Ligia Rodrigues

Ligia Rodrigues is a researcher affiliated with the Universidade do Minho, focusing on synthetic biology, microbial biotechnology, and bioprospecting of biosurfactants. Her work spans applications in pharmaceuticals, food science, and environmental sustainability.

• Universidade do Minho - College of Biological Engineering
• Partex Oil and Gas Holdings Corp (2019-2024)

Research Interests:
• Biosurfactant production and medical applications
• Synthetic biology for prebiotic and bioactive compound synthesis
• Metagenomic analysis of saline/oily environments

Recent Publications highlight her expertise in engineering microbial systems (E. coli, S. cerevisiae) for flavonoid and chondroitin production, alongside innovations in nanocarrier design for cancer therapy and aptamer-based diagnostics.

Key Grants include:

• Bi3S - Biodiversity and Bioprospecting of Biosurfactants in Saline Environments (2021-2024)
• Laboratório Associado em Biotecnologia, Bioengenharia e Sistemas microELetromecânicos (2021-2025)

Her work intersects metabolic engineering, nanotechnology, and microbial adhesion studies, with collaborations spanning Portugal, Poland, Brazil, and Spain.