Antonio Moreda Piñeiro

Antonio Moreda Piñeiro is a University Professor at the Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Bromatology within the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC). He is affiliated with the Materials Institute (iMATUS) and the Strategic Grouping in Materials (AEMAT), and leads the GETEE research group focused on Trace Elements, Spectroscopy, and Speciation.

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry from USC (1996), thesis: "Characterization of cocaine and heroin through their content and differentiation of drug addicts by the metallic profile of the hair"
• Specializes in analytical methods for nanoparticle detection, forensic chemistry, and trace element speciation
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in materials science and environmental toxicology

His research focuses on nanoparticle analysis in biological and environmental matrices using techniques like spICP-MS, LA-ICP-MS, and GC-MS. Key areas include:

• Enzymatic hydrolysis and microextraction techniques for sample preparation
• Bioaccumulation studies of silver and titanium dioxide nanoparticles in marine organisms
• Forensic differentiation of cocaine use through hair metal profiling
• Development of molecularly imprinted polymers for selective analyte extraction

Recent publications (2023-2025) highlight trends in nanoparticle environmental fate, forensic toxicology, and green analytical methods. Subfields include biopersistence studies, caco-2 cell models, and advanced spectroscopic techniques.

He has collaborated extensively on projects related to:

• Nanoparticle risk assessment in aquaculture
• Mercury and arsenic speciation using ionic imprinted polymers
• Drug-facilitated sexual assault detection via antidepressant analysis
• Development of quantum dot chemosensors for heavy metals