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John Thomas (João PC Tomé) is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), University of Lisbon. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Aveiro (2001) and habilitation in Chemistry (2022). His research focuses on porphyrin and phthalocyanine synthesis for applications in photodynamic therapy, antimicrobial inactivation, and optical sensing. He has led over 200 publications, 7 book chapters, and 3 patents, with grants from FCT and NIH. His work includes collaborations across Europe, Brazil, and the U.S., including roles as Visiting Professor at Kyoto University and Weill Cornell Medical College (NIH-funded).
Research Highlights: His lab develops photosensitizers for cancer therapy, bacterial inactivation, and environmental remediation. Key projects include glycosylated porphyrins for targeted bladder cancer treatment and phthalocyanine-based anion sensors. He leads a team of 4 PhD, 1 MSc, and 1 BSc students.
Awards & Grants:
- Development Grant from Portuguese FCT (2012)
- Weill Cornell CTSC KL2 Scholar (NIH-funded, 2016-2018)
- Principal Investigator in multiple national/international grants
Teaching & Service: Teaches Organic Chemistry and Bio-catalysis at IST. Served as Adjunct Lecturer at Hunter College (CUNY) and contributed to doctoral programs at University of Aveiro. Active in conference organization, grant evaluation, and journal refereeing.
Labs & Teams: Coordinates the Structural Chemistry Center (IST) and maintains an international network in porphyrin chemistry. Collaborates with groups in Padova, Madrid, New York, and Kyoto.
