About us

We are a multidisciplinary team from Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, and Mechanical Engineering, with extensive research experience and the ambition to create sustainable solutions for the industry of the future.

We use Artificial Intelligence and simulation tools, with sustainability as a core value, to create value for industry.

Ana Pires

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

• PhD in Environmental Engineering from NOVA SST (2011).

• Has successfully secured EU funding and supported coordination and execution of projects involving multidisciplinary teams across knowledge areas, training levels, genders, and ages.

• Author of more than 25 articles in international journals, 6 book chapters, and 2 books.

• Awarded 9 distinctions, including the Pordata Award (2016), the International ISWA Publication Award (2019), 2nd Place in the PhD & Doctorates category at the H2O Sustainability Summit (2023), and the Mares Circulares Innovative Initiatives Award (2024).

• Extensive experience in sustainability metrics, LCA, carbon footprint, circular economy, and waste management.

Cátia Guarda

CHEMISTRY

• PhD in Chemistry from Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) (2023), in an interdisciplinary research field combining Chemistry, Nanotechnology, and Mechanics.

• Degree in Biochemistry and MSc in Chemistry from the University of Évora.

• Author of more than 10 peer-reviewed research articles.

• Awarded 2nd Place in the PhD & Doctorates category at the H2O Sustainability Summit (2023), finalist of the Novo Verde Packaging Enterprise Award (2023), and winner of the Mares Circulares Innovative Initiatives Award (2024).

• Researcher in national and international projects.

• Extensive experience in computational studies of carbon nanomaterials, polymers, metals, sustainable polymers, and microplastic removal systems.

João Caseiro

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Aveiro (2014), in the field of Computational Mechanics.

• Experience in numerical simulation, data science, and machine learning, with participation in several R&D&I projects in collaboration with research institutions and industry.

• Author of more than 10 peer-reviewed research articles.

• Awarded 2nd Place in the PhD & Doctorates category at the H2O Sustainability Summit (2023), finalist of the Novo Verde Packaging Enterprise Award (2023), and winner of the Mares Circulares Innovative Initiatives Award (2024).

• Extensive experience in managing projects funded by national programs.