Lucia Silva

Lucia Silva is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Sciences, University of Beira Interior (UBI), Portugal, and a researcher at FibEnTech (Fiber Materials and Environmental Technologies). Her work focuses on Natural Products Chemistry, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, and the application of environmentally friendly techniques like chromatography and spectroscopy for analyzing plant-derived compounds.

• PhD in Chemistry (UBI)
• Degree in Applied Chemistry (New University of Lisbon)

Her recent publications emphasize the chemical composition and bioactivity of essential oils, sustainable food packaging solutions, and antimicrobial applications. She has contributed to international journals and conferences, with projects addressing wastewater treatment, plant conservation, and biocides for heritage preservation.

Scientific projects include PRIMA/0010/2021 (Mediterranean agriculture resilience) and POCI-01-0247-FEDER-061912 (essential oil-based nanocapsules for textiles). She has authored over 33 peer-reviewed publications, six book chapters, and presented at scientific meetings.