João A. Rodrigues

João A. Rodrigues is a Researcher in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Aveiro, Portugal, affiliated with the CICECO Institute and the G5 research group specializing in Biomimetic, Biological and Living Materials. He actively contributes to the BetterBone project funded by the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT), which investigates metabolite-activated 3D stem cell differentiation for bone regeneration.

His research integrates metabolomics, particularly NMR spectroscopy, across environmental toxicology, food science, and regenerative medicine. Key interests include assessing pharmaceutical impacts on aquatic organisms, developing functional foods like lupin-enriched yogurt, and studying bone tissue engineering mechanisms. This interdisciplinary work bridges analytical chemistry, biology, and data science to address ecological and health challenges.

Recent publications (2022–2025) demonstrate consistent metabolomics-driven innovation, spanning environmental stressors on marine life, legume-based dietary interventions, and sustainable food preservation techniques. His work reveals strong collaboration patterns with CICECO teams and international partners, emphasizing practical applications in regenerative medicine and environmental sustainability.

Dr. Rodrigues collaborates under the supervision of Prof. Ana Maria Pissarra Coelho Gil on FCT-funded projects like BetterBone, which recently achieved recognition at the Diamond Light Source facility. His grant activities focus on advancing biomimetic materials for bone regeneration and environmental health assessments.

As a core member of the G5 research group, he leverages CICECO's advanced NMR facilities for metabolomic studies. The team's work on biomimetic and living materials directly supports regenerative medicine applications, with ongoing projects targeting clinical translation of bone tissue engineering solutions.