Marta Marques Alves

Marta Marques Alves is an Assistant Professor at the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), University of Lisbon, affiliated with the Centro de Química Estrutural (CQE). She holds a PhD in Plant Biochemistry (2010) from the New University of Lisbon (UNL) and has been a Junior Researcher in Materials Sciences at IST since 2018. Her research focuses on functional materials, particularly zinc-based biomaterials for biomedical applications, such as 3D-printed bone scaffolds that degrade naturally and release therapeutic agents. She bridges plant science and materials engineering, emphasizing eco-conscious solutions for societal transitions.

She teaches Industrial Safety and Utilities and Mass and Energy Balances. Her editorial roles include serving on the boards of Scientific Reports, Applied Surface Science Advances, and Surfaces and Interfaces. She coordinates the Corrosion Science and Surface Engineering (CSSE) research group (20 members) and serves on CQE’s executive committee. Her work has led to over 50 peer-reviewed publications and collaborations in national and international projects.

Institutional contributions include advising graduate students and overseeing research infrastructure. Her outreach efforts include a podcast explaining her innovations in biocompatible materials. She advocates for sustainable materials and interdisciplinary research, addressing challenges in healthcare and environmental science.