advising & Grants

• Principal Investigator and Coordinator, NEMOSINE – Innovative packaging solutions for storage and conservation of 20th-century cultural heritage artefacts based on cellulose derivatives (EU Horizon 2020, Grant 76081, 2018–2022)
• Supervisor of 6 PhD students (2 completed) and numerous MSc students in Conservation and Restoration

Laboratories & Teams

Ana Maria Ramos is affiliated with the CHARM group (Cultural Heritage and Responsive Materials) under the LAQV-REQUIMTE Associated Laboratory for Green Chemistry at NOVA University Lisbon.