Pedro Miguel Silva

Pedro Miguel Silva is a Research Fellow at the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL), where he leads research in the Pastrana Research Group focused on sustainable food processing and packaging solutions through interdisciplinary applications of bioengineering and nanotechnology.

He holds an Integrated Master's in Biological Engineering (Chemical & Food Technology specialization) and a Ph.D. in Bioengineering (Food Engineering focus), with doctoral research centered on valorizing food waste bioactives via nanoencapsulation for functional food ingredients.

His research spans Food Engineering, Nanotechnology, and Sustainable Food Systems, with 7+ years of expertise in advanced food processing, food packaging, and sustainable solution development. Current work emphasizes nanoencapsulation techniques for bioactive compounds and electrohydrodynamic processing of food-grade polymers to address food waste challenges.

Analysis of his 2021-2024 publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory: developing HPMC-based delivery systems for resveratrol and melanoidins, optimizing electrohydrodynamic processing parameters for fiber/particle production, and rigorously assessing cytotoxicity and bioactivity. This work bridges materials science, food engineering, and health-focused applications.

No scientific awards or major grants are documented in the provided materials.

Dr. Silva contributes to the Pastrana Research Group's mission of creating sustainable food technologies through nanotechnology integration, with ongoing projects targeting industrial-scale applications of electrohydrodynamic processing for functional food development.