Ana Marques

Ana Marques is a Researcher at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa, affiliated with the Environmental Biotechnology and Resources Group. Her work bridges environmental sustainability with biotechnological innovation, focusing on phytoremediation, biomass valorization for energy, and sustainable resource management.

Her research interests include:

• Phytoremediation of heavy metal-contaminated soils
• Biofuel production from remediated biomass
• Life cycle assessment of biogas production
• Plant-microbe interactions in polluted environments
• Organic matter degradation for energy applications

Notable trends in her publications include the application of biotechnological methods to address environmental challenges, particularly in contaminated soil recovery and renewable energy generation. Recent work emphasizes Helianthus annuus (sunflower) and maize stover as key species for phytoremediation and bioenergy.

Scientific awards include:

• BES Inovação Prize (2009)
• Best Presentation Award (2022)
• CoHiTec Program Finalist (2009)

Ana has taught environmental science since 2007, supervised numerous students, and contributed to project management (e.g., PTDC/BTA-BTA/28761/2017). She is actively involved in organizing conferences and promoting environmental awareness through outreach events.