Carlos Manuel Silva

Dr. Carlos Manuel Silva is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Aveiro. He earned his doctorate from the University of Porto in 1998 and has been with the University of Aveiro since 1999.

His research specializes in supercritical fluid processing, separation technologies, and biomass conversion. Current projects include Cell4Janus (cellulose-based microrobots), PlatILPlus (recovery of platinum group metals), and multiple bioeconomy initiatives. Dr. Silva supervises several PhD students and has published extensively on diffusion coefficients, membrane characterization, and sustainable material recovery processes.

His recent publications focus on sustainable resource recovery, including rare earth metal reclamation and wine waste valorization. Research consistently demonstrates innovative approaches to materials separation and environmental sustainability.