Carla Silva

Carla Silva is a researcher at the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, MARE, at NOVA School of Science and Technology. She holds a PhD in Marine Science, Technology, and Management from the University of Aveiro, specializing in Ecotoxicology, with earlier degrees in Biology and Applied Biology from the same institution.

• Education:
  • Bachelor's in Biology (University of Aveiro)
  • Master's in Applied Biology (Toxicology and Ecotoxicology) (University of Aveiro)
  • PhD in Marine Science, Technology, and Management (Ecotoxicology) (University of Aveiro, 2021)

Her research focuses on assessing environmental impacts of emerging pollutants like microplastics and toxic plastic additives in aquatic ecosystems. She has participated in projects at CIIMAR, University of Minho, and Polytechnic of Leiria. Her recent work spans diverse fields, including environmental science, biotechnology, psychiatry, and health economics.

Carla contributes to the Marine and Environmental Sciences Centre (MARE), advancing studies in pollution, sustainable development, and ecological risk mitigation. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges environmental science with public health and engineering challenges.