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Carla Silva is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Biological Engineering, University of Minho, Portugal, with a distinguished career spanning over two decades in biotechnology, enzymology, and biomaterials science. She holds a PhD in Textile Engineering from the same institution and has progressed through academic ranks from Researcher to Senior Researcher.
- University of Minho, Department of Biological Engineering (2015-present): Senior Researcher
- 3B's Research Group (2013-2015): Auxiliary Researcher
- University of Minho, Biological Engineering (2013): Researcher
- University of Minho, Textile Engineering (2001-2012): Researcher
Dr. Silva's educational background includes a Graduation (1995-2000), Master's (2001-2003), and PhD (2003-2008) all in Textile Engineering from the University of Minho, where she graduated with top honors and received three prestigious awards.
Her research focuses on enzymatic processes for biomaterial development, particularly in the areas of biocatalysis, polymer science, and sustainable material design. She has made significant contributions to enzymatic modification of synthetic fibers, glycan-based biomaterials for tissue engineering, and deep eutectic solvents for green chemistry applications. Her work bridges textile engineering with biomedical applications, creating innovative solutions for wound healing, drug delivery, and sustainable cosmetics.
Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward sustainable biomaterials development, with emphasis on enzymatic processes, deep eutectic solvents, and biomedical applications. Her work increasingly integrates computational approaches with experimental validation, particularly in molecular modeling of new materials.
- Vicent Hynes Prize
- University of Minho Honor Prize
- Rotary Club Guimarães Prize
Dr. Silva has supervised two PhD students and four master's theses, serving as senior corresponding author for multiple publications from these students. She has secured significant research funding, including the Odorant Binding Proteins project (2018-2023) and the Novas Terapias Inaláveis project (2023-2024). Her research has resulted in two international patents and one Portuguese patent application, demonstrating strong translational impact. She leads the Center for Biological Engineering research group focused on enzymatic processes and biomaterials development, collaborating extensively with European academic and industry partners.
