Bernardo Mateus Cruz

Bernardo Mateus Cruz is a researcher at HEI-Lab (Digital Laboratories of Environments and Human Interactions) under the School of Psychology and Life Sciences at Universidade Lusofona. His work focuses on bioplastics, biopolymer production, and sustainability, with a strong emphasis on consumer awareness and food packaging applications.

His research spans interdisciplinary domains, including environmental science and social media analysis, particularly examining public discourse on sustainable solutions like bioplastics. Recent projects include BioLaMer, a biorefinery initiative for biopolymer production, and TechMap, assessing digital literacy benchmarks.

Key trends in his publications highlight systematic reviews of biopolymer commercialization barriers, sentiment analysis of public perception via platforms like Reddit, and policy-driven approaches to scaling sustainable technologies. Collaborations include institutions like COFAC and Horizon Europe, with interdisciplinary teams addressing climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction.