Daniela Magalhães

Daniela Magalhães is a researcher at the Centre for Biotechnology and Fine Chemistry (CBQF) and affiliated with the Escola Superior de Biotecnologia (ESB-UCP) at Universidade Católica Portuguesa since 2020. Her work focuses on Food Science within Agrarian Sciences, emphasizing the valorization of citrus by-products and sustainable food innovation.

• BSc in Biotechnology (2016)
• MSc in Food Safety (2019) with ERASMUS+ internship at LABERCA, France

Her research involves microbiology analysis, chemical characterization (UHPLC-ToF-MS, LC-HRMS), bioactivity evaluation (antioxidant, antimicrobial), and addressing food waste through circular economy principles. She contributes to European projects like Medismart, developing functional ingredients from Mediterranean citrus by-products.

Recent publications highlight expertise in:

• Functional food formulation
• Food waste valorization
• Phytochemical characterization
• Antioxidant/microbial activity assays

Scientific accolades include:

• 2nd place at 'Circular Economy: Make It Happen' conference (2024)
• Editor's Choice awards for citrus and pigment studies (2024)

Daniela actively participates in conferences, organized international events, and applies analytical techniques like HPLC and GC-MS to agri-food challenges.